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South Africa imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese, Thai steel Duties set at 74.98% for China, 20.32% for Thailand Move follows import surge...
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Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, who came to power in October following a wave of protests, dismissed his first government on March 9 before appointing Mamitiana Rajaonarison as prime minister on...
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Gabon allocates $6.9 million to acquire 35% stake in ABG Move aims to stabilize firm and protect 800 jobs Company faced cash issues, delisted from regional exchange in 2023 Gabon has...
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Kenya mandates USB-C chargers for all phones sold locally New certification fees could raise smartphone prices Measures aim to curb non-compliant devices and improve network integrity Kenya...
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New 2026–2030 program targets jobs, digital access, and climate resilience UNDP aims to help create 100,000 jobs and mobilize $100 million in climate finance Partnership supports Côte...
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$20 million loan to support lending to small businesses At least 25% of funds allocated to women-led enterprises Financing aims to ease major credit gap in Guinea Vista Bank Guinea has...
Ci Gaba VC Limited secures $34.9 million in its first close, targeting a final $90 million (1 billion GHS). The fund-of-funds invests in venture capital, private equity, and private debt...
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by Sophie Kafuti, General Manager for Visa in the DRC For years, efforts to modernize payments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have focused mainly on expanding access to digital financial...
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WAEMU posts 3.31 trillion CFA francs trade surplus in Q4 Exports surge 50.4%, led by gold, cocoa, rubber Surplus driven by higher raw material output across member states The West...
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Despite shorter distances, domestic air travel remains largely unaffordable in many African countries, where ticket prices often approach or exceed minimum wages despite the time and comfort advantages...
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Togo to receive fuel shipments from Nigeria’s Dangote refinery Refinery exports 456,000 tons to five African countries Move aims to cut import costs, diversify regional fuel supply Togo...
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First investor town hall since 2021 signals renewed engagement with markets Authorities highlight disinflation, fiscal consolidation and debt...
Gabon allocates $6.9 million to acquire 35% stake in ABG Move aims to stabilize firm and protect 800 jobs Company faced cash issues,...
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Brazil expected to produce 182 million tons of soybeans in 2025 Country could control over 42% of global output and nearly 60% of exports U.S....
IFC considers €13 million loan to Mali’s Société Diarra Négoce Funds to build grain mill, storage, solar plant near Bamako Project targets rising...
Sugar hits five-month high at 15.94 cents per pound Oil-driven ethanol shift in Brazil tightens global sugar supply Strait of Hormuz disruption cuts...
Angola, EU sign €50 million Agrinvest deal for Lobito Corridor Project targets agriculture, jobs, and value chains across key...
Five-year strategy targets stronger production and market structure Project backed by EU and Germany to improve inputs and cold chain Plan aims to...
Ghana launched a research project to develop tomato varieties yielding up to 20 tonnes per hectare, versus 8 tonnes currently. The country faces a...
Tanzania rules out new taxes to reassure investors in cashew sector Production expected to exceed 600,000 tons in 2025/2026...
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Newtyn Partners and Palliser Capital are recording strong returns from Capricorn Energy's Egypt operations as production hits guidance. A tax...
Guinea explores options to compensate EGA after mine takeover Talks continue but terms and timeline remain uncertain Parallel legal disputes...
Facilities aim to cut delivery times, reduce import dependence Expansion supports growing demand for off-grid energy solutions Solar kits for...
South Sudan seeks investment to boost oil output amid rising prices Production rises near 100,000 bpd, driven by new wells Exports disrupted by...
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Syrah plans $72 million equity raise for Mozambique, U.S. assets Funding could lift liquidity to about $198 million, company...
Togo to receive fuel shipments from Nigeria’s Dangote refinery Refinery exports 456,000 tons to five African countries Move aims to cut...
Kenya mandates USB-C chargers for all phones sold locally New certification fees could raise smartphone prices Measures aim to curb...
Orange Côte d’Ivoire launched “Ma Box Internet” to enable self-management of fiber services via mobile. The app allows users to monitor connections,...
Initiative builds data for voice, translation, speech technologies Effort aims to expand digital access, support inclusive AI...
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Platform links agencies, cuts delays, costs, boosts transparency Reform aims to enhance competitiveness, support growth and digital...
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Sudan, Egypt expand education cooperation amid conflict-driven system collapse Talks cover curricula, exams, technical education, Sudanese schools...
Nigeria allocates $346 million domestic funding for 2026 health priorities Introduces free twice-yearly HIV prevention drug lenacapavir...
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CAR launches $52.8 million World Bank-funded health security program Initiative targets prevention, detection, response, coordination...
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Ghana restarts investor engagement as macro recovery firms after default
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At Yaounde WTO Summit, Afreximbank Sets Out Plan to End Africa's $50bn Cotton Import Dependency
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Ghana Trains Civil Servants in AI Under National Digital Strategy
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Burkina Faso Creates Agency to Align Investment and Export Policies
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Central Africa Regulator Cosumaf Licenses Three New Brokers as Regional Market Expands
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DRC: Africa Tech Invest conference set for Kinshasa in June
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Circle, Sasai Fintech partner to ease digital dollar use in African payments
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Lagos to Host Omniverse Africa Summit 3.0 Focused on Digital Talent
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Cameroon Allocates 10 Hectares for Afreximbank-Backed Medical Centre of Excellence and Housing Complex
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Global Oversupply Keeps Cameroon Cocoa Prices Near Robusta Levels
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Mbanza Kongo, located in northern Angola, is one of the most important historic cities in Central Africa. The capital of Zaire Province, it stands on a...
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