By Idriss Linge, Editorial Director The prevailing narrative can be summed up in one sentence: pressured by Donald Trump’s tariff policy and...
A trained physician and president of the International Council for Dialogue and Partnership (CIDP), Dr. Hemes Nkwa is launching the first edition of the...
Africa produces what it doesn’t consume, and consumes what it doesn’t produce. That stark line captures the contradictions of a continent that holds...
Digital outsourcing is often promoted as a gateway to jobs for Africa’s connected youth. Yet behind the promise of stable employment lies a more troubling...
The April 2026 Fiscal Monitor reveals that the global fiscal gap has nearly closed, yet Africa's picture remains deeply uneven. Several African countries...
By Diaka Camara, journalist, producer, founder of CBC Worldwide Com & Prod, and president of the Diaka Camara Foundation. I still remember returning to...
Malawi's listed government bonds will pay about $346 million in annual coupons, The situation is exposing how a domestic debt market built...
S&P Global Ratings ranked 25 African sovereigns by exposure to the Middle East war on April 23 When read against IMF and World Bank reports issued in...
Over the past decade, Benin has undergone a deep transformation of its infrastructure. Driven by substantial investment, the country has modernized its...
Amid strained critical mineral supply chains and China’s dominance, rival powers are exploring ways to catch up. In this context, cooperation initiatives...
Kamoa-Kakula in DRC and Baomahun in Sierra Leone are pulling CrossBoundary Energy into Africa's first baseload solar-and-storage offtake...
Government targets $45 billion AI contribution to GDP by 2035 Plan combines major infrastructure investment with workforce development Strategy...
Earlier this week, China unveiled its new agricultural outlook for 2026-2035. The roadmap outlines a planned reduction in imports of key commodities such...
As the Japanese automaker faces global headwinds, it is doubling down on its operations in Egypt, aiming to turn Cairo into an export hub for a continent...
US considers raising refugee cap to admit more white South Africans Policy prioritizes Afrikaners, amid disputed persecution claims Move marks shift...
British International Investment pledged nearly £5 billion of its own capital to Africa over five years, anchoring a £9 billion total mobilization drive...
BMI slashed Côte d'Ivoire's 2026 GDP growth forecast by 0.6 points to 5.8%, the steepest downgrade among all sub-Saharan African economies...
Malawi's listed government bonds will pay about $346 million in annual coupons, The situation is exposing how a domestic debt market built to plug deficits has trapped the southern African...
Over the past decade, Benin has undergone a deep transformation of its infrastructure. Driven by substantial investment, the country has modernized its...
New unit of up to 20,000 agents to protect mining sites and supply chains $100 million initiative backed by the United States and UAE Move targets...
Fee-free e-visa introduced for African travelers from May 25, 2026 Policy maintains screening requirements despite digitalization Ghana’s Minister...
Government targets $45 billion AI contribution to GDP by 2035 Plan combines major infrastructure investment with workforce development Strategy...
By Idriss Linge, Editorial Director The prevailing narrative can be summed up in one sentence: pressured by Donald Trump’s tariff policy and...
NICO Holdings reported a record $185 million profit in 2025, but its auditor Deloitte said the real figure should be $25 million lower...
New unit of up to 20,000 agents to protect mining sites and supply chains $100 million initiative backed by the United States and UAE Move targets...
Fee-free e-visa introduced for African travelers from May 25, 2026 Policy maintains screening requirements despite digitalization Ghana’s Minister...
A staple of West African cuisine, onions are among the sub-region’s most widely grown horticultural products and a key driver of intra-regional trade,...
Three tourism development contracts signed in Dakhla, Boujdour and Tarfaya Projects to focus on leisure activities including kitesurfing, windsurfing...
Production rises 17% to 7.1 million carats in Q1 2026 Gains driven by Canada and South Africa operations Falling diamond prices continue to weigh on market outlook De Beers...
