The European Union (EU) presently gets most of its African graphite from the Molo mine in Madagascar. However, the Old Continent buys up to 97% of its natural graphite from China. Meanwhile, demand in ...

Smart Africa Alliance started in 2013 with a goal to turn Africa into one big digital market by 2030. Digital technology is now a major force for development, making this mission even more important ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Mali has put a hold on issuing new mining titles until 2022 and introduced a new mining code in 2023, creating uncertainty for mining companies. However, with the recent release of ...

Safaricom Ethiopia announced on November 22 that it has expanded its 4G network to Nekemte City, enhancing connectivity and digital access. The rollout, supported by 32 advanced towers and a fiber ...

Africa faces significant connectivity gaps, despite rapid mobile penetration. ORAN is especially valuable in emerging markets like Africa, where cost-efficient solutions are crucial for expanding ...

Four Barrick Gold employees were arrested last September. However, they were released after the company struck a deal with the Malian government. Mali now pursues Barrick Gold for around $500 million.

The progression from 5G to 5G-Advanced represents a critical step in telecommunications. This advancement aligns with the continent's need for smart, scalable solutions that drive economic resilience ...

The Mauritanian government continues to push telecom operators to provide quality services to consumers. For instance, on October 31, Mauritel announced an investment program worth about $35 million ...

The IDMC reports that conflicts and natural disasters are the leading causes of internal displacement in Africa. In 2023, 32.5 million people were displaced by conflicts, and 6.3 million by natural ...

Coris Invest has made an offer to gradually take over Hummingbird Resources, a British firm that operates two gold mines in Mali and Guinea. Led by Burkinabe businessman Idrissa Nassa, the acquisition ...

While Africa has an overall score lower than the global average, nine countries on the continent stand out, offering high investment potential in AI, thanks in part to strong digital infrastructure, a ...

Nigeria's inflation rate rose again from September to October 2024, reaching 33.88%. Between January and October 2024, the Nigerian naira lost 82% of its value, according to data analysis firm ...