Africa’s digital paradox: networks expand, but affordability locks millions out

Despite impressive strides in mobile network expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa, a new GSMA report reveals that millions remain offline — not due to lack of coverage, but because of high device costs and digital illiteracy. The paradox lies in progress: while 75% of newly connected global areas last year were in Sub-Saharan Africa, the continent […]

Morocco hosts 2022 U.S.-Africa Business Summit

The U.S.-Africa Business Summit, which seeks to encourage investment in the Continent, will be convened this year in Marrakesh July 19-22 under the theme: “Building Forward Together”. A press release issued by the U.S. Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) said the summit will explore a renewed commitment by both public and private sector stakeholders to […]

Sudan: US, UN warn of risk of historic famine, call on both warring sides to stop blocking aid

The United Nations and the United States have warned of the risk of famine in Sudan, as both pressed the warring sides to end obstruction of aid for around 18 million people in the war-torn country who are already acutely hungry. The latest UN reports indicate an escalating humanitarian crisis and the risk of famine […]