By Diaka Camara, journalist, producer, founder of CBC Worldwide Com & Prod, and president of the Diaka Camara Foundation. I still remember returning to...
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...
By Nanga Koné, Country Director Rainforest Alliance Côte d’Ivoire One fact is hard to ignore : Over time, the widespread and often poorly...
By David Adama, Senior Specialist for Continental and Regional Engagement at AGRA, and Henry Lagat, Lead for Generation Africa Youth Voice and Empowerment...
Joëlle TRAORÉ is a tax law expert with a PhD from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. She specializes in international and African taxation, with...
In 2025, the development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, the largest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was marked by two major events: a...
Mauritanian Zeine Zeidane has been appointed director of the IMF’s Africa Department. A former prime minister and an IMF official for more than a decade,...
Oil flows via Egypt’s SUMED pipeline surge 150% amid tensions Route gains importance as shipments bypass Strait of Hormuz Strait traffic drops...
Africa’s sports economy could expand from $12bn to $30-35bn over the next decade Tourism contributes up to 8% of GDP across the continent,...
Coca-Cola will invest $1.03 billion in South Africa by 2030 to expand capacity and distribution; The move follows a similar $1 billion...
For the first time in 28 years, the WTO moratorium on digital customs duties expired March 31, 2026 — cloud, software, AI and streaming are now legally...
Up to 20% of arabica coffee land unsuitable by 2050 Climate change shifts suitability, with uneven impacts across producers Industry urged...
S&P keeps Morocco at BBB-, but the Hormuz closure blocks vital sulfur for OCP fertilizer. Budget risks rise as oil hits $120 OCP revenue...
The African Development Bank projects Côte d’Ivoire growing 6.5% in 2026 with inflation near 2.4%, making it one of Africa's most stable large economies...
Rwanda hit 9.4% growth in 2025, but a 79% debt-to-GDP ratio and 15% current account deficit reveal a financing model under heavy strain. March 2026...
Weeks after cutting ties with Fitch following its downgrade to speculative grade, the African Export-Import Bank raised a record amount on the syndicated...
Tunisia tightens import financing rules to protect foreign reserves Banks must require full importer-funded deposits for non-priority goods Measures...
Mauritanian Zeine Zeidane has been appointed director of the IMF’s Africa Department. A former prime minister and an IMF official for more than a decade, he takes up the role at a time when African...
Africa’s sports economy could expand from $12bn to $30-35bn over the next decade Tourism contributes up to 8% of GDP across the continent,...
Nigerian banks raised ₦4.65 trillion in fresh capital, with over 72% sourced locally Foreign investors accounted for just 27.45% of total...
Kenya is shifting toward results-driven economic diplomacy focused on trade, investment and regional integration Diplomatic missions will be evaluated...
Up to 20% of arabica coffee land unsuitable by 2050 Climate change shifts suitability, with uneven impacts across producers Industry urged...
By Diaka Camara, journalist, producer, founder of CBC Worldwide Com & Prod, and president of the Diaka Camara Foundation. I still remember returning to...
The constitutional reform examined on April 2, 2026 in Cameroon goes beyond institutional change. By introducing a formal mechanism for presidential...
Nigerian banks raised ₦4.65 trillion in fresh capital, with over 72% sourced locally Foreign investors accounted for just 27.45% of total...
Kenya is shifting toward results-driven economic diplomacy focused on trade, investment and regional integration Diplomatic missions will be evaluated...
Strait of Hormuz blockade triggers largest oil supply disruption, IEA says Oil flows drop sharply; prices surge amid limited alternative routes Africa...
ECOWAS and IMF sign cooperation framework to strengthen policy alignment West Africa’s growth remains solid but faces inflation and trade...
Event to promote crafts, innovation and regional cooperation Fair expected to boost market access and partnerships for artisans Côte d’Ivoire has been designated guest of honor at the 9th edition of...
