The Loulo gold mine, located 350 km west of Bamako, has produced several million ounces since its start in 2005. The mine is part of the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex, which is currently at the center of an uncertain dispute between Barrick Gold (80% interest) and the Malian government (20%). Barrick Gold Corp. (formerly Barrick Mining) faced a setback on October 29 when the World Bank’s...

53.6% of African firms use digital payments, hindered by cost, internet, security 95% of CEOs see AfCFTA as vital amid global trade uncertainty Firms shift to GCC, Caribbean trade; 98% prioritize sustainable business practices Fifty-three point six percent of African businesses currently use digital payment systems for commercial transactions, according to a report from the Pan-African...

(YMO)-YMO, the Guinean fintech with global reach, abolishes all transfer and withdrawal fees to Guinea. A historic first for the remittance sector, reaffirming YMO’s mission to build an inclusive, accessible, and sovereign financial alternative for Guineans at home and abroad. A milestone powered by bold vision YMO, the Guinean-born fintech with a growing international footprint, is taking a...

Rising wages in Asia shift investor interest to Africa’s young workforce Education, health gaps threaten Africa’s future productivity and competitiveness Africa’s working-age population stood at an estimated 576 million in 2023, a figure projected to nearly double by 2043, according to the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) report, "Work/Jobs – Thematic Futures." This rapid...

The monthlong campaign will collect data from households and businesses. The initiative aims to improve access to financial services for vulnerable groups. Results will guide new policies to expand banking and digital finance access. Togo will launch a national data collection campaign on November 6, targeting households and businesses to update the country’s financial inclusion...

The government will pay 11.99 billion nairas in overdue salaries within 72 hours. The announcement follows a nationwide strike by resident doctors. Nigeria plans to hire 15,000 new health workers to address staff shortages. The Nigerian government announced earlier this week it will release 11.995 billion nairas ($8.3 million) within 72 hours to settle outstanding salaries and...

Social media users accuse the UAE of backing Sudan’s RSF militia. Activists and celebrities call for boycotts of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Rights groups link Emirati firms to gold and weapons networks tied to the war. Sudan’s civil war, now in its third year, has drawn renewed global attention after a surge in fighting across Darfur. As Pope Leo XIV urged an immediate cease-fire on...

O mercado de telecomunicações do Chade é dominado por Moov Africa e Airtel, com cerca de 12,5 milhões de assinantes denunciando regularmente a baixa qualidade do serviço.A Autoridade Reguladora de Comunicações Eletrônicas e Correios do Chade (ARCEP) anunciou que, em uma escala de 200, Moov Africa obteve 123,86 pontos, enquanto Airtel marcou 98,35. Dominado por duas operadoras, Moov...

Moov Africa scored 123.86 out of 200 in Chad’s 15th national telecom quality audit, outperforming Airtel’s 98.35. The regulator found widespread technical failures and poor maintenance across both operators’ networks. Despite repeated warnings, the regulator has not yet imposed new sanctions, though the law allows fines up to 5% of annual revenue or license...

Russia will launch a pilot engineering training program in Burkina Faso by end-2025, targeting the Sahel region. The initiative focuses on nuclear, oil, gas, and mining sectors, aiming to build local technical expertise. The program is part of Russia’s broader Africa cooperation strategy in raw materials and industrial development. Russia plans to train engineers in Burkina Faso...