As Benin’s current president, Patrice Talon, nears the end of his second and final term, potential successors are beginning to emerge. Ahead of the mid-2026 elections, some figures are already making ...

(Ecofin Agency) - The regional bloc defended Nigeria and other member states on X (formerly Twitter) after they were accused of sponsoring terrorism. ECOWAS ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Every year, Africa loses billions of dollars due to illegal mining, which Chinese firms are heavily involved in. Many African governments have been intensifying their efforts to ...

(Ecofin Agency) - MTN aims to become the leading provider of digital services in Africa to meet the growing demand. To achieve this, developing and strengthening digital infrastructure is crucial.

Coris Bank has become one of West Africa's most active banks in financing mining initiatives. Its significant projects include loans for the Kiaka gold mine in Burkina Faso and the Kouroussa mine in ...

(Ecofin Agency) - About 60% of investment funds dedicated to Africa are registered outside the continent. This figure comes from a study commissioned by the MasterCard Foundation in partnership with ...

The continent has become a key battleground for Beijing and Ankara, competing over security deals, arms sales, resource extraction, and infrastructure projects. This analysis examines the growing ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Nigeria's 2025 defense budget sees an increase over the 2024 allocation. President Tinubu says the funds will be used to boost the military's capabilities and tackle ongoing security ...