Ivorian telecom operators are expected to provide nationwide coverage, yet some areas are still left out. The government is stepping up pressure to bridge the gap as it pushes forward with its digital ...

In 2024, the euro steadily weakened against the dollar, dropping from 1.12 USD/EUR in September to about 1.02 USD/EUR by January 2025, directly causing the CFA franc to lose ground against the dollar.

Senegal's President Diomaye Faye believes that a complete overhaul of the country’s financial and accounting institutions is crucial to bring about a real shift in economic and financial governance.

Senegal is facing liquidity challenges, with its debt reaching 107% of GDP. The government has pledged reforms to ensure greater transparency, and talks are underway about restructuring local bank ...

Camtel, Cameroon’s national telecom company, is taking steps to improve its services. Yesterday, the company’s CEO, Judith Yah Sunday, concluded a training session for 75 new recruits in the fields of ...

Benin’s army neutralized 17 attackers in Banikoara, a town in the north of the country, during an assault on February 15, according to local media reports. The attack led to an exchange of gunfire, ...

The report highlights that, in today’s climate of a cooling venture capital market and economic challenges across the continent, mergers and acquisitions, along with geographic expansion, have become ...

In recent years, Côte d'Ivoire has stepped up efforts to reshape its economy and society, working to lift people out of poverty and reduce inequality. Those efforts have made a real difference, ...

The growth of Africa’s BNPL market is largely driven by its seamless integration into e-commerce platforms as an appealing alternative to traditional payment methods, along with its expanding use in ...

At least 48 people–including several women and a child–died last Saturday in Western Mali. They were killed in a gold mine collapse, according to local sources which stressed that the search for ...

Despite having much wider coverage than the regional average, mobile internet usage in Benin remains low. This paradox raises questions about the barriers to digital adoption and its impact on the ...