Interbank volumes rose 18.7% in May, while rates declined across the market • The BCEAO cut its main policy rate to 3.25% following a sharp drop in inflation • Credit to the private sector increased ...

As cybersecurity asserts itself as a pillar of digital sovereignty in West Africa, technology-free zones are taking on a strategic role in safeguarding national ecosystems. Speaking on the sidelines ...

Azumah Resources starts building Black Volta gold mine in Ghana, aiming for 163,000 oz/year • Funded by shareholders; initial cost estimated at $147 million in 2020 • Project delayed by a contract ...

The World Bank opens the door to supporting civilian nuclear energy in Africa • Several countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, and Rwanda, plan nuclear projects • Experts warn of debt risks, security ...

Ghana partners with Hattat Traktör to set up a tractor assembly plant. • Aim to boost agricultural mechanization, with 78% of work still done manually. • Part of a broader national support program for ...

Cybervilla and Ogun State launch tech program to train 10,000 young Nigerians • The pilot phase starts with 50 participants in Abeokuta at the Ogun Tech Hub • The program targets skills for digital ...

As a new generation of African creators increasingly works to assert narratives rooted in their own cultures, the expansion strategies of global entertainment giants are raising concerns about the ...

EY is preparing to leave Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa by 2026 • The exit could unlock $500 million to $1 billion in annual market potential • Local firms and global players like KPMG and Deloitte ...

Sixty-five percent of banks in sub-Saharan Africa view cyber risks as a major hurdle to digitalization, according to the European Investment Bank. In response, several financial institutions across ...

Drafted tenth overall by the NBA's Phoenix Suns, 18-year-old center Khaman Maluach represents South Sudan's growing ambition to become a rising force in international basketball. On the evening of ...

Business leaders met in Abidjan to assess West Africa’s industrialization progress • Challenges include infrastructure gaps, affordable energy, and skilled labor shortages • Côte d’Ivoire ranks 13th ...

Investors seem to keep focusing on yields, which are high for the moment • New Leadership might seek to address rating concerns • April 2026 allows testing investors’ sentiment with a call option on a ...