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...
Nigeria's top deposit bank closed 2025 with ₦24.3 trillion ($15.2bn) in customer funds but lent less than 43 cents per dollar — its tightest credit...
FAO food price index rose 2.4% in March, led by sugar and vegetable oils Higher oil prices are driving biofuel demand and tightening food supply...
Kenya tourism revenue rises 10% to $3.84 billion in 2025 Visitor numbers hit 7.9 million, driven by strong domestic demand Government measures,...
Nigeria leads Africa with 6.6 million tons, ranking second globally Ethiopia and Sudan anchor East Africa’s strong production base Sorghum...
Putin proposes Russia-Egypt grain and energy hub to boost trade Egypt seen as strategic hub for redirected Russian exports Project faces uncertainty...
Since September 2025, Mali has been facing an unprecedented fuel supply crisis, triggered by a blockade of fuel tanker convoys imposed by the jihadist...
EBID aims to allocate nearly 41% of its commitments to environmentally and socially impactful projects by 2030. In a West Africa facing rapid demographic...
Oil flows via Egypt’s SUMED pipeline surge 150% amid tensions Route gains importance as shipments bypass Strait of Hormuz Strait traffic drops...
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,...
Nigerian banks raised ₦4.65 trillion in fresh capital, with over 72% sourced locally Foreign investors accounted for just 27.45% of total...
Coca-Cola will invest $1.03 billion in South Africa by 2030 to expand capacity and distribution; The move follows a similar $1 billion...
Nigeria's top deposit bank closed 2025 with ₦24.3 trillion ($15.2bn) in customer funds but lent less than 43 cents per dollar — its tightest credit ratio in at least five years Government...
Kenya tourism revenue rises 10% to $3.84 billion in 2025 Visitor numbers hit 7.9 million, driven by strong domestic demand Government measures,...
Chinese firms set to join $1.24B TAZARA rail upgrade as shareholders Project strengthens China-backed route for copper exports via...
Failing to anticipate market shifts can be costly for African businesses operating in increasingly competitive and volatile environments. Yet many still...
Since September 2025, Mali has been facing an unprecedented fuel supply crisis, triggered by a blockade of fuel tanker convoys imposed by the jihadist...
By Diaka Camara, journalist, producer, founder of CBC Worldwide Com & Prod, and president of the Diaka Camara Foundation. I still remember returning to...
M-PESA evolves into major financial platform with 35 million users Telecoms, fintechs expand into banking, intensifying competition with...
Chinese firms set to join $1.24B TAZARA rail upgrade as shareholders Project strengthens China-backed route for copper exports via...
Failing to anticipate market shifts can be costly for African businesses operating in increasingly competitive and volatile environments. Yet many still...
The constitutional reform examined on April 2, 2026 in Cameroon goes beyond institutional change. By introducing a formal mechanism for presidential...
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,...
Fire halts production at Malawi’s Kayelekera uranium mine Damage to electrical panels, three-week shutdown for repairs Operator still targets commercial output and sales this...
BW Energy secures 25-year extension for Gabon’s Dussafu field License now runs to 2053, covering ongoing and future projects Extension supports continued investment, rising production, new...
Gabon considers agency to strengthen asset recovery efforts Proposal targets illicit financial flows, financial crime enforcement Plan includes legal reforms aligned with international...
Zimbabwe launches new “BiG5 ZiG” banknotes to boost confidence Rollout starts with lower denominations, higher notes to follow Move supports currency stability amid improving economic...
Morocco, Egypt sign agreements to deepen bilateral cooperation Deals cover investment, energy, health, tourism, customs cooperation Move follows new coordination committee to boost long-term...
Zimbabwe launches pilot for digital land title system Platform digitizes records to reduce fraud, disputes, losses Initiative aims to strengthen property rights, enable national...
Burkina Faso launches Lanaya, e-BDT to digitize Treasury services Platforms enable online procedures, payments, and real-time tracking Move aims to improve transparency, access, and...
Tanzania targets tripling paddy rice output to 8 million tons Goal requires higher yields, better inputs, improved mechanization Increased production aimed at boosting regional rice...
Ghana selects E&P to take over Damang gold mine Decision follows Gold Fields’ exit and tender process Move reflects push for local control in mining sector Ghana has selected Engineers and...
Inwi, China Mobile partner to deploy Morocco’s first private 5G Network to serve 52-hectare industrial site in Nador Project supports automation, IoT, and Industry 4.0 ambitions Moroccan...
Nigerian onion traders halt shipments citing harassment and truck seizures in Ghana Ghana relies heavily on imports, with onions covering about 70% of demand Disruption risks supply...
