Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven...
In Nigeria, as in much of Africa, weaknesses in the seed sector remain a major constraint on the productivity of staple crops such as rice and maize. As...
By Jacques Assahoré Konan, Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, and Blerta Cela, UNDP Resident Representative in...
In Cotonou, at the Regional Summit on Digital Transformation, ministers, regulators and technical partners debated the digital future of West and Central...
In 2024, Benin’s authorities announced a coming ban on imports of frozen chicken and table eggs, saying the move aims to boost and better organize local...
Pit Baccardi, co-founder of the Salon des Industries Musicales d’Afrique Francophone (SIMA) and a Cameroonian native, was in Cotonou for the second...
Zambia withdraws its request for a 12-month extension of its IMF lending program worth about $145 million in additional funding. The IMF confirms...
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirmed early-stage discussions on a potential transaction with no firm offer. Rio Tinto must declare its intention to bid, or...
Acumen closed a $250 million blended-finance raise for off-grid electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. The H2R Amplify debt fund reached $180...
Ethiopia and Oman signed a memorandum of understanding on January 5, 2026, during their first-ever political consultation in Addis Ababa. The two...
African startups raised about $3.1 billion in 2025, up from $2.2 billion in 2024, according to Launch Base Africa. Kenya overtook Nigeria...
Ivanhoe Mines produced the first 99.7% pure copper anodes at its Kamoa-Kakula smelter on Dec. 29, 2025. The $700 million facility can process...
Banks expect Venezuela’s oil production to rise gradually after regime change, subject to heavy investment. JPMorgan projects output could reach up to...
Nigerian naira posts first annual gain since 2012, up 7.4% Recovery driven by FX reforms, tighter policy, narrowed rate gap Analysts warn durability...
Liberia targets over $3 billion annually from mining, energy by 2029 Government to modernize geology data, digitize procedures, boost state...
Senegal seeks new IMF loan program after 2024 financing freeze Talks focus on debt revisions, fiscal adjustment and data...
Indonesia plans 2026 nickel output cuts to balance supply and demand Nickel prices jump as LME inventories surge and quotas adjusted Jakarta...
Zambia withdraws its request for a 12-month extension of its IMF lending program worth about $145 million in additional funding. The IMF confirms the program will expire at the end of January...
Acumen closed a $250 million blended-finance raise for off-grid electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. The H2R Amplify debt fund reached $180...
Ivory Coast expects a new government after the prime minister and cabinet resigned following December 27 legislative elections. The ruling RHDP won...
Egypt’s diaspora sent $37.5 billion in remittances during the first 11 months of 2025, up 42% year on year. Remittances became Egypt’s...
Ivanhoe Mines produced the first 99.7% pure copper anodes at its Kamoa-Kakula smelter on Dec. 29, 2025. The $700 million facility can process...
Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven...
Africa’s AI adoption is accelerating, but its ability to scale depends primarily on foundational investments—especially reliable electricity, digital...
Ivory Coast expects a new government after the prime minister and cabinet resigned following December 27 legislative elections. The ruling RHDP won...
Egypt’s diaspora sent $37.5 billion in remittances during the first 11 months of 2025, up 42% year on year. Remittances became Egypt’s...
On November 19, 2025, the Cameroonian state completed what has been described as the renationalization of ENEO (Energy of Cameroon), agreeing to buy back...
Nigeria confirms tax reform takes effect Jan. 1, 2026 despite opposition PDP alleges illegal insertions, urges suspension and investigation Government...
Collaborative programs are emerging across Africa to promote inclusive employment Public, private, and international actors are increasingly involved Structural barriers keep employment rates for...
Cabinet approves bill creating the National Media Regulation Council New body replaces the audiovisual regulator set up in 2006 Reform expands oversight to digital platforms and content...
This week in Africa, Africa CDC continues its clinical trial on mpox, while a new study highlights limits in malaria control efforts. Surveillance against mpox remains active in Madagascar, as Ethiopia...
