Manzima Holding, controlled by the Diagou family, now owns nearly 69% of NSIA Participations. The shift follows the purchase of shares from the National Bank of Canada, which exits the group. The move ...

Chinese imports from Africa dropped 9.4% in Q1 2025, totaling $26.69 billion. The decline is attributed to fears over the impact of new protectionist measures targeting 'Made in China' goods. Despite ...

IMF lowers 2025 growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa from 4.2% to 3.8% Trade tensions and tariff hikes by the United States are dragging down the global economy South Africa and Nigeria among the ...

Algeria and Saudi Arabia signed five agreements on April 20 to strengthen economic cooperation. The deals cover tourism, trade, industry, and legal services. Both countries aim to expand investment, ...

Côte d’Ivoire ranks third in Africa for fiber optic development, behind Mauritius and South Africa. The country moved up five spots in one year, surpassing major economies like Nigeria, Egypt, and ...

Mobile data in Sub-Saharan Africa cost 3.9% of monthly income in 2024, the highest rate globally Only 38% of the population had access to the Internet, compared to a global average of 68% High prices ...

The launch of the agency’s headquarters marks a turning point for Africa’s collective ambitions in space, signaling a new chapter of continental ownership, strategic partnerships, and innovation. On ...

MTN MoMo Uganda, in partnership with Sanlam Investments East Africa, has launched Yinvesta, a unit trust investment product designed to make investing easy and accessible for all Ugandans. The launch ...

Mobilis, Algeria's leading mobile operator, has completed its first 5G trials in Algiers. The tests achieved impressive connection speeds and demonstrated 5G’s potential for various uses. The company ...

Tunisia has issued between 200 and 300 certificates of origin for African exports The documents will help companies access lower tariffs under the free trade deal starting in 2026. Tunisia still has ...

Mali announced it is working to launch its sovereign investment fund, with plans to include an investment branch. To guide the process, the country has turned to Burkina Faso, which already operates a ...

Seychelles, Botswana, and Mauritius have been named Africa’s least risky countries for financial and economic crime in 2025, according to a new global ranking released on April 10 by consulting firm ...