Government sets price ceilings after sharp rise in aviation fuel costs Relief measures include debt reduction and extended payment terms for airlines Move aims to stabilize a sector strained...
New 75 MW solar plant in South Africa adds to regional capacity growth Countries adopt different models to scale renewable energy Solar seen as key to easing a 4,200 MW regional power...
Nigerian billionaire adds $5.78 billion to his fortune in under four months Gains driven by strong stock performance of BUA Cement and BUA Foods Rabiu rises to third-richest person in...
Malawi's listed government bonds will pay about $346 million in annual coupons, The situation is exposing how a domestic debt market built to plug deficits has trapped the southern African...
Countries sign MoUs covering defense, health, aviation, and digital systems Agreements include cooperation on digital identity and public infrastructure Move builds on decades of diplomatic...
Tullow Oil narrowly survived a brutal 2025, but a $223 million pile of unpaid bills from Ghana now fully exposes its single-country gamble The British producer is now betting its entire...
Central bank introduces BurundiPay for real-time, 24/7 transactions Platform connects banks, microfinance institutions, and mobile wallets System aims to reduce cash use and widen financial...
Government approves plan to recruit over 100,000 reservists by end-2026 Reserve will combine former soldiers and newly trained civilians Initiative aims to strengthen response to ongoing...
Draft AI policy pulled after fictitious references were discovered Authorities say unverified AI-generated citations likely caused the issue Incident raises concerns over governance and use...
Zimbabwe exports its first lithium sulfate shipment from the Arcadia mine The move supports a strategy to process lithium locally instead of exporting raw materials New regulations aim to...
Gozem is in talks with the IFC for €21 million to expand in four countries Funding would support vehicle financing and the “Drive-to-Buy” model The company aims to strengthen its...
The World Bank approved an $80 million grant to support local governance and public service delivery. Malawi’s public debt stood at 78.4% of GDP in 2025, limiting fiscal...
Madagascar extended its energy emergency by 15 days to manage fuel supply disruptions. The government continues to cap fuel prices while absorbing import cost differences. Fuel subsidy...
Rwanda’s public debt reached 74.8% of GDP, below the 80.5% initial projection. Concessional loans account for 88.2% of external debt, supporting sustainability. Debt servicing costs are...
Nigeria’s upstream regulator urges private refiners to acquire oil blocks to secure crude supply. Authorities promote vertical integration to address structural bottlenecks in crude access and...
Empower New Energy is building a 1.8 MWp solar plant with 2.5 MWh storage for a cocoa processing site. The project operates under a 25-year power supply agreement covering financing, construction...
Global pistachio prices rose to $4.57 per pound amid supply disruptions in Iran and the United States. South Africa aims to scale production from 20 tonnes in 2025 to 60,000 tonnes by...
NICO Holdings reported a record $185 million profit in 2025, but its auditor Deloitte said the real figure should be $25 million lower than that A new tax on stock market gains was...
Ecobank named alongside AfDB, ECOWAS, EBID and BOAD in the April 27, 2026 corridor financing mission communiqué A $15.6bn cross-border highway linking Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin and...
Over 67,000 ineligible names identified and deleted from public payroll Exercise targets irregularities, duplicate records and unverifiable staff Savings expected to support priority sectors...
Ghana ordered major miners to transfer operations to local contractors by December 2026. Authorities aim to build national mining champions capable of operating large assets. Early results include...
45 African countries enacted data protection laws, while 16 adopted national AI strategies. 39 countries now operate fully functional data protection authorities. Enforcement remains uneven, despite...
S&P Global Ratings ranked 25 African sovereigns by exposure to the Middle East war on April 23 When read against IMF and World Bank reports issued in the same month, the table shows resilience now...
Guinea launches MPS30, MPS32 to reform higher education system Projects aim to align curricula with labor market needs Low graduate employment drives urgency amid high youth joblessness Guinea’s...
