Taking off African airlines around the continent are expanding and upgrading their aircraft. Air Senegal has signed an MoU for the purchase of eight Airbus A220–300 carriers, estimated to be valued at… Read more
Beyond borders This year, a record 47 out of 54 African countries – not counting Saharawi – have improved their visa-openness scores, showing steady progress in easing movement across the continent. According… Read more
Tower power Across Guinea, 1 500 mobile phone masts will be upgraded to be hybrid powered, in a US$30 million initiative. With backing from the European Investment Bank (EIB), IPT Powertech Guinea… Read more
Golden opportunity A new initiative is set to create employment for thousands of young Ethiopians over the next five years. The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), the Mastercard Foundation… Read more
Right on track In a drive to modernise Nigeria’s railway system, the country is building its first rolling stock assembly plant. The facility is being built under a 2018 agreement between the Ministry… Read more
