A 2015 population survey from USAID found that poverty, undernutrition and hunger in northern Ghana have been significantly reduced since 2012.The survey's results were based off of data from the 2012 survey and shows that the poverty levels in northern Ghana have been reduced. Additionally, there has been a decrease of almost 20 percent for households suffering from hunger. Read More »

IMF Africa Assistant Head Dan Ghura headed a team to Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to discuss the 2016 Article IV consultation with officials. Ghura delivered a statement concerning the economic changes of 2015, budgeting legislation and the National Development Plan for 2016. According to Ghura, the estimated GDP growth of the Cote d'Ivoire was at 8.6 percent in 2015. Read More »

3i Infotech's Premia Insurance Suite at FBN Insurance has been effectively implemented in Nigeria. Johan Schalkwyk, COO of FBN, explained that the Nigerian market requires specific solutions and 3i has been able to cater its services there while growing the company. "Their ability to keep promises and deliver on time has turned them into our preferred IT partner," Schalkwyk said. Read More »

The 2nd Africa Smart Grid Forum and 5th African Electro-technical and Standardisation Commission General Assembly took place March 5 to March 10 to raise awareness of smart grid options in Africa and renewable energy. The 2nd Africa Smart Grid hosted 300 technical authorities from 48 various African countries and regional centers as well as the private sector. Read More »

Facebook showcased its commitment to Nigerian content companies and developers at Social Media Week in Lagos Feb. 22 to Feb. 26. Social Media Week Lagos is Africa's largest technology, new media and business conference. Facebook offered master classes and workshops as well as a day dedicated to assisting Nigerian developers on growth hacking and designing social applications. Read More »

USAID recently indicated how it will use the $22.7 billion allocated to the organization. President Barack Obama's Fiscal Year 2017 Budget gives $11 billion to USAID-managed accounts that addresses transition initiatives, international disaster assistance and crises funds; $1.7 billion to ensure the progress of current operations; and $195.5 million for the global development lab. Read More »

The New Partnership for Africa's Development hosted a meeting with the African Union, regional economic communities, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the African Development Bank Monday. The meeting, called "Towards Achieving the Agenda 2063," was attended by various financial and economic experts, with attendees discussing the ways African countries could grow. Read More »

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed a sixth and seventh review of Guinea’s economic performance as part of the ECF arrangement and has agreed to disburse $25.6 million immediately in aid. The current aid comes as part of a total $216.7 million given in the ECF arrangement, which the board agreed to extend until the end of October. Read More »

Sage Foundation is teaming up with Nigerian non-profit organization Sesôr Africa to refurbish Strides Towers College's school library. Sesôr Africa provides relief and rehabilitation services to survivors of emergencies. The Sage Foundation helps create social and economic opportunities in communities around the world by giving them time, money, expertise and technology. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held a regional workshop in Ghana Monday aimed at mainstreaming national agriculture investment plans. The government in Malabo has articulated its key commitments for sustaining the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development (CAADP) over the next decade. It hopes to end hunger in Africa by 2025 by reducing child malnutrition. Read More »

Jumia, the largest e-commerce retailer in Africa, is set for even more growth as access to the Internet and smartphones increases on the continent. Fifty percent of Africa is expected to be online by 2025, while the number of smartphone users should rise to 360 million. Jumia recently secured a second investment of 225 million euros from Goldman Sachs, MTN and Rocket Internet. Read More »

Emma Sundblad participated in the dedication of the Gbarnga-Ganta-Guinea Border road March 7. At the event, Sundblad spoke of the EU’s continued support of the Liberian government in establishing the system of roads. Sundblad spoke at the event as a representative of the Liberia Reconstruction Trust Fund donors. This fund includes the United Kingdom and Ireland. Read More »

At the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Global Gathering, African and world leaders came together to call for increased investment and support in Africa for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). More than 800 influencers, policy makers, business leaders, civil society members and advocates discussed ways to grow a stronger STEM culture across the continent. Read More »

There are still disparities between the standards of business between the Western world and West Africa. Options are being explored within businesses in Africa as to how processes can be simplified and managed more efficiently. According to Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi, West African countries have much to gain from shifting to electronic bookkeeping and record-keeping. Read More »

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, in partnership with the 100 Women Lobby Group, hosted a working dinner Friday in support of the empowerment of women and girls in Nigeria. The event brought together women ministers, representatives of women advocacy groups and officials of the U.K. in Nigeria to explore steps for bridging the gender gap within the country. Read More »

At this year's Next Einstein Forum's Global Gathering, Africa made a statement about the presence of scientifically and mathematically minded individuals across the continent. This was the first global science forum to be hosted in Africa and lasted three days. The conference aimed to discuss the importance of STEM education for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read More »

JetBlue is expanding its options for customers flying from Washington, D.C., to Ghana. Individuals who are flying with SAA and JetBlue from D.C. to Ghana will only need one ticket and one stop for check-in and the transfer of bags. Additionally, the TrueBlue loyalty program that JetBlue runs for its customers will now be available to customers who choose to fly with SAA. Read More »

Thor Explorations Ltd. recently elected to close a non-brokered private placement that resulted in the issuance of 3,540,101 common shares, at the rate of $0.115 per share, for a total of $407,112 raised. Read More »

In recognition of International Women's Day, the AIMS and FAWE announced a partnership Tuesday to increase education of girls throughout Africa with STEM programs. STEM is otherwise known as Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Zomahoun believes that the education of women can make a great difference in their lives as well as in their respective countries. Read More »

Accenture Customer Credit Solutions has been created by Accenture to help businesses digitize credit services in Africa. Accenture has been providing services to more than 40 industries in 120 countries and is now hoping to create a more simple and faster credit provision process for African customers. Edcon Holding Limited is Accenture Customer Credit Solutions' very first client. Read More »