Sun King raises $40 million equity from sustainable investor Lightrock Funding to expand off-grid solar operations across Africa and Asia Decentralized solar seen as key to expanding rural electricity ...

AI-backed agri-fintech is increasingly being used to pilot new rural credit models in Africa, where access to finance remains one of the main obstacles to agricultural transformation. Artificial ...

Nigeria approves upgrade of VHF radio systems at major airports Project includes new biometric portals, scanners, and passenger guidance systems Reforms aim to boost air safety, efficiency, and ...

MoMA opens Pan-African portrait photography exhibition on December 14 Show explores mid-20th century African identity and political solidarity Features works by Keita, Sidibe, Brathwaite, Fosso, and ...

Chocolate giants linked to deforestation via indirect cocoa sourcing in Liberia Global Witness says opaque supply chains mask origin of uncertified cocoa Liberia lost over 250,000 hectares of forest ...

Investment bank BCID-AES established in Bamako Bank aims to fund infrastructure, agriculture, and energy projects in member states Key decisions pending on capital size and potential international ...

This week’s health update shows Africa edging closer to the end of the mpox public health emergency, even as the continent continues to face the ongoing spread of seasonal influenza and severe ...

Parliament clears Ivanhoe Atlantic to operate the key Yekepa–Buchanan rail corridor Deal includes nearly $1 billion in fees and $800 million for rail and port upgrades Liberia aims to position the ...

In its search for financing to build the Dasa uranium mine in Niger, Canada’s Global Atomic is now considering a new state-backed partner. Already in discussions with a U.S. development bank, the ...

South Sudan says it has reached an agreement with the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the two sides fighting in Sudan, to protect the Heglig oil field located on Sudanese territory ...

Transnet and ICTSI sign a 25-year partnership to upgrade Durban’s Pier 2 terminal Private investment aims to boost capacity to 2.8 million TEU and improve productivity The deal forms part of South ...

As part of the implementation of the vision championed by His Excellency Mamadi DOUMBOUYA, Head of State, the Minister Director of Cabinet of the Presidency, the Minister of Mines and Geology, ...