Africa Emerging as Next Frontier for AI Data Centers
A growing number of analysts and U.S. officials now see Africa as one of the next major frontiers for AI infrastructure and data-centre development, as power constraints, grid congestion, and…
Can Africa’s Power Grids Handle the AI Data Centre Boom?
As global demand for AI infrastructure accelerates, a key question is emerging for Africa: can the continent’s power grids actually support the coming wave of data-centre investment? Unlike more mature…
Masdar signed a collaboration agreement with Azerbaijan Green Energy Company
In the presence of HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, and HE Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan,…
Kenya, Ethiopia Test 1,600km Cross Border Electric Bus Route
Kenya and Ethiopia are testing whether electric buses can run across borders, with a 1,600km trip from Nairobi to Addis Ababa (Sept 10–18) checking if regional charging infrastructure can support…
DRC–Rwanda: Geneva’s High-Stakes Bid to End the War in Eastern Congo
DRC-Rwanda: Can Geneva talks break the cycle of war in eastern Congo? M23 controls large parts of eastern DRC as Kinshasa and Kigali remain divided over security and sovereignty. The…
EU chief backs plan for Canada to become ‘associate member’
The president of the European Commission has backed proposals for Canada to become the EU’s first “associate member”. Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament on Wednesday she wanted…
Africa’s Cybersecurity Gap is Growing Faster Than its Defences
Africa is rapidly expanding mobile financial services, digital government platforms, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), e-commerce and cross-border trade, connecting more citizens with public and private sector services. This shift…
Algeria Launches Tender to Expand Rural Mobile Coverage
Algeria’s Postal and Electronic Communications Regulatory Authority (ARPCE) has opened a competitive bidding process aimed at extending mobile wireless network coverage to roughly 3,000 sparsely populated areas across the country.…
MTN Zambia Appoints New CEO
MTN Zambia has named Larry Annetts as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the appointment taking effect September 1. He steps into the role at a pivotal moment for the…
Sasol Profit Rises 9% as Nersa Approves New Gas Price Caps
South African petrochemical firm Sasol reported a 9% rise in annual profit, driven by higher crude oil prices and increased fuel sales volumes. Separately, South Africa’s energy regulator, Nersa, has…