• Ghana’s new National Communications Authority (NCA) board, led by Mavis Araba Ampaa, has made the deployment of 5G a national priority.• The Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC), which holds an exclusive 10-year 5G license, must launch commercial service by Q4 2025, or face a license review.• Ghana’s digital economy could add 40 billion cedis ($3.27 billion) by 2029, according to GSMA, while...

• Patrick Herminie wins the presidency with 52.7% of the vote, defeating incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan.• Herminie pledges to stabilize the economy, lower living costs, and restore public trust within his first 100 days.• The election took place amid slowing GDP growth (2.9% in 2024) and economic dependence on tourism, according to the IMF. Opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the Seychelles...

• Airtel DRC joins national digital training, offers free internet• Program targets 250,000 youths with key digital skills training• Aims to reduce data costs, tackle high youth unemployment Airtel DRC announced on Saturday, Oct. 11, that it has joined the National Digital Training Program, a partnership launched last September between the government and U.S. technology firms Cisco and...

• Niger establishes National Cybersecurity Center to boost digital security• CNAC to implement national strategy amid rising cyber threats• Digital growth, cyberattacks surge; awareness and skills remain key gaps The Nigerien government has approved the establishment of a National Cybersecurity Center (CNAC) to strengthen the country’s digital security. Two draft decrees, one creating...

• Konoom gains Chad's first local payment institution license• License allows mobile payments, not deposits or credit• Move boosts competition, supports digital finance expansion in Chad Konoom Mobile Money, a digital financial services provider co-founded by Abakar Mahamat Adoum Fortey and Brahim Moussa Hassane, has secured a payment institution license in Chad. The license, announced on...

Even as several countries announce initial trade under the AfCFTA regime, the core issue of truly implementing the African free trade area is taking center stage. Amid global trade tensions and the redefinition of supply chains, the African market is still struggling to find its rhythm. Ethiopia announced its first commercial shipments under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) late...

Indorama to invest $210M in Senegal phosphate sector upgrade ICS to expand fertilizer, acid production by 2028 Move supports Senegal's goal to triple fertilizer access by 2034 Singapore-based Indorama Group, through its local subsidiary Industries Chimiques du Sénégal (ICS), has signed a memorandum of understanding with Senegal’s Investment and Major Projects Promotion Agency...

BOAD approves $10.5M loan for Donsin Airport equipment Project delayed by contract termination, safety, and funding issues New airport to open in 2025, boost air traffic and regional growth The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has approved a 5.9 billion XOF (nearly $10.5 million) loan to support the construction of Donsin Airport in Burkina Faso. According to earlier tender...

Etihad launches daily Abu Dhabi-Addis Ababa flights on Oct 8 Joint venture with Ethiopian Airlines boosts Africa-Middle East links Partnership aims to expand networks, challenge Gulf carrier dominanc Etihad Airways launched operations in Ethiopia on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with the start of daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa, we’ve landed ?? Daily...

African countries prepare to celebrate Intangible Cultural Heritage Day Planned events spotlight traditions, rituals, and cultural industries Preservation still challenged by weak support and limited investment African countries are preparing to showcase their rich traditions and customary practices on Friday, October 17, 2025, as they mark the second International Day of Intangible...