Move over, Bitcoin—Algeria just adopted the bank card !
In a world where purchases are made with a tap of a phone or even facial recognition, Algeria appears to be discovering an older...
Patrice Motsepe secures second term as CAF President
Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) during the organization’s 14th extraordinary general assembly held in Cairo...
IFC grants $27 million to Addoha-Côte d’Ivoire to boost affordable housing
A significant milestone has been reached in Côte d'Ivoire's housing development. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a branch of the World Bank, has partnered...
South Africa’s energy transition takes a hit as U.S. backs out
The United States has withdrawn from its partnership with South Africa on a just energy transition, the South African Presidency announced on Thursday.
This decision...
Africa’s urban revolution: planning for a future of megacities
Africa is undergoing a profound transformation. According to the report "Dynamics of African Urbanization 2025: Planning for Urban Expansion," produced jointly by the Sahel...
World Bank warns South Africa’s growth is too low to reduce unemployment
South Africa’s economy grew by a sluggish 0.6% in 2024, slightly down from the 0.7% growth recorded the previous year, according to data released...
From Morocco to South Africa: The Citroën Ami’s epic 16,000-kilometer trek
The Citroën Ami has just completed an extraordinary all-electric journey from Ouarzazate to Cape Town, covering more than 16,000 kilometers across sixteen countries—all without...
U.S. aid freeze puts South Africa’s HIV fight at risk
The freezing of U.S. aid for key health programs in South Africa has left many local organizations in shock. The country has long been...
Morocco’s ONEE expands in Africa with a solar electrification project in Chad
The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) is strengthening its presence in Africa with a new solar electrification project in Chad. On...
Attijariwafa Bank and SCB Cameroon strengthen support for women entrepreneurs
Attijariwafa Bank and SCB Cameroon have reinforced their commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs in Africa through the 40th multisectoral mission of the Club Afrique...