Six major African operators and GSMA are setting a unified standard for low-cost 4G smartphones priced between $30 and $40. The initiative could bring mobile internet access to up to 50 million new ...

Orange CEO urges fairer digital rules amid Africa’s tech shift Operators call for updated policies to match data-driven economy GSMA, partners launch AI, 4G phone initiatives to boost inclusion Yasser ...

Seven UEMOA countries (excluding Benin) plan to raise $4.44 billion (CFA2,510.85 billion) from the regional debt market in Q4 2025. Côte d’Ivoire will be the largest issuer, accounting for CFA850 ...

Galp is in advanced talks to sell part of its 80% stake in the Mopane offshore oil project in Namibia and expects a deal by year-end. The Portuguese firm plans to redirect capital toward higher-return ...

Kefi secures $240M loan for Ethiopia’s Tulu Kapi gold project Additional $100M to be raised via equity, local investors Gold production expected mid-2027, targeting 164,000 oz/year Kefi Gold and ...

Africa needs $150B by 2035 for universal electricity access 55% of new connections to use decentralized energy solutions IEA urges mix of public, private funding and grid expansion Achieving universal ...

Egypt’s Petrojet wins $1.08B Algeria oil field contract Project includes CPF, 217 km pipelines, and infrastructure upgrades Phase 2 aims to double Hassi Bir Rekaiz crude output Egypt’s Petrojet has ...

Morocco launches program to train 200,000 children in AI Pilot phase begins in 12 cities under Digital Morocco 2030 Initiative aims to boost skills, tech culture, and innovation The Moroccan ...

Kenya considers approval for GM cassava in 18 counties New varieties resist drought, viruses; boost yields, cut costs Legal freeze on GM crops continues amid court, public debate The Kenya ...

Project includes fiber rollout, submarine cable, and data centers Digital plan targets full connectivity, 145 territories by 2030 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed an agreement on Oct. 20 ...

Mozal aluminum output 6% to 93,000 tons FY2026 guidance held, but post-March shutdown risk remains Power deal talks with HCB ongoing amid supply uncertainty Australian mining company South32 produced ...

Mauritania, Morocco sign deal to digitize justice systems Agreement includes training, infrastructure, and legal tech reforms Digital justice aims to boost access, transparency, and efficiency ...