The program will empower 7,500 African SMEs with AI and digital trade skills to boost cross-border business growth. It aligns with AfCFTA goals to support MSMEs, women, youth, and marginalized groups ...

TCS, Sybyl, and iXAfrica signed an MoU to establish sovereign cloud infrastructure in Kenya and East Africa. TCS provides AI-powered cloud architecture and security. Sybyl handles local deployment and ...

AfDB’s USD 239 million commitment secures completion of the Northern Corridor, removing the Kampala bottleneck and guaranteeing regional connectivity. The funding ensures Uganda’s Busega–Mpigi ...

MTN Group reached 301.3 million customers across 16 markets, highlighting its expansive footprint in Africa. Fintech transaction value surged 38.0% to US$342.3 billion, reflecting rapid adoption of ...

Funding targets wetlands in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Senegal under a regional climate adaptation project. Project financed through the AfDF’s Climate Action Window, supporting ecosystem ...

Tanzania establishes the continent’s first annual horticultural council to support growth and innovation in the sector. The council aims to connect stakeholders across Africa, from farm to market, and ...

The government confirms a major intrusion into the newly launched national e-visa system, with data from tens of thousands of applicants potentially compromised. Authorities create a cybersecurity and ...

Ghana convenes stakeholders to strengthen renewable energy oversight and regulation Solar lags at 4.8% of power mix, far below national policy targets Energy Commission plans digital licensing portal, ...

Africa lost $611B in farm output to disasters since 1991, FAO reports West Africa hit hardest, losing 13.4% of agricultural GDP to climate shocks FAO urges digital tools to boost resilience, citing ...

Syrah secures $8.5M from DFC to support Mozambique graphite mine Balama mine runs below capacity due to graphite oversupply, low prices Total DFC funding reaches $68M; further disbursements under ...

Senegal approves $1.75B education budget for 2026, up 1.6 percent Over half allocated to administration; rest funds core education programs Priorities include teacher training, rural access, and ...

S&P revises Nigeria’s credit outlook to positive, affirms B-/B rating Shift reflects reform progress in FX policy, subsidies, and revenue Growth forecast raised to 3.7%; inflation seen easing by 2028 ...