Over 90% of the reserves are held abroad, mostly at the Banque de France Critics question the centralization of West Africa’s gold reserves in Europe In 2024, the Central Bank of West African States ...

Despite some positive surprises, Sub-Saharan Africa faces less vigorous growth forecasts, with necessary reforms in a global environment marked by shifting priorities among world leaders: Amadou ...

Canal Box launches in Benin, sparking fierce competition in home fiber Internet. • Rivals Celtiis and Isocel adjust prices and packages to defend market share. • Fixed broadband adoption rises sharply ...

Mediterrania Capital Partners finalizes full sale of its 10.5% stake in Akdital. • Exit comes after Akdital’s strong financial growth and a major capital increase in 2024. • Akdital plans major ...

Italy increases support to IDA by 25% to help drive sustainable growth in Africa. • The agreement will fast-track Italy’s Mattei Plan, focusing on infrastructure, energy, agriculture, education, and ...

WAEMU’s foreign exchange reserves rose 42% in 2024 to reach CFA13.5 trillion • The jump was driven by stronger export earnings, rising gold prices, and a better external environment • The boost could ...

The Trump administration has decided to close the Millennium Challenge Corporation, one of the main U.S. tools for development aid. • All ongoing programs are expected to stop, and partner countries ...

This cybersecurity incident involving MTN Group, one of Africa’s largest telecom providers, is important for several key reasons, especially given the growing digital footprint of users across the ...

As telcos reinvent themselves as tech enablers for businesses, partnerships like this drive financial inclusion, accelerate digital economies, support sustainable urban development, and attract ...

• WAEMU’s foreign exchange reserves rose 42% in 2024 to reach CFA13.5 trillion• The jump was driven by stronger export earnings, rising gold prices, and a ...

• Move comes as global trade pressure rises, especially from the U.S. On April 23, 2025, the Ivorian Council of Ministers approved a new ordinance that will gradually lower import tariffs on thousands ...