The DRC is launching RDC-PASS, a national digital identity system designed to simplify access to government, financial and social services The $97 million project will provide citizens with a single ...

Egypt has launched its largest digital skills program yet, aiming to train 10,000 university students in fields such as AI, cybersecurity and software development The initiative supports Egypt’s goal ...

Switzerland committed $70 million to the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) for the 2026–2030 period to drive sustainable infrastructure in developing nations. PIDG has historically ...

BOAD secures $423 million from eight banks for SIR upgrade Refinery project aims to slash sulfur emissions and meet Afri-6 standards Financing deal showcases BOAD's push to mobilize private-sector ...

Angola and Namibia have signed a new cooperation agreement covering ICT, media, and cybersecurity. The deal builds on recent telecom partnerships aimed at strengthening regional connectivity. Both ...

Africa's electric vehicle market is growing rapidly, but inadequate charging infrastructure remains the biggest obstacle to widespread adoption Countries such as Morocco and Ethiopia are emerging as ...

The Kenyan government awarded the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) expansion contract to China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) following the cancellation of a previous deal with ...

Global Witness says M23-controlled Rubaya coltan entered supply chains linked to Apple, Microsoft and Sony The report says Rwanda-based exporters and ITSCI labels helped disguise Congolese coltan as ...

Mali expects its economy to grow at an average annual rate of 6.5% between 2027 and 2029 under a new multi-year budget and economic framework approved by the government. The projections are outlined ...

Indonesia is increasing crude oil purchases from Africa after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted Middle East supply routes. Nigeria and Angola have become two of Jakarta’s largest oil ...

Ambatovy expects to produce 2,500 tons of nickel and 250 tons of cobalt in June following a four-month shutdown. Operations resumed after extensive repairs to infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Gezani.