JOHANNESBURG, Aug 26 – Africa’s data sovereignty push is reshaping the AI race as governments introduce rules requiring some sensitive information to …
Africa
CAIRO, Aug 20 – US funding for African rare earth projects is increasing as private investors remain reluctant to finance projects across …
ADDIS-ABABA, Aug 19 – Eight African countries will develop or implement circular economy roadmaps under a programme supported by the Africa Circular …
HARARE, Aug 8 – The African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) plans to double its capital base to $2 billion within …
LAGOS, Aug 6 – The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has signed a 20-year concession agreement worth $3.1 billion with …
- Sustainability
WFP Says Strong El Niño Could Leave 49 Million More People Facing Acute Food Insecurity
LONDON, Aug 6 – A powerful El Niño weather event could push nearly 49 million additional people into acute food insecurity by …
ADDIS – ABABA, Aug 5 – The World Bank has urged developing countries to move faster in adopting artificial intelligence (AI), saying …
- Investment
African Private Capital Investment Rises to $3.7 Billion in H1 2026 Despite Decline in Deal Activity
NAIROBI, Aug 3 – Africa’s private capital market recorded a mixed performance during the first half of 2026, with total investment value …
ABIDJAN, Aug 3 – West Africa needs between $90 billion and $100 billion each year to meet its development goals, but the …
- Credit Ratings
Why S&P Just Bought Nigeria’s Oldest Rating Agency Two Months Before Africa Launches Its Own
LAGOS, July 31 – S&P Global’s agreement to acquire a majority stake in Agusto & Co., one of Africa’s oldest domestic credit …