As brands compete for attention in increasingly crowded digital spaces, marketing has become a major lever of growth, relying on specialists able to turn...
Circular migration is based on structured, value-added mobility between countries of origin and host countries. In this model, African students and...
Ecofin Agency - As global Islamic finance aims for $6 trillion in assets during this year, 2026, world-renowned expert Muhammad Zubair Mughal—CEO of...
The Africa Cup of Nations, underway in Morocco, is showcasing the payoff from grassroots investment and long-term vision. Comoros, Mozambique and Tanzania...
Everyday digital activities, from buying goods on foreign platforms to streaming series and following social media influencers, generate billions of...
The world’s top cashew producer since 2015, Côte d’Ivoire is relying on public incentives to draw private investment as it pushes to expand domestic...
Kenya saved about $167 million in debt servicing costs after converting Chinese loans from dollars to yuan. The swap covered three China...
Benin launched its “Benin 2060 Alafia” national development vision, adopted by parliament in July 2025. The strategy rests on four pillars: peace, good...
The United States advanced talks to source critical minerals from the DRC, targeting assets operated by Ivanhoe Mines and Glencore. Ivanhoe said...
Senegal peanut output seen rebounding to 1.15 million tonnes in 2025/26 Sudan production forecast falls to 1 million tonnes amid conflict...
Nigerian sugar regulator partners governors’ forum to attract domestic and foreign investment Deal prioritises investor-ready sugar projects, land...
Somalia and the European Union signed a €30 million ($35.5 million) agreement to support governance, resilience and economic growth. The deal...
New graphite plant launched in Niassa with 200,000-ton annual capacity Project comes after production fell sharply in 2024 Chinese and U.S....
Dangote units sign revised gas supply deals with NNPC subsidiaries Agreements support industrial expansion, cleaner energy under Vision...
After nearly five years of suspension triggered by the security crisis in Cabo Delgado, TotalEnergies’ Mozambique LNG project is set to resume. The...
Climate change could cause more than 500,000 additional malaria deaths in Africa by 2050 Extreme weather could generate over 100 million new cases in...
The latest data from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) show that the country produces not only gold, but also manganese, nickel,...
Kenya saved about $167 million in debt servicing costs after converting Chinese loans from dollars to yuan. The swap covered three China Eximbank loans used to finance the Mombasa–Naivasha...
The United States advanced talks to source critical minerals from the DRC, targeting assets operated by Ivanhoe Mines and Glencore. Ivanhoe said...
Washington is preparing a $12bn plan to stockpile rare earths and key minerals The initiative targets supply security for U.S. industry...
After two difficult years, funding for African tech is recovering, but the landscape has changed, with more debt, less exuberance, and a market that is...
Somalia and the European Union signed a €30 million ($35.5 million) agreement to support governance, resilience and economic growth. The deal...
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Labeled start-ups can list on the Algiers Stock Exchange without IPO fees The measure applies to capital raises of up to DZD500m between 2026 and...
Washington is preparing a $12bn plan to stockpile rare earths and key minerals The initiative targets supply security for U.S. industry...
After two difficult years, funding for African tech is recovering, but the landscape has changed, with more debt, less exuberance, and a market that is...
In the wake of Simandou, iron ore projects are multiplying across West Africa. Once led by Liberia, Mauritania and Sierra Leone, the region’s production...
Touted as a tool of emancipation, blockchain was meant to give the Central African Republic a new form of economic and digital independence. In practice,...
More than 100 Senegalese artists publicly urged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to impose sanctions on Israel over the Gaza conflict. The artists demanded diplomatic, economic, and military...
Kenya saved about $167 million in debt servicing costs after converting Chinese loans from dollars to yuan. The swap covered three China Eximbank loans used to finance the Mombasa–Naivasha...
JPMorgan Chase is finalizing a new benchmark index for local-currency frontier market bonds, with a potential announcement by mid-2026. The index would include 20 to 25 countries with capped...
Revenues at Lesotho’s Letšeng diamond mine fell 36% year on year to $97.7 million in 2025. A 14% drop in production and a 20% decline in the average price per carat drove the revenue...
