Kolmanskop offers a haunting blend of lost wealth, colonial history, and the unstoppable force of nature. Located just a few kilometers inland from Lüderitz in southwestern Namibia, Kolmanskop was ...

On 30 June 2025 in Ouagadougou, representatives from six member countries of the Desert to Power Initiative approved key strategic documents to boost independent power production in the Sahel, at the ...

In June 2025, a quiet but important decision marked a real turning point in African urban finance. The African Development Bank's Board of Directors approved a ZAR 2.5 billion ($139 million) corporate ...

Uganda’s Zembo gets $1M from FMO to expand electric motorcycle rentals • Aims to cut pollution and boost youth jobs in Kampala • Needs support in regulation, credit, and infrastructure to scale ...

Séguéla gold mine produced 76,686 ounces in H1 2025, up 13% from the same period in 2024 • Fortuna Mining maintains 2025 output guidance of 134,000–147,000 ounces, despite a slight Q2 dip • Mine ...

Morocco to build 500 MW green-powered data center in Dakhla to boost cloud infrastructure • Part of Digital Morocco 2030, aiming for data sovereignty and regional digital leadership • Key project ...

After 15 years on the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger, Madagascar's Atsinanana Rainforests have officially been deemed safe. This decision marks a significant milestone for Madagascar, seen ...

Côte d’Ivoire will receive $234 million for a sustainable urban mobility project in Abidjan. Gambia will receive $32.2 million to build a medical school and tackle healthcare worker shortages.

India and Namibia signed MoUs in disaster resilience, cybersecurity, education, health, and entrepreneurship. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted cooperation in energy, defense, and critical ...

Africa’s adoption of small modular reactors (SMRs) varies widely, revealing gaps in regulatory and institutional readiness. Ghana and Rwanda lead with active projects and partnerships, while countries ...

Standard Bank granted Paymenow a $22 million loan to expand its early wage access service in Southern Africa. Paymenow helps employees access earned wages early without fees, reducing reliance on high ...

Africa imported a record 3 million tonnes of Thai rice in 2024, a 23.3% increase over 2023. South Africa, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, and Benin accounted for over 70% of imports. Analysts warn ...