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kenya-expects-2-5-million-tourist-arrival-annually-by-2022

Kenya expects 2.5 million tourist arrival annually by 2022

Kenya plans to attract about 2.5 million tourist arrivals per year by 2022, Najib Balala, cabinet secretary for tourism, indicated. According to the...
Finance
19 October 2018
after-integrating-the-cfc-into-its-network-flash-is-now-the-largest-financial-messaging-company-in-the-drc

After integrating the CFC into its network, FLASH is now the largest financial messaging company in the DRC

After integrating the CFC into its network, FLASH is now the largest financial messaging company in the DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo is an underdeveloped...
Read more |  19 October 2018
Telecom
19 October 2018
congo-and-china-prepare-third-phase-of-a-telecom-infrastructure-project

Congo and China prepare third phase of a telecom infrastructure project

Congo and China prepare third phase of a telecom infrastructure project

On October 18, 2018, Léon Juste Ibombo, Congo’s...
Read more |  19 October 2018
Finance
19 October 2018
after-integrating-the-cfc-into-its-network-flash-is-now-the-largest-financial-messaging-company-in-the-drc

After integrating the CFC into its network, FLASH is now the largest financial messaging company in the DRC

Telecom
19 October 2018
congo-and-china-prepare-third-phase-of-a-telecom-infrastructure-project

Congo and China prepare third phase of a telecom infrastructure project

Telecom
19 October 2018
altron-partners-with-huawei-to-develop-iot-solutions-in-africa

Altron partners with Huawei to develop IoT solutions in Africa

Altron partners with Huawei to develop IoT solutions in Africa

JSE - listed (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) IT company Altron and Huawei partnered to...
Read more |  19 October 2018
Finance
19 October 2018
rwanda-bank-of-kigali-to-issue-additional-shares-as-of-october-29

Rwanda: Bank of Kigali to issue additional shares as of October 29

Rwanda: Bank of Kigali to issue additional shares as of October 29

Bank of Kigali will issue new shares at CFA270 each, the bank...
Read more |  19 October 2018
Finance
19 October 2018
absa-group-and-omfif-release-the-top-20-african-financial-markets-for-this-year

Absa Group and OMFIF release the Top 20 African financial markets for this year

Absa Group and OMFIF release the Top 20 African financial markets for this year

South Africa remains the leader in the ranking of African financial markets...
Read more |  19 October 2018
Public Management
19 October 2018
tunisia-is-bracing-for-its-22-october-eurobond-issuance

Tunisia is bracing for its 22 October Eurobond issuance

Tunisia is bracing for its 22 October Eurobond issuance

Tunisia is being watched by the Eurobond market following its announcements that...
Read more |  19 October 2018
Finance
19 October 2018
afdb-approves-7-million-investment-in-partech-africa-fund

AfDB approves €7 million investment in Partech Africa Fund

AfDB approves €7 million investment in Partech Africa Fund

The African Development Bank’s efforts to channel critical investment funding to Africa’s...
Read more |  19 October 2018
Telecom
18 October 2018
egypt-sutherland-signs-cooperation-deal-with-itida-to-strengthen-its-presence-in-the-country

Egypt: Sutherland signs cooperation deal with ITIDA to strengthen its presence in the country

Egypt: Sutherland signs cooperation deal with ITIDA to strengthen its presence in the country

SUTHERLAND GLOBAL SERVICES, a process transformation company, signed a cooperation agreement with...
Read more |  18 October 2018
Finance
18 October 2018
african-development-bank-approves-us-50mn-facility-to-support-smes-and-women-owned-enterprises-in-nigeria

African Development Bank approves US$50mn facility to support SMEs and Women Owned Enterprises in Nigeria

African Development Bank approves US$50mn facility to support SMEs and Women Owned Enterprises in Nigeria

The African Development Bank has approved a US$50 million line of credit...
Read more |  18 October 2018
Public Management
18 October 2018
subsaharan-countries-average-debt-ratio-to-gdp-grew-from-32-4-in-2014-to-45-9-in-2018-wef

Subsaharan countries’ average debt ratio to GDP grew from 32.4% in 2014 to 45.9% in 2018 (WEF)

