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...
Like other sub-regions across the continent, West Africa faces pressing challenges in soil health and fertilizer management. As the continent’s most...
The main point of contention between Niamey and France’s Orano concerns the uranium stock extracted before the nationalisation of Somaïr, an issue that...
Ghana launched GANRAP, a policy targeting 15 months of import cover by 2028, up from 5.7 months recorded at end-2025 The framework is built on weekly...
Military escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States has raised the risk of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez...
Côte d’Ivoire set become world’s third-largest rubber producer Plans add 500,000 hectares by 2036 Rubber export revenue rose to 1.49 trillion CFA...
Africa exported 22,467 tons organic cocoa in 2024 EU organic rules cut exports and compliant farmland Africa remained top exporter with 53.3% global...
In Mali, as in many other African countries, sustainable soil management has become a critical issue. Climate change, rapid urbanization, and rising food...
Côte d’Ivoire retakes West Africa’s top mining rank Investment score rises to 60.92, survey says Ranks fifth in Africa, 47th globally Côte d’Ivoire...
Sonangol to expand into uranium and lithium Company posted over $750 million 2025 profit Angola targets $2 billion non-diamond mining...
EU allocates €63 million humanitarian aid to Somalia WFP warns programs could halt without $95 million 6.5 million Somalis face...
Rabobank urges Kenya to assemble bouquets locally Kenya supplies 40% of Europe’s cut flower imports Gulf exports reach $100 million...
Rwanda and GiveDirectly will mobilize more than $150 million over five years to reduce poverty by 25% in the five poorest districts. Rwanda...
World Bank says Mauritius needs $5.6 billion climate funding Investment equals 2.3% GDP annually through 2030 Report urges reforms,...
Ghana launched GANRAP, a policy targeting 15 months of import cover by 2028, up from 5.7 months recorded at end-2025 The framework is built on weekly gold purchases of 3.02 tonnes and a net...
Côte d’Ivoire set become world’s third-largest rubber producer Plans add 500,000 hectares by 2036 Rubber export revenue rose to 1.49 trillion CFA...
Gambia world’s top rice consumer at 256 kg per capita Rice provides 75% rural caloric intake Country imports nearly 80% of rice consumption Rice...
Nigeria extends raw shea nut export ban to 2027 Move aims to boost domestic processing, value-added exports Nigeria produces 40% of shea,...
Côte d’Ivoire retakes West Africa’s top mining rank Investment score rises to 60.92, survey says Ranks fifth in Africa, 47th globally Côte d’Ivoire...
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...
Nigeria to split OPL 245 into four blocks Move ends decades-long legal disputes over oilfield Development to proceed on 9 billion-barrel...
Gambia world’s top rice consumer at 256 kg per capita Rice provides 75% rural caloric intake Country imports nearly 80% of rice consumption Rice...
Nigeria extends raw shea nut export ban to 2027 Move aims to boost domestic processing, value-added exports Nigeria produces 40% of shea,...
Bankable, an online outlet covering economic news in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will publish an exclusive interview Friday, Feb. 27 with Olivier...
Pope Leo XIV to tour four African nations April 13-23 First Africa visit since 2025 election Trip highlights continent’s growing Catholic...
Tanzania has connected a 50-megawatt solar plant in Kishapu to the national grid. The project marks the first phase of a planned 150-megawatt solar complex. The move supports a broader plan to more...
Verdant Capital structured a $5 million equity placement for Polysmart Packaging Group. The funds will expand food-grade recycled PET production in Nigeria. The investment comes as regulatory...
The government collected CFA501.6 billion in tax revenue in 2025, 22.76% above target. Officials credit reforms and digitalization for the CFA93.12 billion surplus. Early 2026 collections are also...
The government will tie university evaluations to graduate job placement and track alumni outcomes nationwide. Internships will become mandatory in professional bachelor’s and master’s...
Luxembourg has offered expertise in FinTech, cybersecurity and digital training as Senegal accelerates its tech agenda. Talks focused on regulation, regional integration within WAEMU and...
Congo is exploring the use of China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system to upgrade its railway network. Officials say the technology could improve train tracking, safety and operational...
Algeria’s state utility Sonelgaz has sent a technical team to Niger to prepare a new gas-fired power plant. The project comes as Niger faces electricity shortages and reduced imports from...
Askadar Housmane Sanou has been appointed to lead Burkina Faso’s state investment fund, CDI-BF. The fund, created in 2023, is central to mobilizing long-term domestic capital for strategic...
Macky Sall has formally entered the race to become the next UN secretary-general, with his candidacy submitted by Burundi on behalf of the African Union. The current mandate of António Guterres...
