Under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Professor Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, delivered the keynote address at the African Caucus of Governors of the World Bank and IMF, held in Bangui on Thursday,...
With $10 billion in exports to Africa during the first half of 2025, Turkey is rapidly expanding its influence on the continent—leveraging trade, diplomacy, security cooperation, and cultural engagement. Since launching its “Opening to Africa” policy in 2003, Turkey has steadily built its presence across the continent, becoming a key economic and political player. The results...
After revolutionizing the auto industry, space exploration, and energy storage, Elon Musk may now be setting his sights on a new frontier: mobile technology. While not officially confirmed, the so-called “Tesla Phone” is already sending ripples through the tech world. With deep integration across the Tesla, Starlink, and potentially Neuralink ecosystems, the device could upend...
The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a sweeping modernization plan for N’djili International Airport in Kinshasa, positioning it as a future regional hub. With a brand-new 50,000-square-meter terminal capable of handling 5 million passengers annually—up from just 800,000—the $570 million project marks a bold move toward enhancing the country’s aviation infrastructure, attracting foreign investment,...
A Malian court has rejected an appeal by Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold to release four of its local employees detained since November 2024. The decision, delivered Tuesday by Judge Samba Sarr, represents a serious escalation in the long-running conflict between Barrick and the Malian government over taxation and ownership rights related to the country’s...
Africa is no longer just catching up in financial innovation—it’s setting the pace. In the latest Global Top 300 Fintech Ranking, ten African startups have earned their place among the world’s most promising financial disruptors. From Lagos to Dakar, these companies are transforming financial services with mobile-first, inclusive, and scalable solutions. Here’s a closer look at the African...
Industrialist, banker, entrepreneur, researcher, and thinker—Paul Kammogne Fokam, 76, is the visionary behind Afriland First Group, a pan-African financial empire with global reach. Beyond banking, he is a firm believer in knowledge as a catalyst for liberation, and remains one of the continent’s most compelling advocates for inclusive development and cognitive sovereignty. Few African leaders...
Global Inspiration, Local Ambition From Hollywood to Seoul, the film industry is being reshaped by artificial intelligence. Films like The Creator, praised for its VFX generated largely by AI tools, and Everything Everywhere All At Once, celebrated for its experimental narrative, illustrate how AI is not just a tool—it’s becoming a co-author. In South Korea,...
Group Head, Retail and Digital Banking, Shamsideen Fasola that enhanced security and confidentiality and wider options for remittance products are other benefits that customers stand to gain from the service. “This is a transformative step in Africa’s financial services landscape. With LEO now fully integrated with the PAPSS infrastructure, UBA customers can send and receive...
Africa is no longer watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines—it’s shaping it. From Lagos to Libreville, Kigali to Johannesburg, a new generation of entrepreneurs, artists, and researchers is building AI systems rooted in African realities. The continent is not just adopting technology; it’s redefining it. According to recent projections, AI could contribute up to...
UBA Group senior executives recently concluded the Group’s Half Year Business Review. Held at global headquarters in Lagos Nigeria, Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, brought together executives responsible for UBA’s twenty-four countries of operation. It was an opportunity to restate the Group’s pan-African strategy, and commitment to further expanding the Group’s coverage across high potential...
With more than $15.3 billion in cumulative global box office earnings, Scarlett Johansson is now the highest-grossing actress in film history. Her strategic career choices exemplify the economic power of creative industries. In Africa, the FEDA fund by Afreximbank aims to unlock similar value by financing and structuring the continent’s cultural and creative sectors. Scarlett...
A historic page is being written for Africa. In 2026, legendary Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo will become the first African diva to have her name engraved on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. The announcement was made by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the organization in charge of designating each year the...
Since taking over as CEO of CCA-Bank in April 2023, Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga has brought a bold, inclusive, and transformative vision to the institution. In a complex financial landscape, she is driving innovation, building trust, and expanding access to banking for all. Leadership in a Time of Transition When Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga assumed leadership of CCA-Bank,...
The BGFIBank Foundation has launched the Women Entrepreneurs Leadership Program (WELP), a bold initiative designed to support a new generation of women entrepreneurs across Central Africa. With a strong focus on training, mentorship, and access to finance, WELP aims to be a powerful driver of women’s economic empowerment across the CEMAC region. In a region...
With emotion and gravity, the Champs-Élysées Film Festival announced in June 2025 that it was coming to an end, after fourteen years devoted to the defense of French and American independent cinema. The news had the effect of an earthquake in the Parisian cultural landscape. But beyond the emotion it aroused, its demise reveals a...
As the African continent continues to emerge as a dynamic frontier for investment, FSD Uganda, in partnership with African Investments, is poised to spotlight Uganda’s brightest entrepreneurial talent at AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025. A newly curated Deal Book will showcase a strategic pipeline of growth-focused businesses, vetted and investment-ready, across vital sectors such...
African Investments Limited has released its highly anticipated Q2 2025 Deal Book, offering global investors access to 65 meticulously profiled investment opportunities across the African continent. Designed as a practical gateway into Africa’s vibrant investment landscape, this latest edition reaffirms the company’s role as a leading curator of growth-ready, high-impact ventures on the continent. Launched...
