Uganda launches “Beera Ku Guard” cybersecurity awareness campaign Goal: train 100,000 citizens, reach 70% population Targets digital safety, data protection, and online vigilance The National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U), in partnership with the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO), has launched a national campaign to raise public awareness about...

Guinea inaugurated a Tier 3-certified national data center in Conakry on Sept 4. The facility is designed to secure national data and strengthen digital sovereignty. UN index shows Guinea’s e-government score rose to 0.4006 in 2024 from 0.2955 in 2022. The Guinean government has inaugurated a national data center in Conakry, marking a major step in the country’s digital...

Air cargo volumes for African carriers rose 9.4% in July, led by Africa-Asia trade. Global volumes grew 5.5% year-on-year, with Asia-Pacific posting the strongest gain. IATA cites tariff anticipation and a 9.1% drop in jet fuel prices as key drivers. African airlines recorded a 9.4% year-on-year increase in air cargo volumes in July 2025, according to the International Air...

Turaco Gold eyes first resource estimate at Begnopan, Afema’s fifth deposit, by end-2025. Current resources stand at 3.55m oz; Begnopan will be included in Afema’s prefeasibility study. Exploration continues, backed by $39m financing announced in June. Turaco Gold is moving toward confirming a fifth gold deposit at its Afema project in Côte d’Ivoire by the end of 2025....

British miner Cora Gold pegs initial investment at $124m for Sanankoro project. Mine projected to yield 47,000 oz annually over 10.2 years, with 65% IRR. Company awaits permits to secure financing and start construction. Cora Gold has put a $124 million price tag on launching its Sanankoro gold project in Mali. The figure, disclosed in a feasibility study released on...

Niger’s economy grew 10.3% in 2024 and is projected to expand 6.6% in 2025. Yet non-performing loans hit 27.4%, far above the WAEMU average, exposing banks to heavy losses. High debt costs, weak bank capital, and lingering effects of sanctions weigh on financial stability. Niger is recording some of the fastest growth in Africa, yet its banking sector is weighed down by weak loan...

Government adopts 2025–2029 defense strategy to boost army capacity Plan targets stronger operational readiness and international presence Defense budget up 18% in 2025 to CFA118 bln ($209 mln) amid security threats Benin’s government has approved the Ministry of Defense’s 2025–2029 strategic plan, aiming to improve performance, ensure operational readiness of the armed...

SanlamAllianz life new business +12%, value of new business +31% normalized despite FX shocks. Reported Pan-Africa earnings fell, but margins at 11.9% stay strong; Allianz stake raised to 49% for $245m. JV diversifies away from SA, resilience shown; risks remain from Nigeria, Morocco claims and weak FX. In the six months to June 30, SanlamAllianz disclosed constant-currency,...

Sanlam-TymeBank JV awaits final approval, eyed as possible gateway to Africa’s vast credit market opportunities. Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya could be prime targets for digital lending rollout. JV could pioneer insurer-backed nano-loans, boosting Africa’s financial inclusion. Sanlam Ltd.’s plan to build a joint venture with TymeBank is awaiting final regulatory approval in South...

• WAEMU states plan to raise CFA1,300 bln ($2.3 bln) from Sept–Nov 2025• Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal lead issuers with CFA240 bln and CFA190 bln programs• Annual target set at CFA10,700 bln, above CFA8,127 bln raised in 2024 WAEMU countries plan to raise CFA1,300 billion ($2.3 billion) on the regional public securities market between September and November 2025, according to a...