By David Adama, Senior Specialist for Continental and Regional Engagement at AGRA, and Henry Lagat, Lead for Generation Africa Youth Voice and Empowerment...
Joëlle TRAORÉ is a tax law expert with a PhD from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. She specializes in international and African taxation, with...
In 2025, the development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, the largest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was marked by two major events: a...
French think tank coins “CUBITA” for six agricultural powers Group accounts for one-third of global farm exports Report says members could reshape...
Algeria plans to launch construction of the $13 billion Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) after Ramadan. The TSGP would transport 20–30...
As digital payments continue to expand across Francophone Africa, the ecosystem is moving into a more mature phase where the core challenge is no longer...
Four years after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the fertilizer market is facing a new shock as military tensions escalate between Iran, Israel and the...
Government suppliers assured continued access to foreign currency despite shift to ZiG payments RBZ campaign reaches 610,000 people across 48...
Dangote signs 25-year gas supply deal with China’s GCL for Ethiopia plant The project aims to support local fertilizer production and cut...
Creative industries expand with women at the core, but face persistent financing gaps Sector contributes up to $310 billion to GDP and...
Morocco ranks Africa’s top IP performer, 22nd globally in 2026 Strong patent framework, but enforcement gaps persist (piracy,...
Côte d’Ivoire ranks 81st globally in StartupBlink innovation business index Country leads West Africa in access to capital and financial...
Morocco expects agricultural sector growth of 15% in 2026 Improved rainfall boosts crops after seven years of drought Cereal production forecast above...
Nigerian Breweries begins pilot barley cultivation to cut imports Ethiopia leads Africa barley output; Morocco, Algeria major producers Nigeria aims...
Proparco commits $15 millionto the African Transition Acceleration Fund (ATAF), a vehicle targeting early-stage climate infrastructure in...
Resolute Miningapproved a $516 million final investment decisionto build the Doropogold mine in Côte d’Ivoire. The project aims to produce...
World Bank announces $137 million to boost West Africa digital economy Program expands broadband, aiming connect 5.2 million people Initiative...
Four years after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the fertilizer market is facing a new shock as military tensions escalate between Iran, Israel and the United States. The conflict has disrupted trade...
Dangote signs 25-year gas supply deal with China’s GCL for Ethiopia plant The project aims to support local fertilizer production and cut...
Eni reports over 1 trillion cubic feet of new gas offshore Libya Discoveries could be tied to existing infrastructure for quick output Move...
Senegal plans to revoke 71 mining and quarry licenses as part of a sector cleanup. The move follows similar reforms in Guinea, Mali and...
Côte d’Ivoire ranks 81st globally in StartupBlink innovation business index Country leads West Africa in access to capital and financial...
By David Adama, Senior Specialist for Continental and Regional Engagement at AGRA, and Henry Lagat, Lead for Generation Africa Youth Voice and Empowerment...
Algeria launches major zinc-lead mine in Bejaia province Deposit holds 54Mt ore, targets 170kt zinc annually Project supports diversification,...
Eni reports over 1 trillion cubic feet of new gas offshore Libya Discoveries could be tied to existing infrastructure for quick output Move...
Senegal plans to revoke 71 mining and quarry licenses as part of a sector cleanup. The move follows similar reforms in Guinea, Mali and...
After reaching a historic peak in 2024, cocoa prices have fallen sharply, signaling a possible shift in the global market cycle. The downturn is putting...
Funds to expand cocoa trading and global export operations Company supports 30,000 farmers across West and Central Africa Nigerian agricultural...
Ghana faces strain on its electricity network due to about 1,000 overloaded transformers. Authorities plan large-scale replacement and capacity upgrades to stabilize power distribution. The government...
Namibia and Russia agreed to expand cooperation across energy, mining, and agriculture. Both countries emphasized improving the investment climate and advancing pending agreements. Bilateral trade...
Burkina Faso will require all IT technical certification applications to be submitted online starting April 1. The reform eliminates physical submissions and aims to streamline administrative...
A Telecel entrou oficialmente no mercado de telecomunicações do Gana em fevereiro de 2023, ao assumir as operações da Vodafone, então em dificuldades. Desde então, a empresa comprometeu-se a expandir...
DR Congo issues new rules for regulated digital services Framework sets authorization process, five-year renewable permits Operators must comply by July 2026 or face sanctions The...
Côte d’Ivoire raises 110bn CFA francs, meeting full target Investor demand hits 291bn CFA francs, nearly threefold oversubscribed Strong demand driven by banks favoring short-term Treasury...
Kenya signs deal with China’s Stecol to upgrade Nairobi road Project expands 23.5km route to dual carriageway with interchanges $298.9M China loan to fund works over 36 months Kenya on...
Four years after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the fertilizer market is facing a new shock as military tensions escalate between Iran, Israel and the United States. The conflict has disrupted trade...
