The Mauritanian government continues to push telecom operators to provide quality services to consumers. For instance, on October 31, Mauritel announced an investment program worth about $35 million ...

Africa faces significant connectivity gaps, despite rapid mobile penetration. ORAN is especially valuable in emerging markets like Africa, where cost-efficient solutions are crucial for expanding ...

The progression from 5G to 5G-Advanced represents a critical step in telecommunications. This advancement aligns with the continent's need for smart, scalable solutions that drive economic resilience ...

Coris Invest has made an offer to gradually take over Hummingbird Resources, a British firm that operates two gold mines in Mali and Guinea. Led by Burkinabe businessman Idrissa Nassa, the acquisition ...

Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Nigeria have significantly increased since President Tinubu eased currency controls and implemented other investment-friendly measures. Although Nigeria is ...

Since 2017, Sodim has had three joint venture partners on the Afema gold project, including Australia's Turaco Gold. The Israeli company recently signed an agreement with Turaco Gold to develop the ...

After Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Chad has now announced the end of its military agreements with its long-time ally, France. Paris has 1,000 troops stationed in Chad, and their future will likely ...

Four Barrick Gold employees were arrested last September. However, they were released after the company struck a deal with the Malian government. Mali now pursues Barrick Gold for around $500 million.

The IDMC reports that conflicts and natural disasters are the leading causes of internal displacement in Africa. In 2023, 32.5 million people were displaced by conflicts, and 6.3 million by natural ...

In Sub-Saharan Africa, the digital divide remains stark, with rural areas often lagging behind urban centers in internet access. Improving connectivity could create jobs, enhance productivity, and ...

Nigeria's inflation rate rose again from September to October 2024, reaching 33.88%. Between January and October 2024, the Nigerian naira lost 82% of its value, according to data analysis firm ...

While Africa has an overall score lower than the global average, nine countries on the continent stand out, offering high investment potential in AI, thanks in part to strong digital infrastructure, a ...