Nigeria cracks down on construction-linked fiber optic damage Over 50,000 fiber cuts recorded in 2024, mainly road projects Fiber vandalism threatens $2 billion national broadband rollout Nigeria's telecommunications regulator is stepping up its crackdown on damage to fiber optic infrastructure, particularly focusing on construction companies, contractors, and other actors whose...

Zambia awards 13,686 scholarships to boost human capital development Scholarships target engineering, digital technology, agriculture, entrepreneurship Youth unemployment remains high despite expanded training investment The Zambian government announced on Wednesday, Jan. 28, the awarding of 13,686 scholarships to eligible students across the country. The initiative reflects the...

As brands compete for attention in increasingly crowded digital spaces, marketing has become a major lever of growth, relying on specialists able to turn data, content, and strategy into measurable results. Digital shifts in the economy have pushed a new professional profile to the center of corporate growth strategies. The digital marketing specialist has become a key driver of online...

After nearly five years of suspension triggered by the security crisis in Cabo Delgado, TotalEnergies’ Mozambique LNG project is set to resume. The restart comes after major financial commitments, a sudden interruption, and ongoing legal and human rights controversies. TotalEnergies announced in late January 2026 the full resumption of activities on the Mozambique LNG project. Construction is...

Visit scheduled from February 4 to 6, 2026, at the invitation of President Hakainde Hichilema Talks to focus on diplomacy, trade, investment, food security, and AfCFTA cooperation Visit to end with participation in the Zambia-Ghana Economic Forum Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama is expected in Zambia from February 4 to 6, 2026, for a three-day visit at the invitation of President...

Manovo-Gounda-St Floris National Park is one of the largest protected areas in Central Africa. Located in the northeastern part of the Central African Republic, near the borders with Chad and Sudan, it covers nearly 1.7 million hectares. It is the country’s largest savanna reserve. Its geographical position, at the crossroads between Sahelian and Sudanian ecosystems, gives rise to a...

Streaming dominates music, reshaping royalties and artist income worldwide Sub-Saharan Africa grows fast, but payouts stay far lower Platform, region, contracts widen gaps between top and niche artists The music industry has undergone a major digital shift that has transformed its entire value chain. Recorded music is now the dominant way people listen, far surpassing physical formats such...

Ethiopia to reopen talks on restructuring its $1 billion Eurobond OCC says draft deal fails comparability of treatment debt-relief rules Government warns proceeding risks macro stability and economic recovery Ethiopia will reopen discussions on the restructuring of its $1 billion Eurobond, according to a Ministry of Finance statement issued on Friday, January 30. The decision...

Touted as a tool of emancipation, blockchain was meant to give the Central African Republic a new form of economic and digital independence. In practice, weak state institutions and an immature ecosystem have created openings for criminal networks, undermining the development hopes of millions of Central Africans. Blockchain technology in the Central African Republic (CAR) was meant to mark a...

Halima Gadji, the actress behind Marème, one of the most striking characters in the history of Senegalese television, has died. She was laid to rest on Wednesday, January 28, with a national tribute. A striking paradox, given how much she faced rejection for on-screen roles deemed too “irreverent” for society. There are some faces that catch the light in a way that seems reserved for people...