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Typical mobile phone use (calls, browsing, apps using mobile data) contributes the most to RF EMF exposure. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are part of the same electromagnetic spectrum but usually operate at ...
Amazon Web Services partners with Sonatel to launch new infrastructure in Senegal Africa’s cloud market set to surpass $25 billion by 2029, driven by rising digital demand Microsoft, Google, and local ...
Chad raised CFA34.6 billion ($60 million) from two public securities issues on April 23. • The 26-week Treasury bill sale fell short of expectations, with only 78.4% of the target raised. • Three-year ...
Digital inclusion enables broader economic participation, from mobile payments to online learning and remote work. This initiative aligns directly with national policy goals and ensures that even ...
Mali’s 2024 defense spending reached $1.11 billion, with 98.49% of the budget executed • Most of the funds went to personnel, military equipment, and drone purchases • The country is building its own ...
Ethiopia launches five-year national project to identify and map all groundwater resources • The country aims to build a reliable database to support future water management and fight recurring ...
President Museveni met with Starlink to discuss the company’s possible launch in Uganda • The move could improve internet access in underserved regions through satellite technology • Local users face ...
(Ecofin Agency) - Despite some positive surprises, Sub-Saharan Africa faces less vigorous growth forecasts, with necessary reforms in a global environment marked by shifting priorities among world ...
The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) secured $8.3 billion in investments for 272 projects between 2022 and March 2025, with significant contributions to industries like renewable energy and ...
In 2024, the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) saw the value of its gold reserves climb past CFA2530 billion ($4.37 billion), up from CFA1831 billion the previous year. This 38% increase ...
(Ecofin Agency) - • Italy increases support to IDA by 25% to help drive sustainable growth in Africa. • The agreement will fast-track Italy’s Mattei Plan, focusing on infrastructure, energy, ...
(Ecofin Agency) - • Mediterrania Capital Partners finalizes full sale of its 10.5% stake in Akdital. • Exit comes after Akdital’s strong financial growth and a major capital increase in 2024. • ...