With this new investment, Orange Egypt stands poised to lead the country into its 5G era, reshaping digital access and transforming everyday life across Egypt. Orange Egypt, a subsidiary of the French telecoms group Orange, has secured a major financing boost to accelerate its 5G rollout, further cementing its role at the heart of Egypt’s digital transformation. The financing package,...

• 150 MW wind farm to deliver clean energy to clients via wheeling agreements• Project investment exceeds ZAR 13 billion with completion set for 2027• Deal reflects growing role of private sector in South Africa’s energy transition As South Africa seeks to stabilize its electricity supply permanently and accelerate its energy transition, new models are emerging to connect businesses to...

• Africa received $8.2 billion in agriculture funding in 2022, more than all other regions• Growth driven by post-COVID recovery and Ukraine conflict• FAO highlights funding gap for agri-SMEs across Sub-Saharan Africa Africa is currently the leading recipient of development finance for agriculture (DFA), comprising public development aid, other official flows (OOF), and private...

• Kiaka gold mine in Burkina Faso is set for first gold pour in Q3 2025• U.S., Australian, and U.K. investors hold over 40% of the parent company’s shares• West African Resources aims to become a key gold producer in West Africa In Burkina Faso, the upcoming Kiaka gold mine is on track to begin production in the third quarter of 2025. The mine is operated by West African Resources...

• Fewer than 1.5% of youth in sub-Saharan Africa are enrolled in vocational programs• Employers say graduates lack job-ready skills due to outdated training systems• Digital tools like AI and VR are key to closing the gap between training and work Sub-Saharan Africa is facing deep challenges in vocational education, according to the Africa’s Pulse report published by the World Bank in...

• Kamil Idris dissolves cabinet, keeps ministry secretaries in charge of operations• Announces plan to disband militias, support businesses, and restore state control• Sudan faces economic crisis with GDP down 23.4% and inflation at 176% Sudan’s new Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, has dissolved the sitting government and instructed Secretaries and Undersecretaries to continue managing daily...

• First net profit since COVID-19 reflects sector recovery• Airlines face high costs, weak margins, and low passenger load factor• Growth outlook strong with passenger numbers projected to more than double by 2043 African skies are not completely clear, but after years of turbulence, the continent’s airlines appear to have found stable ground. Yet there remain challenges to consolidate....

• Passenger demand in Africa rose 9.1% in early 2025, outpacing global growth• Sector affected by blocked funds, safety concerns, high costs, and weak cargo• Long-term outlook sees traffic reaching 345 million passengers by 2043 Africa continues to show strong momentum in the global aviation market. Passenger demand grew 9.1% in the first four months of 2025, compared to a global average...

• Libya now holds shares in Afreximbank, enabling access to project financing• Move strengthens Libya’s role in regional infrastructure and trade initiatives• Bank’s shareholder funds rose to $7.5 billion in Q1 2025 Libya has become a full shareholder in the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) following its entry into the bank’s capital. While the transaction amount...

• Government to install 7,000 towers in poorly connected regions• USPF and local operators to implement the project• Goal is 80% national connectivity by 2027 Nigeria plans to connect 20 million unserved people to telecom services by installing 7,000 new towers in underserved areas. The initiative was announced by ICT Minister Bosun Tijani during the launch of a pilot site in Kura, near...