Africa
Barriers to investment in water in Africa are lowering
More than 300 million Africans do not have access to safe drinking water and sanitation. The...
AfricaWorld Bank seeks to mainstream gender in development
Despite significant progress in the last 25 years to address gender inequality, disadvantages...
InternationalAfrican solar power industry grows more competitive
Africa -- particularly sub-Saharan Africa's (SSA) -- power generation deficit, and its high...
AfricaProspects for Africa in the fourth quarter
A range of global and regional factors has emerged during the year, which has intensified...
AfricaPrices pressures build across East African economies
Uganda's headline inflation rose sharply to 21.4% year-on-year in August, according to figures...
AfricaReform inertia may stifle African aviation openings
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) recently complained about the hurdles its members face...
AfricaJapan sustains global manufacturing -- for now
Global industrial production levels, excluding construction, rose by 0.8% month-on-month in June,...
InternationalMTN Nigeria service suggests Africa mobile bank growth
This month, MTN Nigeria is rolling out its Mobile Money payments service to 40 million customers....
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