Nigerian bank completes full acquisition of Paramount Bank Kenya Deal marks Zenith’s entry into Kenya and broader East African market Expansion backed by strong balance sheet and growing...
IsDB approves $59.28 million to expand electricity access in underserved regions Project includes women-led energy platforms to support local businesses Rural electrification remains...
Expansion to lift Tafraoui plant capacity to 135,000 vehicles by 2028 Project aims to boost local integration and create over 1,000 jobs Move aligns with broader strategy to grow Stellantis...
Platinum prices rise 30% amid widening supply deficit Investor demand surges while mining output declines Market expected to remain in deficit despite softer demand Platinum prices have...
AgDevCo provides $15 million mezzanine debt to Victory Group Funds will support expansion in Kenya and Rwanda, targeting 30,000 tons by 2029 Investment reflects rising demand for...
New engineering school project aims to train high-level local talent Initiative relies on diaspora to support teaching, research, and innovation Move comes amid high youth unemployment and...
Government targets 405 MW of new capacity over three years Projects include solar, wind, storage, and agrivoltaic systems Plan aims to reduce reliance on imported fuels and boost...
Africa posts fastest growth in developers globally at 21% annually Total developer base remains small compared to other regions Tunisia, Kenya, and Morocco stand out as leading tech...
New decree creates unified system for teacher training across all levels Reform introduces flexible training formats and stricter accreditation rules Move aims to address gaps in quality...
Afreximbank launches $10 billion emergency program to cushion economic fallout Initiative targets fuel, food, and trade disruptions affecting member states Plan also aims to strengthen long-term...
DR Congo signed an MoU with China Unicom’s subsidiary Unicom Airnet for a potential satellite partnership. The country previously advanced a $400 million satellite plan with MonacoSat backed by...
Libya oil output reaches 1.43 million barrels per day Production nears pre-2011 levels as operations stabilize Oil dominates economy, contributing 95% of exports Libya’s state-owned...
29 African currencies weaken amid Middle East war, oil surge Rising import costs, debt pressures fuel inflation, food risks Institutions urge reforms, energy security, stronger intra-African...
Morocco renewable capacity doubles to 4,851 MW by 2025 Wind leads growth; solar expands, hydropower remains stable High energy import dependence persists despite transition efforts Morocco...
M-PESA evolves into major financial platform with 35 million users Telecoms, fintechs expand into banking, intensifying competition with banks Data-driven credit models give telcos edge in...
EACOP pipeline reaches 82% completion ahead of planned 2026 launch Project to transport 216,000 barrels daily from Uganda to Tanzania Legal challenges, rising costs raise concerns over...
Government suspends non-essential foreign travel for ministers and senior officials Brent crude at $115 far exceeds $62 budget assumption, raising import costs Measure is part of...
Government plans N$78 million ($4.6 million) to expand telecom access in underserved areas Funds will support new towers and public Wi-Fi in schools and health facilities Gaps persist, with...
Egypt receives key handling equipment for Safaga’s new multipurpose terminal Facility targets major capacity across containers, bulk, and Ro-Ro cargo Project advances despite sharp drop in...
Gold prices have dropped about 12% since late February despite geopolitical tensions Rising oil prices are fueling inflation fears and expectations of higher U.S. interest rates Higher yields...
Kiniero mine produced 39,347 ounces in Q1 2026, first sales underway Robex targets 155,000 ounces for its first full year of operation Guinea benefits through a 15% stake and a 5.5%...
Kaoko Metals plans $4.4 million raise to fund copper exploration in Namibia Investor interest extends to lithium and rare earths tied to energy transition Namibia’s stable business...
Oikocredit and GCPF provide $10 million debt facility to Sawa Energy Funding will support 35 MW of solar capacity across 250 projects Solar seen as a solution to frequent outages and...
Four firms sign deal to study 500 MW green hydrogen hub in Alexandria Project targets large-scale green ammonia production using solar and wind Initiative aligns with Egypt’s goal to capture...
Cascador to select 12 founders for 2026 ScaleUp programme combining mentorship and access to $2–5 million in catalytic funding Initiative targets growth-stage firms facing limited access to...
Somalia launches its first offshore exploration well with Turkish support Drilling marks shift from seismic studies to direct resource testing Success could reshape an economy still dominated...
Cocoa prices have fallen below $4,000 after peaking near $13,000 in 2024 Rainforest Alliance urges long-term contracts to stabilize farmer incomes Producers in Côte d’Ivoire and...
Parliament approves constitutional reform establishing a vice president New role replaces Senate head in line of succession Move raises questions about democratic legitimacy and executive...
