Since January 29, the AES countries are no longer part of ECOWAS, but they still have time to reconsider their decision. Ghana, which has bolstered its relations with the Liptako-Gourma region, is ready to assist in welcoming the three nations back. Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has called on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to rejoin the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),...

In a significant move aimed at boosting industrial development across Africa, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed a US$450 million global credit facility with ARISE IIP, the leading pan-African developer and operator of world-class industrial parks. This financing will support the development of industrial parks and Special Economic Zones (SEZ), while also providing crucial trade...

The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have signed a €20 million ($22 million) funding agreement for a new program aimed at accelerating the performance of their partnership. The announcement was made in a joint statement released on March 5. The program, known as the AU-EU Partnership Performance Acceleration Program (AUPPAP), is designed to support Africa’s economic growth...

Digital payments increase transparency and efficiency, reducing fraud, delays, and corruption in medical payments. Safaricom M-PESA Ethiopia, in collaboration with other financial service providers, has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Health to introduce a secure and scalable digital payment system for the healthcare sector. This initiative, announced on March 5, aims to enhance financial...

5G connectivity is crucial for innovation in sectors such as healthcare, education, finance, and smart cities. Faster and more reliable internet will enable new applications, including IoT (Internet of Things), AI-driven automation, and enhanced mobile experiences. Telecom Egypt – WE has signed a cooperation agreement with Huawei to upgrade its network with advanced technology, paving the way...

Northern Africa OTF (Operations Transformation Forum) 2025 was successfully held by Huawei during the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, encircling the theme of " Empowering African Digital Intelligence Transformation ", the event brought together over 100 executives from delegates of government, operators and industrial organizations in the region. Participants engaged in in-depth...

MTN Ghana’s strong Financial performance is important for several reasons. Growth in mobile, data, and Mobile Money users signals increased connectivity, financial inclusion, and digital transformation, benefiting businesses and individuals. MTN Ghana reported a 6.5% increase in mobile subscribers, reaching 28.5 million in 2024, as revealed in its Condensed Consolidated and Separate Financial...

AXIAN Energy Green strengthens its environmental commitment by obtaining a C score for its first reporting exercise with the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2024. This initiative reflects the company’s voluntary approach to transparently communicating its climate change mitigation strategy. CDP is a nonprofit organisation managing one of the world's largest environmental databases. It helps...

 “Laham Tchad”, specialising in the development of the meat industry in Chad, and the fruit of a public-private partnership between the Republic of Chad and the pan-African developer and operator of industrial ecosystems ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), has been declared a trading company of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). As part of the establishment...

Orom-Cross’s annual output is forecast at 100,000 tonnes by 2026. The project could thus become Uganda’s top graphite mine by then. The venture requires an initial investment of $62 million, a sum that could be secured more swiftly with the participation of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a leading pan-African financial institution, has...