In a continent pulsing with fintech innovation, Visa’s recent backing of two African startups—Morocco’s PayTic and DR Congo’s Konnect—has sent a strong signal that Africa […]
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How Lomé Beat the Odds in WAEMU’s Bond Market
In a rare display of investor confidence in a volatile regional economic landscape, Togo recently raised 22 billion CFA francs on the West African Economic […]
Can Lagos Light Up Africa’s Biggest City with 6GW Ambition?”
The Lagos State Government has set an audacious target: generate 6 gigawatts (GW) of electricity within the next three years—more power than several African countries […]
How Senegal and Turkey Are Rewiring Mauritania’s Energy Future
Senegalese companies are steadily carving out a strong economic footprint in Mauritania, a development that signals a quiet but strategic shift in West African regional […]
Zambia’s Energy Gamble Amid Regional Power Struggles
In recent months, conflicting reports have emerged regarding the operational status of the Kariba Hydro Power Plant, a crucial energy source shared by Zambia and […]
“Mauritania’s Migrant Purge: Who Pays the Price?”
AfrikanTrust In recent weeks, Mauritania has been experiencing an alarming rise in the cost of basic commodities, particularly in its capital, Nouakchott. Markets are emptier […]
Comoros and Madagascar Set Sail Again with Maritime Re-connection
AfrikanTrust After a tense diplomatic standoff that froze sea travel between Comoros and Madagascar, the two Indian Ocean island nations have officially resumed maritime traffic, […]
“Privatising Egypt: Economic Reform or Grand Bargain Sale?”
Egypt’s latest wave of privatisation, spearheaded by the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE), has sparked heated debate. While the government touts it as a bold […]
“Oil Dreams and Diplomatic Deals”, São Tomé and Nigeria’s Energy Gambit
São Tomé and Príncipe, a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, is making strategic moves to revitalize its energy sector. Prime Minister Américo […]
Guinea-Bissau, Can Lower Startup Costs Spark Economic Reboot?
Guinea-Bissau, a nation often sidelined in continental investment discussions, is now sending a clear signal to entrepreneurs and investors, “the door to formal business is […]