New Casablanca-based firm targets M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory Launch reflects rising demand for specialized financial advice in complex deals Entry comes as independent firms...
Seoul seeks new oil supply routes as Hormuz Strait disruptions shake markets Algeria emerges as a key alternative supplier outside high-risk maritime zones Strategy combines diplomacy,...
Ghana’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia presented credentials to the Digital Cooperation Organization in Riyadh Discussions focused on fintech, healthtech, agri-tech and e-commerce...
FAO food price index rose 2.4% in March, led by sugar and vegetable oils Higher oil prices are driving biofuel demand and tightening food supply outlook Prolonged Middle East tensions could...
Nigeria's top deposit bank closed 2025 with ₦24.3 trillion ($15.2bn) in customer funds but lent less than 43 cents per dollar — its tightest credit ratio in at least five years Government...
Egypt targets $14 billion in food export revenue in 2026, up 22% Expansion into new markets across Latin America and the Gulf drives strategy Goal is to reduce a large and persistent...
Government plans 405 MW in new renewable capacity over three years Projects include solar, wind, and battery storage to stabilise electricity supply Authorities move to open sector to private...
TAAG launches direct Abidjan–Luanda route with three weekly flights New link aims to boost trade, mobility, and regional connectivity Route strengthens Angola’s position as a regional aviation...
Sungbo Eredo, located in southwestern Nigeria near the Yoruba town of Ijebu-Ode, stands as one of the most remarkable yet overlooked monuments of precolonial Africa. It consists of a vast system of...
Kenya tourism revenue rises 10% to $3.84 billion in 2025 Visitor numbers hit 7.9 million, driven by strong domestic demand Government measures, visa reforms support post-pandemic...
Algeria hosts forum showcasing 230 student-led startups from 39 regions Event promotes entrepreneurship as response to youth unemployment pressures Youth jobless rate hits 28.5%, higher among...
Guinea relaunches “Allô Maître” linking vocational graduates to jobs Users dial 1010 to access certified craftsmen via national network Initiative targets youth unemployment, supports broader...
Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal lead UEMOA exports with 55.3% combined share Mali, Burkina Faso dominate intra-regional trade at 44.8% Intra-UEMOA trade rises 12.1% to $2.25 billion in...
South Africa 5G coverage rises to 58% in 2025 Rural access lags; some provinces below 15% coverage Regulator proposes incentives, sharing to expand rural 5G South Africa’s 5G population coverage...
Cosumar to produce food-grade liquid CO₂ from captured emissions $53 million Casablanca unit targets 20,000 tons annually by 2026 Project aims to replace imports, diversify revenue beyond...
In 2024, mining companies invested $1.3 billion in exploration across Africa. While that figure increased last year, the gains were uneven across countries, according to a new report. Africa...
Kenya launches initiative linking local and Thai tech firms Nairobi event connects 14 Thai and 50+ Kenyan companies Move aims to boost partnerships, investment, and digital economy growth Kenya is...
Bank of Africa proposes 1.091 billion dirham capital increase via bonus shares Board also suggests higher dividend of 5 dirhams per share Strong 2025 results driven by income growth, lending, digital...
BRVM plans first ETFs and derivatives on UEMOA market Delegation visits Nigeria’s NGX to learn from its experience Move aims to boost liquidity, diversification, regional market integration West...
BCEAO mandates all financial institutions to complete integration Move aims to ensure seamless, interoperable real-time payments All financial...
Gabon considers agency to strengthen asset recovery efforts Proposal targets illicit financial flows, financial crime enforcement Plan...
Zimbabwe launches new “BiG5 ZiG” banknotes to boost confidence Rollout starts with lower denominations, higher notes to follow Move supports...
Nigerian bank completes full acquisition of Paramount Bank Kenya Deal marks Zenith’s entry into Kenya and broader East African...
AgDevCo provides $15 million mezzanine debt to Victory Group Funds will support expansion in Kenya and Rwanda, targeting 30,000 tons by...
Uganda seeks World Bank support for $3 billion railway project Funding aims to revive delayed Kampala–Malaba standard gauge line Project...
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...
Three nations approve feasibility progress for cross-border SGR project Railway to link cities, boost trade via Dar es Salaam Project faces...
Expansion to lift Tafraoui plant capacity to 135,000 vehicles by 2028 Project aims to boost local integration and create over 1,000...
Egypt receives key handling equipment for Safaga’s new multipurpose terminal Facility targets major capacity across containers, bulk, and Ro-Ro...
Donsin airport project enters new phase after contract termination Delays tied to design flaws, weak contracts, and contractor...
Angola approves $167 million road to connect Luanda to Mussulo Project aims to cut travel time and ease access to coastal...