Subsaharan countries’ average debt ratio to GDP grew from 32.4% in 2014 to 45.9% in 2018 (WEF)

Between 2014 and 2018, Subsaharan countries’ average public debt ratio to GDP...
Read more |  18 October 2018
Telecom
18 October 2018
tanzania-halotel-focused-on-becoming-second-largest-operator-in-the-telecom-market

Tanzania: Halotel focused on becoming second largest operator in the telecom market

Tanzania: Halotel focused on becoming second largest operator in the telecom market

Nguyen Van Son (on the left side of the picture), deputy managing...
Read more |  18 October 2018
Public Management
18 October 2018
moody-s-downgrades-tunisia-s-outlook-from-stable-to-negative

Moody's downgrades Tunisia’s outlook from "stable" to "negative"

Moody's downgrades Tunisia’s outlook from "stable" to "negative"

On October 16, 2018, Moody’s downgraded Tunisia’s outlook from stable to negative...
Read more |  18 October 2018
Finance
18 October 2018
banque-centrale-populaire-seeks-stake-purchase-opportunities-in-banks-in-kenya-rwanda-ghana-and-tanzania

Banque Centrale Populaire seeks stake purchase opportunities in banks in Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, and Tanzania

Banque Centrale Populaire seeks stake purchase opportunities in banks in Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, and Tanzania

The Moroccan group Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) plans to acquire banks in...
Read more |  18 October 2018
Finance
18 October 2018
cipla-inaugurates-an-inhaler-production-plant-in-morocco

Cipla inaugurates an inhaler production plant in Morocco

Cipla inaugurates an inhaler production plant in Morocco

The pharmaceutical company Cipla inaugurated on October 14, a plant specialized in...
Read more |  18 October 2018
Telecom
17 October 2018
burkina-faso-hosts-the-first-edition-of-the-african-conference-on-telecommunications-regulation

Burkina Faso hosts the first edition of the African conference on telecommunications regulation

Burkina Faso hosts the first edition of the African conference on telecommunications regulation

African telecommunications regulators plan to mutualize their efforts for a better regulation...
Read more |  17 October 2018
Finance
17 October 2018
kenya-plans-the-creation-of-a-large-financial-institution-dedicated-to-financing-of-infrastructure-projects

Kenya plans the creation of a large financial institution dedicated to financing of infrastructure projects

Kenya plans the creation of a large financial institution dedicated to financing of infrastructure projects

Kenya plans to merge three public financial institutions to create a large...
Read more |  17 October 2018
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reddot Finance

19 October 2018
after-integrating-the-cfc-into-its-network-flash-is-now-the-largest-financial-messaging-company-in-the-drc

After integrating the CFC into its network, FLASH is now the largest financial messaging company in the DRC

After integrating the CFC into its network, FLASH is now the largest financial messaging company in the DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo is an underdeveloped country with 87.7% of...
Read more |  19 October 2018
19 October 2018
rwanda-bank-of-kigali-to-issue-additional-shares-as-of-october-29

Rwanda: Bank of Kigali to issue additional shares as of October 29

Rwanda: Bank of Kigali to issue additional shares as of October 29

Bank of Kigali will issue new shares at CFA270 each, the bank...
Read more |  19 October 2018
19 October 2018
absa-group-and-omfif-release-the-top-20-african-financial-markets-for-this-year

Absa Group and OMFIF release the Top 20 African financial markets for this year

Absa Group and OMFIF release the Top 20 African financial markets for this year

South Africa remains the leader in the ranking of African financial markets...
Read more |  19 October 2018
19 October 2018
afdb-approves-7-million-investment-in-partech-africa-fund

AfDB approves €7 million investment in Partech Africa Fund

AfDB approves €7 million investment in Partech Africa Fund

The African Development Bank’s efforts to channel critical investment funding to Africa’s...
Read more |  19 October 2018
18 October 2018
african-development-bank-approves-us-50mn-facility-to-support-smes-and-women-owned-enterprises-in-nigeria

African Development Bank approves US$50mn facility to support SMEs and Women Owned Enterprises in Nigeria

