Foreign reserves across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) reached a record CFA13.514 trillion ($23.4 billion) by the end of 2024, up 42% from the previous year. The rise, driven by ...

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 ...

(Ecofin Agency) - 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 ...

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

• 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 ...

(Ecofin Agency) - This intervention demonstrates regulatory foresight by the LTA and highlights the broader push for digital resilience in West Africa. It also reinforces the importance of regional ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Paladin Energy restarted uranium production at its Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia in March 2024. However, last month, the mine was flooded by heavy rains, forcing a temporary halt ...

(Ecofin Agency) - The African Union says solid geological data is crucial for mining growth. It helps launch exploration programs and cuts investment risks. Nigeria wants to tap into $700 billion in ...