2026 budget introduces a 25%–35% cut in the annual forestry fee Incentive targets certified operators to curb illegal logging Past underreporting cost Cameroon over $302 million in lost...
Guizhou Tyre plans a nearly $300 million tire plant in northern Morocco The factory will produce 6 million passenger vehicle tires per year The project targets European and North American...
Fidelity Bank raised 259 billion naira, lifting eligible capital above CBN requirements First Bank of Nigeria also confirmed compliance after multiple recap moves Banks face a March 31, 2026 deadline...
EBRD approved a senior loan of up to 350 million Egyptian pounds ($7.4 million) for Ridgewood for Water Desalination. The project will add 10,000–15,000 cubic meters per day of desalination capacity...
Zambia withdraws its request for a 12-month extension of its IMF lending program worth about $145 million in additional funding. The IMF confirms the program will expire at the end of January...
Africa’s energy & mining exports benefit from US tariff exemptions, cushioning trade as most other sectors face sharp contraction in 2025. Power, gas, oil and critical minerals post strong growth,...
Africa’s AI adoption is accelerating, but its ability to scale depends primarily on foundational investments—especially reliable electricity, digital connectivity, and physical infrastructure—rather...
Kenya’s economy grew 4.9% year on year in Q3 2025, up from 4.2% a year earlier. Construction, mining, hospitality and real estate drove growth amid firmer inflation. Inflation rose to 4.42%,...
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirmed early-stage discussions on a potential transaction with no firm offer. Rio Tinto must declare its intention to bid, or not, by Feb. 5, 2026, under UK takeover...
Serengeti Energy reached financial close on the 32-MWp Ilute solar project in western Zambia. The project relies on a merchant power purchase agreement without sovereign guarantees. A $26.5...
Cameroon plans a partial start-up of the Kribi refinery at 10,000 barrels per day in H2 2026. The revised timeline accelerates the project by nearly two years versus the initial 2028 target. The...
Rwanda ranks first in Africa in the World Bank’s Business Ready 2025 with a score of 67.94. Benin and Senegal enter Africa’s Top 10 for the first time in the B-Ready ranking. The World Bank says...
Carrefour signed a franchise and supply agreement to enter Ethiopia with Midroc’s Queens Supermarket PLC. The partners will convert 13 existing stores in 2026 and open 17 additional outlets by...
Acumen closed a $250 million blended-finance raise for off-grid electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. The H2R Amplify debt fund reached $180 million after a $7.8 million contribution...
Ivory Coast expects a new government after the prime minister and cabinet resigned following December 27 legislative elections. The ruling RHDP won more than 75% of parliamentary seats as President...
West African Resources produced 205,228 ounces of gold at Sanbrado in 2025, within its guidance range. Total Burkina Faso output from Sanbrado and Kiaka reached 300,383 ounces as Kiaka ramped...
Morocco digitized 68 of its 76 fish markets to improve transparency and transaction monitoring. Authorities now track all vessels operating in Moroccan waters by satellite and RFID to curb illegal...
Ecobank Nigeria repaid about $245 million, or more than 80%, of its $300 million Eurobond due in February 2026. The early repayment reduced the outstanding amount to about $55...
Skills mismatches are limiting youth employment in Africa as job creation lags demographic growth. More than 70.9 million young Africans were NEET in 2025, representing about 23% of the youth...
Ethiopia and Oman signed a memorandum of understanding on January 5, 2026, during their first-ever political consultation in Addis Ababa. The two countries agreed to expand cooperation in trade,...
Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare delivery and driving demand for health AI specialists with both technical and medical expertise. African countries are increasing investments in health...
Development Partners International sold its 20.17% stake in Atlantic Business International for more than $200 million. The transaction valued Atlantic Business International at more...
Petrol and diesel prices fell sharply from 7 January 2026, with diesel down by up to R1.50 per litre, reflecting lower global oil prices and a firmer rand. The adjustment underscores South Africa’s...
Bio Tosha asked Kenya’s High Court to block Diageo’s $2.3 billion asset sale to Asahi. The transaction covers Diageo’s stakes in EABL and United Distillers Vintners Kenya. The court scheduled an...
