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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...
U.S. House passes bill to extend AGOA through December 2028 Extension restores duty-free access, allows refunds on 2025–2026 imports Bill...
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Angola extended a $1 billion debt facility with JPMorgan to 2028 The deal includes $500 million in additional financing at under 8% The...
Akrake Petroleum targets end-January 2026 start at Benin’s Seme field Offshore project delayed by drilling difficulties in unstable shale...
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Ghana pays $1.47 billion to clear energy arrears, restore World Bank guarantee Payments restore $500 million Sankofa guarantee, securing...
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The Summit marks a significant shift, prioritising a multipolar approach over traditional bilateralism, with Germany and India attending. Emmanuel...
Ethiopia begins construction of Africa’s largest airport near Addis Ababa Bishoftu airport planned to handle 110 million passengers annually Project...
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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...
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Angola extended a $1 billion debt facility with JPMorgan to 2028 The deal includes $500 million in additional financing at under 8% The...
Nigerian defence tech startup Terra Industries raises $11.75 million Funding led by 8VC to expand production and engineering teams Company...
West African social bond debuts on Luxembourg Green Exchange CRRH-UEMOA lists 60 billion CFA franc housing bond internationally Dual listing boosts...
Ghana pays $1.47 billion to clear energy arrears, restore World Bank guarantee Payments restore $500 million Sankofa guarantee, securing...
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Black Rock Mining has yet to secure funding for the $225m Mahenge project The mine targets annual output of 340,000 tons over 26...
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Zambia withdraws its request for a 12-month extension of its IMF lending program worth about $145 million in additional funding. The IMF confirms...
Investment targets Blanket mine, Bilboes development, and Motapa exploration. Bilboes construction accounts for $132 million of planned spending. Financing for the program, especially Bilboes,...
A new training phase for oil and gas officials runs from January to March. Hydrocarbons accounted for about 40% of GDP and nearly half of fiscal revenue in 2023. The program supports governance...
Senegal has removed a 4% tax on peanut exports for the 2025/2026 season. Authorities aim to export 300,000 to 450,000 tons after sharp declines in recent years. A bumper harvest and weak processing...
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EIB Global invested $80 million in RMBV North Africa III, becoming the fund’s anchor investor The fund targets more than $300 million in total investments across Egypt and North Africa At...
Cameroon to tax digital creators as part of broader revenue reform Tax targets income from ads, partnerships, and platform earnings Details unclear; proposal to use follower count sparks...
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Nigeria granted Amazon Kuiper a seven-year license starting February 2026 The move opens competition with Starlink in the LEO satellite segment Authorities aim to boost connectivity and...
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Authorities withdrew licenses from 14 operators and driving permits from 19 drivers The move targets refusals to transport fuel to Mali amid renewed shortages Niger says it aims to continue...
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The common external tariff took effect in Cameroon on January 1, 2026 Duties range from 0% to 40% depending on the type of product The move aims to align trade rules between CEEAC and...
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nabD replaces SoGé following Saham’s takeover of Société Générale Maroc The platform offers mobile-first banking with remote account opening A dedicated offer targets customers aged 12 to 17...
Yas, part of AXIAN Telecom, surpassed 1 million homes passed with fibre after acquiring Wananchi Group, expanding into Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Malawi. Yas unified its brand across five...
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Ghana’s First Atlantic Bank approved to operate in Liberia Liberia entry follows $60M IPO on Ghana Stock Exchange in 2025 FAB aims to support regional trade with tailored banking...
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Orange exports reached 84,600 tons, worth $61m, in 2024/2025 Shipments rose 38% year on year, marking a second straight increase Growth is expected to slow in 2025/2026 amid drought...
Black Rock Mining has yet to secure funding for the $225m Mahenge project The mine targets annual output of 340,000 tons over 26 years No timeline has been set for financial close or...
Shell has relaunched a tender for an FPSO for Bonga South West-Aparo The project targets output of about 150,000 barrels per day It signals renewed interest in Nigeria’s deepwater oil...
