In recent years, West Africa has seen a surge in terrorist attacks. The Sahel remains the epicenter, accounting for 47% of terrorism-related deaths worldwide in 2023, according to the Global Terrorism ...

Moody’s upgraded Côte d’Ivoire’s credit rating to Ba2, making it the second-highest rated economy in sub-Saharan Africa, alongside South Africa. Despite the challenges of the upcoming election, Fitch ...

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) signed a partnership agreement at the end of 2024 as the lead member for the development and operation of the Patimban International Port, in collaboration with Toyota ...

The Trump administration's decision to suspend American aid to foreign countries for 90 days has caught many African governments off guard. In the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), ...

MTN launched commercial 5G in Nigeria in September 2022. By December 2024, the technology accounted for just 2.46% of the total number of subscribers. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is ...

Free roaming is a significant step toward strengthening regional economic integration and digital connectivity. It eliminates costly roaming charges, allowing for seamless cross-border communication, ...

U.S. development aid is facing an uncertain future. At the center of the storm is USAID, a key player in global assistance programs, now at risk of being dismantled. The stakes are high, especially ...

(Ecofin Agency) - South Africa has one of the richest sub-soil in Africa, housing large reserves of gold, iron ore, and coal. It also hosts critical minerals like platinum group elements (PGMs), ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Africa's population is rapidly growing, with urbanization rates set to increase significantly. Smart housing can accommodate this growth by providing efficient, sustainable, ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Strengthening cybersecurity in Africa is becoming a top priority as cyber threats continue to rise. Countries across the continent must work together to protect critical ...