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gsma-launches-30-40-4g-smartphone-pilots-in-six-african-markets

GSMA Launches $30–$40 4G Smartphone Pilots in Six African Markets

GSMA selected six African countries to host 2026 pilots for $30–$40 4G smartphones. Rising global memory prices threaten the...
News Culture
4 March 2026
driven-from-goma-amani-festival-keeps-its-message-of-peace-alive-in-lubumbashi

Driven From Goma, Amani Festival Keeps Its Message of Peace Alive in Lubumbashi

Driven From Goma, Amani Festival Keeps Its Message of Peace Alive in Lubumbashi

In April 2026, the Amani Festival will change...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News
4 March 2026
senegal-replaces-media-regulator-expands-oversight-to-digital-platforms

Senegal Replaces Media Regulator, Expands Oversight to Digital Platforms

Senegal Replaces Media Regulator, Expands Oversight to Digital Platforms

Senegal parliament approves creation of National Media Regulatory...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Culture
4 March 2026
driven-from-goma-amani-festival-keeps-its-message-of-peace-alive-in-lubumbashi

Driven From Goma, Amani Festival Keeps Its Message of Peace Alive in Lubumbashi

News
4 March 2026
senegal-replaces-media-regulator-expands-oversight-to-digital-platforms

Senegal Replaces Media Regulator, Expands Oversight to Digital Platforms

News
4 March 2026
dangote-orders-1-000-gas-trucks-to-cut-fuel-and-delivery-costs

Dangote Orders 1,000 Gas Trucks to Cut Fuel and Delivery Costs

Dangote Orders 1,000 Gas Trucks to Cut Fuel and Delivery Costs

Dangote orders over 1,000 CNG trucks from China’s BAIC FOTON Fleet expansion supports...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Finances
4 March 2026
senegal-treasury-seeks-greater-insurer-participation-in-government-securities

Senegal Treasury Seeks Greater Insurer Participation in Government Securities

Senegal Treasury Seeks Greater Insurer Participation in Government Securities

Senegal Treasury urges insurers to increase investment in government securities Insurers provide under...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Digital
4 March 2026
angola-launches-unesco-backed-assessment-of-its-ai-readiness

Angola Launches UNESCO-Backed Assessment of its AI Readiness

Angola Launches UNESCO-Backed Assessment of its AI Readiness

Angola launches UNESCO AI readiness assessment initiative Review to evaluate regulatory, technical and...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Digital
4 March 2026
gsma-and-zindi-launch-landmark-african-ai-safety-challenge-to-shape-global-standards-for-trustworthy-ai

GSMA and Zindi Launch Landmark African AI Safety Challenge to Shape Global Standards for Trustworthy AI

GSMA and Zindi Launch Landmark African AI Safety Challenge to Shape Global Standards for Trustworthy AI

(ZINDI) - The GSMA and Zindi today announced the launch of the African...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Digital
4 March 2026
malawi-in-talks-with-ericsson-on-digital-training-and-rural-connectivity

Malawi in Talks With Ericsson on Digital Training and Rural Connectivity

Malawi in Talks With Ericsson on Digital Training and Rural Connectivity

Malawi, Ericsson discuss telecom and digital training partnership Talks held during Mobile World...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Culture
4 March 2026
paris-festival-celebrates-generations-of-maghreb-women-filmmakers

Paris Festival Celebrates Generations of Maghreb Women Filmmakers

Paris Festival Celebrates Generations of Maghreb Women Filmmakers

March is marked by festivals, conferences, workshops and other events celebrating women....
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Services
4 March 2026
algeria-taps-sonatrach-to-align-job-training-with-industry-needs

Algeria Taps Sonatrach to Align Job Training With Industry Needs

Algeria Taps Sonatrach to Align Job Training With Industry Needs

Algeria’s vocational training ministry and state oil company Sonatrach plan to develop...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Digital
4 March 2026
safaricom-turns-to-ericsson-to-strengthen-kenya-s-5g-network-capacity

