Africa

West African Development Bank (BOAD): strong growth in financial indicators, XOF501 billion of funding granted and launching of the new strategic plan “Djoliba… The next step”

Editorial Team3 days ago07 mins

As part of the effort to consolidate the achievements of the plan Djoliba, the Council of Ministers has approved the new five-year strategic plan, “Djoliba… the next step” By Our Reporter DAKAR (CONVERSEER) – Following the 150th ordinary meeting of its Board of Directors held on 25 and 26 March in Dakar, under the chairmanship of…

$40 smartphones to transform connectivity in Nigeria: Are networks ready?

Editorial Team3 days ago02 mins

At Mobile World Congress 2026, the GSMA and the Handset Affordability Coalition announced a major initiative: to offer $40 4G smartphones to connect millions of people across Africa. An ambitious project—but how ready are the mobile networks that will need to support them? nPerf’s 2025 data from Congo, Nigeria and Ethiopia paints a mixed picture….

Central African Republic (CAR) Mining Minister to drive reforms and investment push at African Mining Week (AMW) 2026

Editorial Team2 weeks ago03 mins

Minister of Mines and Geology, Rufin Benam Beltoungou, will outline policy reforms and highlight investment opportunities as the Central African Republic works to industrialize its underdeveloped mining sector CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – As the Central African Republic (CAR) advances efforts to industrialize its mining sector, Minister of Mines and Geology Rufin Benam Beltoungou will participate…

Tunisia plans $1bn airport expansion to boost tourism

Editorial Team4 weeks ago02 mins

By Joe Udo TUNIS (CONVERSEER) – Tunisia has announced plans to significantly expand its main international airport in a project estimated to cost about $1 billion, as authorities seek to strengthen the country’s tourism-driven economy. According to the country’s transport ministry, the proposed development will quadruple the airport’s passenger handling capacity as part of broader…

South Sudan’s healthcare system near collapse amid corruption

Editorial Team4 weeks ago05 mins

By Joe Udo JONGLEI (CONVERSEER) – South Sudan’s fragile healthcare system is under renewed scrutiny after a state governor reportedly travelled abroad for treatment, highlighting the deepening crisis within the country’s public health sector. Riek Gai Kok, the governor of Jonglei State, recently flew to Nairobi in neighbouring Kenya for treatment after suffering high blood…

Interpol Operation ‘Red Card 2.0’ makes 651 arrests across 16 African countries

Editorial Team1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

By Our Reporter LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – An international crackdown coordinated by Interpol has resulted in the arrest of 651 suspects and the seizure of more than $4.3 million across 16 African nations as part of a major effort to combat cybercrime and transnational financial fraud. The operation code-named “Red Card 2.0” was carried out between…

Suspected bandits kill 4 Chadian soldiers in fiery clash

Editorial Team1 month ago1 month ago01 mins

By Our Reporter BORKOU (CONVERSEER) – Four Chadian army officers lost their lives following a confrontation with suspected highway robbers in Borkou province, according to security and local sources. The incident reportedly began Tuesday night with an ambush along the road between Faya and Kouba Oulanga, during which a travel agency driver was fatally shot….

Why Africa’s energy supply gap is its defining commercial opportunity

Editorial Team2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Africa’s energy deficit is often framed as a development crisis, but in 2026 it should also be seen as one of the continent’s most compelling structural investment opportunities CAPE TOWN (APO, CONVERSEER) – Nearly 600 million people across Africa still lack access to electricity, with electrification progress barely keeping pace with population growth and leaving…

Russia is quietly expanding its influence in Madagascar and Comoros

Editorial Team2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Russia ultimately has nothing to lose and everything to gain while France has lots to lose and will struggle to retain its influence there. By Andrew Korybko CALIFORNIA (CONVERSEER) – Le Monde reported in late December that “The Indian Ocean has become a new arena for France-Russia rivalry”. According to them, Russia helped amplify anti-French…

Kenya hunger preacher charged over 52 more deaths

Editorial Team2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

By Joe Udo KILIFI (CONVERSEER) – A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher, Paul Mackenzie, has been charged over the deaths of at least 52 more people, in a case linked to one of the world’s deadliest cult-related tragedies. The charges were filed on Wednesday, according to Kenya’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and relate to…

West African Development Bank (BOAD): strong growth in financial indicators, XOF501 billion of funding granted and launching of the new strategic plan “Djoliba… The next step”

$40 smartphones to transform connectivity in Nigeria: Are networks ready?

Central African Republic (CAR) Mining Minister to drive reforms and investment push at African Mining Week (AMW) 2026

Tunisia plans $1bn airport expansion to boost tourism

South Sudan’s healthcare system near collapse amid corruption

Interpol Operation ‘Red Card 2.0’ makes 651 arrests across 16 African countries

Suspected bandits kill 4 Chadian soldiers in fiery clash

Why Africa’s energy supply gap is its defining commercial opportunity

Russia is quietly expanding its influence in Madagascar and Comoros

Kenya hunger preacher charged over 52 more deaths

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