African Development Bank approves US$50mn facility to support SMEs and Women Owned Enterprises in Nigeria

The African Development Bank has approved a US$50 million line of credit...
Read more |  18 October 2018
18 October 2018
banque-centrale-populaire-seeks-stake-purchase-opportunities-in-banks-in-kenya-rwanda-ghana-and-tanzania

Banque Centrale Populaire seeks stake purchase opportunities in banks in Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, and Tanzania

Banque Centrale Populaire seeks stake purchase opportunities in banks in Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, and Tanzania

The Moroccan group Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) plans to acquire banks in...
Read more |  18 October 2018
18 October 2018
cipla-inaugurates-an-inhaler-production-plant-in-morocco

Cipla inaugurates an inhaler production plant in Morocco

Cipla inaugurates an inhaler production plant in Morocco

The pharmaceutical company Cipla inaugurated on October 14, a plant specialized in...
Read more |  18 October 2018
17 October 2018
kenya-plans-the-creation-of-a-large-financial-institution-dedicated-to-financing-of-infrastructure-projects

Kenya plans the creation of a large financial institution dedicated to financing of infrastructure projects

Kenya plans the creation of a large financial institution dedicated to financing of infrastructure projects

Kenya plans to merge three public financial institutions to create a large...
Read more |  17 October 2018
17 October 2018
banque-centrale-populaire-finalizes-purchase-of-banque-des-mascareignes

Banque Centrale Populaire finalizes purchase of Banque des Mascareignes

Banque Centrale Populaire finalizes purchase of Banque des Mascareignes

Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) finalized the purchase of the Mauritius-based Banque des...
Read more |  17 October 2018

reddot Public Management

19 October 2018
kenya-expects-2-5-million-tourist-arrival-annually-by-2022

Kenya expects 2.5 million tourist arrival annually by 2022

Kenya expects 2.5 million tourist arrival annually by 2022

Kenya plans to attract about 2.5 million tourist arrivals per year by...
Read more |  19 October 2018
19 October 2018
tunisia-is-bracing-for-its-22-october-eurobond-issuance

Tunisia is bracing for its 22 October Eurobond issuance

Tunisia is bracing for its 22 October Eurobond issuance

Tunisia is being watched by the Eurobond market following its announcements that...
Read more |  19 October 2018
18 October 2018
subsaharan-countries-average-debt-ratio-to-gdp-grew-from-32-4-in-2014-to-45-9-in-2018-wef

Subsaharan countries’ average debt ratio to GDP grew from 32.4% in 2014 to 45.9% in 2018 (WEF)

Subsaharan countries’ average debt ratio to GDP grew from 32.4% in 2014 to 45.9% in 2018 (WEF)

Between 2014 and 2018, Subsaharan countries’ average public debt ratio to GDP...
Read more |  18 October 2018
18 October 2018
moody-s-downgrades-tunisia-s-outlook-from-stable-to-negative

Moody's downgrades Tunisia’s outlook from "stable" to "negative"

Moody's downgrades Tunisia’s outlook from "stable" to "negative"

On October 16, 2018, Moody’s downgraded Tunisia’s outlook from stable to negative...
Read more |  18 October 2018
17 October 2018
african-economies-are-less-competitive-according-to-the-wef-2018-global-competitiveness-report

African Economies are less competitive, according to the WEF 2018 global competitiveness report

African Economies are less competitive, according to the WEF 2018 global competitiveness report

Today 17 October 2018, the World Economic Forum (WEF) published its 2018...
Read more |  17 October 2018
17 October 2018
the-us-promises-increased-financial-support-to-g5-sahel-force

The US promises increased financial support to G5 Sahel force

The US promises increased financial support to G5 Sahel force

The US has decided to significantly increase its support ($60 million) to...
Read more |  17 October 2018
17 October 2018
african-development-bank-to-showcase-key-agriculture-initiatives-at-2018-world-food-prize-events

African Development Bank to showcase key agriculture initiatives at 2018 World Food Prize events

African Development Bank to showcase key agriculture initiatives at 2018 World Food Prize events

President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, will lead a Bank...
Read more |  17 October 2018
17 October 2018
african-development-bank-leads-pan-african-campaign-against-fall-army-worm

