As cybersecurity asserts itself as a pillar of digital sovereignty in West Africa, technology-free zones are taking on a strategic role in safeguarding national ecosystems. Speaking on the sidelines ...

Interbank volumes rose 18.7% in May, while rates declined across the market • The BCEAO cut its main policy rate to 3.25% following a sharp drop in inflation • Credit to the private sector increased ...

Azumah Resources starts building Black Volta gold mine in Ghana, aiming for 163,000 oz/year • Funded by shareholders; initial cost estimated at $147 million in 2020 • Project delayed by a contract ...

The World Bank opens the door to supporting civilian nuclear energy in Africa • Several countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, and Rwanda, plan nuclear projects • Experts warn of debt risks, security ...

Ghana partners with Hattat Traktör to set up a tractor assembly plant. • Aim to boost agricultural mechanization, with 78% of work still done manually. • Part of a broader national support program for ...

EY is preparing to leave Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa by 2026 • The exit could unlock $500 million to $1 billion in annual market potential • Local firms and global players like KPMG and Deloitte ...

Cybervilla and Ogun State launch tech program to train 10,000 young Nigerians • The pilot phase starts with 50 participants in Abeokuta at the Ogun Tech Hub • The program targets skills for digital ...

As a new generation of African creators increasingly works to assert narratives rooted in their own cultures, the expansion strategies of global entertainment giants are raising concerns about the ...

Sixty-five percent of banks in sub-Saharan Africa view cyber risks as a major hurdle to digitalization, according to the European Investment Bank. In response, several financial institutions across ...