Guinea plans second subsea cable via Medusa to boost resilience MoU expected May 6; system capacity designed at 480 Tb/s Move aims to cut costs, improve connectivity after ACE outages Guinea is...
Desert Gold launches 4,250m drilling at SMSZ project in Mali Program targets resource expansion across five priority prospects Campaign supports phased mine development amid strong gold...
Egypt signs $8M deal for textile plant in SCZone Factory to create 700 jobs, export 90% of output Investment supports textile export growth targeting $11.5B by 2030 Egypt's Suez Canal...
Over the past decade, Benin has undergone a deep transformation of its infrastructure. Driven by substantial investment, the country has modernized its transport networks and logistics platforms. As...
Fitch affirms Cameroon at “B”, outlook negative Growth steady, debt contained; governance and political risks persist New vice-presidential role seen supporting stability and continuity Fitch...
AFC plans 2026 fundraising for Zambia Lobito railway section Financial close targeted 2027; delays could threaten 2030 deadline Viability concerns include demand forecasts, competition, investor...
UBA's Nigerian home market posted a 1.7 billion naira ($1.1m) pre-tax loss in 2025, against a 364 billion naira profit a year earlier A 117 billion naira ($77m) tax credit on accumulated losses kept...
Government orders talks to set “fair” Jet A1 prices Fuel costs jump nearly 267% in two months, straining airlines Sector warns of flight disruptions as fuel hits 40% of operating costs Nigeria’s...
New 50 MW solar plant aims to improve power supply in rural Luapula Project reflects shift away from hydro dependence after 2024 drought Government accelerates solar rollout to strengthen energy...
Petrosen takes full control of Yakaar-Teranga gas project Government hails deal as a strategic recovery with no financial cost Timeline targets first production by 2028–2029, though risks...
PHC targets in-house refining to move up the value chain Project depends on output growth that has slowed in recent years Expansion comes as Congo faces a structural palm oil supply gap Plantations...
Visa promotes risk-based compliance to strengthen oversight and trust Initiative targets AML gaps as DRC remains on FATF gray list Banks face constraints from cash dominance, weak data, and digital...
Debt servicing absorbs about 40% of total spending Budget prioritizes infrastructure, security, and human capital Financing relies largely on domestic revenue amid tighter external funding Uganda’s...
New unit of up to 20,000 agents to protect mining sites and supply chains $100 million initiative backed by the United States and UAE Move targets insecurity, weak oversight, and risks in artisanal...
By Idriss Linge, Editorial Director The prevailing narrative can be summed up in one sentence: pressured by Donald Trump’s tariff policy and European import barriers, China is turning to Africa as...
Senegal, Togo and Benin have launched free roaming between their mobile networks. Users can now receive calls at no extra cost while traveling across the three countries. The initiative aims...
Senegal has launched a pilot phase of its public administration digitalization project (PRODAP) in Mbour. Germany finances the €29 million ($34 million) initiative through KfW and its...
Benin and Portugal signed several bilateral agreements during Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel’s visit to Cotonou. The deals cover visa exemptions, air services, political consultations...
Moov Africa Benin has launched commercial 5G services to compete with MTN and Celtiis. The operator has deployed more than 230 5G sites, with initial coverage in major cities. High...
Côte d’Ivoire prioritizes domestic natural gas for electricity generation over exports. Power demand grows 10%–15% annually, driven by domestic consumption and regional exports. Government...
Ghana and Sierra Leone signed six memorandums of understanding and one cooperation agreement across strategic sectors. The partnership aims to boost trade, investment, and job creation within the...
Authorities suspended the roaming use of Starlink kits that do not comply with national regulations. The government cited security, traceability, and regulatory compliance concerns. Starlink...
Mali approved the creation of an annual national AI forum to drive youth employment. Authorities aim to connect training, innovation, and industry through the initiative. Structural gaps...
Africa’s animal feed production rose 11.5% in 2025, far above the 2.9% global average. Aquaculture feed recorded the fastest growth, driven largely by Egypt’s expansion. Structural,...