Safaricom Turns to Ericsson to Strengthen Kenya’s 5G Network Capacity

Safaricom Turns to Ericsson to Strengthen Kenya’s 5G Network Capacity

Safaricom has signed a new deal with Ericsson to expand microwave links...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Industry
4 March 2026
gabon-tries-to-stabilize-libreville-s-power-grid-after-repeated-outages

Gabon Tries to Stabilize Libreville’s Power Grid After Repeated Outages

Gabon Tries to Stabilize Libreville’s Power Grid After Repeated Outages

Gabon’s utility SEEG has launched technical upgrades to reduce power outages in...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Industry
4 March 2026
namibia-s-state-oil-company-names-interim-ceo-amid-leadership-turnover

Namibia’s State Oil Company Names Interim CEO Amid Leadership Turnover

Namibia’s State Oil Company Names Interim CEO Amid Leadership Turnover

NAMCOR has appointed Mtundeni Ndafyaalako as acting managing director starting March 1. He...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Finances
4 March 2026
uganda-introduces-islamic-insurance-as-financial-sector-opens-to-sharia-products

Uganda Introduces Islamic Insurance as Financial Sector Opens to Sharia Products

Uganda Introduces Islamic Insurance as Financial Sector Opens to Sharia Products

Tamini General Insurance has launched operations as Uganda’s first Islamic insurer. The company...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Agriculture
4 March 2026
nigeria-s-wheat-imports-head-for-record-7-2-million-tons-on-rising-demand

Nigeria’s Wheat Imports Head for Record 7.2 Million Tons on Rising Demand

Nigeria’s Wheat Imports Head for Record 7.2 Million Tons on Rising Demand

Nigeria is expected to import about 7.2 million tons of wheat in...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Digital
4 March 2026
ghana-launches-shared-5g-network-as-government-shifts-to-hybrid-model

Ghana Launches Shared 5G Network as Government Shifts to Hybrid Model

Ghana Launches Shared 5G Network as Government Shifts to Hybrid Model

Next Gen Infraco has launched commercial operations of Ghana’s shared 5G network. The...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Industry
4 March 2026
east-africa-prepares-regional-power-market-to-deepen-grid-integration

East Africa Prepares Regional Power Market to Deepen Grid Integration

East Africa Prepares Regional Power Market to Deepen Grid Integration

East African countries are preparing to launch a regional electricity market by...
Read more |  4 March 2026
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reddot Finance

5 November 2016

AfDB lends Tunisia €180 million to reduce regional disparities

AfDB lends Tunisia €180 million to reduce regional disparities

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced in a statement released on...
Read more |  5 November 2016
21 September 2016

Attijariwafa Bank to build giant tower in Casablanca Finance City

Attijariwafa Bank to build giant tower in Casablanca Finance City

Morocco’s leading bank, Attijariwafa Bank, has announced on September 19 that it...
Read more |  21 September 2016
15 September 2016

ODI says Brexit could cost developing nations about €400m

ODI says Brexit could cost developing nations about €400m

UK’s recent exit from the European Union (Brexit), should impact the economy...
Read more |  15 September 2016
18 July 2016

Nigeria: Inflation spikes to highest in 11 years after naira is floated

Nigeria: Inflation spikes to highest in 11 years after naira is floated

Nigeria’s global inflation rate grew by 16.5% at the end of June,...
Read more |  18 July 2016
31 March 2016

Zambia’s currency appreciates 13% after Glencore approves $1.1 billion project

Zambia’s currency appreciates 13% after Glencore approves $1.1 billion project

Zambia’s currency, the Kwacha, surged 1.3% on Wednesday March 30, 2016 traded...
Read more |  31 March 2016
17 December 2015

Control Risks’ ranking of African countries by political risks

Control Risks’ ranking of African countries by political risks

Only eight African countries have been listed among the countries with low...
Read more |  17 December 2015
17 October 2015

