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...
Benin hosted the first Regional Summit on Digital Transformation in West and Central Africa, gathering officials from about 20 countries to discuss issues...
Ahead of the upcoming African European Union Summit in Luanda, the Africa-Europe Foundation has released its 'State of Africa-Europe 2025' report, calling...
Hybrid financing models are reshaping Africa’s energy sector as traditional private equity acquisitions decline but clean investment grows...
Senegal imposes 0.5% taxes on digital payments and transfers Government targets 230 billion CFA in revenue amid fiscal pressures Industry...
Perseus submits offer to acquire all shares of Predictive Discovery Bid values Predictive at $1.4 billion, above terms of merger with...
The African Union Commission launched a four-day validation workshop for Continental Data Governance Frameworks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The...
The EU’s new deforestation rules have created major hurdles for agricultural exporters since 2022. Nigeria plans to use the extended deadline to bring its...
Pretoria says its G20 membership is unconditional as a founding member Washington disputes how the 2025 rotating presidency was handed...
Eskom forecasts $937M profit for FY2026 after strong first-half results Fewer blackouts, lower finance costs, and tariff hike boost performance...
UK and Netherlands withdraw $2.2B support over rights abuse concerns Allegations link security forces guarding TotalEnergies LNG site to war...
New office to serve six West African countries including Côte d’Ivoire Launch follows shareholder exits; EBID silent on governance implications...
As West and Central African governments push to accelerate their digital transformation, the question of how to finance the necessary infrastructure has...
Bank secures 81.8 billion yen from regular and retail samurai bonds Over 100 Japanese investors participate amid strong demand for short...
Hybrid financing models are reshaping Africa’s energy sector as traditional private equity acquisitions decline but clean investment grows upwardly Sun King’s $156m securitization shows how...
Perseus submits offer to acquire all shares of Predictive Discovery Bid values Predictive at $1.4 billion, above terms of merger with...
Dakar launches a CFA400 billion public offering, its largest of 2025 Funds will partly refinance short-term bank debt through longer...
Global power shifts offer Africa leverage for economic transformation BRICS+ expansion and US-China rivalry reshape global alignments PCNS...
Pretoria says its G20 membership is unconditional as a founding member Washington disputes how the 2025 rotating presidency was handed...
By Jacques Assahoré Konan, Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, and Blerta Cela, UNDP Resident Representative in...
Nigeria launches a $100 million fund to boost oil-sector local firms NCDMB targets 70% local content by 2027 and tightens compliance...
Dakar launches a CFA400 billion public offering, its largest of 2025 Funds will partly refinance short-term bank debt through longer...
Global power shifts offer Africa leverage for economic transformation BRICS+ expansion and US-China rivalry reshape global alignments PCNS...
China’s SHICO signals intent to fund 60% of Genmin’s Gabon iron project Follows earlier $250M financing offer from Sinohydro, part of PowerChina...
IPO attracts 81,466 subscribers, the largest in Morocco in a decade Offer oversubscribed 65 times, raising 750 million dirhams Funds to...
US pledges $150M to Zipline for African drone logistics, but funds are conditional on nations paying ~80% of costs via binding...
BUA partners with Bühler to build a 32-ton/hour rice processing line Expansion aims to boost capacity as Nigeria imports 2.5m tons annually Rice sales are rising but remain a minor share of...
50 oil and gas blocks opened to tender (15 onshore, 19 shallow-water, 15 frontier, one deepwater) under the next licensing round planned for January 2026. Daily crude oil losses fell to ~9,600...
I&P closes €41m for IPAE 3, targeting €70m by 2026 Fund will invest €1-5m in 15-20 SMEs across West Africa and Madagascar IPAE 3 adds impact focus on gender and climate with...
Mali trains 40 journalists in media literacy to counter disinformation Program aims to strengthen verification skills amid declining press freedom RSF notes Mali’s fall to 119th and rising...
Platform offers courses on agribusiness, climate-smart farming and financial planning Initiative targets low regional productivity and supports broader resilience programs Namibia’s Meatco...
New facility supports SMEs via cloud vouchers under Acelera Clouds program Clouds2Africa strengthens regional capacity with a third Angolan node Angola Cables has opened a third cloud node in...
OGEFREM signs a concession with Yellowstone to finance and build the Kasumbalesa dry port, a key regional transport hub. The private partner will construct warehouses, yards, fuel storage and...