African Development Bank leads pan-African campaign against Fall Army Worm

African Development Bank leads pan-African campaign against Fall Army Worm

The African Development Bank recently convened a meeting of experts and stakeholders...
Read more |  17 October 2018
16 October 2018
kenya-seeks-545-million-in-2018-2019-fiscal-year-for-social-housing-projects

Kenya seeks $545 million in 2018/2019 fiscal year for social housing projects

Kenya seeks $545 million in 2018/2019 fiscal year for social housing projects

Kenya seeks up to $545 million during the current fiscal year to fund...
Read more |  16 October 2018

reddot Agriculture

5 October 2018
ghana-to-lose-300-million-as-a-consequence-of-bearing-price-drop-of-cocoa-on-the-international-market

Ghana to lose $300 million as a consequence of bearing price drop of cocoa on the international market

Ghana to lose $300 million as a consequence of bearing price drop of cocoa on the international market

In Ghana, keeping the price of cocoa for the 2018/2019 cocoa season...
Read more |  5 October 2018
4 October 2018
cote-d-ivoire-cocoa-producers-generated-cfa1-356-billion-during-2017-2018-campaign-government

Côte d’Ivoire: Cocoa producers generated CFA1,356 billion during 2017/2018 campaign (government)

Côte d’Ivoire: Cocoa producers generated CFA1,356 billion during 2017/2018 campaign (government)

At the end of the 2017/2018 cocoa campaign, Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa producers...
Read more |  4 October 2018
3 October 2018
yesterday-the-moroccan-sugar-company-cosumar-announced-that-it-acquired-a-55-stake-in-compagnie-maroco-guineenne-de-sucre-comaguis-the-transaction-whose-amount-has-not-been-revealed-makes-the-moroccan-company-the-major-stakeholder-of-comaguis

Guinea : Cosumar acquires 55% stake in Comaguis

Guinea : Cosumar acquires 55% stake in Comaguis

Yesterday, the Moroccan sugar company Cosumar announced that it acquired a 55%...
Read more |  3 October 2018
2 October 2018
cote-d-ivoire-cocoa-farm-gate-price-set-to-cfa750-per-kilo-for-2018-2019-season

Côte d’Ivoire : Cocoa farm gate price set to CFA750 per kilo for 2018/2019 season

Côte d’Ivoire : Cocoa farm gate price set to CFA750 per kilo for 2018/2019 season

In Côte d’Ivoire, cocoa farm gate price has been set to CFA750...
Read more |  2 October 2018
2 October 2018
ghana-cocoa-freight-fees-reduced-by-9-4

Ghana : cocoa freight fees reduced by 9.4%

Ghana : cocoa freight fees reduced by 9.4%

In Ghana, fees for shipping cocoa to Europe will decrease from 39...
Read more |  2 October 2018
31 August 2018
fao-campaigns-for-zero-hunger-by-2030

FAO campaigns for “zero hunger” by 2030

FAO campaigns for “zero hunger” by 2030

To fight hunger and malnutrition, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is...
Read more |  31 August 2018
29 August 2018
uganda-tea-exports-via-mombasa-auction-centers-grew-by-11-6-in-2017

Uganda: Tea exports via Mombasa auction centers grew by 11.6% in 2017

Uganda: Tea exports via Mombasa auction centers grew by 11.6% in 2017

Uganda’s tea exports that transited via Mombasa auction centers grew by 11.6%...
Read more |  29 August 2018
20 August 2018
zambia-to-invest-4-million-in-construction-of-a-pineapple-processing-plant

Zambia to invest $4 million in construction of a pineapple processing plant

Zambia to invest $4 million in construction of a pineapple processing plant

This year, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) owned by Zambia is planning...
Read more |  20 August 2018
20 August 2018
eac-plans-an-anti-aflatoxin-policy-to-boost-food-security

