Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven...
In Nigeria, as in much of Africa, weaknesses in the seed sector remain a major constraint on the productivity of staple crops such as rice and maize. As...
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...
On November 19, 2025, the Cameroonian state completed what has been described as the renationalization of ENEO (Energy of Cameroon), agreeing to buy back...
Liberia targets over $3 billion annually from mining, energy by 2029 Government to modernize geology data, digitize procedures, boost state...
Nigeria confirms tax reform takes effect Jan. 1, 2026 despite opposition PDP alleges illegal insertions, urges suspension and investigation Government...
Indonesia plans 2026 nickel output cuts to balance supply and demand Nickel prices jump as LME inventories surge and quotas adjusted Jakarta...
Guinea provisional results show Doumbouya wins presidency with 86.72% Opposition boycott clears first-round victory, Supreme Court validation...
NNPC plans stake sales in oil and gas assets, launches bidding process Divestment aims to streamline portfolio and attract investment amid low...
Nigeria completes AKK gas pipeline construction, crossing Niger River Project to connect northern cities to gas network by 2026 Pipeline aims to boost...
Deal aims to cut debt and strengthen balance sheet Company refocuses on GLP-1 drugs after reporting annual loss South African drugmaker...
Axis Minerals files $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea Dispute follows Guinea’s revocation of dozens of mining...
Zimbabwe to keep buying gold in 2026 to bolster ZiG currency Reserves rise to $1.1 billion, covering about 1.2 months of imports IMF...
Guinea holds first presidential vote since 2021 military coup Junta leader Doumbouya dominates contested election amid opposition...
On November 19, 2025, the Cameroonian state completed what has been described as the renationalization of ENEO (Energy of Cameroon), agreeing to buy back the 51% stake previously held by British...
Nigeria confirms tax reform takes effect Jan. 1, 2026 despite opposition PDP alleges illegal insertions, urges suspension and investigation Government...
Senegal seeks new IMF loan program after 2024 financing freeze Talks focus on debt revisions, fiscal adjustment and data...
Cameroon to close non-compliant artisanal gold sites from January 2026 Move follows EITI report highlighting major gold export...
NNPC plans stake sales in oil and gas assets, launches bidding process Divestment aims to streamline portfolio and attract investment amid low...
Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven...
Nigerian naira posts first annual gain since 2012, up 7.4% Recovery driven by FX reforms, tighter policy, narrowed rate gap Analysts warn durability...
Senegal seeks new IMF loan program after 2024 financing freeze Talks focus on debt revisions, fiscal adjustment and data...
Cameroon to close non-compliant artisanal gold sites from January 2026 Move follows EITI report highlighting major gold export...
Copper prices near $13,000 a tonne on tariff speculation Traders rush shipments to U.S., tightening global inventories Supply...
The United Kingdom has introduced new migration measures involving several African countries, combining visa restrictions with bilateral return...
On November 19, 2025, the Cameroonian state completed what has been described as the renationalization of ENEO (Energy of Cameroon), agreeing to buy back the 51% stake previously held by British...
Transnet–ICTSI partnership for Durban Pier 2 became effective on January 1, 2026 Private investment targets higher capacity and improved terminal productivity Upgrade aims to ease congestion and lift...
Technical difficulties disrupt drilling operations offshore Benin Sèmè field restart, planned for late 2025, pushed back with no new date Target output of up to 16,000 barrels per day remains...
Several countries across Africa face mounting public health challenges, ranging from workforce shortages and ethical concerns in medical research to disease outbreaks, malnutrition, and the need for...
New government expands to 31 members, up from 30 previously Key economic portfolios reassigned amid focus on cost of living Reshuffle follows local elections won by ruling authorities Gabon’s...
Each year around 2 January, the streets of Cape Town host the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, also known as Kaapse Klopse. Rooted in the nineteenth century, the event combines music, parades and collective...
Gabon appoints Clotaire Kondja petroleum and gas minister in reshuffle Industry insider takes over amid ageing fields, weak investment New minister faces gas monetisation, revenue alignment...
Nigerian naira posts first annual gain since 2012, up 7.4% Recovery driven by FX reforms, tighter policy, narrowed rate gap Analysts warn durability hinges on inflation control, sustained...
Burkina Faso to accelerate online justice services rollout from 2026 New platforms enable remote filings, documents, prison visit requests Reform aims widen access despite low digital governance...
OADC secures approval to acquire seven NTT Data centres in South Africa Deal expands footprint in Africa’s largest data centre market Expansion backed by $65 million loan, part...
Togo adopts 2025-2034 decentralization roadmap to strengthen local governance Policy targets capacity building, resource transfer, citizen participation Reform aims boost communes’ service...