Authorities are advancing steps to set up a cassava interprofession Regional assemblies of producers, processors, and traders have been held Cassava output fell sharply to about 741,000 tons...
Private renewable capacity has surged as firms bypass the public grid Solar capacity rose 223% between 2019 and 2024 to over 13.5 GW Regulatory reforms have boosted self-generation and...
Rainfall since December rose 95% year on year, above winter averages Dam fill rates reached 46%, with some reservoirs at full capacity Drought cost Morocco one million farm jobs and heavy...
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Local LPG output avoided $25.6m in imports, easing forex outflows Treasury saved CFA2.24bn on LPG subsidies as production rose Imports still supply more than 83% of Cameroon’s LPG...
Sonara board approved a revised budget of CFA291.9 billion for Parras 24 The amount is about CFA8 billion lower than the CFA300 billion announced in November Technical audits found most damaged...
Angola extended a $1 billion debt facility with JPMorgan to 2028 The deal includes $500 million in additional financing at under 8% The structure offers cheaper liquidity than recent...
Somalia cancelled all agreements with the UAE covering ports, institutions, and security cooperation Mogadishu cited sovereignty concerns and alleged destabilizing actions by Abu Dhabi Bilateral trade...
Tsodilo Resources plans a new rare earth drilling program at Gcwihaba in 2026. Botswana seeks to reduce reliance on diamonds, which generate about one-third of public revenue. Global rare earth demand...
Gabon postponed the operational launch of its Central Purchasing Agency to late Q1 or early April 2026. Administrative gaps and the absence of a headquarters delayed initial orders. The state-backed...
Nigeria set a $2 billion capitalization target for its national climate fund. The fund will finance emissions reduction and climate adaptation projects. Authorities advanced climate finance...
Finance Law 2026 grants tax exemptions to certified digital start-ups Benefits apply for three years and target firms outside the VITIB zone Measure aims to support innovation and scale-up across the...
Egypt secured approval to export citrus to the Dominican Republic from January 1, 2026 Dominican citrus imports more than tripled to 17,215 tonnes between 2020 and 2024 Egypt expects orange exports to...
Zgounder mine produced 4.82 million ounces of silver in 2025, up 193% year on year Aya Gold and Silver ramped up output after commissioning a new processing plant in late 2024 Higher silver prices...
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Eskom says South Africa’s power system entered 2026 more stable Available capacity up 4,400 MW; fleet performance indicators improved Diesel savings reached 16 billion rand as turbine use...
Segilola gold mine produced 91,910 ounces in 2025, Thor says Output rose 8% from 2024, meeting annual production guidance Thor forecasts lower 2026 output despite record gold prices Segilola,...
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IFC considers up to $50 million investment in Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund I Fund targets African SMEs across manufacturing, energy, healthcare, education sectors Proposal heads to IFC board...
Algeria rolls out AMLAK nationwide, replacing paper land titles with digital records System centralizes land issuance, improves traceability, transparency, and inter-agency coordination Faster...
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Production is projected at over 150,000 tons, a historic high Output would rise 76% year on year, marking a third straight increase Higher volumes could support stronger export...
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Gécamines will market copper tied to its 20% stake in Tenke Fungurume About 100,000 tons are planned for sale in 2026, mainly to the U.S. market Sales will be handled through a new trading...
Champion Breweries plans to raise 57.9 billion nairas ($40.7 million) to acquire the Bullet ready-to-drink and energy drink brand from Sun Mark International. The company launched a 42 billion...
Oman Air plans to launch its first direct sub-Saharan Africa route with flights from Muscat to Kigali starting in June 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The new route aims to strengthen...
Haranga Resources completed more than 5,000 meters of drilling on its Senegal gold project in 2025 and plans further exploration in 2026. The company intends to launch Phase 3 drilling in...
EIB Global invested $80 million in RMBV North Africa III, becoming the fund’s anchor investor The fund targets more than $300 million in...