EAC plans an anti aflatoxin policy to boost food Security

EAC plans an anti aflatoxin policy to boost food Security

Member countries of the East African Community (EAC) are devising a strategy...
Read more |  20 August 2018

reddot Electricity

8 October 2018
ghana-and-burkina-faso-inaugurate-a-225-kv-power-line

Ghana and Burkina Faso inaugurate a 225 kV power line

Ghana and Burkina Faso inaugurate a 225 kV power line

Ghana and Burkina Faso inaugurated the 225 KV power line linking them....
Read more |  8 October 2018
4 October 2018
mamane-le-gondwanais-plans-a-renewable-energy-awareness-raising-campaign-in-niger

"Mamane le Gondwanais" plans a renewable energy awareness-raising campaign in Niger

"Mamane le Gondwanais" plans a renewable energy awareness-raising campaign in Niger

Mohamed Mouctari Moustapha Tahi, the humorist from Niger better known as Mamane...
Read more |  4 October 2018
27 September 2018
tanzania-seeks-3-6-billion-for-9-energy-projects

Tanzania seeks $3.6 billion for 9 energy projects

Tanzania seeks $3.6 billion for 9 energy projects

Tanzania will need $3.611 billion to complete the nine power plants and transmission...
Read more |  27 September 2018
26 September 2018
opic-backs-set-fund-for-off-grid-solar-projects-in-africa-and-asia

OPIC backs SET Fund for off-grid solar projects in Africa and Asia

OPIC backs SET Fund for off-grid solar projects in Africa and Asia

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) announced that it provided $25 million to...
Read more |  26 September 2018
12 September 2018
jacobs-engineering-sa-commissioned-to-upgrade-electrical-infrastructures-in-benin

Jacobs Engineering SA commissioned to upgrade electrical infrastructures in Benin

Jacobs Engineering SA commissioned to upgrade electrical infrastructures in Benin

Jacobs Engineering S.A, a Moroccan firm specialized in various sectors like mining,...
Read more |  12 September 2018
28 August 2018
kenya-kipeto-wind-energy-to-build-a-100mw-wind-power-plant-in-nairobi-south

Kenya : Kipeto Wind Energy to build a 100MW wind power plant in Nairobi South

Kenya : Kipeto Wind Energy to build a 100MW wind power plant in Nairobi South

During his visit to the United States of America, the Kenyan president...
Read more |  28 August 2018
22 August 2018
burkina-faso-plans-large-electrification-projects-to-extend-its-electricity-network

Burkina Faso plans large electrification projects to extend its electricity network

Burkina Faso plans large electrification projects to extend its electricity network

Burkina Faso has just issued a call for tender to select companies...
Read more |  22 August 2018
16 August 2018
kenya-to-withdraw-thermal-energy-from-its-energy-mix

Kenya to withdraw thermal energy from its energy mix

Kenya to withdraw thermal energy from its energy mix

The progressive withdrawal of thermal energy from the Kenyan energy mix will...
Read more |  16 August 2018
15 August 2018
niger-approves-the-ratification-of-two-funding-agreement-for-the-construction-of-tie-lines-connecting-it-with-nigeria-benin-and-burkina-faso

Niger approves funding agreements for construction of tie lines to link with Nigeria, Benin, and Burkina Faso

Niger approves funding agreements for construction of tie lines to link with Nigeria, Benin, and Burkina Faso

During the ministerial council on August 13, 2018, the Nigerien government issued...
Read more |  15 August 2018

reddot Mining

2 October 2018
dr-congo-ivanhoe-announces-third-major-copper-discovery

DR Congo: Ivanhoe announces third major copper discovery

DR Congo: Ivanhoe announces third major copper discovery

Last Monday, Ivanhoe Mines announced that it discovered a high-grade copper field...
Read more |  2 October 2018
28 September 2018
drc-sokimo-to-assert-its-rights-should-randgold-transfer-kibali-mine-to-barrick

DRC : Sokimo to "assert its rights" should Randgold transfer Kibali mine to Barrick

DRC : Sokimo to "assert its rights" should Randgold transfer Kibali mine to Barrick

Congo’s public mining company Sokimo warned Randgold Resources that it would "assert...
Read more |  28 September 2018
25 September 2018
burkina-faso-teranga-gold-increases-estimates-of-wahgnion-gold-mine