Algeria commissioned 400 megawatts of new solar photovoltaic capacity in 2025, placing it among Africa’s top 10 solar markets. Africa added about 4.5 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2025, marking a...
Gridworks and the Ugandan government signed two agreements to begin construction of the $50 million Amari power transmission project. The project will upgrade four high-voltage substations to...
Gabon signed a memorandum of understanding with Infragroup Holding to digitalize and integrate its national road transport management system. The project aims to improve regulation, traceability...
From satellite data and AI to drones and precision farming, geospatial tech is no longer just for specialists. Today, it’s a vital tool for sovereignty and economic growth across Africa. In Togo, the...
Tanzania delays Kishapu solar project first 50 MW to Q1 2026 Grid integration challenges cited despite AFD-backed network upgrades Project highlights need for grid modernization as...
Nigeria becomes Africa’s second-largest solar market in 2025 Solar capacity jumps 141%, driven mainly by off-grid systems Battery storage surges as policies support decentralized power...
Nigeria to end sole federal funding of electricity subsidies from 2026 Subsidy costs to be shared by federal, state, local governments Move aims to curb power-sector spending amid rising...
Sahel Capital provides $1.5 million loan to Rasad Nigeria Funding supports cocoa, cashew supply chains and farmer incomes Deal targets SME financing gaps in Nigeria’s agriculture...
Google launches WAXAL open-source African language voice database Dataset offers 11,000 hours across 21 languages, free on Hugging Face Project aims to boost voice AI access, led by African...
Egypt garment exports projected to reach $4.4 billion by 2026 Growth driven by new Chinese, Turkish textile investments Target supports Egypt plan to quadruple textile exports by...
Egypt, Sweden sign MoU to expand cooperation in health and medicine Deal targets public health, research collaboration, modern technologies Agreement supports Egypt healthcare reforms amid...
Ghana proposes new gold royalty scale to boost state revenue Government offers levy cut to ease miner opposition to reforms Gold exports dominate economy, making royalty changes fiscally...
Guinea’s Doumbouya appoints 20 members to new 29-member cabinet Key portfolios named; foreign minister Morissanda Kouyate retains post Cabinet follows inauguration, tasked with development...
Sonangol orders $245 million LNG carrier from South Korea, delivery due 2028 Vessel to export Angolan LNG; first new carrier in Sonangol fleet renewal Order aligns with Angola gas...
The European Union (EU) officially delivered a fleet of 40 vehicles to the Armed Forces of Côte d'Ivoire (FACI) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The move aims to sharpen the military's operational readiness...
Labeled start-ups can list on the Algiers Stock Exchange without IPO fees The measure applies to capital raises of up to DZD500m between 2026 and 2028 Authorities aim to channel more...
Starlink has launched commercial satellite internet services nationwide Monthly subscriptions range from CFA22,000 to CFA30,000, excluding equipment The service targets underserved areas...
The 2026 budget for rural roads is set at CFA23bn The allocation is down 28% from 2025, marking a second straight decline Funding will focus on completing ongoing rural infrastructure...
Cashew kernel processing reached 732,000 tons across West Africa in 2025 Côte d’Ivoire accounted for more than 80% of processed volumes Gains remain concentrated in three countries, with...
Solar installations rose 54% in 2025, reaching about 4.5 GW South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Algeria led new capacity additions Africa could exceed 31.5 GW of installed solar capacity by...
External debt repayments by African states are set to exceed $90bn in 2026 Egypt alone accounts for nearly one-third of the amount due High debt and weak revenue bases keep refinancing...
The UAE pledged $500m to a UN humanitarian fund for Sudan at a donor meeting The United States announced an additional $200m contribution Washington is pressing for a ceasefire...
Ifeyinwa Osime succeeds Paul Usoro San, who retired on January 29, 2026 She has served on Access Bank’s board as an independent director since 2019 The appointment comes amid tighter...
USTHB and Transylvania University signed a cooperation agreement in Algiers The partnership targets joint programs, academic exchanges, and research projects The deal comes amid pressure to align...
A state-owned banking holding is planned for launch in 2026 The structure will centralize and manage public shareholdings in banks The move follows a broader rise in state ownership across WAEMU...
