The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its economic outlook for Africa, warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is undermining growth prospects across the continent and adding fresh pressure on already fragile economies.

Thirty African Heads of State and Government have endorsed the Dar es Salaam Energy Declaration, a landmark commitment to increasing access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity across the continent.

Ghanaian healthtech startup Rivia has announced the acquisition of Waffle, a local software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specializing in solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).