EU, EBRD launch €26.5 million financing facility in Côte d’Ivoire Program targets SMEs with loans, co-financing and technical support Initiative aims to boost jobs and support green, digital...
World Bank backs $1.02 billion Congo Basin forestry program Initiative targets jobs, sustainable management and emissions reduction Project aims to boost value chains and support regional...
Guinea adopts $7.3 billion budget for 2026, up 18.3% Plan targets growth, fiscal discipline and Simandou 2040 program Economy expanding but faces poverty and revenue challenges Guinea’s...
IMF, Rwanda reach staff-level agreement on 38-month ECF program Plan targets macro stability, fiscal management and private sector growth Economy strong but faces inflation pressures and slower growth...
Measure aims to fund universal health coverage program Additional payroll levy introduced to strengthen health financing The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun implementing a Health Promotion...
The constitutional reform examined on April 2, 2026 in Cameroon goes beyond institutional change. By introducing a formal mechanism for presidential succession, it addresses a structural weakness...
BCEAO mandates all financial institutions to complete integration Move aims to ensure seamless, interoperable real-time payments All financial institutions in the West African Economic and Monetary...
Okoumé Capital licensed as fund manager by regional regulator Approval enables expansion across Central African financial markets Firm aims to boost private equity and support local...
GIMAC, Visa sign deal to modernize CEMAC payments ecosystem Partnership targets digital payments, interoperability and financial inclusion Move supports rising electronic transactions driven by mobile...
South Africa’s PIC plans to sell majority stake in Daybreak Move seeks strategic investor after years of losses and mismanagement Poultry firm under business rescue amid financial and governance...
Deal follows bilateral talks on sanitary and technical standards New market could boost exports amid rising Uruguayan demand Egypt has been cleared to export onions and garlic to Uruguay, the...
Nigeria launches strategy to boost palm oil production Plan targets 10% global market share and sector reforms Country seeks self-sufficiency while reducing import dependence Nigeria has unveiled a...
Initiative targets infrastructure, climate-smart farming and productivity gains Project to benefit 13,000 farmers and create jobs The World Bank’s Board of Directors on March 31 approved $124...
Oil flows via Egypt’s SUMED pipeline surge 150% amid tensions Route gains importance as shipments bypass Strait of Hormuz Strait traffic drops sharply, raising global supply concerns Oil flows...
Renewables reach 49% of global electricity capacity in 2026 Record growth led by solar and wind additions Expansion concentrated in major economies, with Africa lagging Renewable energy sources now...
Mulilo to invest $884 million in South Africa energy projects Funding will add 716 MW via solar plants and storage Projects aim to improve power reliability and support energy...
Côte d’Ivoire grants four new gold exploration permits Licenses aim to attract investment amid rising exploration interest Country targets 100 tons annual gold output by 2030 Côte d'Ivoire's...
Linsay Smith named CEO of Maifrance Solar in Liberia Appointment marks first female head of solar company locally Move comes amid low female leadership and limited electricity access Linsay K. N....
MTN South Africa to invest $1.3 billion in network expansion Funding targets broadband, 4G/5G rollout and infrastructure upgrades Investment aims to improve coverage and strengthen market...
“Dodji, l’Archet Vodoun” is a documentary about reconnecting with ancestral culture to understand one’s origins, following an initiation ceremony that reveals African spiritual practices beyond the...
This week, Africa’s health outlook is shaped by mounting supply chain risks tied to global tensions, efforts to address non-communicable diseases, and persistent tuberculosis in southern Africa, alongside...
Côte d’Ivoire, DRC launch cooperation on education and planning Initiative targets skills gaps and youth employment challenges Effort aims to align education systems with labor market needs Côte...
South Africa partners Google to offer 10,000 AI skills scholarships Program targets youth employment via training in digital fields Initiative responds to rising demand for AI skills in job...
MTN Ghana completes separation of mobile money into new entity Move aims to boost fintech growth and attract dedicated investment Mobile money revenue rose 35.7%, highlighting strong business...
