ICAO is auditing aviation security in Kinshasa and Lubumbashi from March 18–30 The review is key to improving compliance and restoring international confidence DRC aims to address past gaps and ease ...

Parliament passes Copyright Amendment Bill to improve royalty collection and enforcement New framework introduces digital payment systems and stricter penalties for infringement Reform aligns Uganda ...

Djibrilla Issa takes charge of World Bank programs in Senegal, Mauritania, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and The Gambia, managing a $6 billion portfolio. His mandate focuses on sustainable and inclusive ...

Authorities are probing a leak on a pipeline linked to the Al-Sharara field The fire was contained with no casualties and production remains stable Al-Sharara remains central to Libya’s plan to boost ...

Nearly 90% of Kenya’s electricity comes from renewable sources Access to electricity has risen sharply, reaching 79% in 2025 The growth of solar and wind is creating new grid stability challenges ...

Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund I (AEF) secures $180 million in its first close, exceeding its $150 million target. The fund targets majority stakes in African SMEs across industry, consumer goods, energy ...

Djibouti receives a $35 million grant to expand rural access to drinking water The project will benefit over 120,000 people and strengthen climate resilience It is part of a broader regional program ...

MTN Mobile Money Zambia partnered with Indo Zambia Bank to enable payments via bank POS terminals. The integration allows MoMo users to pay merchants directly without cash. The initiative supports ...

Bank of Ghana lowers its policy rate by 150 basis points to 14%, the lowest since July 2021. The cut reflects improving macroeconomic conditions and declining inflation, which fell to 3.3% in February ...

Ghana will block telecom access for users linked to mobile money fraud The measure relies on the national ID system used for SIM registration It comes as mobile money grows rapidly alongside rising ...

DeAfrica is training 1,068 participants from 45 African countries in AI The program aims to prepare youth for a fast-evolving AI-driven economy The initiative reflects growing demand for digital ...

Ethiopia and Italy sign bilateral debt restructuring agreement Deal follows G20 framework, unlocking over $3.5 billion relief Agreement supports reforms amid inflation, forex shortages, debt pressures ...