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AI, cybersecurity and technopole: Mauritius sharpens its digital ambitions around Côte d’Or Technopole
On 10 April 2026, the Mauritian government launched its 2025–2029 National AI Strategy and FAIR guidelines, leaning on the Mauritius National Data Strategy and the Côte
Mamadi Doumbouya ends exports of unrefined gold and mandates refining in Guinea
On 20 June 2026, Mamadi Doumbouya declared that “raw gold will no longer leave Guinea”, banning exports of non‑refined gold and imposing local refining in Conakry
CEMAC: Fitch Ratings flags risks from the US–Iran geopolitical shock
Fitch Ratings warns that the US–Iran conflict could weigh on global growth, inflation and financial conditions, while CEMAC’s regional prudential framework is seen as helping to
EdTech: The Top Investors in Africa
The educational technology sector in Africa is booming, driven by a growing youth population and rising education spending. By 2030, education spending is expected to triple
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ZES/Free Zones: Boosting the economy differently
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are well-established mechanisms for increasing exports, simplifying imports, and fostering economic advancement in host countries. SEZs are defined as « geographic areas
E-commerce in Africa : Challenges and Solutions
E-commerce in Africa faces several challenges, but innovative solutions are emerging to overcome them. To succeed in this dynamic sector, it is essential to adopt solutions
African Energy 2024: Investment Divestment
The majority of investments in 2024 were made by established producers such as Angola and Nigeria. Senegal is an example of how favorable policies for operators,
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