This year, Gold Fields sold its stake in the Asanko gold mine in Ghana and acquired a major gold project in Canada. The South African company now focuses on increasing its gold production outside ...

During the second quarter of 2023, Mali imported $5.2 million of explosives and pyrotechnics. With a growing need for these materials in its mining sector, the country seeks to enhance its role in the ...

In 2024, Benin’s public debt will rely more heavily on external borrowing, making up 72.1% of the total debt portfolio. Meanwhile, domestic debt will account for 27.9%, according to the Directorate ...

In recent years, central banks in several African nations, including Nigeria and Ghana, have started gold-purchasing programs. These programs boost foreign exchange reserves and aim to address a ...

Côte d’Ivoire’s meat and edible offal market is one of the biggest in West Africa. With less than 50% of demand currently met, the need for these products is expected to grow even more in the coming ...

Africa faces significant disparities in internet access, particularly in rural and underserved areas where connectivity remains limited. Bridging this gap is crucial, as improved internet access ...

Authorities in charge of digital technology and telecommunications from the countries of the Sahel States Alliance (AES) gathered to create a common roadmap for digital and telecom projects. This ...

The report highlights that debt financing has become a strong alternative for startups across the continent, as venture capital players proceed cautiously amid a landscape filled with economic and ...

To further enhance global efforts to combat cyber offenses, Kaspersky and AFRIPOL have signed a cooperation agreement in preventing and fighting cybercrime. Covering a period of five years, the ...

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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...