Burkina Faso : Teranga Gold increases estimates of Wahgnion gold mine

Burkina Faso : Teranga Gold increases estimates of Wahgnion gold mine

Last Monday, Teranga Gold announced that its estimate of Proven and Probable...
Read more |  25 September 2018
24 September 2018
barrick-gold-merges-with-randgold-resources

Barrick Gold merges with Randgold Resources

Barrick Gold merges with Randgold Resources

Today, September 24, 2018, Barrick Gold and Randgold Resources announced they had...
Read more |  24 September 2018
21 September 2018
niger-goviex-appoints-consultants-for-madaouela-project-s-feasibility-study

Niger: GoviEx appoints consultants for Madaouela project's feasibility study

Niger: GoviEx appoints consultants for Madaouela project's feasibility study

This week,  GoviEx Uranium announced that it appointed  SRK Consulting and SGS...
Read more |  21 September 2018
21 September 2018
burkina-faso-golden-rim-resources-raises-funds-for-kouri-gold-mines

Burkina Faso : Golden Rim Resources raises funds for Kouri gold mines

Burkina Faso : Golden Rim Resources raises funds for Kouri gold mines

Golden Rim Resources announces that today 21 September 2018, it completed a $3.392...
Read more |  21 September 2018
18 September 2018
barrick-gold-seeks-chinese-partners-for-its-operations-in-tanzania

Barrick Gold seeks Chinese partners for its operations in Tanzania

Barrick Gold seeks Chinese partners for its operations in Tanzania

Barrick Gold is looking for Chinese partners to help develop its “struggling”...
Read more |  18 September 2018
17 September 2018
botswana-cradle-arc-renews-its-copper-mines-licenses

Botswana: Cradle Arc renews its copper mines’ licenses

Botswana: Cradle Arc renews its copper mines’ licenses

Last weekend, Cradle Arc announced that its PL33/2005 and PL180/2008 prospecting permits...
Read more |  17 September 2018
14 September 2018
angola-tango-mining-commissioned-to-operate-moquita-diamond-mine

Angola: Tango Mining commissioned to operate Moquita diamond mine

Angola: Tango Mining commissioned to operate Moquita diamond mine

This week, the TSXV-listed company Tango Mining, announced that it concluded an...
Read more |  14 September 2018

reddot Telecom

19 October 2018
congo-and-china-prepare-third-phase-of-a-telecom-infrastructure-project

Congo and China prepare third phase of a telecom infrastructure project

19 October 2018
altron-partners-with-huawei-to-develop-iot-solutions-in-africa

Altron partners with Huawei to develop IoT solutions in Africa

18 October 2018
egypt-sutherland-signs-cooperation-deal-with-itida-to-strengthen-its-presence-in-the-country

Egypt: Sutherland signs cooperation deal with ITIDA to strengthen its presence in the country

18 October 2018
tanzania-halotel-focused-on-becoming-second-largest-operator-in-the-telecom-market

Tanzania: Halotel focused on becoming second largest operator in the telecom market

17 October 2018
burkina-faso-hosts-the-first-edition-of-the-african-conference-on-telecommunications-regulation

Burkina Faso hosts the first edition of the African conference on telecommunications regulation

17 October 2018
south-korea-reveals-its-digital-transformation-strategy-to-developing-countries

South Korea reveals its digital transformation strategy to developing countries  

16 October 2018
teleology-holdings-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-uganda-telecom-for-70-8-million

Teleology Holdings to acquire majority stake in Uganda Telecom for $70.8 million

16 October 2018
algeria-and-nigeria-update-their-partnerships-around-the-trans-saharan-fibre-optic-backbone-project

Algeria and Nigeria update their partnerships around the Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone project

15 October 2018
sudan-zain-signs-lte-roaming-agreement-with-telenor

Sudan : Zain signs LTE roaming agreement with Telenor

reddot Comms

5 October 2018
kenya-facebook-to-partner-with-africa-check-to-report-fake-news

Kenya : Facebook to partner with Africa Check to report fake news

Kenya : Facebook to partner with Africa Check to report fake news

In Kenya, Facebook will soon start reporting fake news published on its...
Read more |  5 October 2018
4 October 2018
panafricaines-2nd-edition-to-be-held-in-morocco-on-october-26-27

