African Business

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has an estimated $24 trillion in untapped mineral wealth, 80m hectares of arable land and 13% of the world's total hydropower potential. That should add up to vast economic potential. Yet, despite this, weak national infrastructure has long proved to be a major obstacle to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and achieving sust...

In December last year the United States and the European Commission released a statement affirming their "shared commitment to promoting peace, security and economic growth in the Great Lakes region of Africa". It expanded: "together, we are focused on creating the conditions necessary for increased US and EU investment across the region, recognising that economic development...

Ghana International Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Greenstreet as its new Chief Executive Officer, subject to the completion of the customary regulatory approval process in the United Kingdom.

Ian is one of the most experienced financial services leaders of his generation, bringing more than four decades of international banking, investment mana...

Tunisia used London Tech Week 2026 to reinforce its growing reputation as one of North Africa's emerging innovation hubs, showcasing a new generation of startups and entrepreneurs while promoting the country's attractiveness to international investors and technology partners.

For the second consecutive year, Tunisia participated in the global technology gathering th...

Africa's technology ecosystem maintained its momentum in May, with startups across the continent raising US$124m in fresh capital across sectors including fintech, logistics, housing and healthcare. While the monthly total is noteworthy in its own right, the more significant story lies in the year-to-date figures, which underline the resilience of the continent's innovation e...