Project supports 2030 electrification goals and expanded renewable capacity National access remains 55%, with major urban-rural disparities Mauritania and France have signed a concessional loan...
O financiamento climático na África é significativamente deficitário, com o continente recebendo somente 30 bilhões de dólares dos 300 bilhões necessários por ano.O financiamento híbrido está redefinindo...
SCOPE Africa launches in Lomé to boost port security and regional cooperation across West and Central Africa. EU-funded project targets standards, risk management, and training as port traffic...
Deep Yellow appoints Greg Field CEO as Tumas mine advances Field replaces John Borshoff, who delayed Tumas investment decision Company still targets 2027 first production from $360m...
Camtel to launch Blue Money in 2026, entering Cameroon’s crowded mobile money market led by MTN MoMo and Orange Money. Blue Money, capital CFA 500 M, faces tough rivals MTN, Orange & Wave; Camtel...
Nigeria launches a $100 million fund to boost oil-sector local firms NCDMB targets 70% local content by 2027 and tightens compliance rules Mandatory NCDF payment certificate starts 2026...
Senegal imposes 0.5% taxes on digital payments and transfers Government targets 230 billion CFA in revenue amid fiscal pressures Industry warns the tax may slow digital finance and...
Company to invest about $378 million globally over two years Africa to receive 94 % of funding, targeting seven key markets Spending focuses on jobs, training, AI tools, and new...
Parliament adopts CFA335.2 billion budget for 2026 transport programs Road transport receives the largest share, followed by air and rail projects Funding supports ongoing upgrades to roads,...
YJC Power to partner with Hyacinth Automotive on a lithium-battery factory Project aims to support local production and strengthen Tunisia’s EV ecosystem Initiative positions Tunisia as a...
U.S. offers up to $150 million under a performance-based funding mechanism Expansion aims to reach 15,000 health facilities and 100 million people African governments must fund up to...
Perseus submits offer to acquire all shares of Predictive Discovery Bid values Predictive at $1.4 billion, above terms of merger with Robex Move positions Perseus to add Bankan to its...
Government allocates 25,000 hectares to Pan Tanzania Agriculture Development Project includes a 809-hectare export processing zone and multiple factories Modern farms and 10,000 smallholders...
Dakar launches a CFA400 billion public offering, its largest of 2025 Funds will partly refinance short-term bank debt through longer maturities Heavy refinancing needs and rising debt keep...
Countries sign a memorandum of understanding on military cooperation Agreement concluded during Egypt’s 4th Defense Exhibition Chiefs of staff discussed shared priorities and future...
Perenco uses gas from Badila to supply electricity to Moundou Chad remains among the top 15 countries with the highest gas flaring Lack of gas networks and processing plants limits broader...
GDP expands 0.5% after 0.9% in the previous quarter, Stats SA reports Mining, agriculture, trade, and services record continued growth Energy constraints and logistics disruptions keep...
Presco secures $100M from SIAT NV, capitalising on Nigeria's "market premium" where local palm oil prices far exceed international parity. Revenue surged 120% to €156.2 million in 9...
Longtime CEO John Borshoff exits, with CFO Craig Barnes named interim head Company advances Tumas uranium project but delays investment decision Successor will guide shift from exploration...
The African Union Commission launched a four-day validation workshop for Continental Data Governance Frameworks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The workshop focuses on data categorisation and sharing,...
Sierra Leone launched the Redsalt Angel Investment Network (RAIN) and signed a Framework Agreement with the Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation (MoCTI) to co-fund and support...
Nature study shows forests now emit more carbon than they absorb Researchers link the shift to widespread deforestation driven by humans Report urges urgent policies to halt forest loss and restore...
Barrick moves ahead with an IPO for a new North America-focused unit Company says it will maintain and grow its other gold and copper assets Plans for African and Asian operations remain unclear as...
Endeavour Mining plans to invest $540 million in gold exploration from 2026 to 2030. The company targets 12–15 million ounces of new mineral resources over the period. Endeavour aims to...
CIFOB set a guaranteed minimum price of CFA165 per kilogram for onions. The mechanism is the first price-floor system ever implemented in the country’s onion sector. The measure follows...
Burkina Faso nationalizes SOTRACO transport firm, acquires private shares Observers say state ownership may squeeze out private bus and taxi operators Move aligns with West African trend of expanding...
Gabon plans to overhaul railway's ownership and revenue model Government to enforce direct payment of rail revenue to state Reforms include new tolls, weight controls, and revised freight...
