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Algérie Télécom reached 2.5 million fiber subscribers on September 14, offering speeds up to 1.5 Gbps. Algeria's FTTH connections grew from 53,000 in 2020 to 2.5 million in 2025, covering 27% of ...
Kredete raised $22 million in Series A funding led by AfricInvest, Partech, and Polymorphic Capital to expand globally. The company offers Africa's first stablecoin-backed credit card across 41+ ...
UBA pledges $150 mln to Kenya’s $1.35 bln road tax securitization scheme Initiative aims to clear arrears and restart stalled road projects Analysts warn fuel levy-backed plan could raise living costs ...
Uganda to host Aeonian AI center at Karuma hydropower site starting in 2026 Project includes 10 MW USIO supercomputer built with NVIDIA and partners Initiative aims to cut Africa’s 98% reliance on ...
Sub-Saharan Africa lacks storage; less than 30% of output covered • Post-harvest losses hit 40% of perishables, 20% of other foods • Warehouse growth rising, but too slow to secure supply chains In ...
Central African Republic seeks $12B for 2024-2028 development plan • 58 projects target agriculture, mining, energy, transport, and health • Goal: 4.2% annual growth, poverty reduction, expanded ...
Libya, Nigeria revive talks on gas pipeline to Europe via Libya • Proposed 3,300 km route would link to existing Greenstream pipeline • Project aims to boost exports, diversify Nigeria’s gas markets ...
Kenya achieved 70% rural electrification at $160–$700 per connection, averaging $500 per household (Kenya REA, 2021). • Nigeria’s $410 billion grid-extension plan costs $25,000 per km with 42% system ...
Ghana launches $1.1B 'Big Push' to address infrastructure gap • Funded by oil revenues, mining royalties, and private partnerships • Investment to rise to $1.7B by 2028, targeting transport, energy, ...
Nigeria’s exports to Togo surged six-fold to ₦812 billion in Q2 2025, overtaking South Africa. • Lower costs, shorter dwell times and CFA franc stability make Lomé the preferred trade route. • Togo is ...
Senegal, UAE expand port partnership to include Ndayane project • DP World to modernize Dakar terminal, build deep-water port • Bilateral ties now span energy, trade, education, and security Senegal ...
Algeria confirms Sifi Ghrieb as new Prime Minister in reshuffle • Energy ministry split; new posts created to boost governance • Government aims to sustain 3.6% growth, diversify economy beyond oil ...