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Battery Recycling in Africa : Economic and Environmental Opportunity
Battery recycling has become a major global issue, especially with the increasing use of electric vehicles, electronic devices, and energy storage systems. This phenomenon is crucial
TikTok Plans to Shut Down in the USA This Sunday
TikTok plans to shut down on Sunday, January 19, in the United States, its social media app used by 170 million Americans, as a federal ban
Incubators & Startups : Challenges to Overcome in 2025
In 2025, African startups are facing a 32% drop in investments, funding shortages, and regulatory obstacles. To support them, incubators are mobilizing, extending to underserved regions,
Port of Tanga : Future Commercial Hub of East Africa
Thanks to renovations and upgrades, data shows that several countries in the sub-region prefer the Tanzanian port of Tanga for their trade exchanges. Its covered warehouse
Starlink Launches Operations in Liberia
Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, officially launches its operations in Liberia. This development marks the company’s first entry into the African market in 2025, paving the
Kenya – United Arab Emirates : Historic Trade Agreement
Investments in ports, ICT, and agriculture are central to the historic trade agreement between Kenya and the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi is set to invest
100 Million USD to Help 10,000 African Entrepreneurs in 2025
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is leading a transformative initiative with a 10-year, 100-million-USD program. This extensive program aims to identify, train, mentor, and fund 10,000
Battery Recycling in Africa : Economic and Environmental Opportunity
Battery recycling has become a major global issue, especially with the increasing use of electric vehicle
TikTok Plans to Shut Down in the USA This Sunday
TikTok plans to shut down on Sunday, January 19, in the United States, its social media app used by 170 m
Incubators & Startups : Challenges to Overcome in 2025
In 2025, African startups are facing a 32% drop in investments, funding shortages, and regulatory obstacl
Port of Tanga : Future Commercial Hub of East Africa
Thanks to renovations and upgrades, data shows that several countries in the sub-region prefer the Tanzan
Starlink Launches Operations in Liberia
Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, officially launches its operations in Liberia. This develo
Kenya – United Arab Emirates : Historic Trade Agreement
Investments in ports, ICT, and agriculture are central to the historic trade agreement between Kenya and
100 Million USD to Help 10,000 African Entrepreneurs in 2025
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is leading a transformative initiative with a 10-year, 100-million-USD
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Tanzania Aims for Universal Energy Access by 2030
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Electrification of Rural Africa : Turning to Decentralized Electricity
Decentralized energy production, typically based on home solar systems and mini-grids, is the best way to eradicate energy poverty among the most isolated rural populations. By
Cyberattack : Uganda’s Central Bank Loses 16 Million USD
An audit reveals that the Bank of Uganda (BoU) transferred a colossal sum of 16.2 million USD to suspicious accounts in Japan. Uganda’s Auditor General points
Comparison of African technology hubs: Lagos, Nairobi and Cape Town
Africa is seeing the emergence of several renowned tech hubs, each with its unique characteristics and strengths. Among the most notable is Nairobi, often dubbed Silicon
Senegal – Oil : Production Exceeds Forecasts in 2024
In 2024, Senegal made significant progress in the oil sector, with production far exceeding initial forecasts. This development marks a crucial step for the Senegalese economy,
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