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...
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By Kamel Ghribi, chairman of GKSD Holding and of ECAM Council Global affairs are often framed as contests of power, ideology, or personality. But the...
Uzbekistan and South Africa agreed to establish a bilateral Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation and a joint working...
Fourth Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo held from February 16 to 18 in Nairobi Ministers, tourism authorities, researchers and...
Fiscal consolidation and aggressive tax collection are draining liquidity from Ivorian SMEs, even as the headline GDP growth exceeds six per...
ZCCM in talks with Mercuria to market its share of copper output Congo’s Gécamines already exporting directly, targets 500,000 tons IEA...
The fast-growing installment payment market is set to expand sharply across the continent, even as stricter licensing and compliance rules reshape...
IMF identifies North Africa as a rising hub for trade, investment and industrial growth Egypt and Morocco register above‑regional average growth,...
The agreement was signed on the margins of the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa It applies to holders of diplomatic and official passports...
A dispute over the uranium stockpile claimed by France’s Orano has intensified tensions between Niamey and its former long-time partner following the...
In 2015, all 54 African countries committed to raising education spending to at least 4 to 6 percent of GDP and/or 15 to 20 percent of total public...
Green hydrogen projects are multiplying across Africa, promoted as a driver of the continent’s low-carbon transition. Whether they can generate...
In the Gulf of Guinea, oil producers have steadily multiplied. Nigeria paved the way, followed by Niger, Ghana and, more recently, Côte d’Ivoire. Benin,...
Uzbekistan and South Africa agreed to establish a bilateral Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation and a joint working group. Discussions were held with government officials and...
Fiscal consolidation and aggressive tax collection are draining liquidity from Ivorian SMEs, even as the headline GDP growth exceeds six per...
Now far behind the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia was Africa’s leading copper producer in the second half of the 20th century. The southern African...
Dangote signs $400 million equipment deal with China’s XCMG Refinery capacity to expand to 1.4 million bpd Petrochemicals, fertilizer output to...
IMF identifies North Africa as a rising hub for trade, investment and industrial growth Egypt and Morocco register above‑regional average growth,...
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...
Since 2018, Bayer has faced thousands of U.S. lawsuits over its Roundup herbicide. The German group is now proposing a $7.25 billion settlement plan...
Now far behind the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia was Africa’s leading copper producer in the second half of the 20th century. The southern African...
Dangote signs $400 million equipment deal with China’s XCMG Refinery capacity to expand to 1.4 million bpd Petrochemicals, fertilizer output to...
South Africa led with 35% of total deal value, ahead of Kenya and Egypt Inbound deal value rose over 40%, outbound value jumped nearly...
China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the...
A.P. Moller Capital raised 2.24 billion dirhams ($243 million) for APM Capital Morocco Fund, dedicated to transport and logistics. The fund combines 1.64 billion dirhams in commitments with a 600...
The Mathematical Society of Côte d’Ivoire (SMCI) proposed an intensive plan to train 1,400 math teachers over two years. The Education Ministry estimates a shortfall of 1,453 math teachers in...
Harena Rare Earths raised £2 million ($2.7 million) to advance its Ampasindava project and engage with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The company initiated a formal...
The government launched the “Ijraati” platform, centralizing more than 800 administrative procedures. Mauritania ranks 165th globally in the 2024 UN E-Government Development Index with a score of...
Morocco ranks first in Africa with average mobile speeds of 124.32 Mbps, placing 39th globally. South Africa and Tunisia follow with 65.70 Mbps and 57.30 Mbps respectively. Gulf countries...
India approved exports of 2.5 million tonnes of wheat and 500,000 tonnes of wheat products, ending restrictions imposed in May 2022. The USDA forecasts a record Indian wheat harvest of 117.9...
More than 70% of assessed wild food plants in Africa face extinction, a rate twice the global average. African gene banks conserve only about 14% of wild relatives of major crops, with less than...
Global South Utilities commissioned a 5 MWp grid-connected solar plant in Berbera under the “Green Berbera Vision” program. The plant will generate about 10,000 MWh annually and avoid roughly...
Egypt approved four renewable energy projects totaling 2,720 MW of solar capacity and 2,000 MWh of battery storage. The government scheduled project completion and commissioning for 2027, with...
Chad hosts Azerbaijani delegation to explore tech cooperation Talks cover infrastructure, cybersecurity, e-government and innovation Visit follows January digital partnership agreement...
IFC signs $10 million risk-sharing deal with Dashen Bank Guarantee backs $20 million SME lending, targeting agri-food, women-led firms Deal supported by IDA first-loss guarantee,...
Since 2018, Bayer has faced thousands of U.S. lawsuits over its Roundup herbicide. The German group is now proposing a $7.25 billion settlement plan as it seeks to curb future claims. Bayer on...
Tunisia aquaculture projects reach 88.1 million dinars in 2025 Investment triples year-on-year, signaling rising sector interest Government targets 50,000 tons farmed fish by 2030 Tunisia’s...
PhosCo to raise A$5 million for Tunisia phosphate project Funds to advance Gasaat toward bankable feasibility study Tunisia targets 14 million tonnes phosphate output by 2030 Australian mining...