Algeria will build a port linked to main highways to transport goods to Africa

Algeria will build a port linked to main highways to transport goods to Africa

Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal announced, on 14 October, that his country...
Read more |  17 October 2015
14 October 2015

Agricultural Bank of China and a Congolese consortium inaugurate Banque Sino-Congolaise pour l’Afrique

Agricultural Bank of China and a Congolese consortium inaugurate Banque Sino-Congolaise pour l’Afrique

A new banking establishment has just been created in the Republic of...
Read more |  14 October 2015
1 October 2015

Equity Bank gets green light from regulators to buy ProCredit Bank in DR Congo

Equity Bank gets green light from regulators to buy ProCredit Bank in DR Congo

The Kenyan bank group Equity Bank announced, on 30 September, having obtained...
Read more |  1 October 2015

reddot Public Management

20 March 2018

86 million “climate migrants” will come from sub-Saharan Africa by 2050, World Bank indicates

86 million “climate migrants” will come from sub-Saharan Africa by 2050, World Bank indicates

It is estimated that around 143 million persons could become “climate migrants”...
Read more |  20 March 2018
5 March 2018

Burkina Faso generated CFA1,022 billion from mining activities in 2016, the ministry of mines reports

Burkina Faso generated CFA1,022 billion from mining activities in 2016, the ministry of mines reports

In 2016, Burkina Faso obtained mining revenues of CFA1, 022 billion, the...
Read more |  5 March 2018

reddot Agriculture

17 December 2025
egypt-to-build-five-wheat-silos-with-14-1m-eu-backed-funding

Egypt To Build Five Wheat Silos With $14.1M EU-Backed Funding

Egypt To Build Five Wheat Silos With $14.1M EU-Backed Funding

Egypt’s EHCSS secures €12 million EU-backed grant for wheat storage Funding to build five...
Read more |  17 December 2025
15 September 2025
africa-s-food-future-plays-out-a-few-feet-underground-simon-heck

"Africa’s Food Future Plays Out A Few Feet Underground," (Simon Heck)

"Africa’s Food Future Plays Out A Few Feet Underground," (Simon Heck)

• Roots and tubers like cassava, sweet potato, and yam will be...
Read more |  15 September 2025
9 November 2018

Africa agribusiness, a US$1 trillion business by 2030

Africa agribusiness, a US$1 trillion business by 2030

As project sponsors, borrowers, lenders and investors gathered at the Africa Investment...
Read more |  9 November 2018
25 October 2018

Agri-tech can turn African Savannah into global food basket – African Development Bank

Agri-tech can turn African Savannah into global food basket – African Development Bank

The African Development Bank is championing a new regional and global effort...
Read more |  25 October 2018
5 October 2018

Ghana to lose $300 million as a consequence of bearing price drop of cocoa on the international market

Ghana to lose $300 million as a consequence of bearing price drop of cocoa on the international market

In Ghana, keeping the price of cocoa for the 2018/2019 cocoa season...
Read more |  5 October 2018
4 October 2018

Côte d’Ivoire: Cocoa producers generated CFA1,356 billion during 2017/2018 campaign (government)

Côte d’Ivoire: Cocoa producers generated CFA1,356 billion during 2017/2018 campaign (government)

At the end of the 2017/2018 cocoa campaign, Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa producers...
Read more |  4 October 2018
3 October 2018

Guinea : Cosumar acquires 55% stake in Comaguis

Guinea : Cosumar acquires 55% stake in Comaguis

Yesterday, the Moroccan sugar company Cosumar announced that it acquired a 55%...
Read more |  3 October 2018
2 October 2018

Côte d’Ivoire : Cocoa farm gate price set to CFA750 per kilo for 2018/2019 season

Côte d’Ivoire : Cocoa farm gate price set to CFA750 per kilo for 2018/2019 season

In Côte d’Ivoire, cocoa farm gate price has been set to CFA750...
Read more |  2 October 2018
2 October 2018

