After several delays, the start of commercial production at the Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea has been pushed back to Q4 2024. Originally scheduled for Q1 2024, this postponement follows various ...

Niger's Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation Authority (ARCEP) is taking steps to ensure telecom operators provide top-quality services to consumers. Colonel-Major Chaibou Idrissa, the ...

On September 20, 2024, a press conference was held on the 20th floor of the SCIAM building in Abidjan to launch the first Hackathon for the Salon International des Ressources Extractives et ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the world's top cobalt producer and the second-largest producer of copper. Both minerals are essential for energy transition. However, concerns remain about ...

Following Gabon's example, the 'debt-for-nature' approach is becoming more popular in Africa, particularly among nations with heavy debt burdens and rich biodiversity. If the IUCN's initiative ...

The program, launched by Heva Fund and Next Narrative Africa, aims to provide up to $5 million for each African television or film project. It seeks to support the continent's underfunded creative ...

The Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI), the largest and first sector-wide public-private partnership in the cocoa industry, has released its latest annual report. In 2023, CFI made significant strides ...

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $25 million loan to Seychelles to implement the first phase of the Economic Resilience and Green Recovery Support Programme ...

In Africa, technical and vocational education faces many challenges, especially for young people and women. Among these challenges are the mismatch between training and jobs, along with a rapidly ...

With significant mining, agricultural, and tourism potential, the Sud-Comoé region contributes over $1.7 billion to Côte d'Ivoire's GDP. From September 27 to 29, authorities gathered various partners ...

Smart city initiatives can stimulate local economies by attracting investments and creating jobs. Improved infrastructures and services can enhance the quality of life, making cities more appealing to ...

The pan-African AXIAN Group – through its subsidiary AXIAN Investment – a leading supporter of African start-ups, has announced the acquisition of a stake in WiASSUR, an innovative insurance start-up ...