Cameroon to tax foreign online platforms from Jan. 1, 2026 Non-resident firms face 3% minimum levy or 30% corporate tax Reform targets digital revenues, fairness, and broader tax...
WAPCo tax exemption extended; corporate rate cut to 30% Changes aim ease investment constraints, update regional gas framework Togo has revised the tax regime governing the West African Gas...
Partnership targets financing, financial inclusion, business formalization Pilot formalized 343 firms; nationwide programme targets 5,000 businesses Equity BCDC, the Congolese subsidiary of...
Extension eases bottlenecks after embargo and delayed quota implementation Government still faces risks over policy execution and cobalt substitution The Democratic Republic of Congo’s...
Egypt plans mobile phone exports from 2026, targets 15 million devices Strategy builds local ICT manufacturing; 40% value-added, 15 brands onboard Global smartphone growth offers opportunity...
Gabon appoints Sosthène Nguema mines minister in Jan. 2026 reshuffle Mining budget jumps 1,400% as government targets sector expansion Strategy seeks reduce oil reliance, boost manganese...
Nigeria stock market posts record 36.6 trillion naira capitalisation gain in 2025 All-Share Index jumps 51%, driven by earnings, dividends, FX clarity Foreign inflows rebound; market records...
Gabon names Thierry Minko economy and finance minister in Jan. 1 reshuffle Move follows transition, aims to tighten finances, tackle rising living costs Appointment comes amid debt scrutiny...
Burkina Faso public debt rose to 8,311 billion CFA francs mid-2025 Domestic borrowing dominates; market-issued securities form bulk of debt IMF says debt sustainable despite security,...
Heirs Energies acquires M&P’s 20% Seplat stake for $496M, exiting french group Maurel & Prom and boosting Heirs’ total production to ~50k bpd. The deal leverages Seplat’s Exxon asset...
Liberia targets over $3 billion annually from mining, energy by 2029 Government to modernize geology data, digitize procedures, boost state equity Artisanal mining expansion planned;...
Tinubu approves partial write-off of NNPC debts to Nigerian government Decision cancels $1.42 billion and 5.57 trillion naira obligations Move may help clarify NNPC accounts amid oil sector...
Djibouti, Egypt sign port, logistics and energy cooperation agreements Deals include 23-MW solar plant to power Doraleh port operations Aim is to cut reliance on imported electricity and secure port...
Algeria launches $207 million tire factory project in Touggourt Plant targets 5 million annual units, boosting industrial self-sufficiency Move follows 2025 shortages and aims to cut import...
Nigeria confirms tax reform takes effect Jan. 1, 2026 despite opposition PDP alleges illegal insertions, urges suspension and investigation Government says overhaul strengthens revenues without...
Gambia’s Gamtel signs $50 million PPP to modernise internet backbone Project boosts core network capacity from 50 Gbps to 800 Gbps Upgrade aims to ease bottlenecks and strengthen...
United States, Côte d’Ivoire sign $487 million five-year health partnership Deal targets HIV, malaria, maternal health and system resilience Abidjan must fund 60% of package by...
Côte d’Ivoire ruling RHDP wins 197 of 255 parliamentary seats Result consolidates President Ouattara’s control of executive and legislature Main opposition PDCI takes 32 seats as turnout...
Kenya plans National Cybersecurity Agency to coordinate response to digital threats Cabinet backs proposal, parliamentary approval expected after consultations Agency to oversee standards,...
Chad discusses Huawei partnership to advance Tchad Connexion 2030 strategy Talks target telecom expansion, connectivity access and public service digitisation Government seeks to narrow...
Burkina Faso doubles digital ministry 2026 budget to 61 billion CFA francs Funds target fiber rollout, white-zone coverage and public service digitisation Government aims to boost ICT...
Egypt receives $3.5 billion initial payment from Qatar-backed coastal project Deal targets Mediterranean real estate and tourism development near Matrouh Inflow supports foreign...
Togo passes new law tightening anti-money laundering and terrorism financing rules Legislation aligns with FATF standards and UEMOA 2023 directive Measures extend due diligence to crypto...
GTCO wins CBN and SEC approval for 10 billion naira private placement Fundraise aims to meet holding company prudential capital requirements Group reports strong profits, says banking unit...
Togo parliament approves 2026 budget at 2,751.5 billion CFA francs Budget rises 12.93% from revised 2025 spending levels Measures include VAT exemptions, tax credits and procurement access...
Senegal seeks new IMF loan program after 2024 financing freeze Talks focus on debt revisions, fiscal adjustment and data credibility Government plans funding diversification as major...
Indonesia plans 2026 nickel output cuts to balance supply and demand Nickel prices jump as LME inventories surge and quotas adjusted Jakarta aims to curb surplus, support prices and limit...
