Ethiopia’s microfinance sector has grown into a vital pillar of financial inclusion, bridging the gap for millions of ...

By Africa Risk Control West Africa Desk- Nigeria has emerged as the undisputed leader of Africa’s financial technology (fintech) revolution. With a population of over 220 million people—more than half ...

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), with the Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB), cooperatives, private sector partners and development organizations such as IDH, today launched the ...

By Africa Risk Control Team – Ethiopia is a rare tourism proposition: deep history, diverse cultures, dramatic landscapes and ...

Ethiopian Airlines currently offers a total of 32 weekly passenger flights to three destinations in DRC: Kinshasa, Lubumbashi ...

There is also a rising wedge of small digital lenders and savings platforms, but these are nascent: they face higher ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) updates disease outbreak news on Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the ...

With a focus on women entrepreneurs and in rural areas, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) today announced a loan to VisionFund Microfinance Institution, the first ever local currency loan to ...

Dr. John Ulimwengu, Lead Author of the 2025 AFSR, added: “This year’s AFSR is more than a call to action — it is a roadmap ...

South Africa is revamping its rail logistics infrastructure and services through strategic investments and partnerships to ...

Gold stands at the forefront of Ethiopia’s mining sector. In the 2024/25 fiscal year, Ethiopia exported 22.5 tons of gold in just eight months, nearly quadrupling its 6-ton target. This surge in ...

Heirs Holdings, the family-owned pan-African investment group created by Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, marks its 15th anniversary this month, celebrating… Read More ...