July 3, 2025
Benin has made history with the launch of Sub-Saharan Africa’s first voice-to-voice AI model in a local language, marking a bold step toward digital inclusion and sovereignty. Unveiled on June 30, 2025, at the Regional Innovation and Digital Technology Lab in Cotonou, the AI model operates in Fon, a widely spoken language in Benin and […]
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July 3, 2025
Togo’s banking sector is sending a clear message — confidence in the economy is rising, and small businesses are finally getting a bigger slice of the financial pie. Between January and March 2025, Togolese banks disbursed CFA 286 billion in new loans, marking a 19% increase compared to the same period last year. The figures […]
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July 3, 2025
In a continued push to strengthen international energy alliances, Algeria is building deeper ties with Kazakhstan in the sectors of energy, mining, and renewables. On June 29, 2025, Algeria’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Renewable Energies, Mohamed Arkab, hosted Kazakhstan’s Ambassador, Anuarbek Akhmetov, in Algiers to discuss areas of strategic cooperation. According to a statement […]
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June 26, 2025
In a move that signals a turning point in East Africa’s financial evolution, Ethiopia has officially opened its banking industry to foreign participation, following the release of Directive SBB/94/2025 by the National Bank of Ethiopia. This landmark reform breaks from decades of financial protectionism and places the continent’s second-most populous country on the radar of […]
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June 26, 2025
The 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) offers more than a geopolitical snapshot, it’s a vital reference point for anyone seeking to operate or invest in Africa’s fast-changing economic landscape. While narratives around Africa’s growth often focus on opportunity, this year’s GPI serves as a sobering reminder that stability remains uneven, and consequential, across the continent. […]
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June 18, 2025
The Nigeria Marketing Research Association (NiMRA) today officially opened the highly anticipated NiMRA International Conference 2025, bringing together leading voices in market research, data science, policy, and business innovation from across Nigeria and beyond. Held at the prestigious venue in Lagos, the four-day event, themed “Beyond the Horizon: AI and New Frontiers in Market Research,” […]
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April 29, 2025
A strategic roadmap for cross-border investment spotlights opportunities in agri-food, manufacturing, and distribution as both nations vie to bolster regional influence. Rabat and Cairo are poised to strengthen their long-standing ties as the Morocco-Egypt Business Council finalises plans for a high-level Moroccan economic mission to Egypt from May 3–5, 2025, under the leadership of Secretary […]
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April 29, 2025
New research reveals smarter money habits and shifting household priorities, with big implications for the informal economy Accra, Ghana — A new consumer pulse study released by Pierrine Consulting in February 2025 has revealed a quiet but powerful shift in how Ghanaians are managing their money. The report, based on face-to-face surveys with over 100 […]
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April 9, 2025
Angola has released its 2025 macroeconomic outlook, projecting economic growth of 3.61%, according to the government’s recently shared Macroeconomic Executive Program. The forecast, presented during a session of the Economic Commission of the Council of Ministers in Luanda, paints a mixed picture: promising growth momentum driven by the non-oil economy, but also persistent inflation expected […]
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April 9, 2025
Egypt has recorded one of its most significant economic milestones in recent years, as annual urban consumer price inflation fell to 12.8% in February, down from 24% in January. This sharp deceleration — faster than even the most optimistic forecasts — suggests a turning point for a country that has spent years battling high inflation, […]
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April 9, 2025
Kenya’s central bank has revised its outlook for economic growth in 2025, projecting a modest uptick to 5.6%, up slightly from the 5.4% expected this year. At first glance, this sounds like a positive turn. But in a region where economic potential often outpaces real performance, the numbers alone tell only part of the story. […]
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