Nigeria is facing economic challenges driven by inflation and the devaluation of its currency, the naira. Economic growth has struggled to keep up with a fast-growing population, which has deepened ...

Kenya’s digital landscape is poised for continued expansion, with a focus on improving digital access across both urban and rural regions. Addressing infrastructure constraints and maintaining ...

Private equity struggles persist as investors focus on smaller deals and debt financing, awaiting brighter prospects in Africa and beyond. Private equity in Africa has slowed down this year. According ...

To meet Africa's energy and climate goals by 2030, the IEA estimates that over $200 billion in yearly investments will be needed to address the continent's rising energy demands. The African Energy ...

The funds will primarily go toward settling loans provided by Ethiopia’s largest bank to several state-owned companies, including Ethiopia Electric Power, Ethiopian Sugar Corp, and Ethiopia Railway ...

Even though venture capital investments have slowed in Africa, sectors like fintech and renewable energy continue to draw significant funding. However, the ecosystem remains largely male-dominated. In ...

In Côte d'Ivoire, the middle class's taste for wine shows no signs of slowing down. In this West African nation, one of the continent's fastest-growing economies, demand for the beverage keeps rising ...

The report emphasizes that gender equality is not just about fairness; it is also a crucial economic issue. If the gap between men and women were completely closed, the continent's GDP could increase ...

Even with its large population, the continent is still a small player in the insurance sector. It accounts for less than 1% of global premiums and has an average premium of just $46 per person. South ...

High airport taxes and fees make West Africa one of the priciest regions for air travel. Adding to existing hurdles in the sector, this challenge has now become a key focus for ECOWAS. The Economic ...

As relations between the ruling juntas in the Sahel States Alliance (AES) and Western powers continue to worsen, Russia is ramping up economic initiatives to strengthen its influence in the region.

The IMF's support is designed to make Sierra Leone's economy more resilient, lift living standards, and fight poverty through structural reforms and focused social programs. Sierra Leone will receive ...