After Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Chad has now announced the end of its military agreements with its long-time ally, France. Paris has 1,000 troops stationed in Chad, and their future will likely ...

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 ...

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.

Since 2017, Sodim has had three joint venture partners on the Afema gold project, including Australia's Turaco Gold. The Israeli company recently signed an agreement with Turaco Gold to develop the ...

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 ...

In Sub-Saharan Africa, the digital divide remains stark, with rural areas often lagging behind urban centers in internet access. Improving connectivity could create jobs, enhance productivity, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Arrow Minerals is making significant strides in the bauxite mining sector with its Niagara bauxite project in Guinea. The Australian company launched its initial drilling program earlier this year, ...

Burkina Faso adopted a new mining code in 2023, to increase its mining revenues. Since then, the country has been eager to implement the decrees detailing the reform’s terms. On, 2024, Burkina Faso's ...

Sierra Leone imported $78 million of iron and steel products in 2023. The country, home to one of Africa's largest iron mines and a significant exporter of metallurgical goods, seeks to enhance its ...

Collaborations between telecom companies are crucial in boosting digital adoption across Africa. These partnerships are vital in overcoming the continent’s unique challenges, such as limited ...