Guinea provisional results show Doumbouya wins presidency with 86.72% Opposition boycott clears first-round victory, Supreme Court validation pending Seven-year term looms as Doumbouya...
Robex shareholders approve merger with Predictive, valuing combined miner at $1.45 billion Deal awaits Quebec court, Mali and Guinea regulatory approvals in 2026 Combined group targets...
Burkina Faso adopts 2026 budget projecting 3,431.5 billion CFA francs revenue Spending prioritises security, education, health and rural development Revenue growth driven by reforms as IMF forecasts...
Just how far will the gold and silver rally go before prices cool off? It’s the question at the forefront for analysts, following a year of breakout performance for both metals and a bullish outlook that...
Kinshasa signs MoU with Vietnam’s Vingroup for electric transport rollout VinFast to supply electric buses, cars and charging infrastructure Project targets congestion and emissions, faces power and...
Chad’s prime minister presses telecom operators to improve service quality Regulator audits reveal persistent outages, coverage gaps and weak infrastructure Operators pledge investment, but...
China’s Fuhai Energy buys 40% stake in Equatorial Guinea gas block Fuhai to fund most exploration costs at Barracuda prospect Deal supports investment push as Equatorial Guinea output...
Activity reported at Heglig oil field amid fragile Sudan-South Sudan deal Teams prepare possible restart, pending security and agreement implementation Oil disruptions strain finances of...
Partnership targets priority projects, startup support and skills training Deal aligns with push to diversify economy through digitalisation Gabon’s government said on Monday, Dec. 29, it...
Guinea launches Univ Connect to link 17 public universities Secure broadband to serve over 80,000 students and academics Project supports digital reform of higher education...
Cameroon to close non-compliant artisanal gold sites from January 2026 Move follows EITI report highlighting major gold export discrepancies Government seeks tighter oversight and shift...
Ethiopian Airlines completes Africa’s first full aircraft repainting operation Upgrade supports strategy to expand maintenance and overhaul services Move cuts costs, reduces downtime for...
Zimbabwe to add up to 400 MW by upgrading Hwange power plant $455 million Jindal-led project starts 2026 under 15-year concession Capacity boost aims to ease shortages and reduce costly...
Gas flows restored on Lagos-Escravos line, boosting Nigeria power supply Explosion repairs allow gas-fired plants to gradually resume generation Outage highlights grid reliance on gas and...
Nigeria secures $1.126bn from FAB and Afreximbank for the Lagos-Calabar Highway, using ICIEC guarantees to attract global capital. The deal pivots to "productive debt," relying on tolls and...
Niger approves electronic AES passports and biometric ID cards Reform supports Sahel integration after exit from ECOWAS passport system Chip-based documents aim to improve security, mobility...
Creditinfo licensed to operate credit bureau across six CEMAC countries Bureau to collect borrower data, expand regional credit information coverage Move aims to improve access to finance,...
NNPC plans stake sales in oil and gas assets, launches bidding process Divestment aims to streamline portfolio and attract investment amid low output Oil unions oppose move, warn of revenue...
Suez Canal Authority, JICA sign $22 million deal for diving support vessel Vessel to boost canal security, emergency response and ship maneuvering Canal traffic fell sharply in 2024...
Sonatrach approves 2026 budget and 2026-2030 development plan, details undisclosed Rising domestic gas demand strains balance with exports, infrastructure limits flexibility Algeria plans...
Nigeria stock market posts record 36.6 trillion naira capitalisation gain in 2025 All-Share Index jumps 51%, driven by earnings, dividends, FX...
Cameroon to tax foreign online platforms from Jan. 1, 2026 Non-resident firms face 3% minimum levy or 30% corporate tax Reform targets...
Partnership targets financing, financial inclusion, business formalization Pilot formalized 343 firms; nationwide programme targets 5,000...
Egypt receives $3.5 billion initial payment from Qatar-backed coastal project Deal targets Mediterranean real estate and tourism...
GTCO wins CBN and SEC approval for 10 billion naira private placement Fundraise aims to meet holding company prudential capital...
Ethiopian Airlines completes Africa’s first full aircraft repainting operation Upgrade supports strategy to expand maintenance and overhaul...
Zimbabwe to add up to 400 MW by upgrading Hwange power plant $455 million Jindal-led project starts 2026 under 15-year concession Capacity...
Nigeria secures $1.126bn from FAB and Afreximbank for the Lagos-Calabar Highway, using ICIEC guarantees to attract global capital. The deal...
Algeria launches $207 million tire factory project in Touggourt Plant targets 5 million annual units, boosting industrial self-sufficiency Move...