Nigerian onion traders halt shipments citing harassment and truck seizures in Ghana Ghana relies heavily on imports, with onions covering about...
Tanzania targets tripling paddy rice output to 8 million tons Goal requires higher yields, better inputs, improved mechanization Increased...
Cocoa prices have fallen below $4,000 after peaking near $13,000 in 2024 Rainforest Alliance urges long-term contracts to stabilize...
Egypt targets $14 billion in food export revenue in 2026, up 22% Expansion into new markets across Latin America and the Gulf drives...
Cosumar to produce food-grade liquid CO₂ from captured emissions $53 million Casablanca unit targets 20,000 tons annually by 2026 Project aims to...
Uganda showcased coffee, tea and dairy products in Shanghai to expand exports to China Coffee exports reached $2.4bn in 2025, making Uganda...
Mali allocates $289 million to 2026/2027 farm campaign, up 2% Cotton output target set at 598,500 tons, a 38% increase Cereal production...
Deal follows bilateral talks on sanitary and technical standards New market could boost exports amid rising Uruguayan demand Egypt has been cleared...
Ghana selects E&P to take over Damang gold mine Decision follows Gold Fields’ exit and tender process Move reflects push for local control in...
IsDB approves $59.28 million to expand electricity access in underserved regions Project includes women-led energy platforms to support...
Platinum prices rise 30% amid widening supply deficit Investor demand surges while mining output declines Market expected to remain in...
BW Energy secures 25-year extension for Gabon’s Dussafu field License now runs to 2053, covering ongoing and future projects Extension...
Fire halts production at Malawi’s Kayelekera uranium mine Damage to electrical panels, three-week shutdown for repairs Operator still targets...
Government targets 405 MW of new capacity over three years Projects include solar, wind, storage, and agrivoltaic systems Plan aims to...
Libya oil output reaches 1.43 million barrels per day Production nears pre-2011 levels as operations stabilize Oil dominates economy,...
Morocco renewable capacity doubles to 4,851 MW by 2025 Wind leads growth; solar expands, hydropower remains stable High energy import...
Zimbabwe launches pilot for digital land title system Platform digitizes records to reduce fraud, disputes, losses Initiative aims to...
Burkina Faso launches Lanaya, e-BDT to digitize Treasury services Platforms enable online procedures, payments, and real-time tracking Move...
Inwi, China Mobile partner to deploy Morocco’s first private 5G Network to serve 52-hectare industrial site in Nador Project supports...
Government plans N$78 million ($4.6 million) to expand telecom access in underserved areas Funds will support new towers and public Wi-Fi in...
Ghana’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia presented credentials to the Digital Cooperation Organization in Riyadh Discussions focused on fintech,...
South Africa 5G coverage rises to 58% in 2025 Rural access lags; some provinces below 15% coverage Regulator proposes incentives, sharing to expand...
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Africa posts fastest growth in developers globally at 21% annually Total developer base remains small compared to other regions Tunisia,...
New engineering school project aims to train high-level local talent Initiative relies on diaspora to support teaching, research, and...
New decree creates unified system for teacher training across all levels Reform introduces flexible training formats and stricter accreditation...
Algeria hosts forum showcasing 230 student-led startups from 39 regions Event promotes entrepreneurship as response to youth unemployment...
Guinea relaunches “Allô Maître” linking vocational graduates to jobs Users dial 1010 to access certified craftsmen via national network Initiative...
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Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Malawi Idled by Fire, Output Target Unchanged
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Gabon grants BW Energy 25-year extension for Dussafu license
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Gabon Weighs New Agency to Combat Illicit Financial Flows
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Zimbabwe launches new ZiG banknotes to support currency stability
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Orange Bets on Digital Training to Drive Trust-Led Growth in Africa
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Morocco to Host First U.S. Drone Training Hub in Africa
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Togo Reviews BOAD Projects as New Regional Program Is Launched
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Togo to distribute solar kits to 100,500 households under CFA2.4 bln plan
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Cameroon Targets 25,000 Tons of Fish Output by 2029 to Curb Import Dependence
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Garoua Port Gets Management Overhaul, Authorities Target Informal Networks and Lost Revenue
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Flutterwave secures Nigerian banking license to offer credit and savings License enables direct d...
BCEAO mandates all financial institutions to complete integration Move aims to ensure seamless, i...
EBID aims to allocate nearly 41% of its commitments to environmentally and socially impactful projec...
This week, Africa’s health outlook is shaped by mounting supply chain risks tied to global tensions,...
The Bijagos Archipelago, located off the coast of Guinea-Bissau, stands as one of West Africa’s most extraordinary island systems. Made up of around forty...
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...
