Six African Tech Startups have been Named Finalists for the “Meet the Tôshikas” Programme

The two selected Angolan ventures are Anda, which is formalising the two-wheeler moto-taxi market; and Mamboo,…

The Informal Economy is both a Lifeline and a Bottleneck for Nigeria’s Economic Development

Businesses in Nigeria’s informal market, encompassing around 40 million small enterprises, contribute over half of the…

Observers Believe the UK Government Will Seek to Develop Closer Trading Ties with Africa

The Labour Party manifesto said that “recognising the growing political and economic importance of African countries,…

A Give-back Store in the Same Spot where Top Marathoners are Produced

The “Running Store & Coffee” shop, established in 2022, is operated by the Lyon-founded company Distance…

Two Countries in Africa Registered the Highest Year-on-year Increases in Military Spend in the world

In 2023, African countries spent a total of $51.6 billion, accounting for 2.1% of the world…

Starlink has Faced Numerous Regulatory Obstacles in Africa

The company has been blocked from approval in seven countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, DR…

Zambia’s Big Ask to Mining Companies

Officials have asked mining companies in Africa’s second-biggest copper producer to double their power-saving efforts to 40%…

Superpower Rivalry Offers Africa Opportunities

Africa’s entire rail network is today only slightly larger than France’s and Germany’s combined. In west…

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) launches investigation into alleged civilian casualties in Buulo Mareer

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has learned with deep concern of a tragic…

Aliko Dangote Urges Nigeria to Suspend Imports of Diesel and Aviation Fuel

“That is not good for the nation in terms of energy security and that is not…