Ghana : cocoa freight fees reduced by 9.4%

Ghana : cocoa freight fees reduced by 9.4%

In Ghana, fees for shipping cocoa to Europe will decrease from 39...
Read more |  2 October 2018

reddot Electricity

13 December 2018
abrec-increases-capital-by-cfa182-million-to-improve-operations

ABREC increases capital by CFA182 million to improve operations

ABREC increases capital by CFA182 million to improve operations

Following deliberations last July 25, the African Biofuel and Renewable Energy Company...
Read more |  13 December 2018
26 October 2018

African Development Bank urges power sector to capitalize on women’s capabilities

African Development Bank urges power sector to capitalize on women’s capabilities

The African Development Bank Group, in partnership with the French Development Agency,...
Read more |  26 October 2018
8 October 2018

Ghana and Burkina Faso inaugurate a 225 kV power line

Ghana and Burkina Faso inaugurate a 225 kV power line

Ghana and Burkina Faso inaugurated the 225 KV power line linking them....
Read more |  8 October 2018
4 October 2018

"Mamane le Gondwanais" plans a renewable energy awareness-raising campaign in Niger

"Mamane le Gondwanais" plans a renewable energy awareness-raising campaign in Niger

Mohamed Mouctari Moustapha Tahi, the humorist from Niger better known as Mamane...
Read more |  4 October 2018
27 September 2018

Tanzania seeks $3.6 billion for 9 energy projects

Tanzania seeks $3.6 billion for 9 energy projects

Tanzania will need $3.611 billion to complete the nine power plants and transmission...
Read more |  27 September 2018
26 September 2018

OPIC backs SET Fund for off-grid solar projects in Africa and Asia

OPIC backs SET Fund for off-grid solar projects in Africa and Asia

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) announced that it provided $25 million to...
Read more |  26 September 2018
12 September 2018

Jacobs Engineering SA commissioned to upgrade electrical infrastructures in Benin

Jacobs Engineering SA commissioned to upgrade electrical infrastructures in Benin

Jacobs Engineering S.A, a Moroccan firm specialized in various sectors like mining,...
Read more |  12 September 2018
28 August 2018

Kenya : Kipeto Wind Energy to build a 100MW wind power plant in Nairobi South

Kenya : Kipeto Wind Energy to build a 100MW wind power plant in Nairobi South

During his visit to the United States of America, the Kenyan president...
Read more |  28 August 2018
22 August 2018

Burkina Faso plans large electrification projects to extend its electricity network

Burkina Faso plans large electrification projects to extend its electricity network

Burkina Faso has just issued a call for tender to select companies...
Read more |  22 August 2018

reddot Mining

20 July 2016

South Africa: Harmony Gold achieves output target for 2016

South Africa: Harmony Gold achieves output target for 2016

South African miner Harmony Gold said it has successfully produced the 1.1...
Read more |  20 July 2016
24 March 2016

Botswana: Botswana Diamonds and Alrosa start exploration in Orapa

Botswana: Botswana Diamonds and Alrosa start exploration in Orapa

AIM-listed Bostwana Diamonds and joint-venture partner Alrosa began exploration at the PL...
Read more |  24 March 2016

reddot Telecom

8 October 2015

Morocco: ANRT orders Maroc Telecom to publish its offer for unbundling before mid-October

29 July 2015

DR Congo: the installation of fiber optic has been “disastrous” according to Thomas Lukaha Losendjola

27 July 2015

Orange group strengthens its position in Méditel capital and takes over control of Board

reddot Comms

5 October 2018

Kenya : Facebook to partner with Africa Check to report fake news

Kenya : Facebook to partner with Africa Check to report fake news

In Kenya, Facebook will soon start reporting fake news published on its...
Read more |  5 October 2018
4 October 2018

“Panafricaines”: 2nd edition to be held in Morocco on October 26-27

“Panafricaines”: 2nd edition to be held in Morocco on October 26-27

On October 26-27, the second edition of Les Panafricaines, the forum of...
Read more |  4 October 2018
3 October 2018