The Ugandan government says it will not restrict Internet access during the January 2026 elections. Authorities emphasize regulation and content control rather than network shutdowns. Uganda counts...
Côte d’Ivoire will launch a nationwide census to identify unelectrified areas by end-March 2026. The country electrified 95.67% of localities by June 2025, up from 33.1% in 2011. The government...
Morocco will ban frozen sardine exports starting Feb. 1 to protect domestic supply and prices. Sardine landings fell 46% between 2022 and 2024 due to stock depletion and overfishing. Morocco remains...
Egypt and Lebanon signed a gas supply memorandum for the Deir Ammar power plant in late December 2025. The agreement aims to support Lebanon’s electricity generation amid severe grid...
Guinea recruited 59 Senegalese lecturers and researchers, prompting a review by Senegal’s higher education authorities. Senegal’s government cited legal restrictions on civil servants working abroad...
Congo’s FONEA launched a free national program to train 3,000 youths in beadwork. The initiative targets young people aged 16 to 35 and combines training, production, and...
The Alliance of Sahel States plans to create a joint purchasing agency covering Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The initiative aims to regulate cereal markets, build a shared grain reserve, and...
Algeria launched a digital guide to improve labor market access for people with disabilities. Authorities positioned the initiative as part of a national strategy for economic empowerment and equal...
African startups raised about $3.1 billion in 2025, up from $2.2 billion in 2024, according to Launch Base Africa. Kenya overtook Nigeria as Africa’s top venture capital market, followed by...
Egypt’s diaspora sent $37.5 billion in remittances during the first 11 months of 2025, up 42% year on year. Remittances became Egypt’s third-largest source of foreign currency in 2024, after...
Armed men attacked the Morila gold mine in southern Mali, burned equipment, and briefly abducted seven employees, authorities said. The incident occurred months after Mali’s state miner SOREM signed a...
Morocco welcomed 19.8 million tourists in 2025, exceeding the government target of 18 million. Tourism revenues reached 124 billion dirhams ($13.5 billion) in the first 11 months of 2025, up 19% year...
More than 80% of the world’s 666 million people without electricity live in Africa, mainly in rural areas. The International Energy Agency expects decentralized solutions to deliver about 55% of new...
The Sundance Institute selected three African films from more than 16,000 submissions across 164 countries. The 2026 festival will run from January 22 to February 1 in Park City and Salt Lake City,...
Flutterwave acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-share deal valued between $25 million and $40 million. The acquisition expanded Flutterwave’s platform beyond payments into...
African billionaires increased their combined net worth by $21.9 billion in 2025. Nigerian businessman Abdul Samad Rabiu posted the largest wealth gain on the continent. Global billionaire...
Morgan Stanley forecast gold at $4,800 an ounce in the fourth quarter of 2026. The bank cited expected interest-rate cuts, Federal Reserve leadership change, and sustained central bank...
Electoral authorities declared President Faustin-Archange Touadéra the provisional winner with 76.15% of votes in the first round. Opposition parties rejected the vote and demanded a full annulment,...
Organizers opened submissions for the sixth Annaba Mediterranean Film Festival from Jan. 8 to Feb. 28, 2026. The festival accepts feature films, short films, and documentaries from Mediterranean...
Kenya Pipeline Company will list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange by the end of January 2026. The IPO targets local and foreign investors as part of a broader state privatization drive. The...
Egypt welcomed 19 million tourists in 2025, up 21% from 2024. Charter flight traffic rose 32% during the year, with flights arriving from 193 cities worldwide. The government targets 30 million...
Ivanhoe Mines produced the first 99.7% pure copper anodes at its Kamoa-Kakula smelter on Dec. 29, 2025. The $700 million facility can process 500,000 tonnes of concentrate per year, making it...
Egypt and Qatar agreed on an MoU covering up to 24 Qatari LNG cargoes, mainly for summer demand. Egypt’s gas production fell to about 3.64 billion cubic meters per month in October 2025 from over 6 bcm...
