The East African Community has approved a roadmap to modernize and unify payment systems across member states. The plan targets faster transactions, lower costs, and better access for people, ...

Africa has long struggled with limited mobile network coverage, especially in remote areas where traditional cell towers are costly and difficult to deploy. Satellite-to-mobile technology could play a ...

Access to electricity remains a major challenge across Africa. To address this, various initiatives have been implemented to improve access to reliable and affordable power. Nigerian fintech Payhippo ...

Nigeria sets up $650 million fund for affordable housing - World Bank provides concessional loan to support initiative - Housing crisis worsens as urbanization pressures infrastructure The Nigerian ...

Côte d'Ivoire raises CFA 220 billion in international bond, first for an African state Interest rates lower than regional market, highlighting foreign investor confidence Plans to raise CFA 1,100 ...

Ethiopia aims to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) by March 2026, aligning with the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Accession talks had been paused since 2020 due to the ...

The battle against climate change is not just about preventing catastrophic impacts on ecosystems and human life; it also presents a significant opportunity for medium- and long-term economic growth.

More than just faster internet speeds, the 5G rollout will revolutionize education, healthcare, business, and innovation in Eswatini. It will support e-learning, smart agriculture, e-commerce, and ...

The company is pursuing its ambition to accelerate commerce across Africa. The new initiative will further digital inclusion efforts on the continent. Paystack, a leading fintech in Africa, has ...

(Ecofin Agency) - The IMF and Kenya have agreed not to complete the ninth review of their Extended Credit Facility program, putting key external funding in jeopardy. The move raises concerns among ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Although digitalization efforts have made progress, rural areas in many African countries still lag, often due to infrastructure gaps. Collaborative efforts are essential to close ...

Burkina Faso is looking to deepen its cooperation with Qatar by exploring new bilateral opportunities. On March 24, 2025, the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation, and Burkinabe ...