Speedinvest, the Vienna VC firm, opened its first dedicated MEA fund last week, anchored by EIB Global, Mubadala and Qatar Investment Authority EIB Global committed €40 million to a vehicle...
Funding targets financial inclusion through Morocco’s insurance sector Program focuses on underserved populations, including women and youth Support includes digital innovation and technical...
The history of Kerma stretches back several millennia. Located in what is now northern Sudan, the site was inhabited as early as prehistoric times. However, it was around 2500 BCE that Kerma emerged as...
PostCom connects buyers and sellers through Uganda’s national postal system The platform integrates online trade with postal logistics for nationwide delivery Regulatory oversight is handled...
Tinubu seeks $516m loan for 1,000 km Sokoto-Badagry highway Project to cut travel time, boost trade and agriculture supply chains Construction underway, completion targeted by...
Amid strained critical mineral supply chains and China’s dominance, rival powers are exploring ways to catch up. In this context, cooperation initiatives are emerging, notably between the United States...
Kamoa-Kakula in DRC and Baomahun in Sierra Leone are pulling CrossBoundary Energy into Africa's first baseload solar-and-storage offtake deals CrossBoundary Energy raised $200 million in...
Mediterrania Capital bought Australian Amcor's Moroccan packaging unit Enko Capital took over Servair's Ivorian fast-food business hours later The back-to-back deals signal new rotation...
Bank of Africa Senegal Q1 profit rises 9.7% to 5.7bn CFA Revenue and interest income growth drive higher operating income Loans, deposits increase, supporting lending despite sector...
UBA's Nigerian home market posted a 1.7 billion naira ($1.1m) pre-tax loss in 2025, against a 364 billion naira profit a year earlier A 117 billion...
Nigerian billionaire adds $5.78 billion to his fortune in under four months Gains driven by strong stock performance of BUA Cement and BUA...
Gozem is in talks with the IFC for €21 million to expand in four countries Funding would support vehicle financing and the “Drive-to-Buy”...
Fitch affirms Cameroon at “B”, outlook negative Growth steady, debt contained; governance and political risks persist New vice-presidential role seen...
Visa promotes risk-based compliance to strengthen oversight and trust Initiative targets AML gaps as DRC remains on FATF gray list Banks face...
TIN receives six RTG cranes at Walvis Bay port Investment follows $126.5 million terminal modernization financing deal Namibia expands logistics...
Lomé Container Terminal to receive 9 new Konecranes forklifts in Q2 2026. Investment supports capacity expansion amid rising transshipment...
Government begins preliminary phase and plans to acquire 1,500 hectares. Local communities oppose project and propose upgrading Lokichoggio...
Ecobank named alongside AfDB, ECOWAS, EBID and BOAD in the April 27, 2026 corridor financing mission communiqué A $15.6bn cross-border...
AFC plans 2026 fundraising for Zambia Lobito railway section Financial close targeted 2027; delays could threaten 2030 deadline Viability concerns...
Tinubu seeks $516m loan for 1,000 km Sokoto-Badagry highway Project to cut travel time, boost trade and agriculture supply...
AFC summit showcases transport and energy projects across Africa Countries seek private capital to finance major infrastructure plans Kenya, Tanzania,...
In 13 days, Zambia logged €2.7 billion in energy commitments, roughly €1.1 billion more than the total disbursed under its 38-month IMF...
Mali to buy 26,030 tons of unsold rice to stabilize market Weak competitiveness against imports leaves producers with excess stock Regional surplus...
Global pistachio prices rose to $4.57 per pound amid supply disruptions in Iran and the United States. South Africa aims to scale...
PHC targets in-house refining to move up the value chain Project depends on output growth that has slowed in recent years Expansion comes as Congo...
Africa’s animal feed production rose 11.5% in 2025, far above the 2.9% global average. Aquaculture feed recorded the fastest growth, driven...
