Casablanca (14–15 September). The Central African Republic (CAR) closed its investment roundtable with a milestone announcement: $9 billion in financing pledges—nearly CFAF 5 trillion—to support the National Development Plan (NDP) 2024–2028. Beyond the headline figure, the meetings brought together technical partners, financiers, and global investors, signaling a renewed confidence in the government’s strategy and a fresh phase in CAR’s economic...

On October 14–15, 2025, London will once again become the epicenter of African investment as the 12th edition of AFSIC – Investing in Africa takes place. Backed by leading partners such as British International Investment (BII), the World Bank, and Proparco, this year’s event is set to be the most impactful yet, bringing together the continent’s brightest opportunities with the world’s...

By spending $17 billion on new mobile spectrum licenses, SpaceX is boosting Starlink’s capacity to connect ordinary smartphones directly to satellites. This breakthrough could reshape Africa’s access to the Internet and unlock new opportunities for digital-driven growth. A Bold Bet on Space Connectivity SpaceX has just completed one of the largest deals in satellite telecommunications...

The Appeal of Conscience Foundation announced today that His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, and Tony Elumelu Chairman of Heirs Holdings, The United Bank for Africa, and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, will be honored with the Appeal of Conscience Award at the foundation’s Annual Gala, taking place on September...