Once heavily reliant on electricity imports, Burkina Faso is now embracing solar energy as a strategic pillar of its development. By harnessing the sun, the country aims to reduce its...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
In just a decade, Xiaomi has evolved from a smartphone disruptor into a global tech conglomerate. As it takes aim at the electric vehicle market, humanoid robotics, and advanced chip...Read More
Zambia is taking a major step toward energy independence with the announcement of a new $1.1 billion oil refinery in Ndola, a city in the country’s industrial heartland. The project...Read More
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...Read More
Africa is no longer just a development partner or emerging market—it has become a strategic battleground for global influence. China is moving beyond its traditional economic diplomacy to include military...Read More
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...Read More
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....Read More
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...Read More
From the Cape Verdean archipelago to the heart of the French government, Élisabeth Moreno’s journey is one of resilience, ambition, and service. A self-made entrepreneur, former minister, and unwavering advocate...Read More
Since January 2025, more than 600 people have benefited from free eye consultations and screenings in three major cities in Cameroon: Yaoundé, Douala, and Bamenda. The initiative is part of...Read More
Through its Graduate Management Accelerated Program, launched in 2023, United Bank for Africa (UBA) is helping young Africans step into the world of banking each year. The initiative aims to...Read More