Despite a multitude of art films showcased annually in global festivals, the Senegalese film industry is underdeveloped. How can it realise its commercial potential?

Despite a multitude of art films showcased annually in global festivals, the Senegalese film industry is underdeveloped. How can it realise its commercial potential?

Senegal has a thriving private sector with around 300,000 small and medium enterprises – and exciting opportunities from oil and gas discoveries.

Senegal is to get a new deep-water port 50km south of Dakar. What are the conditions for its success?

The Plan for an Emerging Senegal (PES) targets middle-income status for Senegal, and the BOS is leading it forward. The Director General of BOS describes the role of his office and what the PES has...

Four young Africans have joined the board of Btrust, an initiative founded by Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z to promote bitcoin development in Africa and India. How will they use its 500 bitcoin war chest?

Join us on December 15 at 09.30 GMT, for an insightful conversation on the contents of this year's edition of the African Trade Report

A royal visit with a difference saw the Duchess of Sussex explore her West African heritage.

The outcome of Zimbabwe's elections will be crucial not only for the country's 16m inhabitants but the whole region.

The Standard Bank Group supports Africa’s pathway to a lower-carbon economy by assisting its clients to transition and by funding access to reliable and sustainable energy sources. Kenny Fihla, Chief...

Securing finance is a major barrier to small-business growth, writes MultiChoice Group CEO, Calvo Mawela. To be truly empowered, SMEs need the skills to attract investment.

Turkish engagement in Africa is expanding rapidly, extending beyond economic outreach to encompass business, aid, diplomacy, culture and military support.

The outcome of Zimbabwe's elections will be crucial not only for the country's 16m inhabitants but the whole region.

South Africa will host its fifth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) on 13 April in Johannesburg. A few days later, in Cape Town, the AfCFTA Secretariat will be holding its Business Forum,...

There is a reasonable prospect of COP27 creating sufficient political momentum for a meaningful global climate deal in the future.Africa Energy TV is live fr...

African Business is the premier business magazine focusing on Africa. As a leading commentator on African industry, the magazine covers a wide range of topics, from renewable energy and political...

The forum is part of the Abidjan-based lender’s efforts to narrow Africa’s infrastructure gap of as much as $170bn a year

Somaliland’s stronger ties with the UAE and Kenya may not only boost trade and investment but also advance prospects of international recognition.

Nigerian banks face challenges over a dollar shortage, according to the credit ratings agency.

Educating Ghana’s children for a world where science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are essential for a country’s success and making Ghana a digital hub for Africa will be high on the...

The CEO of Norebase explains how the firm is providing solutions to help companies expand across Africa at the click of a button.

Africa needs an energy transition that factors in African priorities. How can Africa make the most of its energy potential in a way that will enhance economic growth?

Most Ugandan startups are still in the early growth stages and have not yet scaled business models beyond their own borders, but some pioneers are leading the way.

The Tanzanian authorities may finally be waking up to the severity of the Covid-19 pandemic, but their response still leaves much to be desired, says African Business editor David Thomas.