Tunisia: Cinema as a tool for fight against corruption

Tunisia: Cinema as a tool for fight against corruption

From October 29 to November 1, 2018, Tunis, Tunisia’s capital will host...
Read more |  3 October 2018
1 October 2018

Rwanda: Caricaturing officials is now a punishable offense

Rwanda: Caricaturing officials is now a punishable offense

Last September 27, Rwanda’s parliament passed a law punishing the caricaturing of...
Read more |  1 October 2018
26 September 2018

Tunisia: 2 residents out of 3 have no faith in the media (Barr Al Aman)

Tunisia: 2 residents out of 3 have no faith in the media (Barr Al Aman)

In Tunisia, 2 people out of 3 have little or no confidence...
Read more |  26 September 2018
24 September 2018

Côte d’Ivoire: Disney and UniFrance organize the first edition of Festival Afrique Junior

Côte d’Ivoire: Disney and UniFrance organize the first edition of Festival Afrique Junior

On October 2-6, The Walt Disney Company and UniFrance, an institution that promotes...
Read more |  24 September 2018
21 September 2018

Reuters launches an Africa-focused video service

Reuters launches an Africa-focused video service

Reuters just extended its video offers aimed at Africans by launching Africa...
Read more |  21 September 2018
13 September 2018

10 countries are expected to attend Abidjan for the FEJA, the biggest eSport and video game event powered by Paradise Game

10 countries are expected to attend Abidjan for the FEJA, the biggest eSport and video game event powered by Paradise Game

From November 23-25th Abidjan will host the second year the Electronic and...
Read more |  13 September 2018
4 September 2018

Senegal: Start Network launches insurance policy to cover drought-related risks

Senegal: Start Network launches insurance policy to cover drought-related risks

Start Network, a global network of forty national and international humanitarian organizations,...
Read more |  4 September 2018

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gsma-launches-30-40-4g-smartphone-pilots-in-six-african-markets

GSMA Launches $30–$40 4G Smartphone Pilots in Six African Markets

GSMA selected six African countries to host 2026 pilots for $30–$40 4G smartphones. Rising global memory prices threaten the...
News Culture
4 March 2026
driven-from-goma-amani-festival-keeps-its-message-of-peace-alive-in-lubumbashi

Driven From Goma, Amani Festival Keeps Its Message of Peace Alive in Lubumbashi

Driven From Goma, Amani Festival Keeps Its Message of Peace Alive in Lubumbashi

In April 2026, the Amani Festival will change...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News
4 March 2026
senegal-replaces-media-regulator-expands-oversight-to-digital-platforms

Senegal Replaces Media Regulator, Expands Oversight to Digital Platforms

Senegal Replaces Media Regulator, Expands Oversight to Digital Platforms

Senegal parliament approves creation of National Media Regulatory...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News
4 March 2026
dangote-orders-1-000-gas-trucks-to-cut-fuel-and-delivery-costs

Dangote Orders 1,000 Gas Trucks to Cut Fuel and Delivery Costs

Dangote Orders 1,000 Gas Trucks to Cut Fuel and Delivery Costs

Dangote orders over 1,000 CNG trucks from China’s BAIC FOTON Fleet expansion supports...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Finances
4 March 2026
senegal-treasury-seeks-greater-insurer-participation-in-government-securities

Senegal Treasury Seeks Greater Insurer Participation in Government Securities

Senegal Treasury Seeks Greater Insurer Participation in Government Securities

Senegal Treasury urges insurers to increase investment in government securities Insurers provide under...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Digital
4 March 2026
angola-launches-unesco-backed-assessment-of-its-ai-readiness

Angola Launches UNESCO-Backed Assessment of its AI Readiness

Angola Launches UNESCO-Backed Assessment of its AI Readiness

Angola launches UNESCO AI readiness assessment initiative Review to evaluate regulatory, technical and...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Digital
4 March 2026
gsma-and-zindi-launch-landmark-african-ai-safety-challenge-to-shape-global-standards-for-trustworthy-ai

