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Opening Africa’s Capital Channels: Digital Finance Takes Aim at the Inclusion Gap

Africa’s financial inclusion story is entering a new phase as technology, banking and sustainable finance increasingly converge to expand access to capital for individuals, microenterprises and small businesses.   A.

2026 BRICS Summit: Africa’s Bold Demand for Financial Architecture Reform

The 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi has opened another important chapter in Africa’s push for greater influence over the global economic system. Held from 12 to 13 September.

Connecting the Continent: Africell Secures $99.6 Million for Africa’s Digital Expansion

Africa’s digital transformation is receiving another major investment, with telecommunications operator Africell securing a $99.6 million direct loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) to strengthen its mobile network technology.

Securing Trade in Africa: Geopolitics, Regional Conflicts, and Economic Unity

Africa’s ambition to build a more integrated and prosperous economy rests on a simple principle: goods, people and capital must be able to move across borders safely and efficiently.  .

A New Frontier: JPMorgan’s Index Puts African Debt Markets in the Global Spotlight

A significant shift is taking place in the global capital markets, and Africa is positioned to benefit. JPMorgan is preparing to launch its long-awaited GBI-EM Edge index, a new benchmark.

Expanding Grid Transmission: Powering Africa’s Critical Minerals Revolution for Economic Growth

Africa is entering a defining phase in its economic transformation. The continent possesses some of the world’s most important reserves of critical minerals, including copper, cobalt, lithium, manganese and graphite,.

Mozambique’s LNG Moment: Rovuma Project Moves Closer to a New Investment Phase

Mozambique’s ambition to become a major player in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market is moving towards another important phase, as partners behind the long-delayed Rovuma LNG project accelerate.

Zambian Cabinet Realignment: Economic Stability and Growth for Africa

President Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to reappoint Situmbeko Musokotwane as Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National Planning sends a clear signal that economic continuity will remain at the centre of the.

UN Map Resolution: Equal Earth Projection Promotes a More Accurate Representation of Africa

For centuries, the way the world has been drawn has influenced the way the world is understood. Now, a landmark decision by the United Nations General Assembly is challenging one.