Despite a global decline in foreign investment, Africa saw a significant boost last year, largely driven by a single major urban and tourism project in...
The 2024 Global Terrorism Index shows that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger record the highest number of terrorism-related deaths in the region. Over the...
The 2024 Global Terrorism Index shows that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger record the highest number of terrorism-related deaths in the region. Over the...
The Ivorian government has in recent years launched various initiatives to provide training and improve job opportunities for young people.
On January...
The Ivorian government has in recent years launched various initiatives to provide training and improve job opportunities for young people.
On January...
Morocco’s economy is expected to grow by 3.8% in 2025, up from 3% in 2024, according to a report released on January 20 by the High Commission for...
Morocco’s economy is expected to grow by 3.8% in 2025, up from 3% in 2024, according to a report released on January 20 by the High Commission for...
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a consulting firm specializing in higher education, released a report on January 16 ranking countries based on their readiness...
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a consulting firm specializing in higher education, released a report on January 16 ranking countries based on their readiness...
Afreximbank and Prosper Africa have signed a new agreement to strengthen trade and investment ties between the United States and Africa, focusing on...
Afreximbank and Prosper Africa have signed a new agreement to strengthen trade and investment ties between the United States and Africa, focusing on...
The International Labor Organization recommends allocating at least 1% of GDP to public policies for early childhood education. In Africa, this target has...
The International Labor Organization recommends allocating at least 1% of GDP to public policies for early childhood education. In Africa, this target has...
The ECF agreement between Ethiopia and the IMF aims to address economic imbalances, restore debt sustainability, and lay the foundation for more inclusive...
The ECF agreement between Ethiopia and the IMF aims to address economic imbalances, restore debt sustainability, and lay the foundation for more inclusive...
The slight drop in Africa's trade deficit with China does not show a change in what Africa is exporting. That is mainly because prices for raw materials...
The slight drop in Africa's trade deficit with China does not show a change in what Africa is exporting. That is mainly because prices for raw materials...
The IMF raised Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points compared to the projections for October 2024. The region’s growth is expected...
The IMF raised Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points compared to the projections for October 2024. The region’s growth is expected...
In October 2023, the African Development Bank reported that Africa’s progress on the SDGs remains uneven. With persistent challenges like poverty and...
In October 2023, the African Development Bank reported that Africa’s progress on the SDGs remains uneven. With persistent challenges like poverty and...
Nigeria's overall inflation rate reached 34.8% in December 2024, up from 34.6% in November 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive increase since the rate...
Nigeria's overall inflation rate reached 34.8% in December 2024, up from 34.6% in November 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive increase since the rate...
In early 2024, Côte d’Ivoire became the first sub-Saharan African country to raise Eurobonds since 2022. Following this, Moody's upgraded its credit...
In early 2024, Côte d’Ivoire became the first sub-Saharan African country to raise Eurobonds since 2022. Following this, Moody's upgraded its credit...
Africa’s GDP is projected to grow by 4.2% in 2025, according to the latest Foresight Africa report published by the Brookings Institution this week. This...
Africa’s GDP is projected to grow by 4.2% in 2025, according to the latest Foresight Africa report published by the Brookings Institution this week. This...
Khaled El-Enany, a renowned Egyptologist and former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, unveiled his campaign slogan for the position of Director-General...
Khaled El-Enany, a renowned Egyptologist and former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, unveiled his campaign slogan for the position of Director-General...
Lower inflationary pressures and eased financial conditions are expected to gradually reduce financing costs in the region, but political and climate...
Lower inflationary pressures and eased financial conditions are expected to gradually reduce financing costs in the region, but political and climate...
Since 2021, Benin has been subjected to several terrorist attacks attributed to jihadist groups, like many other countries in the West African...
Since 2021, Benin has been subjected to several terrorist attacks attributed to jihadist groups, like many other countries in the West African...
The Seychelles passport is the most powerful in Africa for international travel this year, according to the 2025 ranking of the world’s most powerful...
The Seychelles passport is the most powerful in Africa for international travel this year, according to the 2025 ranking of the world’s most powerful...
The report recommends that African countries unite their voices to negotiate from a position of strength and hold preparatory meetings with their partners...
The report recommends that African countries unite their voices to negotiate from a position of strength and hold preparatory meetings with their partners...
