The paper’s main focus is on three case studies: Syria, the Central African Republic (CAR) and Mali, but Wagner as a whole is also considered. To assess the group’s profitability, the paper aggregates various sources of financial information to understand …

Access to affordable financing is one of the biggest barriers for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa. In Nigeria, MSMEs are facing an annual credit gap of approximately $158 billion, this limits their capacity to scale operations and …

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The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has announced the appointment of Amma Gyampo as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Her appointment marks a step in GVCA’s mission to accelerate the growth and impact of private capital …

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The African private capital market experienced significant growth in 2024, with disclosed deal values reaching $10.1 billion, an increase from the $6.7 billion recorded in 2023, according to a report by Stears. The 2024 Private Capital in Africa Activity …

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As economies worldwide struggle to close gender gaps in leadership, four African nations—Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Botswana, and Zambia—are setting remarkable benchmarks. Recent figures from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) reveal that women hold …

With Africa’s largest population and a fast-growing digital economy, Nigeria is at a turning point. While oil has long dominated its economy, fintech and mobile banking are reshaping how Nigerians access and manage money. A young, tech-savvy population and …

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