The Democratic Republic of Congo reduced emergency spending to 10.78% of total expenditure in Q4 2025, down from 20.97% in Q2. Security outlays accounted for more than 93% of total emergency...
President Yoweri Museveni announced a 5 billion Ugandan shillings ($1.4 million) public fund to support digital content creators. Authorities will channel the resources through a savings and...
Atomic Eagle increased Muntanga’s mineral resources to 58.8 million pounds, up 24% from 47.4 million pounds. The update added 11.4 million pounds, including new deposits at Chisebuka and Muntanga...
Mauritania will recruit 3,000 civil servants through a fully digitalized system. Authorities will conduct online applications, automated diploma verification, tablet-based exams, and instant...
Central Bank of Nigeria said 20 commercial banks have met new minimum capital requirements, with the deadline set for March 31, 2026. Banks have raised 4,050 billion naira ($2.94 billion),...
Ghana aims to attract Chinese capital to develop its palm oil sector and move toward self-sufficiency. The government plans a $500 million financing facility to support its 2026–2032...
Namibia launched a national Task Force and a Support Fund to protect its livestock sector from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). South Africa reported outbreaks in eight of nine provinces since 2025...
National Oil Corporation (NOC) resumed production at the Mabruk field at 25,000–30,000 barrels per day (bpd) using an early production unit. Authorities target combined output of around 40,000...
On February 27, 2026, AfDB's board approved a €6.5M investment in Saviu II — €4.5M in equity and €2M first-loss via the EU's Boost Africa programme. Saviu II targets around 20 B2B...
Afreximbank increases CARICOM financing ceiling from US$3 billion to US$5 billion to accelerate regional transformation and value addition. Announced by Dr. George Elombi at the 50th...
Training delivered by Smart Africa in partnership with GSMA under World Bank-funded programme Session focused on spectrum allocation, pricing models and 5G readiness Initiative aims to...
U.S. sanctions Rwanda Defence Force, four senior officials Washington accuses RDF of backing M23 in eastern DRC Rwanda rejects sanctions, says measures misrepresent conflict The United States...
Upcoming trading sessions on the BRVM will be closely watched. With oil stocks surging and the broader market under strain, the West African regional exchange may move largely in step with the conflict...
Newcore Gold raises C$10.3 million via warrant exercises Funds to advance Enchi project pre-feasibility study Enchi hosts 1.7 million ounces in indicated, inferred resources Canadian junior mining...
Djezzy expands 5G coverage to 18 Algerian provinces Operator says 5G offers speeds ten times faster than 4G Rollout targets rising demand for data-intensive services Algerian mobile operator Djezzy...
AEDC in talks to buy power from 350-MW NNPC plant Deal aims to boost electricity supply in Abuja area National output falls to 4,300 MW amid gas shortages AEDC is in talks to buy electricity...
BGFI raises CFA 45.3 billion in BVMAC IPO tranche 7,601 investors from 24 countries subscribed shares Listing to make BGFI first multinational on BVMAC BGFI Holding Corporation, parent company of...
Lumitel signs $10 million deal to expand rural broadband World Bank, Lumitel fund 2G, 4G rollout in 86 hills Project targets 400,000 users, 300 schools connectivity Telecom operator...
Stanbic, Standard Bank arrange $205 million loan for E&P Five-year facility supports mining partnership with Gold Fields Mining sector accounted for 31% of Ghana GDP in 2024 Stanbic...
Olam Agri secures $100 million loan from FMO Funds to support Asian rice exports to Africa African rice imports up 29% over decade Olam Agri, a subsidiary of Singapore-based Olam...
Nigeria to split OPL 245 into four blocks Move ends decades-long legal disputes over oilfield Development to proceed on 9 billion-barrel reserves Nigeria has decided to split the OPL 245...
Mali to train 3,500 youths under 2026 program CFA 2.5 billion budget funds training, internships, SME support Youth employment challenged by 98% informal sector dominance The Malian...
Petrol reduced to K26.61 per litre, diesel to K23.25 effective 28 February 2026 17% appreciation of the kwacha lowered the local-currency cost of fuel imports Adjustments apply nationwide...
Cameroon approves canoe manufacturing unit in Kribi for 2026 CFA 600 million budget adopted by MIDEPECAM board Facility aims to boost artisanal fishing and cut imports Cameroon has approved...
The GSMA is urging faster deployment of standalone 5G networks to unlock industrial and enterprise use cases. The industry is pushing for broader, more inclusive access to artificial...
The 2026–27 budget targets 2% growth by 2028 through reforms and infrastructure spending. More than $61 billion is planned for transport, energy, and water projects. The strategy unfolds...
