Coris Bank has become one of West Africa's most active banks in financing mining initiatives. Its significant projects include loans for the Kiaka gold mine in Burkina Faso and the Kouroussa mine in ...

Fujairah Holdings is an investment fund from Fujairah, a state in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), focused on mining. It owns shares in Asante Gold, a Canadian company that runs the Bibiani and Chirano ...

MTN aims to become the leading provider of digital services in Africa to meet the growing demand. To achieve this, developing and strengthening digital infrastructure is crucial. South African telecom ...

Few tech entrepreneurs in Africa turn to therapists to address burnout, anxiety, or depression. Most rely on coping strategies of varying effectiveness, such as exercise, sleep, or healthy eating. A ...

Nigerian lawmakers explained that the increase in the minimum capital for companies in the sector was driven by the depreciation of the naira, rising inflation, and the need to curb capital flight. On ...

Nigeria's 2025 defense budget sees an increase over the 2024 allocation. President Tinubu says the funds will be used to boost the military's capabilities and tackle ongoing security challenges.

Niger’s uranium industry has undergone major changes, with France's Orano and Canada's GoviEx recently losing control over their operations. Meanwhile, Niamey still supports Global Atomic, also ...

Ending the trade preference program, which has consistently enjoyed bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress, seems unlikely. However, the next U.S. administration may choose to expand or restrict the ...

The Telecom Namibia cyberattack is more than a localized issue; it is a symptom of the broader challenges faced by nations undergoing rapid digital transformation without commensurate investment in ...

In East Africa, the number of displaced people rose from 13.2 million in 2020 to 26.5 million in 2024, according to the WFP. The World Food Program (WFP) has received $118 million from the U.S.

Given the growing insecurity and increasing socio-economic challenges, the International Crisis Group recommends that Mali's authorities adjust their sovereignist approach, focusing on reallocating ...

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) claims over $13 billion across more than 300 projects in Africa. To mark its fifth anniversary, the institution inaugurated a new office in ...