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NNPC exports first Cawthorne crude cargo to Netherlands New light sweet grade targets European, U.S. refining markets Move supports Nigeria’s strategy...
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Gisèle Mélanie Houngue appointed CEO of BGFIBank Benin, replacing Alexis Louéké Veteran of the group with over a decade in finance and audit roles Appointment comes as BGFIBank posts strong...
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Africa counts more than 1,000 tech hubs in 2024, up from fewer than 600 in 2019 Leading ecosystems in Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda attract capital and talent New projects across Morocco, Benin...
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150 Liberian content creators to attend monetization training on May 6–7, 2026, at the Bella Casa Hotel in Monrovia. Platforms involved: Meta (Facebook, Instagram) and TikTok. Training aims to...
WAF payments to the state rise to $398 million in 2025, more than double year-on-year Revenue climbs to $1.5 billion, driven by higher gold prices and increased production New...
Ethiopia authorizes imports of meat, dairy, and animal genetics from Brazil Addis Ababa aims to boost supply and improve herd productivity Brazil strengthens its footprint in Africa’s growing...
Thor targets $8–10 million exploration budget for 2026; Focus on advancing Guitry and Marahui prospects; Company holds $137 million cash position at end-2025. Canadian junior...
Authorities launch national workshop to define aviation reform roadmap High taxes and weak connectivity weigh on sector competitiveness Abidjan faces rising competition from major African...
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Liberia deploys system to detect illegal electricity connections Technology flags anomalies, enables remote disconnection of power Move aims to cut losses and improve grid...
IMF reaches preliminary deal to disburse $183 million to Madagascar Funding tied to programme reviews, targets infrastructure and reforms Agreement seen supporting recovery amid...
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Lindian raises A$6 million for Malawi rare earths project Funding supports Kangankunde production, targeting 2026 launch Project could position Malawi as rare earths...
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Driven by above-average growth and rapidly expanding demographics, Francophone Africa is emerging as one of the continent’s key economic engines. Yet despite a shared language and common legal frameworks,...
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Mauritania launches SME support desk to boost jobs Program helps firms access financing, training, and credit Initiative targets youth unemployment and informal sector challenges Mauritania plans...
Madagascar declares 15-day energy emergency amid supply crisis Government to take exceptional measures to restore services Fuel prices unchanged despite crisis and global cost pressures Madagascar...
U.S. to establish drone training center in Morocco Program to train African armies, boosts intelligence and coordination Initiative reflects U.S. strategic push amid China, Russia rivalry The...
WAF payments to the state reach $398 million in 2025, more than double year-on-year Surge driven by higher gold output, rising prices, and new fiscal measures Outlook points to further gains in...
Ethiopia authorizes imports of meat, dairy, and genetic livestock inputs from Brazil Move aims to diversify supply and improve domestic livestock productivity Deal strengthens Brazil’s growing...
Arcius commits $500 million to Egypt’s Harmattan gas project Development targets 125 million cubic feet daily output by 2028 Investment aims to boost supply amid declining domestic...
Ghana withdraws from Africa Energies Summit over representation concerns Industry body criticizes lack of African participation in panels Move aligns with broader African pushback against event...
Eni discovers 2 Tcf gas at Egypt’s offshore Temsah block Find near existing infrastructure could accelerate development Discovery supports Egypt’s push to reduce gas imports Eni announced Tuesday a...
Togo, Burkina Faso discuss cooperation on Lomé-Ouagadougou corridor Talks target delays, corruption, congestion, logistics bottlenecks Initiative aims to improve transit efficiency, regional trade...
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Coca-Cola unit trains 260+ SMEs in Namibia business skills Program targets women, youth, disabled entrepreneurs amid sector struggles Initiative supports distribution network, aligns with national...
Senegal banks’ holdings of government securities rise 123% in 2025 Treasury borrowing drives shift toward longer-term bond issuance Credit to private sector still grows despite higher public...
NNPC exports first Cawthorne crude cargo to Netherlands New light sweet grade targets European, U.S. refining markets Move supports Nigeria’s strategy to expand crude export portfolio Nigeria’s...
$287 million hospital project shows accelerated construction progress Authorities reaffirm 2027 commissioning timeline following site visit Project expected to create ~950 jobs and expand...
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Kenya signs supplementary budget raising spending to 4.69 trillion shillings Funds target security, education, housing, agriculture, health priorities Government plans higher revenues,...
Burkina Faso pilots AI-based video system for traffic enforcement Cameras detect offences, issue fines via integrated digital platforms Initiative targets road safety, transparency, reduced...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Reforms aim to improve efficiency, attract investment, boost lending Move follows bank recapitalization and push to support real sector Nigeria’s...