Banks expect Venezuela’s oil production to rise gradually after regime change, subject to heavy investment. JPMorgan projects output could reach up to 2.5 million barrels a day within a...
Eskom supplied electricity for 231 consecutive days in 2025 without load shedding. Improved maintenance lifted energy availability to 69.1% in December 2025. Eskom expects about 16 billion rand in net...
MSC will add a direct Cape Town call to its Iroko service from late January 2026. The extension links China and Singapore directly to Southern, Central and West Africa. MSC will operate the service...
The Bank of Ghana plans to sell up to $1 billion on the FX market in January 2026. The central bank aims to limit exchange-rate volatility without targeting a fixed level. The cedi gained 40.67%...
OPEC+ kept production targets unchanged for January–March 2026. Eight core producers account for more than half of global oil supply. The IEA expects a 3.8 million bpd oil surplus in 2026, slightly...
Zambia launched or advanced more than 385 MW of solar projects between late 2025 and early 2026. Authorities commissioned or started construction of three 100 MW solar plants as part of power mix...
The mines minister partially and temporarily lifted the suspension on artisanal copper-cobalt processing entities in Lualaba. A compliance review found all processing entities in violation of the...
Malawi abolished public secondary school fees nationwide from January 1, 2026. The government removed exam and school development fees, which the state now fully covers. Only 49.7% of pupils...
Carrefour signed a franchise and supply agreement to enter Ethiopia with Midroc’s Queens Supermarket PLC. The partners will convert 13 existing stores...
Guizhou Tyre plans a nearly $300 million tire plant in northern Morocco The factory will produce 6 million passenger vehicle tires per year The...
Fidelity Bank raised 259 billion naira, lifting eligible capital above CBN requirements First Bank of Nigeria also confirmed compliance after multiple...
Ecobank Nigeria repaid about $245 million, or more than 80%, of its $300 million Eurobond due in February 2026. The early repayment reduced...
Development Partners International sold its 20.17% stake in Atlantic Business International for more than $200 million. The transaction valued...
Ethiopian Airlines completes Africa’s first full aircraft repainting operation Upgrade supports strategy to expand maintenance and overhaul...
Zimbabwe to add up to 400 MW by upgrading Hwange power plant $455 million Jindal-led project starts 2026 under 15-year concession Capacity...
Nigeria secures $1.126bn from FAB and Afreximbank for the Lagos-Calabar Highway, using ICIEC guarantees to attract global capital. The deal...
Algeria launches $207 million tire factory project in Touggourt Plant targets 5 million annual units, boosting industrial self-sufficiency Move...
Transnet–ICTSI partnership for Durban Pier 2 became effective on January 1, 2026 Private investment targets higher capacity and improved terminal...
Kinshasa signs MoU with Vietnam’s Vingroup for electric transport rollout VinFast to supply electric buses, cars and charging infrastructure Project...
CMA CGM has resumed full Suez transits, with Maersk beginning a "stepwise" return after the October 2025 regional ceasefire. Egypt’s canal revenue...
MSC, via Africa Global Logistics, has signed an MoU with Tanzania to develop the first phase of Bagamoyo, reviving a flagship port project stalled since...
Ivory Coast expects $623 million in cashew kernel export sales in 2025, up 67% year on year. Processors plan to nearly double processed volumes...
2026 budget introduces a 25%–35% cut in the annual forestry fee Incentive targets certified operators to curb illegal logging Past underreporting cost...
Exports surged 41% to nearly $289 million in 2024, a multi-year high, as the sector now targets the $300 million revenue threshold for...
Ethiopia seeds 2.7M hectares for summer wheat, aiming for 17.5M tons to end import dependency and save ~$1B annually in foreign exchange. High costs...
Japan adds $3.3 million to the Souiria K’dima fishing port project Total Japanese funding for the project reaches $17.2...
Cannacham plans a trade mission to the Czech Republic in April 2026 Talks cover medical cannabis, industrial hemp, technology, and...