Mauritania receives four compliant bids for planned 5G rollout Licensing process advances as operators begin technical preparations Rollout aims to improve services amid ongoing quality...
Rwanda parliament approves draft law to regulate virtual assets Bill targets fraud, money laundering, and consumer protection risks Framework aims to boost trust and support digital asset market...
Senegal launches DICE Africa to support SMEs via digital innovation $718,000 project spans four countries, targets circular economy growth Initiative aims to improve waste management and boost SME...
Vodacom Tanzania invests $28 million to upgrade M-Pesa platform New system improves reliability, security, and transaction capacity Upgrade strengthens position in rapidly growing mobile money...
Mauritanian Zeine Zeidane has been appointed director of the IMF’s Africa Department. A former prime minister and an IMF official for more than a decade, he takes up the role at a time when African...
Africa’s sports economy could expand from $12bn to $30-35bn over the next decade Tourism contributes up to 8% of GDP across the continent, with safari tourism valued at...
A two-year partnership will support women entrepreneurs with finance and training The initiative targets underserved and refugee-hosting communities Similar programmes have already been implemented in...
Chevron has taken a final investment decision on the Aseng Gas Monetisation project. The project targets 550 billion cubic feet of gas with an estimated $690 million initial...
Burkina Faso recorded a $1.6 billion trade surplus in Q4 2025, up sharply from the previous quarter. Gold accounted for 96.8% of total exports and drove a 41.4% surge in export...
Ghana and Zimbabwe signed 10 bilateral agreements covering strategic sectors. Trade between the two countries remains limited despite historic ties. The deals aim to boost economic growth...
Exports of semi-processed cashew kernels to Vietnam are rising across the region Experts warn the trend undermines local value addition and industrial growth Limited access to working...
SAIC 2026 investments are expected to create over 200,000 permanent jobs Projects already underway in energy and infrastructure are driving hiring Nearly half of young South Africans remain...
Asante launches strategic review of Chirano and Bibiani mines Output fell sharply in 2025 despite higher gold prices boosting revenue Uncertainty grows over target of 500,000 ounces by...
U.S. and Australia signal growing interest in Cameroon’s critical minerals Focus includes cobalt, nickel, manganese, rutile, and scandium deposits Washington links stronger investment to...
India’s UPL plans a $1 billion bioethanol project in South Africa Facility would produce 1.3 billion liters annually using sugarcane and corn Investment comes as rising oil prices...
Move aims to boost housing finance and expand affordable housing supply Bank to support real estate sector amid 800,000-unit housing deficit The Ivorian government approved a decree ratifying an...
Côte d’Ivoire ratifies tax agreement with Qatar to avoid double taxation Deal strengthens trade ties and improves tax transparency, cooperation Move aims to attract investment and boost bilateral...
Togo launches irrigation project with 400 boreholes under ProMIFA Initiative includes training, digital tools, and community management systems Aims to boost dry-season farming, jobs, and rural...
CAR signs $98 million mechanization deal with UK-based DSR Group Programme to deploy tractors, equipment, and expand agro-processing infrastructure Project aims to boost productivity, benefiting...
Starlink agora é autorizado no Senegal, mas redes informais continuam a proliferar em várias localidades. A ARTP alerta que estas práticas constituem uma infração penal. O Senegal endurece a sua posição...
Nigerian banks raised ₦4.65 trillion in fresh capital, with over 72% sourced locally Foreign investors accounted for just 27.45% of total participation The programme strengthens bank capital, but...
Financing targets renewable energy and climate adaptation investments Deal supports Africa’s low-carbon transition and infrastructure funding needs Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) has secured a...
Cameroon cotton hit by floods and jassid pest outbreaks since 2023 Production, yields, and farmer incomes decline sharply, losses exceed $17 million Government targets output recovery despite...
Chad appoints new telecoms minister following April 1 cabinet reshuffle Government targets $1.5 billion digital transformation under “Tchad Connexion 2030” Plans focus on infrastructure...
