Africa

African tech entrepreneurs working on laptops in a modern office
AfricaEast Africa

African tech startup funding jumped 50% in 2025 as the funding winter finally thaws

Young African entrepreneurs youth startup technology innovation
AfricaCentral Africa

Africa’s youth are the continent’s greatest economic asset, and global leaders are finally taking notice

Mozambique coastline LNG gas project economic recovery
AfricaClimate

Mozambique removed from FATF grey list as TotalEnergies LNG project resumes

South Africa Johannesburg business leaders World Economic Forum 2027
AfCFTAAfrica

South Africa to host high-level World Economic Forum event in 2027 after historic G20 presidency

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AfricaAfrican Development Bank

WEF report: investing in blue foods could create 3 million African jobs and add $17 billion to GDP

Nigeria Lagos business financial district capital market
AfricaEconomic Growth

Nigeria’s exchange records its first ever commercial paper listing with Dangote Cement’s 119.87 billion naira issuance

Mobile phone technology Africa digital infrastructure
AfricaNigeria

MTN Group agrees to acquire full ownership of IHS Towers in a $2.2 billion deal

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AfricaEast Africa

African stock markets surge in 2026 as Ghana gains 34.6% and Tanzania leads the continent