Chad opens $77.2M bridge over Chari River in N'Djamena Project faced 76-month delay due to technical and financial issues Bridge aims to boost trade, ease traffic, and support urban...
Kenya begins $678.5M upgrade of key A8 highway corridor Project to ease trade-route congestion, boost regional connectivity Part of plan to build 30,500 km of roads in 10 years Kenyan...
The EU’s new deforestation rules have created major hurdles for agricultural exporters since 2022. Nigeria plans to use the extended deadline to bring its supply chains into full compliance. Nigeria’s...
IFC to provide $21.2M financing to Senegal’s Carrefour Médical Funds to expand local production, including dialysis kit components New HQ in Diamniadio to host training and equipment...
Liquid C2 launched AI-driven “Liquid G” to boost Google Cloud use Program targets high cloud adoption barriers like cost and complexity Offers local billing, AI tools, and simplified cloud...
Nigeria’s defense minister resigned for health reasons, presidency says Over 400 people abducted since Nov. 17 amid worsening insecurity Government plans to recruit 50,000 security personnel...
(AGRA) - The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA), an AGRA-led initiative and its implementing partner, the African Management Institute, proudly celebrated the graduation of its fourth cohort...
Global power shifts offer Africa leverage for economic transformation BRICS+ expansion and US-China rivalry reshape global alignments PCNS urges Africa to avoid new dependencies, prioritize...
West African universities met in Dakar to address youth employment Delegates drafted a 10-15 year plan aligning training with jobs Only 16% of surveyed graduates secured stable post-university...
Morocco signed an agreement to build the National School of Advanced Technologies (NSAT) in Dakhla with an investment of 100 million MAD (USD 10.8 million). The school will specialize in AI,...
Human capital includes knowledge, skills, and health built over life. Lifelong learning and adaptability are key to economic participation. Investing in youth human capital is vital for...
Operators accepted to lower Internet tariffs starting this week after government pressure and threat of sanctions. Government signals openness to a 215 billion ariary ($48 million) tax relief,...
Chad is negotiating a digital partnership with Azerbaijan focused on a national datacenter, infrastructure modernization and e-government services. The country is rolling out “Tchad Connexion...
Efforts to update the definition of “conflict diamonds” stalled again in Dubai Civil society, producers, and Western states remain split on how far reforms should go Diverging economic,...
New smelter in the DRC will process all copper concentrate from Kamoa-Kakula Facility can treat 500,000 tons of concentrate per year and produce 99% blister copper Launch comes as 2025...
NUPRC launches a new licensing round covering onshore, shallow, deep, and frontier zones The offer includes 50 blocks aimed at attracting both local and international operators Abuja...
Pretoria says its G20 membership is unconditional as a founding member Washington disputes how the 2025 rotating presidency was handed over Diplomatic strains deepen as South Africa pushes...
Hybrid financing models are reshaping Africa’s energy sector as traditional private equity acquisitions decline but clean investment grows upwardly Sun King’s $156m securitization shows how...
Government in talks with Arial Metrics to test drone-based aerial seeding Planned technical partnership aims to launch trials in the next reforestation season Country faces a sharp drop in...
Valterra Platinum stock doubles on the JSE in 2025 after its split from Anglo American Rising platinum group metals prices drive gains across global listings Market cap reaches 328 billion...
Wise, a UK fintech, has received conditional approval to operate directly in South Africa, marking the company’s first regulated, on-the-ground presence and local licence in any African...
Zazu raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to enter South Africa and Morocco ahead of a 2026 Africa-wide rollout. Over 1,000 SMEs are on the waiting list to access the full version of the...
IFC provides $28.3 million in guarantees to support a new issuance financing up to 600,000 new electricity connections under the PEPT program. Côte d’Ivoire targets universal access by 2030,...
FG Gold secured $330 million from AFC and Afreximbank for Baomahun, bringing total commitments to $430 million. The project aims to deliver Sierra Leone’s first large-scale commercial gold...
Wise, a UK fintech, has received conditional approval to operate directly in South Africa, marking the company’s first regulated, on-the-ground...
I&P closes €41m for IPAE 3, targeting €70m by 2026 Fund will invest €1-5m in 15-20 SMEs across West Africa and Madagascar IPAE...
Company to invest about $378 million globally over two years Africa to receive 94 % of funding, targeting seven key...
Parliament adopts CFA335.2 billion budget for 2026 transport programs Road transport receives the largest share, followed by air and rail...