EBID project commitments reached $813.77 million, up 83%, with approvals rising 50%. Focused on energy and transport, sectors critical to...
Raised $12.65 million, backed by Firstrand, Standard Bank, Allan Gray and the SA SME Fund Focused on early-stage startups, with first...
Kenya tax revenue rises to 2.038 trillion shillings by March Growth driven by reforms, digitalisation, and stronger compliance Collections...
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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...
Uganda seeks World Bank support for $3 billion railway project Funding aims to revive delayed Kampala–Malaba standard gauge line Project...
Three nations approve feasibility progress for cross-border SGR project Railway to link cities, boost trade via Dar es Salaam Project faces...
Meridian Port Services receives 16 electric RTG cranes for Tema Port expansion; $1.5 billion upgrade aims to raise capacity to 3 million TEUs...
Authorities launch national workshop to define aviation reform roadmap High taxes and weak connectivity weigh on sector...
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...
Ethiopia authorizes imports of meat, dairy, and animal genetics from Brazil Addis Ababa aims to boost supply and improve herd...
Kenya avocado output seen rising 4.8% to 727,000 tonnes Growth driven by new orchards, improved farming practices Exports to recover, but...
Ethiopia authorizes imports of meat, dairy, and genetic livestock inputs from Brazil Move aims to diversify supply and improve domestic livestock...
Cotton prices hit 12-month high, rising 8.7% since December Gains driven by tighter supply, lower U.S. acreage forecasts Rising fertilizer...
Tanzania targets tripling paddy rice output to 8 million tons Goal requires higher yields, better inputs, improved mechanization Increased...
Nigerian onion traders halt shipments citing harassment and truck seizures in Ghana Ghana relies heavily on imports, with onions covering about...
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...
Thor targets $8–10 million exploration budget for 2026; Focus on advancing Guitry and Marahui prospects; Company holds $137...
Voltalia commissions 148 MW Bolobedu solar plant in South Africa Plant supplies Rio Tinto unit via grid under long-term agreement Project...
Lindian raises A$6 million for Malawi rare earths project Funding supports Kangankunde production, targeting 2026 launch Project could...
WAF payments to the state rise to $398 million in 2025, more than double year-on-year Revenue climbs to $1.5 billion, driven by higher...
Authorities investigate gaps between reported and actual fuel stock levels Suspected data manipulation may have created a false shortage...
Solar dominates renewables, reaching 47% of global capacity in 2025 Falling costs drive growth, solar now cheaper than fossil fuels Expansion led by...
Madagascar declares 15-day energy emergency amid supply crisis Government to take exceptional measures to restore services Fuel prices unchanged...
WAF payments to the state reach $398 million in 2025, more than double year-on-year Surge driven by higher gold output, rising prices, and new...
Africa counts more than 1,000 tech hubs in 2024, up from fewer than 600 in 2019 Leading ecosystems in Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda attract capital and...
Africa expands tech hubs to boost innovation, digital economy growth Nairobi, Lagos, Kigali lead with established innovation ecosystems New hubs in...
Burkina Faso pilots AI-based video system for traffic enforcement Cameras detect offences, issue fines via integrated digital...
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...
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Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea boost education ties for job integration Focus on teacher training, governance, and technical education reforms Cooperation...
Mauritania launches SME support desk to boost jobs Program helps firms access financing, training, and credit Initiative targets youth unemployment...
Coca-Cola unit trains 260+ SMEs in Namibia business skills Program targets women, youth, disabled entrepreneurs amid sector struggles Initiative...
$287 million hospital project shows accelerated construction progress Authorities reaffirm 2027 commissioning timeline following site...
Senegal broad unemployment rises to 23.3% in Q4 2025 Rate highlights underemployment beyond 5.4% ILO measure Youth, women, rural areas...
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Togo plans 185 bln CFA francs in Q2 borrowing on WAEMU market
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Togo strengthens regulatory control over measurement-related services
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Togo’s CETEF plans year-round events to strengthen economic impact
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BGFIBank Names Insider to Lead Benin Unit as Regional Expansion Accelerates
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Self-financing dominates business creation in Togo, World Bank says
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Cameroon Nears Decision on Africa Petroleum’s Return to Fuel Imports
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World Bank Bets on Industry to Shield Africa From Gathering Shocks, but Challenges Remain
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Cameroon Moves to Add Fuel Stations Along Key Trade Corridors
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EBID Commitments Surge 83% to $813.8M as West Africa’s Infrastructure Demand Intensifies
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Chinese investors unveil Kribi Industrial Park project
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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...