“Panafricaines”: 2nd edition to be held in Morocco on October 26-27

“Panafricaines”: 2nd edition to be held in Morocco on October 26-27

On October 26-27, the second edition of Les Panafricaines, the forum of...
Read more |  4 October 2018
3 October 2018
tunisia-cinema-as-a-tool-for-fight-against-corruption

Tunisia: Cinema as a tool for fight against corruption

Tunisia: Cinema as a tool for fight against corruption

From October 29 to November 1, 2018, Tunis, Tunisia’s capital will host...
Read more |  3 October 2018
1 October 2018
rwanda-caricaturing-officials-is-now-a-punishable-offense

Rwanda: Caricaturing officials is now a punishable offense

Rwanda: Caricaturing officials is now a punishable offense

Last September 27, Rwanda’s parliament passed a law punishing the caricaturing of...
Read more |  1 October 2018
26 September 2018
tunisia-2-residents-out-of-3-have-no-faith-in-the-media-barr-al-aman

Tunisia: 2 residents out of 3 have no faith in the media (Barr Al Aman)

Tunisia: 2 residents out of 3 have no faith in the media (Barr Al Aman)

In Tunisia, 2 people out of 3 have little or no confidence...
Read more |  26 September 2018
24 September 2018
cote-d-ivoire-disney-and-unifrance-organize-the-first-edition-of-festival-afrique-junior

Côte d’Ivoire: Disney and UniFrance organize the first edition of Festival Afrique Junior

Côte d’Ivoire: Disney and UniFrance organize the first edition of Festival Afrique Junior

On October 2-6, The Walt Disney Company and UniFrance, an institution that promotes...
Read more |  24 September 2018
21 September 2018
reuters-launches-an-africa-focused-video-service

Reuters launches an Africa-focused video service

Reuters launches an Africa-focused video service

Reuters just extended its video offers aimed at Africans by launching Africa...
Read more |  21 September 2018
13 September 2018
10-countries-are-expected-to-attend-abidjan-for-the-feja-the-biggest-esport-and-video-game-event-powered-by-paradise-game

10 countries are expected to attend Abidjan for the FEJA, the biggest eSport and video game event powered by Paradise Game

10 countries are expected to attend Abidjan for the FEJA, the biggest eSport and video game event powered by Paradise Game

From November 23-25th Abidjan will host the second year the Electronic and...
Read more |  13 September 2018
4 September 2018
senegal-start-network-launches-insurance-policy-to-cover-drought-related-risks

Senegal: Start Network launches insurance policy to cover drought-related risks

Senegal: Start Network launches insurance policy to cover drought-related risks

Start Network, a global network of forty national and international humanitarian organizations,...
Read more |  4 September 2018

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Kenya expects 2.5 million tourist arrival annually by 2022

Kenya plans to attract about 2.5 million tourist arrivals per year by 2022, Najib Balala, cabinet secretary for tourism, indicated. According to the...
Finance
19 October 2018
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After integrating the CFC into its network, FLASH is now the largest financial messaging company in the DRC

After integrating the CFC into its network, FLASH is now the largest financial messaging company in the DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo is an underdeveloped...
Read more |  19 October 2018
Telecom
19 October 2018
congo-and-china-prepare-third-phase-of-a-telecom-infrastructure-project

Congo and China prepare third phase of a telecom infrastructure project

Congo and China prepare third phase of a telecom infrastructure project

On October 18, 2018, Léon Juste Ibombo, Congo’s...
Read more |  19 October 2018
Telecom
19 October 2018
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Altron partners with Huawei to develop IoT solutions in Africa

Altron partners with Huawei to develop IoT solutions in Africa

JSE - listed (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) IT company Altron and Huawei partnered to...
Read more |  19 October 2018
Finance
19 October 2018
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Rwanda: Bank of Kigali to issue additional shares as of October 29

Rwanda: Bank of Kigali to issue additional shares as of October 29

Bank of Kigali will issue new shares at CFA270 each, the bank...
Read more |  19 October 2018
Finance
19 October 2018
absa-group-and-omfif-release-the-top-20-african-financial-markets-for-this-year