The Vision 2060 roadmap places digital technology among key growth drivers The strategy prioritizes AI, digital inclusion, and cybersecurity Structural gaps persist in skills, coverage, financing, and...
The bank received its provisional headquarters in Nigeria on February 2 Initial capital is set at $500 million, with a long-term target of $5 billion Member states have begun...
Morocco opened a continental training school for robotic surgery in Casablanca through the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health. The initiative followed Morocco’s ranking as Africa’s...
Benin launched its “Benin 2060 Alafia” national development vision, adopted by parliament in July 2025. The strategy rests on four pillars: peace, good governance, shared prosperity, and international...
The United States advanced talks to source critical minerals from the DRC, targeting assets operated by Ivanhoe Mines and Glencore. Ivanhoe said discussions covered exporting zinc, copper, lead,...
Akrake Petroleum completed the AK-2H production well at the offshore Sèmè field. Technical results confirmed high porosity and oil saturation, supporting commercial potential. Production start slipped...
Equatorial Guinea increased GEPetrol’s stake from 5% to 32.55% in the Aseng Gas project. Chevron committed to finance the increase while retaining its role as project operator. The project supports...
African banana exports rose 5% to 753,000 tonnes in 2025, according to FAO estimates. Ghana recorded the fastest growth, increasing exports 27.72% to 129,000 tonnes. Cameroon saw exports fall 4% to...
Zimbabwe generated $3.4 billion in mineral export revenues in 2025, excluding gold and silver, according to the MMCZ. Total mining revenues remained far below the $12 billion target,...
IFC to set up CFA17bn guarantee for Orange Bank digital SME loans Facility covers up to 50% of loans in Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal Scheme targets SMEs, women-led firms via Tik Tak app The International...
Nigeria issues 501bn naira bond to clear power sector arrears Institutional investors fully subscribed to inaugural PPSDRP offering Programme aims to restore liquidity, boost electricity...
DR Congo, UAE sign CEPA aiming to double trade to $10bn Deal opens UAE market to 6,000 Congolese products Agreements cover ports, mining cooperation and diplomatic training The...
Blaise Diagne airport passenger traffic rose 0.46% to 2.94m in 2025 Growth led by Europe/North Africa routes; transit passengers fell 15.9% Airport near 3m capacity as flight movements and...
UNDP, Africell partner to boost UniPods connectivity in Sierra Leone, Gambia Africell to supply high-speed internet, 4G MiFi and IoT tools Initiative supports Timbuktoo goal to scale African...
Fela Kuti received a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy He is the first African artist recognized by the Grammys for an entire career The award follows the 2025...
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Mariama Ciré Sylla was named economy and finance minister on February 2 She replaces Mourana Soumah following a partial cabinet reshuffle The appointment comes amid fiscal, mining revenue,...
More than 60% of Somalis aged 15–34 were not in jobs, education, or training Youth unemployment among 15–24 year-olds stood at about 34% A World Bank-backed program targets 28,000 youth jobs...
Two new cooperation instruments total $14.4m, announced on February 2 Funding includes development support and school rehabilitation projects The deals build on a $28m...
European projects seek African graphite to support battery-grade processing in Europe Northern Graphite and Blencowe Resources supply material from Namibia and Uganda The push aims to reduce...
Washington is preparing a $12bn plan to stockpile rare earths and key minerals The initiative targets supply security for U.S. industry amid China tensions Africa could face shifting...
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Aysha II wind farm on January 31 The project adds 120 MW and supports grid stability with modern technologies Aysha II strengthens Ethiopia’s...
TGS signed a non-binding letter of intent with NAGECO, a unit of Libya’s NOC The deal targets future cooperation on seismic and geophysical data for exploration The move comes as Libya...
Uber ended its operations in Tanzania on January 30, 2026 The exit follows years of tension over fares, commissions, and regulation The move leaves more space for local and regional...
Mauritius launched mytGPT Education, a generative AI tool for schools The platform supports students and teachers with personalized learning tools The rollout begins with a pilot in eight...
The agreement focuses on student, staff, and doctoral mobility It covers engineering, technology, and applied sciences programs The partnership is set for five years and is...
Sudan launched 28 new digital administrative services on its Baladna platform The move aims to cut paperwork, speed up procedures, and lower user costs Authorities also plan a national data...