Telecel Ghana to boost network investment by 150% in 2026 Expansion targets capacity, reliability and future 5G readiness Move aims to compete with MTN dominance in mobile market Telecel...
Guinea signs deal with Azerbaijan for digital one-stop portal Platform aims to centralize services, cut delays, improve access Reform supports broader push to digitize fragmented public...
Japan grants up to $13.5 million under carbon scheme Project supports renewables target of 35% by 2030 Tunisia will host a 130-MW photovoltaic solar power plant financed by Japan under its...
Partnership covers research, exchanges, joint projects and funding efforts Deal aims to boost training, mobility and African health research The University of Lomé and Gabon’s University of...
Algeria launches major zinc-lead mine in Bejaia province Deposit holds 54Mt ore, targets 170kt zinc annually Project supports diversification, reduces reliance on hydrocarbons Algeria began...
Turaco raises Afema gold resource to 4.65Moz from 4.06Moz Update adds Herman deposit, expands existing site resources Upgrade supports feasibility study and potential mine development...
Nigeria authorizes export of 5.2 million clean cooking carbon credits Credits will be sold internationally under the CORSIA aviation scheme Move supports the country’s push to build a...
Kenyan agricultural exports to China will be duty-free starting May 1 Move covers key products including tea, coffee, avocados, and flowers Nairobi aims to boost exports and strengthen its...
Three insurers placed under administration for failing solvency requirements Policyholders’ Compensation Fund takes control of operations Move highlights ongoing capital and stability...
U.S. and Togo discuss expanding cooperation on security and migration Washington continues support for stability efforts in northern Togo Partnership also spans health, education, and...
Cape Verde partners with Portugal to roll out international student assessments The move aims to benchmark performance and improve education policy Persistent gaps in access and learning...
Government suppliers assured continued access to foreign currency despite shift to ZiG payments RBZ campaign reaches 610,000 people across 48 districts in first half of March Inflation slows...
Repeated attacks on fiber infrastructure disrupt telecom services Incidents highlight vulnerability of a recently deployed national network Authorities call for coordinated action to protect...
World Bank to conduct jobs and growth analysis targeting youth employment Visit highlights Ghana’s push for economic transformation and private sector job creation Initiative comes as youth...
Namibia and Russia discuss closer cooperation in digital technologies Windhoek aims to accelerate digital transformation through partnerships Moscow continues to expand its tech footprint...
Angola begins development of its first Earth observation satellite, ANGEO-1 The €225 million project is being carried out with Airbus in France The satellite aims to support resource...
Toyota Tsusho joins Lofdal project as a key industrial partner Japan strengthens its position in a bid to secure critical minerals The project could offer an alternative to China’s rare...
Cabinda refinery enters final testing phase ahead of production Project aims to reduce Angola’s heavy reliance on fuel imports Startup expected “in the coming days” after repeated...
Dangote signs 25-year gas supply deal with China’s GCL for Ethiopia plant The project aims to support local fertilizer production and cut imports Ethiopia remains heavily dependent on...
Denis Sassou Nguesso wins reelection with 94.82% in provisional results Turnout reaches 84.65% in a vote contested by six opposition candidates Economic challenges persist despite plans for...
Kenya and Rwanda sign deal to recognize payment licenses across borders The move aims to cut regulatory duplication and ease market entry The initiative could support trade growth and...
Woolworths signs deal to acquire longtime supplier in2food Holdings Move aims to strengthen supply chain control and boost premium offering The deal is expected to lift earnings immediately, even...
Seven African countries are part of a U.S. investigation into forced labor practices The probe could affect trade ties under frameworks like AGOA Forced labor generates an estimated $236 billion...
President Michael Randrianirina appointed Rajaonarison Mamitiana Jeannot Ruffin as Prime Minister on March 16. Ruffin becomes the second prime minister since the October 2025 सत्ता transition following...
The United States is exploring Morocco as an alternative fertilizer supplier amid Middle East disruptions. About 22% of U.S. fertilizer imports, or $2 billion, came from the Middle East in...
Atlantic Lithium secured agreements to raise $16.4 million to fund development of the Ewoyaa lithium project in Ghana. Ghanaian investors could contribute up to $11 million, alongside...
System to enable tree-level traceability from forest to export Reform targets data gaps, fraud risks, and weak sector oversight Gabon's government announced Thursday the creation of a national data...
Seaturns launches 2 MW wave energy pilot in Mauritius Project tests grid-connected technology with potential expansion to 10 MW Initiative reflects growing interest in wave energy across...
(BIDC) - The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in partnership with ASKY Airlines and Plan International Togo, successfully hosted the “Girls in Aviation Day” initiative on 7 March 2026 at...
SMEs drive up to 40% of GDP and most jobs but face regulatory and financial constraints Power shortages and limited access to finance remain major barriers to business expansion Regulatory...
