Since September 2023, Burkina Faso has been implementing an economic reform program under the supervision of the IMF to make its economy stronger and more resilient. Following a review of the program, ...

Microfinance has become essential for giving unbanked people access to financial services. However, the rise in unpaid loans is threatening the stability of many institutions, especially in fragile ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Africa is facing a growing demand for digital infrastructure, fueled by rapid expansion in digital services and interconnectivity needs. Access to robust data center infrastructure ...

South Africa’s official unemployment rate dropped by 1.4 percentage points, from 33.5% in Q2 to 32.1% in Q3 2024. According to the Quarterly Labor Force Survey (QLFS) from the national statistics ...

Reliable energy is essential for connectivity and technology use, as digital infrastructure heavily depends on a stable power supply. Therefore, countries must invest in dependable energy sources to ...

The establishment of Internet Exchange Points across African countries is a significant milestone for the continent’s digital landscape. It will help address the region’s growing connectivity demands ...

Last February, experts from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa advised African countries to look into new green financing methods to support a green transition and help lessen the ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Nigeria is facing the aftermath of devastating floods this year. FAO reported that these floods have destroyed infrastructure, caused mass displacement, and led to agricultural ...

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) play a crucial role by keeping internet traffic local, reducing latency, speeding up access, and lowering user costs. Previously, much of Africa's internet traffic ...