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 ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Microfinance has become essential for giving unbanked people access to financial services. However, the rise in unpaid loans is threatening the stability of many institutions, ...

Since September 2023, Burkina Faso has been implementing an economic reform program under the supervision of the IMF to make its economy stronger and more resilient. Following a review of the program, ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Africa is facing a growing demand for digital infrastructure, fueled by rapid expansion in digital services and interconnectivity needs. Access to robust data center infrastructure ...

South Africa’s official unemployment rate dropped by 1.4 percentage points, from 33.5% in Q2 to 32.1% in Q3 2024. According to the Quarterly Labor Force Survey (QLFS) from the national statistics ...

Reliable energy is essential for connectivity and technology use, as digital infrastructure heavily depends on a stable power supply. Therefore, countries must invest in dependable energy sources to ...