SCZONE approves a $8 million agro-processing project in Sokhna The plant will produce frozen potatoes, vegetables, and ready-to-eat...
The Senate has approved a bill to create the Agriculture Enterprise Development Bank Farmers received only 4.1% of bank credit in 2024, according...
Serengeti Energy reached financial close on the 32-MWp Ilute solar project in western Zambia. The project relies on a merchant power purchase agreement...
Cameroon plans a partial start-up of the Kribi refinery at 10,000 barrels per day in H2 2026. The revised timeline accelerates the project by...
West African Resources produced 205,228 ounces of gold at Sanbrado in 2025, within its guidance range. Total Burkina Faso output from Sanbrado and...
EBRD approved a senior loan of up to 350 million Egyptian pounds ($7.4 million) for Ridgewood for Water Desalination. The project will add...
Africa’s energy & mining exports benefit from US tariff exemptions, cushioning trade as most other sectors face sharp contraction in 2025. Power, gas,...
Petrol and diesel prices fell sharply from 7 January 2026, with diesel down by up to R1.50 per litre, reflecting lower global oil prices and a firmer...
Bio Tosha asked Kenya’s High Court to block Diageo’s $2.3 billion asset sale to Asahi. The transaction covers Diageo’s stakes in EABL and United...
Côte d’Ivoire will launch a nationwide census to identify unelectrified areas by end-March 2026. The country electrified 95.67% of localities by June...
Cabinet approves bill creating the National Media Regulation Council New body replaces the audiovisual regulator set up in 2006 Reform expands...
The Ugandan government says it will not restrict Internet access during the January 2026 elections. Authorities emphasize regulation and content...
Algeria launched a digital guide to improve labor market access for people with disabilities. Authorities positioned the initiative as part of a...
Senegal will deploy satellite antennas nationwide in 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said. The program aims to provide free internet access to...
Burkina Faso to accelerate online justice services rollout from 2026 New platforms enable remote filings, documents, prison visit requests Reform aims...
OADC secures approval to acquire seven NTT Data centres in South Africa Deal expands footprint in Africa’s largest data centre...
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Collaborative programs are emerging across Africa to promote inclusive employment Public, private, and international actors are increasingly...
Skills mismatches are limiting youth employment in Africa as job creation lags demographic growth. More than 70.9 million young Africans were NEET in...
Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare delivery and driving demand for health AI specialists with both technical and medical...
Guinea recruited 59 Senegalese lecturers and researchers, prompting a review by Senegal’s higher education authorities. Senegal’s government cited...
Congo’s FONEA launched a free national program to train 3,000 youths in beadwork. The initiative targets young people aged 16 to 35 and combines...
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Togo aquaponics startup turns to soilless farming to face climate risks
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Inclusive employment in Africa improves but remains marginal
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Senegal updates media watchdog to include digital platforms
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Weekly Health Update| Rising diabetes rates raise health risks in Morocco and the MENA region
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Cameroon ties passports, vehicle titles to tax compliance in 2026 budget
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Cameroon cuts forestry taxes to promote sustainable logging
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Togo Opens Professional Master’s Programs at Atakpamé Teacher Training College
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Morocco Uses Satellite and RFID to Monitor Fishing Vessels
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Senegal to Replace CNRA With New Digital-Age Media Regulator
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Togo Ranks as West Africa’s Top Business Climate Performer in B-Ready 2025
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The BCID-AES launches with 500B CFA to fund Sahel infrastructure, asserting sovereignty from the B...
Ethiopia agreed in principle with investors holding over 45% of its $1 billion eurobond due 2...
Creditinfo licensed to operate credit bureau across six CEMAC countries Bureau to collect b...
Flutterwave acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-share deal valued between $...
Each year around 2 January, the streets of Cape Town host the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, also known as Kaapse Klopse. Rooted in the nineteenth century,...
Afrochella, now known as AfroFuture, is a cultural event held annually in Ghana, mainly in Accra, around the Christmas and end-of-year period. Launched in...
