A new report from the GSMA highlights a significant paradox in Sub-Saharan Africa’s digital transformation. While the region is making substantial progress in expanding mobile broadband infrastructure, its population faces the world’s most severe barriers to getting online, leading to the lowest rates of mobile internet use globally. Globally, 3.1 billion people live in areas…
Kenya plans to raise $1 billion through a debt-for-food security swap by March 2026, according to a finance ministry document released on Tuesday. Kenya plans to secure $1 billion through a debt-for-food security swap by March 2026. The arrangement allows debt restructuring into cheaper facilities invested in food-related programs. Kenya also aims to issue $500…
The United States has partnered with a South African group called Amerikaners to play a central role in President Donald Trump’s newly launched refugee resettlement initiative fore white Afrikaners from South Africa. The United States has partnered with the South African group ‘Amerikaners’ to prioritize refugee resettlement of Afrikaner applicants. This initiative is part of…
Mali’s junta said its forces have launched airstrikes in the western region of Kayes after al Qaeda-linked fighters threatened to cut off fuel supplies to the capital, Bamako. Mali’s military junta has initiated airstrikes in Kayes due to threats from al Qaeda-linked militants aiming to block fuel supplies to Bamako. The junta has faced challenges…
Ethiopia is set to officially inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Tuesday, marking the completion of Africa’s largest hydroelectric project. Ethiopia inaugurates the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the largest hydroelectric project in Africa. The $4.8 billion infrastructure aims to address Ethiopia’s energy challenges and support the region. The dam’s development was partially…
Given its relevance to Kenya’s overall revenue, the country’s tourism sector is often ripe for innovative ideas intended to generate more and more income. Kenya has introduced its first Astro-Tourism experience in Samburu County, launching under the backdrop of a total lunar eclipse. The initiative aims to diversify the tourism experience by offering guided night…
From a failure to capitalize on its vast human and natural resources to the proliferation of actionable practices within several kinds of institutions, Africa is often faced with complex economic and socio-political problems that can amount to billions in losses. Africa faces economic and socio-political issues stemming from the underutilization of resources and systemic challenges.…
