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Strait of Hormuz blockade triggers largest oil supply disruption, IEA says Oil flows drop sharply; prices surge amid limited alternative routes Africa...
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Failing to anticipate market shifts can be costly for African businesses operating in increasingly competitive and volatile environments. Yet many still lag in their ability to monitor their business...
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Uganda seeks World Bank support for $3 billion railway project Funding aims to revive delayed Kampala–Malaba standard gauge line Project expected to cut transport costs and boost regional...
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EBID aims to allocate nearly 41% of its commitments to environmentally and socially impactful projects by 2030. In a West Africa facing rapid demographic growth and mounting climate pressures — where...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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BCEAO mandates all financial institutions to complete integration Move aims to ensure seamless, interoperable real-time payments All financial...
Flutterwave secures Nigerian banking license to offer credit and savings License enables direct deposits, improving efficiency and product...
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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...
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Uganda plans $113.3 million injection to expand Uganda Airlines fleet Funding to purchase 10 aircraft amid rising demand, disruptions Airline...
Uganda seeks World Bank support for $3 billion railway project Funding aims to revive delayed Kampala–Malaba standard gauge line Project...
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Cameroon signed a $75 million concessional loan with the Saudi Fund for Development for a 77-km road project. The Sorawel-Dourbey road aims...
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...
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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...
Mauritania receives four compliant bids for planned 5G rollout Licensing process advances as operators begin technical preparations Rollout aims to...
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...
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