The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), launched in 2018, covers a market of 1.3 billion people with a combined GDP of $3.4 trillion. It could boost intra-African trade by 53%, lift 50 ...

Agriculture is the foundation of Africa’s economy, yet smallholder farmers - the majority of the continent’s farming population - struggle with limited access to real-time agricultural information.

Khaled El Enany, candidate for the post of Director-General of UNESCO, was received by Pope Francis during a private audience at the Vatican. Their discussion focused on the urgent need to strengthen ...

Faced with high costs linked to poor infrastructure and regulatory barriers, about 34% of African business leaders are increasingly adopting digital tools to facilitate trade within the continent.

Africa is shifting away from a venture capital-only model, embracing a more diversified approach that may seem pragmatic. Debt is gaining traction, but can the market handle this shift without ...

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 ...

Trump’s Return Has Global Development Banks on Edge. With budget threats, geopolitical battles, and climate funding tensions, Washington is reshaping global finance. Who will survive the shake-up?

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 infrastructure and support ...

This initiative aims to bridge the funding gap holding these businesses back, giving them the resources to grow and fully contribute to the country’s economic expansion. Senegal is launching a major ...

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 ...

With over 100 million tonnes of ore reserves, the Minim Martap project is poised to become Cameroon's first bauxite mine. The project's owner, Canyon Resources, plans to use the existing rail ...