Guinea’s central bank has relaunched the creation of a national stock exchange. The reform aims to expand long-term financing in local currency and reduce exposure to foreign exchange risk. A...
The government is prioritizing rail, ports, and roads in its 2026 budget to fix logistics bottlenecks. About $1.3 billion will fund major freight rail projects, alongside a dedicated...
Rio Tinto will restart the $463 million Zulti South project to extend RBM’s life through 2050. The project was suspended in 2020 after community violence and will now resume amid improved...
Congo launches $595 million Congo-Ocean Railway overhaul Project to replace tracks, repair bridges, modernize stations Upgrade aims to boost regional transit via Pointe-Noire The Republic of...
Authorities set September 2027 as the date for Madagascar’s next presidential election under the Refoundation program. The roadmap outlines three possible voting models, including direct...
Only 36% of Africans view Russia’s economic and political influence as positive, while 23% rate it negative, according to Afrobarometer. China leads global powers in perception with 62% positive...
The government mobilized 300 million dirhams ($33 million) to support farms hit by floods in the Gharb and Loukkos irrigated areas. Authorities estimate that floods affected about 105,000...
Vodafone expands Amazon LEO satellite partnership in Africa Satellites to backhaul mobile base stations to core network Move targets rural coverage across eight African markets British...
Chinese investor plans $2 billion Ajaokuta steel revival Engineers say rolling mill could restart within six months Nigeria produces 1.2 million tons; demand near 10 million A...
Nigeria, AFC sign $1.3 billion mining investment deal Project includes alumina refinery, national geoscientific mapping Mining sector contributes about 1% to GDP The Federal...
Syrah signs seven-year graphite supply deal with NextSource 34,000-68,000 tonnes from Mozambique’s Balama mine Supply to feed planned UAE anode plant Syrah Resources said on Monday,...
Rwanda’s capital immediately impresses visitors with its striking cleanliness and orderly layout, qualities that frequently set it apart from other cities on the continent. Built across rolling green...
Liberia launches electricity sector diagnostic with U.S. MCC Workshop to address costs, infrastructure, governance gaps Capacity 126 MW; renewables reach 33% of mix The government of...
Mauritania EllaLink landing station 46% complete, officials say Commissioning targeted for first quarter 2027 Cable to add 200 Gbps, reduce ACE reliance Work on the landing station for...
Senegal police, Meta discuss cooperation on online security Training planned for cybercrime units, law enforcement tools ITU ranks Senegal Tier 3 in 2024 cybersecurity index Senegal’s...
MILEAD launches 2026 fellows program for young African women Twenty-five candidates aged 19-25 to be selected Selected fellows attend Ghana institute, yearlong mentoring program The...
Togo parliament approves anti-money laundering, terrorism financing law Law aligns with FATF, UEMOA standards, replaces 2018 framework Introduces risk-based oversight, tighter beneficial ownership...
Burkina Faso has launched a $6.3 million potato processing plant in Ouahigouya. The facility will produce 350 tons of chips and frozen fries annually and include a 5,000-ton cold storage...
Congo has approved CFA21.87 billion ($39.3 million) for its 2026 digital transformation program. The plan aims to expand broadband access, digitize public services, and train 1,200 young people in...
Ghana launched GANRAP, a policy targeting 15 months of import cover by 2028, up from 5.7 months recorded at end-2025 The framework is built on weekly gold purchases of 3.02 tonnes and a net...
Zimbabwe has imposed a ban on raw mineral exports, including lithium concentrate. Chinese group Sichuan Yahua has launched construction of a lithium sulfate plant at its Kamativi mine. The government...
Public support for fossil fuels in South Africa has risen to nearly 110 billion rand ($6 billion) in 2025, triple its 2018 level. Most of the increase stems from repeated financial bailouts of Eskom,...
Emergency entry visa fee for foreign tourists reportedly rises from $25 to $30, effective March 1, 2026. Free seasonal visas at Luxor and Aswan have been extended through 2026–2027; 96-hour...
Upcoming trading sessions on the BRVM will be closely watched. With oil stocks surging and the broader market under strain, the West African regional...
Verdant Capital structured a $5 million equity placement for Polysmart Packaging Group. The funds will expand food-grade recycled PET production...
Askadar Housmane Sanou has been appointed to lead Burkina Faso’s state investment fund, CDI-BF. The fund, created in 2023, is central to...
Central Bank of Nigeria said 20 commercial banks have met new minimum capital requirements, with the deadline set for March 31, 2026. Banks have...