Transnet–ICTSI partnership for Durban Pier 2 became effective on January 1, 2026 Private investment targets higher capacity and improved terminal...
Kinshasa signs MoU with Vietnam’s Vingroup for electric transport rollout VinFast to supply electric buses, cars and charging infrastructure Project...
CMA CGM has resumed full Suez transits, with Maersk beginning a "stepwise" return after the October 2025 regional ceasefire. Egypt’s canal revenue...
MSC, via Africa Global Logistics, has signed an MoU with Tanzania to develop the first phase of Bagamoyo, reviving a flagship port project stalled since...
Exports surged 41% to nearly $289 million in 2024, a multi-year high, as the sector now targets the $300 million revenue threshold for...
Ethiopia seeds 2.7M hectares for summer wheat, aiming for 17.5M tons to end import dependency and save ~$1B annually in foreign exchange. High costs...
Japan adds $3.3 million to the Souiria K’dima fishing port project Total Japanese funding for the project reaches $17.2...
Cannacham plans a trade mission to the Czech Republic in April 2026 Talks cover medical cannabis, industrial hemp, technology, and...
SCZONE approves a $8 million agro-processing project in Sokhna The plant will produce frozen potatoes, vegetables, and ready-to-eat...
The Senate has approved a bill to create the Agriculture Enterprise Development Bank Farmers received only 4.1% of bank credit in 2024, according...
Kenya shipped its first mango consignment to the UK on December 20 The move is part of a pilot to open new high-value export markets Less than...
New Agroserv Industrie plant processes 160 tons of maize per day Facility also produces 12 tons of infant flour daily Investment supports...
Extension eases bottlenecks after embargo and delayed quota implementation Government still faces risks over policy execution and cobalt...
Tinubu approves partial write-off of NNPC debts to Nigerian government Decision cancels $1.42 billion and 5.57 trillion naira obligations Move...
Djibouti, Egypt sign port, logistics and energy cooperation agreements Deals include 23-MW solar plant to power Doraleh port operations Aim is to cut...
Heirs Energies acquires M&P’s 20% Seplat stake for $496M, exiting french group Maurel & Prom and boosting Heirs’ total production to ~50k...
Technical difficulties disrupt drilling operations offshore Benin Sèmè field restart, planned for late 2025, pushed back with no new date Target...
Robex shareholders approve merger with Predictive, valuing combined miner at $1.45 billion Deal awaits Quebec court, Mali and Guinea...
Just how far will the gold and silver rally go before prices cool off? It’s the question at the forefront for analysts, following a year of breakout...
China’s Fuhai Energy buys 40% stake in Equatorial Guinea gas block Fuhai to fund most exploration costs at Barracuda prospect Deal supports...
Burkina Faso to accelerate online justice services rollout from 2026 New platforms enable remote filings, documents, prison visit requests Reform aims...
Egypt plans mobile phone exports from 2026, targets 15 million devices Strategy builds local ICT manufacturing; 40% value-added, 15 brands...
Gambia’s Gamtel signs $50 million PPP to modernise internet backbone Project boosts core network capacity from 50 Gbps to 800...
Kenya plans National Cybersecurity Agency to coordinate response to digital threats Cabinet backs proposal, parliamentary approval expected after...
Chad discusses Huawei partnership to advance Tchad Connexion 2030 strategy Talks target telecom expansion, connectivity access and public service...
Burkina Faso doubles digital ministry 2026 budget to 61 billion CFA francs Funds target fiber rollout, white-zone coverage and public service...
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In this week’s Health News Roundup, the U.S. is tightening health aid through bilateral agreements tied to co-financing and measurable targets, while...
Several countries across Africa face mounting public health challenges, ranging from workforce shortages and ethical concerns in medical research to...
Niger approves electronic AES passports and biometric ID cards Reform supports Sahel integration after exit from ECOWAS passport...
Egypt’s Customs Authority signed an agreement with South Korea to modernize customs and e-commerce infrastructure, focusing on IT upgrades, faster...
The Gates Foundation and ADQ launched a four-year initiative to transform education in sub-Saharan Africa using AI and EdTech, with ADQ contributing up...
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Why Cameroon’s Electricity Sector Faces a Breaking Point | Op-Ed
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Mina Shawky Streamlines Access to Healthcare With Digital Platform CliniDo
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Creditinfo licensed to operate credit bureau across six CEMAC countries Bureau to collect b...
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Afrochella, now known as AfroFuture, is a cultural event held annually in Ghana, mainly in Accra, around the Christmas and end-of-year period. Launched in...
Algiers is a coastal capital of around four million inhabitants, located in north-central Algeria. Its urban structure, heritage, and social practices...