Deals aim to boost investment, efficiency, and agricultural export capacity Move part of broader reforms to improve port performance and competitiveness South African port authorities are moving...
New teacher training college planned in underserved western region Project backed by government, GTEC, and Ghana Gas partnership Initiative targets low certification rates and education funding...
Regulator investigates data collection and AI training practices Concerns focus on covert recording and handling of sensitive data Case reflects growing scrutiny of AI-powered devices in...
Regulator flags illegal resale of Starlink connections Informal networks spreading in underserved areas Violators face prison terms and fines up to CFA60 million Senegal is stepping up its response...
Government targets underserved areas with new tower rollout Over 20 million Nigerians still lack basic connectivity Project is part of broader digital infrastructure expansion plan Nigeria plans to...
Emergency plan targets outages linked to grid overload in Abidjan Rising demand driven by heat wave has strained infrastructure Long-term investments aim to strengthen and modernize the network The...
New 37-member government led by Prime Minister Allah-Maye Halina Key ministers retained in finance, defense, and foreign affairs Cabinet tasked with advancing reforms under Chad Connexion...
Plan focuses on universal health coverage, primary care, and system resilience Includes digital health, workforce development, and disease prevention measures Builds on Cape Verde’s strong health...
Tax revenue reaches 2,010 billion rand, up 8.4% year-on-year Performance outpaces nominal economic growth of 4% Reforms and improved compliance support revenue gains South Africa’s tax authority,...
BCEAO mandates all financial institutions to complete integration Move aims to ensure seamless, interoperable real-time payments All financial...
EU, EBRD launch €26.5 million financing facility in Côte d’Ivoire Program targets SMEs with loans, co-financing and technical support Initiative...
Okoumé Capital licensed as fund manager by regional regulator Approval enables expansion across Central African financial markets Firm aims to boost...
GIMAC, Visa sign deal to modernize CEMAC payments ecosystem Partnership targets digital payments, interoperability and financial inclusion Move...
South Africa’s PIC plans to sell majority stake in Daybreak Move seeks strategic investor after years of losses and mismanagement Poultry firm under...
Angola approves $167 million road to connect Luanda to Mussulo Project aims to cut travel time and ease access to coastal...
Uganda plans $113.3 million injection to expand Uganda Airlines fleet Funding to purchase 10 aircraft amid rising demand, disruptions Airline...
Airline orders 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 to modernize fleet and boost capacity Deliveries set between mid-2026 and 2027 as part of broader expansion...
Deals aim to boost investment, efficiency, and agricultural export capacity Move part of broader reforms to improve port performance and...
Algeria launches tenders for 495-km Laghouat–El-Meniaa railway Project includes stations, viaducts, tunnel, rolling stock procurement Aims to boost...
Donsin airport project enters new phase after contract termination Delays tied to design flaws, weak contracts, and contractor...
Cameroon signed a $75 million concessional loan with the Saudi Fund for Development for a 77-km road project. The Sorawel-Dourbey road aims...
Zanzibar begins building Mangapwani port to decongest Malindi and boost regional trade New port will handle 200,000 TEUs and 1 million tonnes of...
Kenya loses $8 million per week in tea sales due to halted exports to the Middle East. Mombasa has stockpiled 8,000 tonnes of unsold tea...
Deal follows bilateral talks on sanitary and technical standards New market could boost exports amid rising Uruguayan demand Egypt has been cleared...
Nigeria launches strategy to boost palm oil production Plan targets 10% global market share and sector reforms Country seeks self-sufficiency while...
Initiative targets infrastructure, climate-smart farming and productivity gains Project to benefit 13,000 farmers and create jobs The World Bank’s...
Exports of semi-processed cashew kernels to Vietnam are rising across the region Experts warn the trend undermines local value addition and...
India’s UPL plans a $1 billion bioethanol project in South Africa Facility would produce 1.3 billion liters annually using sugarcane and...
