Having a national airline is seen as a symbol of sovereignty, but the idea of every African country running its own raises serious doubts about whether it can work. Since the Sahel Alliance (AES) was ...

As Nigeria's largest mobile network operator, MTN plays a crucial role in connecting subscribers to voice, data, and fintech services. Its operations extend beyond telecommunications, making it a key ...

(Ecofin Agency) - During the first Russia-Africa Summit held in 2019, the president promised to increase trade with the continent to "$40 billion over five years." However, the figures for 2023 and ...

Last February, experts from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa advised African countries to look into new green financing methods to support a green transition and help lessen the ...

In Côte d'Ivoire, the middle class's taste for wine shows no signs of slowing down. In this West African nation, one of the continent's fastest-growing economies, demand for the beverage keeps rising ...

Private equity struggles persist as investors focus on smaller deals and debt financing, awaiting brighter prospects in Africa and beyond. Private equity in Africa has slowed down this year. According ...

The funds will primarily go toward settling loans provided by Ethiopia’s largest bank to several state-owned companies, including Ethiopia Electric Power, Ethiopian Sugar Corp, and Ethiopia Railway ...

The World Bank warns that without new climate adaptation measures, Senegal could experience annual GDP losses of up to 9.4% by 2050 due to climate-related disasters. Senegal could see a 2% boost in ...

Even though venture capital investments have slowed in Africa, sectors like fintech and renewable energy continue to draw significant funding. However, the ecosystem remains largely male-dominated. In ...

Nigeria is facing economic challenges driven by inflation and the devaluation of its currency, the naira. Economic growth has struggled to keep up with a fast-growing population, which has deepened ...

The report emphasizes that gender equality is not just about fairness; it is also a crucial economic issue. If the gap between men and women were completely closed, the continent's GDP could increase ...

Kenya’s digital landscape is poised for continued expansion, with a focus on improving digital access across both urban and rural regions. Addressing infrastructure constraints and maintaining ...