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The company strengthens its emerging presence in the AI market with a new partnership. It seeks to drive innovation and enhance productivity across key...
Angola announced today, March 24 it would step back from its mediation efforts for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to Angolan...
The unrest in East DRC remains worrisome. Mediation efforts, both regional and international, have failed to bring calm. New talks are now underway to try...
The World Happiness Report covers 147 countries worldwide, including 40 in Africa. Mauritius has reclaimed its position as the happiest country on the...
Armed drones are now active in nearly 20 African countries. They're reshaping how wars are fought—bringing a new level of reach and precision—but also...
The decline in inflation, mainly driven by falling energy and food prices on the global market, is expected to give a fresh push to easing monetary...
In recent years, the Ivorian government has introduced several measures to protect household purchasing power and curb the rising cost of living....
Eyes are on French authorities to see how they handle this complaint. In two of the five cases, one was dismissed, and the other led to a settlement. The...
The IMF notes that the measures introduced under the RSF program will help Morocco better manage its limited water resources, further open up the...
On Tuesday, March 11, Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they would start attacking Israeli ships in the Red Sea again. They vowed to continue until Gaza’s border...
Food inflation in Nigeria dropped significantly to 23.51% in February 2025, down from 37.92% in the same month of 2024. This was revealed in the latest...
After building his mega refinery, Dangote is now looking to develop a seaport in Ogun State. The port could help streamline the supply chain for some of...
In early March 2025, an IMF team from Washington visited Kinshasa. No official statement was released at the end of the trip, so Bankable reached out to...
In response to the M23 and Rwandan troops taking control of Goma, Brussels called on the European Union to consider sanctions against Kigali in late...
Debt payments are expected to keep declining in the coming years, freeing up more room in national budgets for crucial investments in sustainable...
Tax cuts, budget cuts, and overhauls in taxation and energy policies—John Mahama’s government is on a mission to restore financial stability in a heavily...
While the arms race between Algeria and Morocco appears to be slowing down, leading to a 44% drop in overall arms imports across the continent, worsening...
In recent years, Benin has been investing heavily in developing its road network. To tackle mobility challenges, such as traffic congestion, the...
Nigeria exported 20.486 trillion Naira ($13.5 billion) worth of goods in Q3 2024, mostly oil, gas, and premium cocoa beans. Nigeria's trade balance...
The hidden debt comes with a repayment schedule that is not publicly disclosed. By 2028, the Senegalese government will have to repay the equivalent...
Since January 29, the AES countries are no longer part of ECOWAS, but they still have time to reconsider their decision. Ghana, which has bolstered its...
The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have signed a €20 million ($22 million) funding agreement for a new program aimed at accelerating...
Egypt, the leading importer and producer of wheat, heavily relies on imports, estimated at 55 to 60%, to meet its wheat consumption. To strengthen its...
During the fifth "Finance in Common" forum held in Cape Town, Ecofin Agency spoke with Rémy Rioux, CEO of the French Development Agency (AFD). At a time...
The Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA) hosted an insightful webinar on February 25, analyzing the post-FOCAC landscape. Experts from...
Africa is warming faster than the rest of the world, the report warns. Despite accounting for just 3.8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent...
The UK maintains vital cooperation with Rwanda across several sectors. According to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the country is...
In Q4 2024, the non-oil sector accounted for 95.4% of Nigeria's GDP, with the services sector leading the way. Nigeria’s real GDP grew by 3.84%...
The report emphasizes that the relationship between conflict and climate change on the continent creates a complicated situation that worsens humanitarian...
In recent years, Côte d'Ivoire has stepped up efforts to reshape its economy and society, working to lift people out of poverty and reduce inequality....
Benin’s army neutralized 17 attackers in Banikoara, a town in the north of the country, during an assault on February 15, according to local media...
The IMF believes international re-engagement is essential for resolving Zimbabwe’s debt and clearing its arrears. Zimbabwe needs to secure a full...
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye recently met with Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote and Afreximbank President Benedict Oramah to discuss...
In 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) put Côte d'Ivoire on its watchlist, citing gaps in its efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist...
This decision comes after Benin’s ambassador, Gildas Agonkan, publicly apologized to the Nigerien people during a ceremony. Benin has reportedly recalled...

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