The report highlights that the ongoing rate cuts by major central banks should keep driving up gold and silver prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties. Gold and silver ...

Due to oversupply, cobalt prices fell by 50% in the past two years. CMOC has significantly contributed to the excessive supply. The Chinese firm runs two major copper-cobalt mines in the Democratic ...

The U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has approved a $150 million loan for Australian graphite mine owner Syrah Resources. However, the ongoing political crisis in Mozambique has halted the ...

With these first issuances, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire are pioneering the introduction of this innovative financial mechanism. According to FinAfrique Partners, this model could be replicated in other ...

The report recommends that African countries unite their voices to negotiate from a position of strength and hold preparatory meetings with their partners to identify projects of mutual interest in ...

Adopted at the end of 2024, the new WAEMU regulation strengthens currency controls and places the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism at the heart of the region's economic ...

Inflation decreased in Burkina Faso, Benin, Niger, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, and Mali. However, it accelerated in Guinea-Bissau and remained stable in Senegal. Inflation in the West African Economic and ...

In 2023, the 2G and 3G telecom networks covered almost the entire Ethiopian population, according to the GSMA. In contrast, the 4G and 5G networks covered 33% and 1% of Ethiopians, respectively. Ethio ...

Billionaires like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, along with fund managers Cinctive and BlackRock, are increasing their investments in Africa's mining sector. They are backing Washington's push for ...

Senegal has made great progress in economic and human development. It will be the fifth African country to leave the Least Developed Countries (LDC) category, after Botswana, Cabo Verde, Equatorial ...

Digital technology is now at the heart of many development challenges across Africa. Several ambitious projects aim to boost millions of people's economic and social growth. However, challenges remain ...

While they mainly operate during the early stages of business development, most business angels active on the continent adopt a cautious approach and engage in partnerships with other players in the ...