Sierra Leone launched the Redsalt Angel Investment Network (RAIN) and signed a Framework Agreement with the Ministry of Communication, Technology, and...
U.S. offers up to $150 million under a performance-based funding mechanism Expansion aims to reach 15,000 health facilities and 100 million...
Burkina Faso nationalizes SOTRACO transport firm, acquires private shares Observers say state ownership may squeeze out private bus and taxi...
Gabon plans to overhaul railway's ownership and revenue model Government to enforce direct payment of rail revenue to state Reforms include new tolls,...
SCOPE Africa launches in Lomé to boost port security and regional cooperation across West and Central Africa. EU-funded project targets standards,...
OGEFREM signs a concession with Yellowstone to finance and build the Kasumbalesa dry port, a key regional transport hub. The private partner will...
YJC Power to partner with Hyacinth Automotive on a lithium-battery factory Project aims to support local production and strengthen Tunisia’s EV...
Chad opens $77.2M bridge over Chari River in N'Djamena Project faced 76-month delay due to technical and financial issues Bridge aims to...
Kenya begins $678.5M upgrade of key A8 highway corridor Project to ease trade-route congestion, boost regional connectivity Part of plan to...
Presco secures $100M from SIAT NV, capitalising on Nigeria's "market premium" where local palm oil prices far exceed international...
BUA partners with Bühler to build a 32-ton/hour rice processing line Expansion aims to boost capacity as Nigeria imports 2.5m tons...
Government allocates 25,000 hectares to Pan Tanzania Agriculture Development Project includes a 809-hectare export processing zone and multiple...
CIFOB set a guaranteed minimum price of CFA165 per kilogram for onions. The mechanism is the first price-floor system ever implemented in the country’s...
(AGRA) - The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA), an AGRA-led initiative and its implementing partner, the African Management Institute,...
Government in talks with Arial Metrics to test drone-based aerial seeding Planned technical partnership aims to launch trials in the next...
“Best of Ethiopia” auction to connect producers with high-end global buyers New body aims to improve quality, traceability, and sector...
South Africa exported $11.7 billion in agricultural products in the first nine months of 2025, up 10% from the same period in 2024. Agbiz...
Perenco uses gas from Badila to supply electricity to Moundou Chad remains among the top 15 countries with the highest gas flaring Lack of...
Longtime CEO John Borshoff exits, with CFO Craig Barnes named interim head Company advances Tumas uranium project but delays investment...
Barrick moves ahead with an IPO for a new North America-focused unit Company says it will maintain and grow its other gold and copper assets Plans for...
50 oil and gas blocks opened to tender (15 onshore, 19 shallow-water, 15 frontier, one deepwater) under the next licensing round planned for January...
Project supports 2030 electrification goals and expanded renewable capacity National access remains 55%, with major urban-rural...
Endeavour Mining plans to invest $540 million in gold exploration from 2026 to 2030. The company targets 12–15 million ounces of new mineral...
Efforts to update the definition of “conflict diamonds” stalled again in Dubai Civil society, producers, and Western states remain split on how...
New smelter in the DRC will process all copper concentrate from Kamoa-Kakula Facility can treat 500,000 tons of concentrate per year and produce...
New facility supports SMEs via cloud vouchers under Acelera Clouds program Clouds2Africa strengthens regional capacity with a third Angolan...
O financiamento climático na África é significativamente deficitário, com o continente recebendo somente 30 bilhões de dólares dos 300 bilhões necessários...
Liquid C2 launched AI-driven “Liquid G” to boost Google Cloud use Program targets high cloud adoption barriers like cost and complexity Offers...
Operators accepted to lower Internet tariffs starting this week after government pressure and threat of sanctions. Government signals openness to a...
Chad is negotiating a digital partnership with Azerbaijan focused on a national datacenter, infrastructure modernization and e-government...
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Morocco signed an agreement to build the National School of Advanced Technologies (NSAT) in Dakhla with an investment of 100 million MAD (USD 10.8...
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Kossi Ténou succeeds Badanam Patoki as president of the AMF-UMOA. Ténou brings over 20 years of e...
JA Africa launches $1.5M digital safety program in four African countries Initiative to ...
Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa hosts 860+ startups but faces deep structural weaknesses EY urges...
Hidden deep within the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest on Kenya’s coast near Malindi, the ancient city of Gedi stands as one of East Africa’s most intriguing...
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