Microsoft South Africa and SABC Plus will integrate AI and digital skills training into the SABC Plus platform, building on Microsoft’s pledge to train one million South Africans by 2026. SABC...
Nigeria introduced LekeeLekee, created by ARISE and THISDAY founders, positioned as an African alternative to global platforms. It offers direct creator monetisation and content moderation...
JPMorgan Chase is finalizing a new benchmark index for local-currency frontier market bonds, with a potential announcement by mid-2026. The index...
External debt repayments by African states are set to exceed $90bn in 2026 Egypt alone accounts for nearly one-third of the amount...
Ifeyinwa Osime succeeds Paul Usoro San, who retired on January 29, 2026 She has served on Access Bank’s board as an independent director since...
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The bank received its provisional headquarters in Nigeria on February 2 Initial capital is set at $500 million, with a long-term target...
Algeria receives first 335 buses under 10,000-bus renewal plan Imports aim to modernize aging public transport fleet Program follows deadly...
Royal Air Maroc signed a deal with DAE to lease 13 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled for 2027 as part of the airline’s expansion...
Mali obtained official usage rights and dedicated logistics facilities at the port of Conakry under bilateral agreements with Guinea. Mali’s...
Khartoum International Airport handled its first commercial passenger flight after nearly three years of closure caused by the war. Sudan Airways...
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Aysha II wind farm on January 31 The project adds 120 MW and supports grid stability with modern...
Senegal and Mauritania set a December 25, 2026 contractual deadline for the delayed Rosso bridge project. The project missed its original mid-2024...
Angola launches 260 km Benguela Railway extension linking Luena to Saurimo $1.16 billion project awarded to Odebrecht under national transport...
ECOWAS cut aviation taxes and reduced passenger and security charges by 25% from Jan. 1, 2026, but ticket prices have yet to fall. Member states...
Cashew kernel processing reached 732,000 tons across West Africa in 2025 Côte d’Ivoire accounted for more than 80% of processed...
Sahel Capital provides $1.5 million loan to Rasad Nigeria Funding supports cocoa, cashew supply chains and farmer incomes Deal targets...
Egypt garment exports projected to reach $4.4 billion by 2026 Growth driven by new Chinese, Turkish textile investments Target supports...
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African avocado exports rose 16.7% in 2025 to 430,432 tonnes, according to FAO preliminary data. Morocco became Africa’s top avocado exporter...
Morocco food imports rose 3.3% to 94.6 billion dirhams in 2025 Live animal imports surged 25% after duty, VAT suspensions Food trade deficit hit 7.78...
Government plans dedicated shea processing industrial hub in Wa Project aims to modernize the value chain and expand local...
Tanzania opens major rice mill in Kahama, costing over $39 million Project to source paddy from local farmers, boost value chains New...
Gridworks and the Ugandan government signed two agreements to begin construction of the $50 million Amari power transmission project. The...
Tanzania delays Kishapu solar project first 50 MW to Q1 2026 Grid integration challenges cited despite AFD-backed network...
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Revenues at Lesotho’s Letšeng diamond mine fell 36% year on year to $97.7 million in 2025. A 14% drop in production and a 20% decline in the...
Algeria commissioned 400 megawatts of new solar photovoltaic capacity in 2025, placing it among Africa’s top 10 solar markets. Africa added about...
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Senegal: Over 100 Artists Urge President Diomaye Faye to Sanction Israel
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Kenya Saves $167 Million After Yuan-Denominated Debt Swap With China
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JPMorgan Plans New Frontier Market Local-Currency Bond Index
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Africa’s Highest-Value Diamond Mine Sees Revenue Slide
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Signe Fokui Maxime Builds Bitkap to Streamline Online Money Transfers
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Douala BRT project to start feeder road works in May 2026 with CFA4.7bn budget
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Cameroon corporate profits fall 13% in 2024 despite higher turnover
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Audrey Ludivine Baha Launches Nofey to Digitize Access to Local Artisans in Africa
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Moniepoint, Opay, Kuda, and others gain national status with tighter oversight A naira 5 billion ...
ECOWAS has provided CFA400 million to support refugee assistance in Togo. The funding targets the...
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