Togo launches irrigation project with 400 boreholes under ProMIFA Initiative includes training, digital tools, and community management systems Aims...
CAR signs $98 million mechanization deal with UK-based DSR Group Programme to deploy tractors, equipment, and expand agro-processing...
Mulilo to invest $884 million in South Africa energy projects Funding will add 716 MW via solar plants and storage Projects aim to improve power...
Chevron has taken a final investment decision on the Aseng Gas Monetisation project. The project targets 550 billion cubic feet of gas with an...
Asante launches strategic review of Chirano and Bibiani mines Output fell sharply in 2025 despite higher gold prices boosting...
Côte d’Ivoire grants four new gold exploration permits Licenses aim to attract investment amid rising exploration interest Country targets 100 tons...
Renewables reach 49% of global electricity capacity in 2026 Record growth led by solar and wind additions Expansion concentrated in major economies,...
U.S. and Australia signal growing interest in Cameroon’s critical minerals Focus includes cobalt, nickel, manganese, rutile, and scandium...
SOCAR and EGPC agree on long-term partnership across hydrocarbons sector Deal reflects shifting global energy flows and supply security...
New council aims to mobilize private capital for electrification projects Initiative seeks to bridge gap between policy reform and bankable...
MTN South Africa to invest $1.3 billion in network expansion Funding targets broadband, 4G/5G rollout and infrastructure upgrades Investment...
South Africa partners Google to offer 10,000 AI skills scholarships Program targets youth employment via training in digital fields Initiative...
MTN Ghana completes separation of mobile money into new entity Move aims to boost fintech growth and attract dedicated investment Mobile money revenue...
Rwanda parliament approves draft law to regulate virtual assets Bill targets fraud, money laundering, and consumer protection risks Framework aims to...
Senegal launches DICE Africa to support SMEs via digital innovation $718,000 project spans four countries, targets circular economy growth Initiative...
Vodacom Tanzania invests $28 million to upgrade M-Pesa platform New system improves reliability, security, and transaction capacity Upgrade...
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This week, Africa’s health outlook is shaped by mounting supply chain risks tied to global tensions, efforts to address non-communicable diseases, and...
Côte d’Ivoire, DRC launch cooperation on education and planning Initiative targets skills gaps and youth employment challenges Effort aims to align...
A two-year partnership will support women entrepreneurs with finance and training The initiative targets underserved and refugee-hosting...
SAIC 2026 investments are expected to create over 200,000 permanent jobs Projects already underway in energy and infrastructure are driving...
New teacher training college planned in underserved western region Project backed by government, GTEC, and Ghana Gas partnership Initiative targets...
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Côte d’Ivoire Named Guest of Honor at Cameroon’s 2026 Craft Fair
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Côte d’Ivoire: EU, EBRD Launch €26.5 Million Facility to Expand SME Financing
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World Bank Backs $1.02 Billion Plan to Reshape Congo Basin Forest Economy
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Guinea Raises 2026 Budget 18.3%, Targets 9.5% Growth Under Simandou 2040 Plan
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IMF appoints Mauritania’s Zeidane to head Africa Department
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BCEAO sets June 30 deadline for operators to join instant payment platform
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Cameroon higher education group plans microfinance bank for student startups
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Internet Freedom in Africa Remains Uneven in 2026 Despite Rising Access
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Cameroon Delivers Tractors to Agropoles to Scale Production and Agro-Processing
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Togo receives CFA1.6B Chinese rice donation to support food security
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A $147M Novastar Ventures fund backed by major Japanese firms offers co-investment rights int...
Efforts to reinforce health systems are gaining pace across Africa, with this week’s developments fo...
Coca-Cola will invest $1.03 billion in South Africa by 2030 to expand capacity and distributi...
Operator explores renewable energy partnership with Italy’s Ascot Energy Move aims to stabilize p...
Kumbi Saleh is regarded as one of the earliest major political and commercial capitals of West Africa. Located in present-day Mauritania, near the border...
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...
