Douala port revenue up 25.9%, but traffic drops 6.9% Import, export volumes decline; vessel calls down 11% Congestion, aging equipment, and dredging delays hinder operations The Port Authority of Douala (PAD), Cameroon’s main maritime gateway, reported mixed results in the first quarter of 2025. While the port’s revenue rose 25.9%, overall traffic fell 6.9%, according to the Ministry...

Between April and June 2025, TikTok removed 592,037 videos from Kenya for violations of its Community Guidelines — the bulk (92.9%) before any views. The company says 96.3% of these videos were removed within 24 hours of posting. In earlier quarters, TikTok removed ≈ 450,000 videos from Kenya (Q1 2025) and ≈ 360,000 videos in Q2 2024, showing a clear upward trend in moderation...

The mining sector forms the backbone of Liberia’s economy, long driven by iron ore. While gold and diamonds remain major exports, the country is now focusing on developing its critical minerals potential. Liberia's President Joseph Boakai named Matenokay Tingban as the new Minister of Mines and Energy last week, replacing Wilmot J. M. Paye, who had held the post since 2024. The move is part of...

Deal would cut debt, fund Congo Basin forest conservation Talks ongoing with European partners; timeline not yet set After raising $670 million through its first Eurobond in nearly two decades, the Republic of Congo is preparing a “debt-for-nature swap” that would convert part of its debt into financing for environmental protection projects. Finance Minister Christian Yoka...

MTN Nigeria, Ericsson test triple-band MIMO, boost 4G speeds Trial shows 3.2x download, 4x upload speed improvement Technology streamlines 4G, readies network for future 5G rollout Qatari Diar, the real-estate arm of Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, plans to invest $29.7 billion in a major tourism and residential project on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, sources said on...

The issuance confirms the renewed attractiveness of Abuja's economy to investors, despite geopolitical tensions and the naira's volatility. This market incursion provides a much-needed boost to President Tinubu's fiscal strategy, validating his risky monetary and tax reforms in the eyes of the market. Nigeria raised $2.35 billion from the international market on Wednesday, November 5, 2025,...

MTN Nigeria, Ericsson test triple-band MIMO, boost 4G speeds Trial shows 3.2x download, 4x upload speed improvement Technology streamlines 4G, readies network for future 5G rollout MTN Nigeria and Sweden's Ericsson announced the successful completion of a field test for a new triple-band Massive MIMO radio, according to a press release issued on Monday, November 3, 2025. The technology,...

Afreximbank urges stronger trade finance to boost Africa's growth Intra-African trade hit $208B in 2024, but gaps persist Seminar in Abidjan focuses on skills, collaboration, and value chains The pan-African multilateral lender Afreximbank on Tuesday urged African financial institutions to urgently strengthen trade finance capacity and intensify collaboration to spur "inclusive and...

Sheikha Jawaher launches 65 scholarships for Moroccan women Program supports master's, PhD studies in key development fields Initiative aims to boost women’s role in scientific research Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi launched 65 university research scholarships on Tuesday, November 4, during an official visit to Marrakech and Ifrane, Morocco. The scholarships were...

As African companies accelerate their digital transformation, the demand for specialists skilled in harnessing massive volumes of data is skyrocketing. The role of the data scientist is emerging as one of the most coveted in the global digital economy. A data scientist collects, analyzes, and interprets large datasets to extract insights that guide strategic decisions. They identify relevant...