South Africa’s Telkom seeks LEO partners to boost coverage and emergency services Move follows similar satellite collaborations by Vodacom and MTN Rural networks offer growth potential despite high ...

FAO forecasts a 4 % rise in food import spending from 2024 Cereals remain the top import item at $21.9 billion Rising costs reflect strong demand and global supply pressures Food imports in ...

Agreement aims to modernize infrastructure and reduce urban–rural gaps Plans include new transmission equipment and wider high-speed Internet Glo-1 submarine cable to serve as backbone for Imo’s ...

Senegal bans use of uncertified software for managing civil records Move supports digital overhaul securing 20M+ records under national system Cyberattacks surged in 2024, prompting stronger data ...

MTN Innovation Lab hosts Africa HealthTech Export 2025 Bootcamp in Cotonou Event targets startup growth amid falling investment but high sector potential Experts stress need for clear regulation and ...

Togo to deploy AI agents in schools as part of digital transformation Reforms aim to digitize ministries, expand broadband, and align with Cotonou Declaration Togo’s Minister of Public Service ...

Five-year deal includes a €150 million investment and three Airbus aircraft Partnership to raise flights to Morocco by 17 % starting in 2026 Move supports Morocco’s tourism growth and strengthens ...

Transport ministry issues call for interest for the VIC-MED project’s second phase AfDB provides $2 million to fund updated feasibility and technical studies Plan aims to build a multimodal corridor ...

Morocco partners with Keiretsu Forum to boost startup investment by 2030 Deal supports Digital Morocco 2030; aims for 6,000 certified startups Strategy targets ecosystem gaps, late-stage funding, and ...

GI-TOC report links cattle theft to insecurity across key illicit hubs Extremist groups use stolen livestock to fund operations in multiple countries Report urges stronger market regulation and ...

UAE’s Abu Dhabi Ports explores investments in DRC’s Matadi, Boma ports Talks included infrastructure, mining, trade, and financial cooperation plans UAE-DRC trade imbalance persists; UAE expanding ...

Côte d’Ivoire approved $595M budget for higher education in 2026 Funds target infrastructure upgrades, faculty hiring, and research improvements Sector faces strain from rising enrollment, outdated ...