(Ecofin Agency) - 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 ...

(Ecofin Agency) - The push for digital connectivity in Africa is crucial for socio-economic development and for bridging the digital divide. The continent has faced historical challenges in developing ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Nigeria is facing the aftermath of devastating floods this year. FAO reported that these floods have destroyed infrastructure, caused mass displacement, and led to agricultural ...

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 ...

High-speed internet plays an important role in creating opportunities in education, healthcare, business, and government services. It is essential in driving sustainable economic growth and improving ...

In Senegal, fishing supplies nearly all of the country’s seafood products. Illegal catches off the Senegalese coast put extra pressure on fish stocks and make cooperation with strategic partners more ...

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 ...

The establishment of Internet Exchange Points across African countries is a significant milestone for the continent’s digital landscape. It will help address the region’s growing connectivity demands ...

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) play a crucial role by keeping internet traffic local, reducing latency, speeding up access, and lowering user costs. Previously, much of Africa's internet traffic ...

(Ecofin Agency) - AngloGold Ashanti operates many major gold mines in Africa, including the Obuasi and Iduapriem mines in Ghana, Siguiri in Guinea, and Geita in Tanzania. It also holds shares in the ...

Sabodala-Massawa and Mako are the two industrial gold mines currently active in Senegal. The mines are managed by Endeavour Mining and Resolute Mining. Enthralled by the global spike in gold prices, ...

Four employees from Barrick Gold, a Canadian mining company, were detained in Mali in September 2024 amid accusations from the government regarding financial misconduct by mining firms. Mali is aiming ...