GSMA and Zindi Launch Landmark African AI Safety Challenge to Shape Global Standards for Trustworthy AI

GSMA and Zindi Launch Landmark African AI Safety Challenge to Shape Global Standards for Trustworthy AI

(ZINDI) - The GSMA and Zindi today announced the launch of the African...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Digital
4 March 2026
malawi-in-talks-with-ericsson-on-digital-training-and-rural-connectivity

Malawi in Talks With Ericsson on Digital Training and Rural Connectivity

Malawi in Talks With Ericsson on Digital Training and Rural Connectivity

Malawi, Ericsson discuss telecom and digital training partnership Talks held during Mobile World...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Culture
4 March 2026
paris-festival-celebrates-generations-of-maghreb-women-filmmakers

Paris Festival Celebrates Generations of Maghreb Women Filmmakers

Paris Festival Celebrates Generations of Maghreb Women Filmmakers

March is marked by festivals, conferences, workshops and other events celebrating women....
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Services
4 March 2026
algeria-taps-sonatrach-to-align-job-training-with-industry-needs

Algeria Taps Sonatrach to Align Job Training With Industry Needs

Algeria Taps Sonatrach to Align Job Training With Industry Needs

Algeria’s vocational training ministry and state oil company Sonatrach plan to develop...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Digital
4 March 2026
safaricom-turns-to-ericsson-to-strengthen-kenya-s-5g-network-capacity

Safaricom Turns to Ericsson to Strengthen Kenya’s 5G Network Capacity

Safaricom Turns to Ericsson to Strengthen Kenya’s 5G Network Capacity

Safaricom has signed a new deal with Ericsson to expand microwave links...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Industry
4 March 2026
gabon-tries-to-stabilize-libreville-s-power-grid-after-repeated-outages

Gabon Tries to Stabilize Libreville’s Power Grid After Repeated Outages

Gabon Tries to Stabilize Libreville’s Power Grid After Repeated Outages

Gabon’s utility SEEG has launched technical upgrades to reduce power outages in...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Industry
4 March 2026
namibia-s-state-oil-company-names-interim-ceo-amid-leadership-turnover

Namibia’s State Oil Company Names Interim CEO Amid Leadership Turnover

Namibia’s State Oil Company Names Interim CEO Amid Leadership Turnover

NAMCOR has appointed Mtundeni Ndafyaalako as acting managing director starting March 1. He...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Finances
4 March 2026
uganda-introduces-islamic-insurance-as-financial-sector-opens-to-sharia-products

Uganda Introduces Islamic Insurance as Financial Sector Opens to Sharia Products

Uganda Introduces Islamic Insurance as Financial Sector Opens to Sharia Products

Tamini General Insurance has launched operations as Uganda’s first Islamic insurer. The company...
Read more |  4 March 2026
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4 March 2026
nigeria-s-wheat-imports-head-for-record-7-2-million-tons-on-rising-demand

Nigeria’s Wheat Imports Head for Record 7.2 Million Tons on Rising Demand

Nigeria’s Wheat Imports Head for Record 7.2 Million Tons on Rising Demand

Nigeria is expected to import about 7.2 million tons of wheat in...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Digital
4 March 2026
ghana-launches-shared-5g-network-as-government-shifts-to-hybrid-model

Ghana Launches Shared 5G Network as Government Shifts to Hybrid Model

Ghana Launches Shared 5G Network as Government Shifts to Hybrid Model

Next Gen Infraco has launched commercial operations of Ghana’s shared 5G network. The...
Read more |  4 March 2026
News Industry
4 March 2026
east-africa-prepares-regional-power-market-to-deepen-grid-integration

East Africa Prepares Regional Power Market to Deepen Grid Integration

East Africa Prepares Regional Power Market to Deepen Grid Integration

East African countries are preparing to launch a regional electricity market by...
Read more |  4 March 2026
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