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 ...

Private equity struggles persist as investors focus on smaller deals and debt financing, awaiting brighter prospects in Africa and beyond. Private equity in Africa has slowed down this year. According ...

West Africa is the leading region for powdered milk imports in Africa. While demand for dairy products is growing in the area, developing local dairy industries remains a significant challenge. In ...

The funds will primarily go toward settling loans provided by Ethiopia’s largest bank to several state-owned companies, including Ethiopia Electric Power, Ethiopian Sugar Corp, and Ethiopia Railway ...

The World Bank warns that without new climate adaptation measures, Senegal could experience annual GDP losses of up to 9.4% by 2050 due to climate-related disasters. Senegal could see a 2% boost in ...

Nigeria is facing economic challenges driven by inflation and the devaluation of its currency, the naira. Economic growth has struggled to keep up with a fast-growing population, which has deepened ...

Even though venture capital investments have slowed in Africa, sectors like fintech and renewable energy continue to draw significant funding. However, the ecosystem remains largely male-dominated. In ...

In Côte d'Ivoire, the middle class's taste for wine shows no signs of slowing down. In this West African nation, one of the continent's fastest-growing economies, demand for the beverage keeps rising ...

Kenya’s digital landscape is poised for continued expansion, with a focus on improving digital access across both urban and rural regions. Addressing infrastructure constraints and maintaining ...

(Ecofin Agency) - The global online gambling market has been expanding rapidly for several years, transforming gaming habits worldwide. Despite socio-economic challenges, Africa is a promising ground ...

With over 90% of businesses in Africa’s food sector being micro, small, or medium enterprises (MSMEs), the report highlights the need to promote economies of scale and shared production tools. This ...

(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 ...