Benin plans to start operating major tourism projects from 2027–2028 The 2026 tourism budget falls sharply as large construction projects near completion The government targets two million tourists a ...

MTN South Sudan cuts service prices by 25%, minister says Government presses operators to further reduce internet costs ITU says mobile internet remains far above affordability threshold MTN South ...

Sun King raises $40 million equity from sustainable investor Lightrock Funding to expand off-grid solar operations across Africa and Asia Decentralized solar seen as key to expanding rural electricity ...

AI-backed agri-fintech is increasingly being used to pilot new rural credit models in Africa, where access to finance remains one of the main obstacles to agricultural transformation. Artificial ...

Nigeria approves upgrade of VHF radio systems at major airports Project includes new biometric portals, scanners, and passenger guidance systems Reforms aim to boost air safety, efficiency, and ...

MoMA opens Pan-African portrait photography exhibition on December 14 Show explores mid-20th century African identity and political solidarity Features works by Keita, Sidibe, Brathwaite, Fosso, and ...

Investment bank BCID-AES established in Bamako Bank aims to fund infrastructure, agriculture, and energy projects in member states Key decisions pending on capital size and potential international ...

This week’s health update shows Africa edging closer to the end of the mpox public health emergency, even as the continent continues to face the ongoing spread of seasonal influenza and severe ...

Chocolate giants linked to deforestation via indirect cocoa sourcing in Liberia Global Witness says opaque supply chains mask origin of uncertified cocoa Liberia lost over 250,000 hectares of forest ...

As part of the implementation of the vision championed by His Excellency Mamadi DOUMBOUYA, Head of State, the Minister Director of Cabinet of the Presidency, the Minister of Mines and Geology, ...

The NDS 2 strategy prioritizes rail rehabilitation to support mining and ease road pressure A new 217-km railway from Lion’s Den to Kafue will strengthen SADC connectivity Government aims to raise ...

In its search for financing to build the Dasa uranium mine in Niger, Canada’s Global Atomic is now considering a new state-backed partner. Already in discussions with a U.S. development bank, the ...