The African Development Bank has approved a $304 million loan to Botswana to support the southern African country in managing mounting fiscal challenges and implementing key governance and economic ...

Marojejy National Park, located in northeastern Madagascar, is one of the island’s most pristine and spectacular natural treasures. Nestled in the Sava region near the town of Sambava, the park spans ...

IFC and the Canadian government fund Husk Power with $5 million to install 108 hybrid mini-grids The project will provide clean energy to about 115,000 people and businesses in northern Nigeria Part ...

Energy reforms under President Tinubu attract renewed investment Offshore projects secured over $8 billion in commitments, led by majors Refineries restarting and smart meter rollout planned for power ...

Former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz receives 15-year prison sentence after appeal Found guilty of illicit enrichment, influence peddling, and money laundering Court upholds seizure of assets and ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Located about 3 km (1.8 miles) off the coast of Dakar, Senegal’s capital, Gorée Island is one of the most emblematic historical sites in West Africa. Despite its small size—only 28 ...

NIMC says extortion and corruption cases dropped by at least 40% Over 120 million Nigerians enrolled in the national ID database Concerns remain over high fees for correcting personal data Nigeria’s ...

Communities near South African mines demand involvement in local renewable energy projects Civil society groups support a model that directly benefits residents and workers Report criticizes lack of ...

Despite progress in digital development, significant disparities in digital access persist across regions and social groups. Strategic initiatives are therefore critical in addressing these gaps by ...

Governments adopt the 'Sal Commitments' to integrate childcare into development plans The declaration targets access, affordability, and quality across urban and rural areas Region faces low ...

Nigeria may bring back a 5% excise tax on telecom services, according to the 2024 Finance Bill passed by the Senate last week. The tax would apply to data transmission and voice calls. First ...

Tidjane Thiam has been re-elected as president of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), securing 99.77% of the vote during an emergency party congress held on ...