Benin plans 8% increase in cotton output for 2026/2027 season Target could reinforce its position as West Africa’s top producer Higher...
Farmers plan to plant 486,400 hectares, down 6% year-on-year. Area would drop below 500,000 hectares for the first time in nine...
Growth driven by high prices and strong global demand Policy push to boost local processing expected to sustain gains Ghana's export revenues from...
Liberia launched an electronic phytosanitary certification (e-Phyto) system on April 20 to replace paper-based processes. Authorities expect the...
Government sets price ceilings after sharp rise in aviation fuel costs Relief measures include debt reduction and extended payment terms for...
New 75 MW solar plant in South Africa adds to regional capacity growth Countries adopt different models to scale renewable energy Solar seen...
Zimbabwe exports its first lithium sulfate shipment from the Arcadia mine The move supports a strategy to process lithium locally instead of...
Tullow Oil narrowly survived a brutal 2025, but a $223 million pile of unpaid bills from Ghana now fully exposes its single-country...
Production rises 17% to 7.1 million carats in Q1 2026 Gains driven by Canada and South Africa operations Falling diamond prices...
Madagascar extended its energy emergency by 15 days to manage fuel supply disruptions. The government continues to cap fuel prices while...
Nigeria’s upstream regulator urges private refiners to acquire oil blocks to secure crude supply. Authorities promote vertical integration to...
Empower New Energy is building a 1.8 MWp solar plant with 2.5 MWh storage for a cocoa processing site. The project operates under a 25-year power...
Draft AI policy pulled after fictitious references were discovered Authorities say unverified AI-generated citations likely caused the...
45 African countries enacted data protection laws, while 16 adopted national AI strategies. 39 countries now operate fully functional data protection...
Senegal, Togo and Benin have launched free roaming between their mobile networks. Users can now receive calls at no extra cost while traveling...
Senegal has launched a pilot phase of its public administration digitalization project (PRODAP) in Mbour. Germany finances the €29 million...
Moov Africa Benin has launched commercial 5G services to compete with MTN and Celtiis. The operator has deployed more than 230 5G sites,...
Authorities suspended the roaming use of Starlink kits that do not comply with national regulations. The government cited security, traceability,...
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Guinea launches MPS30, MPS32 to reform higher education system Projects aim to align curricula with labor market needs Low graduate employment drives...
From eastern Chad, where measles and meningitis are spreading through overcrowded refugee camps, to the progress and fragility of vaccination campaigns...
South Africa lacks clear pathways from education to skilled employment 3.4 million youth not in employment, education or training Weak...
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De Beers Sees Production Rise While Diamond Prices Remain Under Pressure
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In Cameroon, New App Connects Informal Workers to Digital Marketplaces
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Nigeria Caps Jet Fuel Prices to Prevent Disruptions in Air Travel
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Southern Africa Steps Up Solar Expansion to Close Power Gap
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Togo’s Galley elected president of regional telecom regulators
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Togo unveils plans for new development roadmap, public consultations announced
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Nigerian Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s Wealth Rises 57% Since the Start of 2026
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Cameroon Steps Up Rice Self-Sufficiency Drive with New IRAD-SEMRY Agreement
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NEC introduces program connecting African startups to Japan
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Botswana unveils $64 mln fund to back regional tech startups
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Enko Capital acquires Servair’s fast-food unit in Côte d’Ivoire, including the Burger King franchi...
Mediterrania Capital bought Australian Amcor's Moroccan packaging unit Enko Capital took ov...
Central bank to release $1 billion in cash to curb black market demand Move aims to ease inf...
From eastern Chad, where measles and meningitis are spreading through overcrowded refugee camps, to ...
The Virunga Gorilla Marathon is a relatively recent initiative held in the Virunga region, a volcanic mountain range straddling the borders of the...
Nosy Iranja is one of the most iconic island destinations in northwestern Madagascar, lying in the Mozambique Channel about an hour and a half by boat...