Inflation decreased in Burkina Faso, Benin, Niger, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, and Mali. However, it accelerated in Guinea-Bissau and remained stable in...
Inflation decreased in Burkina Faso, Benin, Niger, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, and Mali. However, it accelerated in Guinea-Bissau and remained stable in...
Senegal has made great progress in economic and human development. It will be the fifth African country to leave the Least Developed Countries (LDC)...
Senegal has made great progress in economic and human development. It will be the fifth African country to leave the Least Developed Countries (LDC)...
The regional bloc defended Nigeria and other member states on X (formerly Twitter) after they were accused of sponsoring terrorism.
ECOWAS Communique /...
The regional bloc defended Nigeria and other member states on X (formerly Twitter) after they were accused of sponsoring terrorism.
ECOWAS Communique /...
The continent has become a key battleground for Beijing and Ankara, competing over security deals, arms sales, resource extraction, and infrastructure...
The continent has become a key battleground for Beijing and Ankara, competing over security deals, arms sales, resource extraction, and infrastructure...
Nigeria's 2025 defense budget sees an increase over the 2024 allocation. President Tinubu says the funds will be used to boost the military's capabilities...
Nigeria's 2025 defense budget sees an increase over the 2024 allocation. President Tinubu says the funds will be used to boost the military's capabilities...
Given the growing insecurity and increasing socio-economic challenges, the International Crisis Group recommends that Mali's authorities adjust their...
Given the growing insecurity and increasing socio-economic challenges, the International Crisis Group recommends that Mali's authorities adjust their...
Morocco is stepping up its international cooperation efforts to accelerate its digital transformation. Over the past three months, the country has...
Morocco is stepping up its international cooperation efforts to accelerate its digital transformation. Over the past three months, the country has...
According to the IMF, the member countries of CEMAC have made progress in structural reforms aimed at supporting the private sector, maintaining the...
According to the IMF, the member countries of CEMAC have made progress in structural reforms aimed at supporting the private sector, maintaining the...
In East Africa, the number of displaced people rose from 13.2 million in 2020 to 26.5 million in 2024, according to the WFP.
The World Food Program (WFP)...
In East Africa, the number of displaced people rose from 13.2 million in 2020 to 26.5 million in 2024, according to the WFP.
The World Food Program (WFP)...
At the opening of an urgent CEMAC summit Monday in Yaoundé, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya called on his regional counterparts to take immediate steps to...
At the opening of an urgent CEMAC summit Monday in Yaoundé, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya called on his regional counterparts to take immediate steps to...
Ending the trade preference program, which has consistently enjoyed bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress, seems unlikely. However, the next U.S....
Ending the trade preference program, which has consistently enjoyed bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress, seems unlikely. However, the next U.S....
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) claims over $13 billion across more than 300 projects in Africa. To mark its fifth...
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) claims over $13 billion across more than 300 projects in Africa. To mark its fifth...
Meriem Benmouloud, Algeria's High Commissioner for Digitalization, announced in July that the country's digital transformation strategy was ready for...
Meriem Benmouloud, Algeria's High Commissioner for Digitalization, announced in July that the country's digital transformation strategy was ready for...
Senegal is one of the West African countries where cotton production plays a significant role in the economy. As the country works to revive its textile...
Senegal is one of the West African countries where cotton production plays a significant role in the economy. As the country works to revive its textile...
In Nigeria, maize is the most widely grown and consumed cereal. The authorities are working to ensure a steady supply for the local market, amid growing...
In Nigeria, maize is the most widely grown and consumed cereal. The authorities are working to ensure a steady supply for the local market, amid growing...
In Q2 2024, Nigeria's exports amounted to 17,545 billion naira ($11.2 billion), while imports totaled 13,497 billion naira.
Nigeria's trade balance...
In Q2 2024, Nigeria's exports amounted to 17,545 billion naira ($11.2 billion), while imports totaled 13,497 billion naira.
Nigeria's trade balance...
With this grant, the EU reiterates its commitment to supporting Côte d'Ivoire's development, further strengthening their strategic partnership. Over the...
With this grant, the EU reiterates its commitment to supporting Côte d'Ivoire's development, further strengthening their strategic partnership. Over the...
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