Author: Bebandoue Anne
AI: a boost for Africa’s economic growth
Artificial intelligence could boost African economic growth by almost 5 percentage points by 2035, according to a study by PwC. In an optimistic scenario, this ... Read More
Cobalt: the global strategic rush
Global demand for cobalt is exploding. +11% since January, according to the Cobalt Institute, to reach 227,000 tonnes in 2025. This is almost three times ... Read More
Camtel mobilizes to connect public hospitals to broadband Internet
In 2020, Cameroon launched a digital plan to modernize its healthcare sector. Despite some progress, several key projects remain to be implemented, including improving connectivity, ... Read More
Mobile Money, digital loans, savings: MTN details its strategy at the Benin Investment Forum
At BIF 2025, MTN Benin claims to have one million users for its digital loan service launched in 2024. The telecoms operator is calling for ... Read More
Palm oil: 2025 price hike forecast may not materialize
Palm oil accounts for almost half of the world's vegetable oil shipments. Although it lost its crown as the cheapest oil on the market for ... Read More
With IDB support, Ivory Coast aims to strengthen cassava value chain
Ivory Coast's government successfully negotiated two loans worth a total of 45.9 billion CFA francs ($79 million) from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) for the ... Read More
Trade ESA: Ministers for industry and trade meet in Ouagadougou
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo opened the second meeting of industry and trade ministers and private sector representatives from the Confederation of Sahel States ... Read More