(GSMA)-MWC25 Kigali, the African continent's largest and most influential connectivity event, will return on 21- 23 October with a dynamic agenda designed to foster cross-border collaboration, ...

Gabon launches coordinated policies to integrate 16,000 disabled people into education, health, training, and work. The National Committee for the Integration of People with Disabilities (CNIPH) held ...

The DRC and Brazil signed multiple agreements to boost diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation. Trade between the two countries surged 28% in 2024, hitting a record $259 million. The ...

Nearly 60% of Africans will live in cities by 2050, up from 43% today, UN says Global smart city market set to grow from $623.9 billion in 2023 to $4.65 trillion by 2032 Projects in Kenya, Senegal, ...

Nigeria’s $60bn bullet train wins key approvals and funding; groundbreaking could occur within a year, pending environmental clearance. The 1,600 km network, built in phases over 36 months, would cut ...

Morocco projects avocado production at 80,000 tons for 2025/2026, down from last year’s record 115,000 tons. Extreme weather between March and July 2025 caused major fruit losses in orchards. The ...

Benin restarts Sèmè oilfield after 27-year shutdown Project led by Akrake Petroleum, production starts by end-2025 Output projected at 15,000 barrels per day initially Benin's campaign to reactivate ...

De Beers discovers new kimberlite field in Angola First major find in over 30 years for company Further drilling, analysis planned to assess diamond potential Diamond corporation De Beers announced ...

Gabon to bar foreigners from select local economic activities Restrictions target e-commerce, informal trades, and unlicensed services Policy aims to boost local youth, women, and entrepreneurship ...

Kampala delegation visits Addis Ababa for talks on tech cooperation Discussions cover smart cities, digital payments, infrastructure and skills Initiative aligns with Uganda’s Vision 2040 development ...

MTN and SANTACO signed a reseller deal on 13 Aug 2025. Gauteng taxis gain MTN data, ICT, fintech tools first. Future pilots will add IoT tracking and cashless fares. MTN South Africa has partnered ...

GDP growth will ease to 3.5% in 2025 from 3.7% in 2024 and below the 3.8% forecast. • Drought-hit livestock sector and weak diamond demand weigh on outlook. • Growth expected to recover to 3.9% in ...