Africa Top News · 1 min read
Aïssatou Ndiaye (pen name)
Aïssatou Ndiaye is an editorial pen name used by B-Empire Magazine Africa for coverage of West African politics and elections. It does not refer to an individual reporter. Stories are based on the public sources cited in each article.
Business Africa · 7 min read
Sierra Leone Takes Business Registration Online, Delivery Now Matters
Sierra Leone’s new National Investment Board portal lets applicants reserve business names, submit documents and track applications online. The real test is whether the service works consistently for entrepreneurs across the country, including people who still need in-person help.
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Business Africa · 7 min read
Nigeria Pitches a West African Bond Passport to Unlock Regional Capital
Africa Top News · 1 min read
Deadly migrant boat disaster off Senegal kills 39, families grieve
Africa Global · 6 min read
Ghana’s Climate-Finance Accreditation Opens a Door, Not a Cheque
Politics & Economy · 5 min read
Bensouda Files for Gambia Presidential Race
Business Africa · 6 min read
Nigeria’s Fifth Month of PMI Growth Still Comes With a Cost Warning
Business Africa · 6 min read
Liberia’s $1.54bn Budget Must Prove Its Revenue Base
politics · 6 min read
Hamile Blast Puts Border Trust to the Test
Breaking News · 6 min read
Senegal Boat Disaster Toll Rises to 34
The reported death toll from a boat disaster off Senegal’s Kébémer coast rose from 21 to 34 on Sunday, with one survivor reported. The number of people aboard and the circumstances of the sinking remain unknown as authorities continue recovery work and families await information.
Business Africa · 5 min read
Abidjan’s Cybersecurity Hub Faces a Regional Test
A new cybersecurity centre in Abidjan combines a security operations facility with training ambitions for Côte d’Ivoire and neighbouring countries. Its long-term value will depend on whether regional cooperation, local expertise and measurable incident-response capacity grow alongside the technology.
Business Africa · 6 min read
Senegal’s 2027 Budget Faces a Test of Fiscal Credibility
A dispute over Senegal’s 2027 budget is testing parliamentary oversight, fiscal planning and the government’s effort to restore confidence with creditors.