Egypt approves $158.6M Draschem project to localize specialized chemical production
Egypt’s Cabinet has approved a proposal from the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade to establish a new private free zone at the Sidi Kerir […]
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Nigerian Fintech Moniepoint Secures $110 Million Investment Led by Google
Moniepoint, a Nigerian fintech company, has raised $110 million in new funding, with Google’s Africa Investment Fund among the investors. The company, which began operations […]
Guinea’s Military Government Dissolves 53 Political Parties
Guinea’s military regime has dissolved 53 political parties and placed 54 others under three-month observation, including major opposition parties, in an unprecedented political crackdown. The […]
Burkina Faso: Rights Group Denounces Civilians’ Exposure during Militant Attack in August
Human Rights Watch has accused Burkina Faso’s government of unnecessarily endangering civilians during a deadly militant attack in August. At least 133 people, including dozens […]
Tunisia: Solidarity Bank approves over $3 million financing for 33 citizen companies
Since the initiation of the Tunisian Solidarity Program, the Tunisian Solidarity Bank has provided financing for 33 citizen companies throughout Tunisia, representing an investment of […]
Africa’s Green Economy Could Create 3.3 Million Jobs by 2030, Report Finds
Africa could see up to 3.3 million new direct jobs by 2030 in the green economy, particularly in sectors like solar energy, electric vehicle production, […]
Over 77% of Africans Face Decline in Security and Democracy (Mo Ibrahim Foundation)
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation reviewed, in its latest report, governance trends in Africa from 2014 to 2023. A total of 33 countries improved, while 21 […]
DRC: Tshisekedi’s Constitutional Reform Plans Draw Opposition
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has announced plans to establish a commission exploring constitutional revisions, potentially removing presidential term limits. The move comes […]
Niger’s Former Prime Minister Hama Amadou Dies at 74
Hama Amadou, Niger’s former Prime Minister and prominent opposition figure, died at age 74 in a hospital in Niamey after battling prolonged medical issues. The […]
Senegal unveils ambitious 25-year development roadmap
In a landmark announcement, the Senegalese government has unveiled recently an ambitious 25-year development roadmap aimed at transforming the nation into a high-income economy by […]