Chinese imports from Africa dropped 9.4% in Q1 2025, totaling $26.69 billion. The decline is attributed to fears over the impact of new protectionist measures targeting 'Made in China' goods. Despite ...

Manzima Holding, controlled by the Diagou family, now owns nearly 69% of NSIA Participations. The shift follows the purchase of shares from the National Bank of Canada, which exits the group. The move ...

IMF lowers 2025 growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa from 4.2% to 3.8% Trade tensions and tariff hikes by the United States are dragging down the global economy South Africa and Nigeria among the ...

Algeria and Saudi Arabia signed five agreements on April 20 to strengthen economic cooperation. The deals cover tourism, trade, industry, and legal services. Both countries aim to expand investment, ...

Mobile data in Sub-Saharan Africa cost 3.9% of monthly income in 2024, the highest rate globally Only 38% of the population had access to the Internet, compared to a global average of 68% High prices ...

Côte d’Ivoire ranks third in Africa for fiber optic development, behind Mauritius and South Africa. The country moved up five spots in one year, surpassing major economies like Nigeria, Egypt, and ...

The launch of the agency’s headquarters marks a turning point for Africa’s collective ambitions in space, signaling a new chapter of continental ownership, strategic partnerships, and innovation. On ...

Mobilis, Algeria's leading mobile operator, has completed its first 5G trials in Algiers. The tests achieved impressive connection speeds and demonstrated 5G’s potential for various uses. The company ...

Tunisia has issued between 200 and 300 certificates of origin for African exports The documents will help companies access lower tariffs under the free trade deal starting in 2026. Tunisia still has ...

Seychelles leads Africa in low financial crime risk, followed by Botswana and Mauritius, according to a new global index. No African country made the “top tier,” but 11 countries were classified as ...

Morocco to buy up to 600 FIM-92K Stinger missiles from U.S. defense firms • Deal includes engineering, logistics, and technical support services • Washington says sale will boost regional security and ...

Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire plans to raise up to CFA30 billion ($52 million) to support its operations The funding will take the form of loans, issued in one or more stages over two years The bank reported ...