On March 20, 2025, the West African Central Bank (BCEAO), through its COFEB training center, and the prestigious HEC Paris, launched the 2025 edition of their joint training program. The event kicked off with an international masterclass under the theme, "Finance and Climate: A Call to Action for Africa." The session aimed to place the climate crisis at the forefront of the continent's financial...

Angola announced today, March 24 it would step back from its mediation efforts for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to Angolan officials, the decision comes as President João Lourenço, who also serves as the current chair of the African Union, needs to focus on the broader priorities set by the continental organization. Angola expressed in a statement that it had made...

Surcharges on calls between Liberia and Sierra Leone will be removed on May 2, 2025, while those on calls between Liberia and The Gambia will be eliminated on July 1, 2025. The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) announced on March 20. This move aligns with ECOWAS Regulation C/REG 21/12/17, promoting free roaming within the West African region. The decision follows the signing of the...

By the end of 2023, Sub-Saharan Africa had 320 million mobile internet subscribers; a 27% penetration rate. This data was provided in an October 2024 report released by GSMA. Mobile internet access continues to be a major challenge for many people across Africa, with millions of individuals unable to fully benefit from the service despite being within coverage areas. GSMA’s The State of...

Digital transformation is a top priority for Sierra Leone's authorities. The country received a $50 million World Bank grant for this purpose in January 2023. Sierra Leone has launched several initiatives to enhance its cybersecurity, including establishing clear legal frameworks, increasing public awareness, and boosting local capabilities. These measures aim to support the country’s...

The unrest in East DRC remains worrisome. Mediation efforts, both regional and international, have failed to bring calm. New talks are now underway to try to ease internal divisions and genuinely seek sustainable solutions. Political talks to form a national unity government began Monday in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement came from Désiré-Cashmir Kolongele Eberande, the...

This bond issuance strengthens the bank's ability to act, enabling it to expand its impact in low-income African countries, while maintaining a cautious risk profile. The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) successfully raised €750 million ($812.3 million) through an international bond issuance, set to mature in March 2028, with a fixed coupon rate of 3%. The bonds were...

Gabon is strategically located in Central Africa, making it a potential digital gateway for West and Central Africa. With the Medusa cable, the country can serve as a connectivity hub for landlocked nations, improving regional internet distribution. ACE Gabon and Medusa Africa have officially signed a Construction and Maintenance Agreement (C&MA) to land the Medusa submarine cable in...

The World Happiness Report covers 147 countries worldwide, including 40 in Africa. Mauritius has reclaimed its position as the happiest country on the continent, while Sierra Leone ranks as the least happy. Mauritius has been named the happiest country in Africa for 2025, reclaiming the top spot it held in past years. The ranking comes from the World Happiness Report 2025, released on March 20...

Armed drones are now active in nearly 20 African countries. They're reshaping how wars are fought—bringing a new level of reach and precision—but also leaving a trail of deadly mistakes that have hit civilians the hardest. Nearly 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes carried out by African militaries between November 2021 and November 2024, according to a report released on March...