Africa Pushes to Reclaim Control of Digital Future
African policymakers and technology leaders are intensifying calls for greater digital sovereignty as concerns grow over who controls the continent’s data, infrastructure, and AI ecosystems. The debate is shifting beyond connectivity toward ownership of digital public infrastructure, cloud storage, and governance frameworks that determine how African data is collected, processed, and monetized. Analysts warn that […]
South Africa Targets EV Battery Manufacturing Investment
South Africa is proposing new rules and incentives to attract electric-vehicle battery manufacturers, as the country positions itself to become a regional hub in the global clean-energy supply chain. The measures would expand support under the Automotive Production Development Programme and channel greater incentives toward battery production and critical minerals processing. Policymakers hope the strategy […]
Nigeria-Morocco Pipeline Seeks US Financial Backing
Nigeria and Morocco are intensifying efforts to secure US funding for the ambitious Atlantic African Gas Pipeline, a $25 billion project designed to connect West African gas supplies to Europe while expanding regional energy access. Spanning roughly 6,900 km across 13 countries, the pipeline is expected to strengthen electricity generation, industrialization, and intra-African energy integration. […]
Ghana Ranks Among Africa’s Top IMF Borrowers
Ghana has joined Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire among Africa’s biggest borrowers from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2026, with outstanding obligations reaching about $3.7 billion. IMF data shows Egypt remains the continent’s largest debtor, followed by Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, and Ghana. The rise in Ghana’s debt reflects recent disbursements under its Extended Credit Facility […]