Rules set technical requirements and ensure fair competition in market Reform targets safer infrastructure and consumer protection in construction sector Togo on Monday introduced three new...
BOA Niger warns net profit to drop 92% in 2025 Decline driven by high provisions amid rising non-performing loans Sanctions and weak lending weigh on banking sector performance Bank of...
Sudan to deploy USSD services to expand access to digital banking Technology enables low-cost transactions via mobile phones without internet Initiative targets financial inclusion amid low...
Programme targets fiscal stability, private investment, and climate resilience Growth outlook improves, but debt, climate risks, and reliance on mining persist The World Bank has approved...
New 2,000-unit housing project launched in Busia County Part of broader effort to close Kenya’s housing gap Program also aims to boost jobs and local economic activity Kenyan President...
U.S. firm signs tracker supply deal for 258 MW solar project Project includes battery storage and feeds into national grid Move strengthens GameChange’s growing footprint in...
Event highlights growing role of diaspora entrepreneurs across multiple sectors Networks support trade, investment and SME development Research points to productivity gains and expanded global...
NOC begins first phase of pipeline linking Farigh field to Brega Project aims to secure gas for power generation and industry Move comes as Libya faces growing risk of domestic gas...
Eni reports over 1 trillion cubic feet of new gas offshore Libya Discoveries could be tied to existing infrastructure for quick output Move reinforces Libya’s position in Italy’s energy supply...
Creative industries expand with women at the core, but face persistent financing gaps Sector contributes up to $310 billion to GDP and supports 12 million jobs Targeted investment seen...
Victory Farms plans a $5.7 million fish farm on Lake Victoria Project could add up to 30,000 tons of tilapia annually Aquaculture is growing fast but still lags wild catch...
Global offshore wind capacity could reach 100 GW by end-2026, according to RenewableUK. The sector could add 13–17 GW of new capacity, representing growth of 15%–20% year-on-year. A total...
Côte d’Ivoire is advancing talks with the United States on digital infrastructure and innovation Starlink is positioned as a key tool to expand internet access in rural areas The government...
Burkina Faso suspends fresh tomato exports to secure supply for domestic processing plants. Authorities halt export permits while granting a two-week window for existing operatorsto complete...
Togo minister opens talks with private sector to boost growth Businesses cite financing gaps, debt, and energy costs as constraints Government pledges reforms to improve investment climate...
GoldBodinvests $2.5 million in geological studies to identify new artisanal mining sites. The initiative targets mineralized zones in Funsi, Atuna and Bensere East to guide future mining...
Mali and Orange Mali plan a partnership to accelerate the digital transformation of universities. The initiative focuses on connectivity, e-learning, digital libraries and a virtual university...
Gabon inaugurates a new border post in Kabala to improve trade and mobility with Republic of the Congo. The project supports regional integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area...
Zamani Telecom calls for a more favorable investment codeto support infrastructure spending and market competitiveness. The operator’s annual investments dropped sharply from CFA33.8 billion in...
British International Investment and Deutsche Bank launch a $150 million facility to support trade finance across Africa. The program targets high-risk and underserved marketsand aims to...
SMEs drive up to 40% of GDP and most jobs but face regulatory and financial constraints Power shortages and limited access to finance remain major...
Côte d’Ivoire raises 110bn CFA francs, meeting full target Investor demand hits 291bn CFA francs, nearly threefold oversubscribed Strong...
Three insurers placed under administration for failing solvency requirements Policyholders’ Compensation Fund takes control of...
Kenya and Rwanda sign deal to recognize payment licenses across borders The move aims to cut regulatory duplication and ease market...
BOA Niger warns net profit to drop 92% in 2025 Decline driven by high provisions amid rising non-performing loans Sanctions and weak lending...
Ethiopian Airlines expands Bole Airport domestic terminal to improve passenger flow Three new airports to raise domestic network to 26...
Burkina Faso launches rehabilitation of Bobo-Dioulasso–Banfora and Banfora–Orodara roads Projects worth 81 billion CFA francs aim to boost mobility and...
Ghana commissions LPG tanker MT Asharami Ghana to strengthen supply chain Government plans local cylinder manufacturing and $50m logistics...
Kenya signs deal with China’s Stecol to upgrade Nairobi road Project expands 23.5km route to dual carriageway with interchanges $298.9M China...
Gabon inaugurates a new border post in Kabala to improve trade and mobility with Republic of the Congo. The project supports regional integration...
Ghana launches the Timbuktoo AgriTech Hub in Accrato support digital innovation in agriculture. The initiative forms part of a pan-African program...
Equatorial Guinea plans fleet expansion for Ceiba Intercontinental revival Government considering purchase of four to five new ATR...
The AfDB has approved about $357 million to pave a 156-km road in eastern Cameroon. The project targets the Ngoura II–Yokadouma section of a...
