(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), ...

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 ...

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), ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Africa houses around 30% of critical minerals, essential for the energy transition. However, the continent attracts only 3% of global energy investment, while it requires over $200 ...

(Ecofin Agency) - This is the holding company's first venture into the West African regional financial market. The successful fundraising, a sign of investor confidence, will help drive its growth and ...

(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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

(Ecofin Agency) - 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 ...

(Ecofin Agency) - 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 ...

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 ...