Fintech remains the top choice for investors in Africa's startup ecosystem, with 2024 continuing the strong momentum seen in recent years. In 2024, African financial technology startups raised $1.034 ...

With the youngest population in the world, Africa could provide a skilled workforce to the global market in the next 10 to 15 years, according to Brookings forecasts. However, this will only be ...

Africa's external debt has reached $1.15 trillion, and the report highlights that interest payments account for more than 25% of public revenues in six African countries, including Egypt, Nigeria, and ...

Mozambique hosts Africa’s biggest graphite mine. Since 2021, the mine’s output has gone to the U.S. to make batteries. Syrah Resources runs the mine. On January 13, 2025, Syrah Resources revealed it ...

Barrick Gold, a Canadian firm, announced that the Malian government planned to seize its gold stock. The company warned it would stop production if this happened. Mali has started carrying out a ...

Canadian company Koulou Gold has doubled the area of its projects in Côte d'Ivoire, reflecting growing interest from mining investors in the country's gold potential, estimated at 600 tonnes of ...