In Sub-Saharan Africa, the digital divide remains stark, with rural areas often lagging behind urban centers in internet access. Improving connectivity could create jobs, enhance productivity, and ...

The IDMC reports that conflicts and natural disasters are the leading causes of internal displacement in Africa. In 2023, 32.5 million people were displaced by conflicts, and 6.3 million by natural ...

Nigeria's inflation rate rose again from September to October 2024, reaching 33.88%. Between January and October 2024, the Nigerian naira lost 82% of its value, according to data analysis firm ...

While Africa has an overall score lower than the global average, nine countries on the continent stand out, offering high investment potential in AI, thanks in part to strong digital infrastructure, a ...

Arrow Minerals is making significant strides in the bauxite mining sector with its Niagara bauxite project in Guinea. The Australian company launched its initial drilling program earlier this year, ...

Sierra Leone imported $78 million of iron and steel products in 2023. The country, home to one of Africa's largest iron mines and a significant exporter of metallurgical goods, seeks to enhance its ...

Burkina Faso adopted a new mining code in 2023, to increase its mining revenues. Since then, the country has been eager to implement the decrees detailing the reform’s terms. On, 2024, Burkina Faso's ...

This is the first official visit by a sitting U.S. president to Africa since Barack Obama's trip in 2015. It comes at a time when the U.S. is changing leadership. Angola is a strategic country with ...

Collaborations between telecom companies are crucial in boosting digital adoption across Africa. These partnerships are vital in overcoming the continent’s unique challenges, such as limited ...

Social media ads, originally designed for commercial purposes, can also play a role in fighting diseases like malaria. In India, a Facebook campaign showed how an effective digital strategy can ...

In 2023, Sub-Saharan Africa had one billion mobile subscriptions, but only 51% were linked to smartphones, according to the GSMA. Smartphone shipments in Africa reached 18.4 million units in Q3 2024, ...

This compensation is part of Zimbabwe's efforts to rebuild trust with investors and start fresh negotiations with creditors, supported by the African Development Bank and former Mozambican President ...