As Covid-19 continues to spread in Africa, the continent is developing new habits to facilitate lives of people. Part of these new habits, Africa is using digital finance as a means to stem the spread of COVID-19. Governments and startups on the continent are implementing measures to shift a greater volume of payment transactions toward […]
Comoros President Azali Assoumani has granted his son, Nour El Fath, extensive new powers, fueling speculation about potential succession plans. The 40-year-old El Fath, recently appointed as secretary general of the government, now has the authority to evaluate ministers and intervene in all stages of government decision-making. Critics view this move as preparation for El […]
Mali announced Wednesday Russia is set to send 60,000 tons of oil, 25,000 tons of wheat and 35,000 tons of fertilizers worth $100 million through the port of Conakry. “Following our exchanges, a first shipment of goods should arrive in Bamako in a few weeks. These include 60,000 tons of petroleum products, 35,000 tons of […]