Standard Chartered to sell all Botswana operations, exit market entirely Sale plan expanded after buyers sought full business, not partial...
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Ghana’s First Atlantic Bank approved to operate in Liberia Liberia entry follows $60M IPO on Ghana Stock Exchange in 2025 FAB aims to...
Gabon postponed the operational launch of its Central Purchasing Agency to late Q1 or early April 2026. Administrative gaps and the absence of a...
Zambia and Zimbabwe each pledge $220 million for Batoka Gorge revival 2,400 MW hydro project aims to supply 1,200 MW per...
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Algeria launches $207 million tire factory project in Touggourt Plant targets 5 million annual units, boosting industrial self-sufficiency Move...
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Rainfall since December rose 95% year on year, above winter averages Dam fill rates reached 46%, with some reservoirs at full...
Senegal has removed a 4% tax on peanut exports for the 2025/2026 season. Authorities aim to export 300,000 to 450,000 tons after sharp declines in...
Orange exports reached 84,600 tons, worth $61m, in 2024/2025 Shipments rose 38% year on year, marking a second straight...
Authorities are advancing steps to set up a cassava interprofession Regional assemblies of producers, processors, and traders have been...
Nigeria set a $2 billion capitalization target for its national climate fund. The fund will finance emissions reduction and climate adaptation...
Egypt secured approval to export citrus to the Dominican Republic from January 1, 2026 Dominican citrus imports more than tripled to 17,215 tonnes...
Production is projected at over 150,000 tons, a historic high Output would rise 76% year on year, marking a third straight increase Higher...
Champion Breweries plans to raise 57.9 billion nairas ($40.7 million) to acquire the Bullet ready-to-drink and energy drink brand from Sun Mark...
A new training phase for oil and gas officials runs from January to March. Hydrocarbons accounted for about 40% of GDP and nearly half of fiscal...
Plans include new pipelines, depot upgrades, and expanded logistics capacity Operators seek rail subsidies, regular supply, and price structure...
Morocco hit record 36.3M air passengers in 2025, boosted by AFCON Growth seen slowing in 2026; next major event, World Cup, due 2030 Airport...
Shell has relaunched a tender for an FPSO for Bonga South West-Aparo The project targets output of about 150,000 barrels per day It signals...
Investment targets Blanket mine, Bilboes development, and Motapa exploration. Bilboes construction accounts for $132 million of planned...
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Private renewable capacity has surged as firms bypass the public grid Solar capacity rose 223% between 2019 and 2024 to over 13.5...
Local LPG output avoided $25.6m in imports, easing forex outflows Treasury saved CFA2.24bn on LPG subsidies as production rose Imports...
Cameroon to tax digital creators as part of broader revenue reform Tax targets income from ads, partnerships, and platform earnings Details...
Nigeria granted Amazon Kuiper a seven-year license starting February 2026 The move opens competition with Starlink in the LEO satellite...
Yas, part of AXIAN Telecom, surpassed 1 million homes passed with fibre after acquiring Wananchi Group, expanding into Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and...
Zimbabwe to build data centre, tech park for AI-driven digital growth Project aims to boost infrastructure, part of Smart Zimbabwe 2030...
Finance Law 2026 grants tax exemptions to certified digital start-ups Benefits apply for three years and target firms outside the VITIB zone Measure...
Algeria rolls out AMLAK nationwide, replacing paper land titles with digital records System centralizes land issuance, improves traceability,...
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Oman Air plans to launch its first direct sub-Saharan Africa route with flights from Muscat to Kigali starting in June 2026, subject to regulatory...
Functional literacy links reading, writing, and numeracy to daily economic activity. About 32% of sub-Saharan Africa’s population remains illiterate as...
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The common external tariff took effect in Cameroon on January 1, 2026 Duties range from 0% to 40% depending on the type of product The move...
Policy includes standard calendar, fewer textbooks per subject, curriculum alignment Reform targets affordability amid 18.3M out-of-school...
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