Absa Group and OMFIF release the Top 20 African financial markets for this year

Absa Group and OMFIF release the Top 20 African financial markets for this year

South Africa remains the leader in the ranking of African financial markets...
Read more |  19 October 2018
Public Management
19 October 2018
tunisia-is-bracing-for-its-22-october-eurobond-issuance

Tunisia is bracing for its 22 October Eurobond issuance

Tunisia is bracing for its 22 October Eurobond issuance

Tunisia is being watched by the Eurobond market following its announcements that...
Read more |  19 October 2018
Finance
19 October 2018
afdb-approves-7-million-investment-in-partech-africa-fund

AfDB approves €7 million investment in Partech Africa Fund

AfDB approves €7 million investment in Partech Africa Fund

The African Development Bank’s efforts to channel critical investment funding to Africa’s...
Read more |  19 October 2018
Telecom
18 October 2018
egypt-sutherland-signs-cooperation-deal-with-itida-to-strengthen-its-presence-in-the-country

Egypt: Sutherland signs cooperation deal with ITIDA to strengthen its presence in the country

Egypt: Sutherland signs cooperation deal with ITIDA to strengthen its presence in the country

SUTHERLAND GLOBAL SERVICES, a process transformation company, signed a cooperation agreement with...
Read more |  18 October 2018
Finance
18 October 2018
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African Development Bank approves US$50mn facility to support SMEs and Women Owned Enterprises in Nigeria

African Development Bank approves US$50mn facility to support SMEs and Women Owned Enterprises in Nigeria

The African Development Bank has approved a US$50 million line of credit...
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Public Management
18 October 2018
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Subsaharan countries’ average debt ratio to GDP grew from 32.4% in 2014 to 45.9% in 2018 (WEF)

Subsaharan countries’ average debt ratio to GDP grew from 32.4% in 2014 to 45.9% in 2018 (WEF)

Between 2014 and 2018, Subsaharan countries’ average public debt ratio to GDP...
Read more |  18 October 2018
Telecom
18 October 2018
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Tanzania: Halotel focused on becoming second largest operator in the telecom market

Tanzania: Halotel focused on becoming second largest operator in the telecom market

Nguyen Van Son (on the left side of the picture), deputy managing...
Read more |  18 October 2018
Public Management
18 October 2018
moody-s-downgrades-tunisia-s-outlook-from-stable-to-negative

Moody's downgrades Tunisia’s outlook from "stable" to "negative"

Moody's downgrades Tunisia’s outlook from "stable" to "negative"

On October 16, 2018, Moody’s downgraded Tunisia’s outlook from stable to negative...
Read more |  18 October 2018
Finance
18 October 2018
banque-centrale-populaire-seeks-stake-purchase-opportunities-in-banks-in-kenya-rwanda-ghana-and-tanzania

Banque Centrale Populaire seeks stake purchase opportunities in banks in Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, and Tanzania

Banque Centrale Populaire seeks stake purchase opportunities in banks in Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, and Tanzania

The Moroccan group Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) plans to acquire banks in...
Read more |  18 October 2018
Finance
18 October 2018
cipla-inaugurates-an-inhaler-production-plant-in-morocco

Cipla inaugurates an inhaler production plant in Morocco

Cipla inaugurates an inhaler production plant in Morocco

The pharmaceutical company Cipla inaugurated on October 14, a plant specialized in...
Read more |  18 October 2018
Telecom
17 October 2018
burkina-faso-hosts-the-first-edition-of-the-african-conference-on-telecommunications-regulation

Burkina Faso hosts the first edition of the African conference on telecommunications regulation

Burkina Faso hosts the first edition of the African conference on telecommunications regulation

African telecommunications regulators plan to mutualize their efforts for a better regulation...
Read more |  17 October 2018
Finance
17 October 2018
kenya-plans-the-creation-of-a-large-financial-institution-dedicated-to-financing-of-infrastructure-projects

Kenya plans the creation of a large financial institution dedicated to financing of infrastructure projects

Kenya plans the creation of a large financial institution dedicated to financing of infrastructure projects

Kenya plans to merge three public financial institutions to create a large...
Read more |  17 October 2018
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