As data demands grow across sectors like fintech, telecoms, e-commerce, and cloud services, the new data center offers mission-critical infrastructure to support enterprise growth, data sovereignty, ...

Implementing robust surveillance systems, enhancing border infrastructure, and fostering transparency are critical steps toward mitigating the adverse effects of border-related illicit activities on ...

The five-year facility aims to boost lending to underserved small businesses. • Senegal’s Islamic Bank would expand its sharia-compliant financing. • The project supports Senegal’s push to grow SME ...

The breach reflects broader systemic vulnerabilities in Africa's digital infrastructure. As mobile and internet penetration grow across the continent, robust cybersecurity measures will be critical to ...

Mobile broadband is key in Africa, where mobile devices are often the primary (and only) gateway to the internet. This EU-backed $100 million broadband expansion is a critical enabler of Africa’s ...

A new report warns that over 40% of tasks in Africa’s outsourcing sector are at high risk of automation. Junior roles and women are expected to be hit hardest by the shift. The sector still has major ...

The launch reinforces Ethio Telecom's continued commitment to its Digital Ethiopia vision. As electric vehicle adoption accelerates in Ethiopia, this presents Ethio Telecom with an opportunity to ...

Egypt has launched its first instant international money transfer service through the e& Cash digital wallet, making it easier and faster for users in Egypt to receive remittances from the UAE and ...

Trade between African countries rose 7.7% in 2024, reaching $208 billion. • Growth is tied to the African Continental Free Trade Area and better trade policies. • Southern Africa led the way, followed ...

(Ecofin Agency) - • The Moroccan government aims to boost exports by using digital platforms to unlock the untapped potential of its export market. • A partnership agreement was signed on April 9 to ...

(Ecofin Agency) - • Burkina Faso raised 40.35 billion CFA ($67 million) in a recent bond auction but had to accept high interest rates. • Investor confidence is shaken following a government request ...