The United States is exploring Morocco as an alternative fertilizer supplier amid Middle East disruptions. About 22% of U.S. fertilizer imports,...
Kenyan agricultural exports to China will be duty-free starting May 1 Move covers key products including tea, coffee, avocados, and...
Victory Farms plans a $5.7 million fish farm on Lake Victoria Project could add up to 30,000 tons of tilapia annually Aquaculture is...
Burkina Faso suspends fresh tomato exports to secure supply for domestic processing plants. Authorities halt export permits while granting a...
U.N. designates Oct. 1 as International Coffee Day by resolution Coffee industry worth $200 billion, supporting 25 million farmers globally Key...
Burkina Faso invested CFA1.5 billion ($2.6 million) in two fish-feed factories in Bobo-Dioulasso and Bagré. Each plant holds production capacity...
Uganda positions 4th Africa Apimondia Symposium (#AfRAS 2026) as a platform for regional trade and market expansion. The country produces 210,000...
Morocco offers subsidy to boost tomato exports beyond EU, UK Exporters get 750 dirhams per ton to new markets Policy aims to diversify...
Japan grants up to $13.5 million under carbon scheme Project supports renewables target of 35% by 2030 Tunisia will host a 130-MW...
Turaco raises Afema gold resource to 4.65Moz from 4.06Moz Update adds Herman deposit, expands existing site resources Upgrade supports...
Nigeria authorizes export of 5.2 million clean cooking carbon credits Credits will be sold internationally under the CORSIA aviation...
Global offshore wind capacity could reach 100 GW by end-2026, according to RenewableUK. The sector could add 13–17 GW of new capacity,...
Ghana faces strain on its electricity network due to about 1,000 overloaded transformers. Authorities plan large-scale replacement and capacity...
Toyota Tsusho joins Lofdal project as a key industrial partner Japan strengthens its position in a bid to secure critical minerals The...
Cabinda refinery enters final testing phase ahead of production Project aims to reduce Angola’s heavy reliance on fuel imports Startup...
Woolworths signs deal to acquire longtime supplier in2food Holdings Move aims to strengthen supply chain control and boost premium offering The deal...
A Telecel entrou oficialmente no mercado de telecomunicações do Gana em fevereiro de 2023, ao assumir as operações da Vodafone, então em dificuldades....
DR Congo issues new rules for regulated digital services Framework sets authorization process, five-year renewable permits Operators must...
Telecel Ghana to boost network investment by 150% in 2026 Expansion targets capacity, reliability and future 5G readiness Move aims to compete...
Guinea signs deal with Azerbaijan for digital one-stop portal Platform aims to centralize services, cut delays, improve access Reform supports...
Repeated attacks on fiber infrastructure disrupt telecom services Incidents highlight vulnerability of a recently deployed national...
Namibia and Russia discuss closer cooperation in digital technologies Windhoek aims to accelerate digital transformation through...
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Cape Verde partners with Portugal to roll out international student assessments The move aims to benchmark performance and improve education...
(BIDC) - The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in partnership with ASKY Airlines and Plan International Togo, successfully hosted the...
New 2,000-unit housing project launched in Busia County Part of broader effort to close Kenya’s housing gap Program also aims to boost jobs...
Nigeria partners Singapore’s ITEES to strengthen technical education system Program will train TVET teachers and school leaders Initiative aims to...
Senegal, U.S. sign $135 million health system support deal Funding targets surveillance, labs, workforce training and digital health...
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Coris Bank Targets Cameroon Entry as CEMAC Eases Expansion Rules
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Cameroon Cuts Import Taxes to Boost Renewable Energy and Water Access
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Douala Shuts Down Old Dump Site as New Waste Treatment Plant Comes Online
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Grid Constraints Spur Government Action in Ghana Power Sector
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Namibia and Russia Expand Economic Cooperation Across Key Sectors
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Makhtar Diop Scales Shared Property Investment Model in Seneg
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Burkina Faso to Digitize IT Technical Certifications From April 1
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Gabon Targets Forestry Transparency With New Data Hub
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Cameroon invites businesses to join April trade mission to China’s Guangdong
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Algiers Targets Export Growth With National Data Platform
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Togo parliament adopts WAEMU law against currency counterfeiting Bill defines offences including ...
Since its 2019 IPO, Airtel Africa paid Deloitte over $37 million in audit and non-audit fees,...
CCR-UEMOA presents mid-term review of private sector competitiveness efforts Reforms, AfCFTA trai...
World Bank announces $137 million to boost West Africa digital economy Program expands broad...
Located about forty kilometers east of Lomé along the Gulf of Guinea, Aného is one of the most historically significant towns in Togo. Nestled between a...
Rwanda’s capital immediately impresses visitors with its striking cleanliness and orderly layout, qualities that frequently set it apart from other cities...
