(Ecofin Agency) - AngloGold Ashanti operates many major gold mines in Africa, including the Obuasi and Iduapriem mines in Ghana, Siguiri in Guinea, and Geita in Tanzania. It also holds shares in the ...

Four employees from Barrick Gold, a Canadian mining company, were detained in Mali in September 2024 amid accusations from the government regarding financial misconduct by mining firms. Mali is aiming ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Valued at $700 billion, Nigeria's mineral resources include iron, lithium, gold, and coal. To tap into this potential, the country launched several reforms in its mining sector, ...

Expanding broadband access in Africa is critical for several reasons, especially given the existing digital divide that hinders economic and social development in underserved communities. Internet ...

The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) and the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank (FMO) acting as Co-Mandated Lead Arrangers, alongside Deutsche Investitions- und ...

(Ecofin Agency) - While renewable energy has become the top choice for unlisted investments, more work is needed to remove financial and structural barriers. Analysts say strengthening regulations, ...

The program is part of developed countries' commitment—those that produce the majority of carbon emissions—to provide funding to emerging or developing countries in exchange for commitments to reduce ...

Seeds, at the heart of food systems, support a $3,000 billion value chain. In the face of the challenges posed by climate change, this sector has become crucial to guaranteeing food security. Against ...

Under pressure to meet African governments' funding needs, banks are increasingly turning to public debt. This trend, known as the 'crowding-out effect,' limits credit access for the private sector ...

In September 2024, a stronger food supply, especially in coastal countries, helped slow down rising food prices. Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, and Togo were among the WAEMU nations that saw inflation ease.

The deployment of submarine cables enhances high-speed connectivity. This infrastructure is pivotal for the development of smart cities, digital governance, and expanding tech ecosystems across the ...

Tunisia’s government is planning a state budget of over $25 billion for 2025, with an economic growth target of 3.2%. The forecast relies on an estimated Brent crude oil price of $77.4 per barrel to ...