In 2024, only 38% of Africa’s population had internet access, significantly lower than the global average of 68%, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). To bridge this gap, the ...

Cashews made up 93% of 2023 export revenue. Guinea-Bissau has transported 208,833 tons of cashew nuts from production zones to the capital, Bissau, the country’s main port, as of mid-2025. This figure ...

Egypt has launched construction of a new solar photovoltaic industrial complex in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), located in Ain Sokhna. Work began on Thursday, June 19, as part of the ...

Aims to ease supply disruptions, boost rural access, and create local jobs. Gabon is advancing on the long-awaited Alembé-Mikouyi road development and paving project, a 300-kilometer stretch crossing ...

Foreign banks and international investors can now apply for banking licenses in Ethiopia, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) announced on Wednesday, June 25. “The Ethiopian banking sector is now ...

In northern Ethiopia, in the Tigray region, lies Axum (also spelled Aksum), an ancient city that once stood at the heart of one of Africa’s most powerful historical kingdoms: the Kingdom of Axum.

Africa may reach fertilizer self-sufficiency by early 2028, according to Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote. Speaking on June 27 at the 32nd Annual Meetings of Afreximbank in Abuja, Dangote said ...

Endeavour Mining produced 1.10 million ounces of gold in 2024, leading West Africa La Mancha, controlled by Egypt’s Sawiris family, holds the largest stake at 18.4% Endeavour operates five gold mines ...

Across Côte d'Ivoire, in major cities like Abidjan, Korhogo, and Gagnoa, a crucial question is sparking intense debate: Who will be the candidates in the October 2025 presidential election? This West ...

BOAD releases CFA10 billion ($17.8 million) to support Boungou and Wahgnion gold mines. • Burkina Faso acquired both mines in 2024 but has struggled to exploit them effectively. • Authorities aim to ...

Ghana’s Cocobod announces plan to fulfill 100,000 tons of delayed contracts during the 2025/2026 harvest. • Production fell sharply in 2023/2024 due to bad weather, disease, illegal mining, and ...

Government plans to leverage TikTok’s popularity to promote its “One Million Coders” initiative. • STEM content on TikTok seen as key to engaging youth in digital skills learning. • Challenges remain, ...