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...
Both partners target to expand supply chain finance across eight African markets with the deal $1.9 billion deal flow is expected to occurred over...
Algeria launches $1.38 billion gas power plant project 1,406 MW facility to boost supply, may export to Tunisia Built by CNEEC, aims...
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...
Meeting in Abidjan from April 27 to May 1, West African ministers, experts and private sector stakeholders are seeking to move beyond a sector-by-sector...
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,...
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...
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire reports revenue and profit growth in 2025 Deposits, loans rise; shareholders approve dividend payout Bank targets...
More than CFA1,000 billion received via mobile money in 2024 Total inflows rise 77% to CFA1,354 billion, led by Europe and North...
New SME Growth Fund aims to improve access to long-term capital Initial $30 million could scale up to $100 million over time SMEs remain...
Nigerian billionaire adds $5.78 billion to his fortune in under four months Gains driven by strong stock performance of BUA Cement and BUA...
Cameroon’s exports of household bar soap rose sharply in 2025, reaching 74,208 tons, up from 56,624 tons in 2024, according to the latest foreign trade...
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...
Ghana launches new Accra airport expansion phase Connector hall to link terminals, ease passenger flow Project aims to handle rising...
Standard Chartered arranges $2.33 billion for Tanzania railway project Funding supports key SGR sections linking Dar es Salaam to inland...
Chad has launched construction of a 74 km paved road linking Ngouri, Mondo, and Mao. The government is fully funding the project with a budget of...
Tinubu seeks $516m loan for 1,000 km Sokoto-Badagry highway Project to cut travel time, boost trade and agriculture supply...
TIN receives six RTG cranes at Walvis Bay port Investment follows $126.5 million terminal modernization financing deal Namibia expands logistics...
Mali to buy 26,030 tons of unsold rice to stabilize market Weak competitiveness against imports leaves producers with excess stock Regional surplus...
Major coffee traders and roasters launched the Coffee Canopy Partnership to build the first open-access global coffee farm map. The initiative uses...
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...
Africa’s natural gas consumption rose 4% to 185 billion cubic meters in 2025, driven by power and residential demand. North Africa led...
Rio Tinto, Angola launch joint venture for Chiri diamond project Site could become Angola’s third producing mine, minister says Move aligns...
Q1 production falls 4% due to lower output in Zambia Annual guidance increased with contribution from Cobre Panamá Additional volumes come...
In 2024, Niger stripped GoviEx, now known as Atomic Eagle, of the Madaouela uranium project. As efforts to address what the company considers a grievance...
Egypt’s solar photovoltaic capacity could rise from 2.9 GW in 2025 to 34.3 GW by 2035, according to GlobalData. Total renewable energy capacity could...
Company invests $20.2 million for a 9.9% stake in Altair Minerals Partnership targets development of the Greater Oko gold project Move...
Lagos secures 400 MW from private producers for essential services Reform allows the state to regulate and distribute electricity...
Funding will support rollout of 315 solar mini-grids across underserved areas Project aims to connect about 2.9 million people to...
Nigeria court launches e-filing system to digitize case processes Platform enables online submissions, payments, case tracking Move aims to...
Rwanda ISP Canalbox restores service after regional fiber outage Regulator ordered compensation, penalties over April disruptions Customers...
Kenyan opposition files court bid to block Safaricom stake sale $1.58 billion deal would give Vodacom majority control Critics cite lack of...
Government targets connectivity, regulation, and digital inclusion Plan includes fiber expansion, better service quality, and...
New government cloud and data center aim to strengthen digital infrastructure Project supports cybersecurity, public services, and investor...
Axian Telecom partners with Oracle to unify management systems Platform to enable AI rollout, improve governance and...
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Côte d’Ivoire launches BRIDGE project to tackle educational exclusion Program targets out-of-school children and illiterate...
Reforms target refinancing, cost cuts, governance improvements Plans include new regional subsidiary, potential private investment Senegal on...
Senegal to train 100 engineers, thousands in cloud computing Alibaba partnership to build sovereign cloud for Youth Olympics Initiative...
First UniPod opens in Diamniadio with support from UNDP Hub brings together students, researchers, startups, and private sector Project is...
Airline to launch Kinshasa–Brussels flights starting in July Two new ATR aircraft will support domestic expansion Move targets strong travel demand...
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China commits 1.6 bln CFA in food shipments to Cameroon
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New AFD Funding Supports Progress on Yaoundé Urban Mobility Project
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Cameroon Tests CFA5 Billion SME Financing Program Focused on Youth and Women
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CEMAC Prepares Regulated Crowdfunding Market to Expand SME Financing
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Egypt to Expand Solar Capacity Twelvefold by 2035 (GlobalData)
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Africa Gas Demand Climbs 4% to 185 bcm in 2025, GECF Says
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Burundi Reshuffle Targets Key Ministries as 2027 Election Nears
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The International Insurance Institute opens entrance exam for fourth insurance master’s cohort
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Togo: IFAD Steps Up Support for PRIMA, New Investments Expected in 2026
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Togo’s CNSS to begin proof-of-life checks on May 4, 2026
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Mediterrania Capital bought Australian Amcor's Moroccan packaging unit Enko Capital took ov...
Enko Capital acquires Servair’s fast-food unit in Côte d’Ivoire, including the Burger King franchi...
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...
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