WAEMU’s foreign exchange reserves rose 42% in 2024 to reach CFA13.5 trillion • The jump was driven by stronger export earnings, rising gold prices, and a better external environment • The boost could ...

The Trump administration has decided to close the Millennium Challenge Corporation, one of the main U.S. tools for development aid. • All ongoing programs are expected to stop, and partner countries ...

As telcos reinvent themselves as tech enablers for businesses, partnerships like this drive financial inclusion, accelerate digital economies, support sustainable urban development, and attract ...

This cybersecurity incident involving MTN Group, one of Africa’s largest telecom providers, is important for several key reasons, especially given the growing digital footprint of users across the ...

Africa is making significant strides in advancing its space technology landscape, marking a new era of innovation, connectivity, and collaboration across the continent. With growing investments, ...

Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a major mining company operating in Africa, has firmly denied reports that it is negotiating a sale. The company is 60% owned by its founders and 40% by the Kazakh ...

Alphamin Resources resumed mining at its Bisie tin mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a month-long halt spurred by rebel advances. The company recently scaled down its 2025 output ...

New rule cuts tariffs on 5,516 non-sensitive products over 10 years • Côte d’Ivoire aims to boost trade within Africa and grow its economy • Move comes as global trade pressure rises, especially from ...

European Investment Bank commits $60 million to LeapFrog Investments to expand access to green tech in emerging markets • The funding targets companies offering eco-friendly solutions in energy, ...

Paladin Energy restarted uranium production at its Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia in March 2024. However, last month, the mine was flooded by heavy rains, forcing a temporary halt and prompting the ...

This intervention demonstrates regulatory foresight by the LTA and highlights the broader push for digital resilience in West Africa. It also reinforces the importance of regional cooperation in ...

Tunisia and Japan agreed to finalize a new investment deal during a meeting in Tunis on April 21. • The two countries reviewed the progress of current cooperation projects and explored new areas of ...