On February 27, 2026, AfDB's board approved a €6.5M investment in Saviu II — €4.5M in equity and €2M first-loss via the EU's Boost...
Congo launches paving of 542-km Corridor 13 section Four-year project links Brazzaville to regional capitals Road aims boost trade, support AfCFTA...
Angola opens $635 million Luvo border complex Facility consolidates customs, police, immigration services Project aims boost DRC trade under...
Parliament approves €140 million (about $165 million) IsDB financing Funds to pave 53-km Mali–Gadalougué road and related...
Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia signed binding commitments to improve cross-border transport connectivity and efficiency. The partnership targets...
Congo is exploring the use of China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system to upgrade its railway network. Officials say the technology could...
Congo launches $595 million Congo-Ocean Railway overhaul Project to replace tracks, repair bridges, modernize stations Upgrade aims to boost...
Kenya to start Naivasha-Kisumu SGR extension in March 264-km line due for completion by June 2027 Project aims to link Kenya rail to Uganda...
Djibouti seeks AfDB funding for delayed Biidley Airport Project aims for 1.5 million passengers annually Airport central to 2035 regional logistics...
Namibia launched a national Task Force and a Support Fund to protect its livestock sector from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). South Africa...
Ghana aims to attract Chinese capital to develop its palm oil sector and move toward self-sufficiency. The government plans a $500 million...
Olam Agri secures $100 million loan from FMO Funds to support Asian rice exports to Africa African rice imports up 29% over...
Cameroon approves canoe manufacturing unit in Kribi for 2026 CFA 600 million budget adopted by MIDEPECAM board Facility aims to boost...
The government mobilized 300 million dirhams ($33 million) to support farms hit by floods in the Gharb and Loukkos irrigated areas. Authorities...
Burkina Faso has launched a $6.3 million potato processing plant in Ouahigouya. The facility will produce 350 tons of chips and frozen fries...
Hungary is financing a 650 million shilling ($5 million) solar-powered irrigation project in Kisumu County. The project will expand the Ahero...
Egypt seeks removal of non-tariff barriers on food exports Indonesia citrus imports up 45% in five years Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty...
Algeria’s state utility Sonelgaz has sent a technical team to Niger to prepare a new gas-fired power plant. The project comes as Niger faces...
Atomic Eagle increased Muntanga’s mineral resources to 58.8 million pounds, up 24% from 47.4 million pounds. The update added 11.4 million...
Newcore Gold raises C$10.3 million via warrant exercises Funds to advance Enchi project pre-feasibility study Enchi hosts 1.7 million ounces in...
National Oil Corporation (NOC) resumed production at the Mabruk field at 25,000–30,000 barrels per day (bpd) using an early production...
Tanzania has connected a 50-megawatt solar plant in Kishapu to the national grid. The project marks the first phase of a planned 150-megawatt solar...
AEDC in talks to buy power from 350-MW NNPC plant Deal aims to boost electricity supply in Abuja area National output falls to 4,300 MW amid gas...
The government is prioritizing rail, ports, and roads in its 2026 budget to fix logistics bottlenecks. About $1.3 billion will fund major...
Rio Tinto will restart the $463 million Zulti South project to extend RBM’s life through 2050. The project was suspended in 2020 after...
President Yoweri Museveni announced a 5 billion Ugandan shillings ($1.4 million) public fund to support digital content creators. Authorities...
Training delivered by Smart Africa in partnership with GSMA under World Bank-funded programme Session focused on spectrum allocation, pricing...
Djezzy expands 5G coverage to 18 Algerian provinces Operator says 5G offers speeds ten times faster than 4G Rollout targets rising demand for...
Lumitel signs $10 million deal to expand rural broadband World Bank, Lumitel fund 2G, 4G rollout in 86 hills Project targets 400,000...
The GSMA is urging faster deployment of standalone 5G networks to unlock industrial and enterprise use cases. The industry is pushing for broader,...
Vodafone expands Amazon LEO satellite partnership in Africa Satellites to backhaul mobile base stations to core network Move targets rural...
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Mali to train 3,500 youths under 2026 program CFA 2.5 billion budget funds training, internships, SME support Youth employment challenged by...
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Mauritania will recruit 3,000 civil servants through a fully digitalized system. Authorities will conduct online applications, automated diploma...
Petrol reduced to K26.61 per litre, diesel to K23.25 effective 28 February 2026 17% appreciation of the kwacha lowered the local-currency cost of...
MILEAD launches 2026 fellows program for young African women Twenty-five candidates aged 19-25 to be selected Selected fellows attend Ghana...
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Algeria’s NESDA and the Algerian‑Saudi Investment Company sign cooperation deal focused on researc...
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