Facing high debt and unfair borrowing costs, African leaders urge reform of the global financial system.

Guinea-Bissau, a corruption-plagued country, is the first in sub-Saharan Africa to utilize blockchain technology to manage civil servant salaries and enhance transparency.

Effective from June, the price of subsidized bread will rise from 5 piastres to 20 piastres

The UN’s labor agency predicts a small decrease in global unemployment for 2024, but warns of significant disparities.

Wealthy nations finally met the $100 billion climate aid target in 2022, but the UN pushes for a new, more ambitious goal.

Total number of vessels passing through Suez Canal falls from 1,094 in November to 85 in March and 159 in April, data shows

The Prime Minister attributes this to lingering pandemic effects, rising global tensions, and a domestic oil terminal incident.

This surge comes as Chinese carmakers face an EU anti-subsidy probe, leading them to explore new markets.

The US and Kenya are intensifying trade relations through new business deals and dialogue aimed at enhancing economic ties, bolstered by pledges from both nations’ leaders and major tech investments.

Managem, Morocco’s top mining company, experiences a 13% revenue decline in Q1 2024 due to lower cobalt production.

Ghana is closer to resolving its debt crisis as it reviews a draft agreement with creditors for restructuring $5.4 billion.

Ghana’s fuel prices remain competitive despite currency challenges. Libya leads the African continent.

Ivory Coast’s regulator tackles fraud in fairtrade cocoa contracts, addressing recent certification surge.

Microsoft introduces a new Surface Pro tablet and Surface Laptop with advanced AI chips and Windows 11 integration, promising faster performance and enhanced creativity.

The CIAT program offers training and support, creating a win-win situation for workers and the community.

The airline will resume passenger and cargo services starting October 1st.

After months of halted trade, Benin agrees to allow Niger to export oil via the Seme port.

With a focus on speed, infrastructure, and attracting major carmakers, it’s become Africa’s top car exporter.

Egypt’s development plans for Ras El-Hekma receive a significant boost with an additional $14 billion from the UAE.

The new government has halted construction in Dakar to investigate permits and prioritize public access to beaches.

Nigerian labor unions protest skyrocketing electricity prices following government subsidy cuts.

The EU and DR Congo are working together to improve the traceability of the African nation’s minerals, despite tensions arising from a separate EU deal with Rwanda.

Netflix is investing in African talent to create impactful stories that resonate globally, fostering local voices and cultures on screen.

The central bank notes that 82.5% of the foreign debt is long term, amounting to 43% of the country’s GDP