Burkina Faso’s new Raffinor-BF refinery reflects a significant goal: keeping more of the country’s gold at home rather than shipping it abroad for refining. The facility could strengthen the state’s.
Nigeria today marks 66 years of independence, commemorating the moment on 1 October 1960 when the country emerged as a sovereign nation and began charting its own path in the.
Côte d’Ivoire is expanding access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) after the West African Development Bank (BOAD) approved a CFAF 10 billion, approximately US$14.3 million, refinancing facility.
Togo is strengthening its position as a regional energy and logistics hub after securing new financing from the West African Development Bank (BOAD) to expand petroleum storage capacity at the.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing quality medical diagnostics to places beyond major hospitals and specialist centres. Across Africa, start-ups are developing tools that analyse medical images, assist with clinical documentation.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is finding a growing role in African agriculture. New tools can analyse satellite images, forecast weather patterns, detect crop diseases and help farmers determine when to irrigate.
Africa’s economic future depends on how effectively its natural resources, public assets and financial institutions are transformed into sustainable prosperity. As African and Caribbean nations seek greater economic independence and.
Benin is emerging as one of Africa’s stronger economic performers, with its economy estimated to have grown by 8.1% in 2025, according to the African Development Bank’s 2026 Country Report.
Ghana’s updated Renewable Energy Master Plan for 2026–2030 sets out an ambitious strategy to expand clean power and extend electricity access to underserved communities. Launched on 21 September 2026, the.
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards expanding electricity access with the commercial launch of a $300 million Distributed Renewable Energy Fund, designed to move renewable-energy projects from limited interventions.
