Airtel Africa began discussions with the IFC in April 2024. The company had previously received $194 million from the financial institution in December 2022 for six of its 14 subsidiaries in ...

The ICT landscape is rapidly evolving, with technologies like AI, blockchain, and 5G. Existing policies, some decades old, may not cover these advancements. Reforms are needed to keep regulations ...

The Organization expects a decrease in the country's public debt-to-GDP ratio and a continued decline in inflation this year and next. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ...

Based on satellite images and on-site measurements, the report highlights that the loss of forest cover primarily stems from the expansion of small-scale agricultural land. A report published in ...

Rwanda's real GDP grew by 9.7% in Q1 2024, surpassing the 8.2% average growth rate recorded in 2023. The World Bank announced this data in a September 17, 2024 report. The strong growth was mainly ...

The Kada gold project in Guinea holds 923,000 ounces of gold, according to a 2023 estimate. To boost this estimate, Asara Resources, the project's owner, plans an exploration campaign by the year’s ...

Rio Tinto became a major shareholder in Sovereign Metals in July 2023. Through the move, Rio Tinto eyes the Kasiya project in Malawi. This project is expected to produce 244,000 tonnes of graphite and ...

Armed men attacked Bamako, Mali's capital, today September 17, according to reports from several media outlets. Two residents confirmed the attack over the phone, but the identities and motives of the ...

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has recognized seven African countries as cybersecurity role models. These countries have implemented national strategies, passed laws and regulations, ...

The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), is pleased to announce a strategic investment in Team Drogba, ...

In 2022, the United Nations ranked Ghana among the 16 most advanced African countries in e-governance. The digitization of administrative services is a priority in the country's development plans.

The World Bank reports that sending $200 to Sub-Saharan Africa comes with a 7.9% fee, one of the highest in the world. With remittances being a vital part of the region's economy, the WTO wants to ...