Senegal, Morocco resume talks on film co-production pact Countries seek revised agreement on training, distribution Partnership produced two internationally awarded films in 2025 Senegal and...
Pictet opens first African office in South Africa Group manages $955 billion in assets South Africa hosts 41,100 dollar millionaires in 2025 Geneva-based Pictet Group has opened a...
NSIA Finance becomes NSIA Capital to reflect broader investment ambitions Group aims to mobilize more capital and expand advisory and funding roles Move comes as Côte d’Ivoire’s financial sector...
Production could rise to 25–30 million tons this year, from about 10 million in 2025 Growth driven by ArcelorMittal’s $1.8bn expansion and new mining entrants Iron ore remains central to public...
First group of 500 trainees begins “train-the-trainer” program in Kinshasa 200 top performers will be selected to train others nationwide Five-year deal with Cisco and Cybastion targets jobs in tech...
Agreement with Gécamines could extend KCC mine life into the 2040s Copper output target raised toward about 300,000 tons a year Move comes as Glencore negotiates sale of 40% stakes in its DRC...
Five local banks to mobilize CFA41.2bn ($74.4m) for Grand-Zambi mine Funding to be refinanced through BEAC’s “Window B” for productive sectors Project targets 1.3 million tons of iron concentrate...
21 MW solar plant to supply about 30% of Motheo mine’s power needs Seven-year lease-to-own model avoids upfront capital spending Project reflects growing shift to solar in African mining Release, a...
Feasibility study identifies 8.3 MW technical potential at Ngqura Project still pending regulatory approvals and investment decision Could become Africa’s first commercial wave power plant Swedish...
Net profit reaches CFA413.6bn ($744m), with 21.5% margin Data and broadband fuel revenue growth of 8.3% to CFA1,923bn Board proposes CFA1,933 dividend as cash flow remains strong Senegalese...
Total banking assets reach CFA7,586bn ($13.7bn), up 9% year on year State-owned BIIC holds nearly 25% market share with CFA1,885.86bn in assets Possible merger with Société Générale Bénin could add...
Democratic Republic of the Congo selected a public-private partnership to pave 258 km of National Road No. 27 in Ituri province. The project carries an estimated total cost of about $1.54...
West African Development Bank (BOAD) launched preparation of its 2026–2030 strategic plan with support from Boston Consulting Group. BOAD exceeded its 2021–2025 Djoliba targets by reaching 107.4%...
Four East African countries signed an agreement creating the DESSU Corridor Authority on February 15 in Djibouti. The multimodal corridor will link the Red Sea to the Great Lakes and connect landlocked...
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 access alone, but reliability, interoperability and...
Nigeria opened a formal investigation into Temu over alleged violations of its 2023 data protection law. Regulators said up to 12.7 million Nigerian users could be affected by the platform’s data...
Ghana paid 10 billion cedis ($910 million) in interest under its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). Authorities made the payment fully in cash, marking the second coupon without any in-kind...
Sumitomo Corporation suspended production at the Ambatovy nickel-cobalt mine after Cyclone Gezani hit Madagascar. Ambatovy delivered 28,000 tonnes of nickel in the year to March 2025, well below its...
Aurum Resources plans to launch construction of its Boundiali gold project in 2026. The project currently hosts 2.41 million ounces of identified gold resources. The company aims to complete...
MTN Group secured IHS Towers’ board approval for a $8.50 per share offer valuing the company at $6.2 billion. MTN already holds about 25% of IHS Towers and aims to regain control of tower...
SalamAir will begin twice-weekly non-stop flights between Muscat and Mogadishu from 3 September 2026. The service marks the first direct air link between Oman and Somalia. The route expands SalamAir’s...
Nigeria has 21 operational data centres as of February 2026, with capacity expanding rapidly as firms such as Chams Holding Company Plc scale into AI and infrastructure services. Grid reliability...
A Sudanese delegation met Egyptian officials in Cairo to study Egypt’s SME support mechanisms, including legislation and financing programs. Egypt’s MSME Development Agency (MSMEDA) outlined financial...
Like other sub-regions across the continent, West Africa faces pressing challenges in soil health and fertilizer management. As the continent’s most populous region, it must meet rising food demand while...
Investigation targets alleged breaches of Nigeria’s 2023 data protection law Platform processes personal data of an estimated 12.7 million Nigerians Probe focuses on surveillance concerns,...
Uzbekistan and South Africa agreed to establish a bilateral Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation and a joint working group. Discussions were held with government officials and...
Fourth Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo held from February 16 to 18 in Nairobi Ministers, tourism authorities, researchers and private sector leaders gather to tackle systemic global...
South Sudan delivered an initial cargo of about 600,000 barrels of Dar Blend crude to BB Energy under a $100 million prepayment deal. BB Energy filed a claim at the High Court of London in...
BOAD appointed Adji Sokhna M’Baye as Chief Executive Officer of BOAD Market Solutions, its new structured finance and advisory subsidiary. The Lomé-based entity holds share capital of CFA 2.3 billion...
The EBRD approved its first agribusiness financing in West Africa with loans totaling about $153 million in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire. The bank granted $70 million to Robust International...
Coris Bank International Guinea launched its mobile money solution, Coris Money, on February 16, 2026. Orange held 92% of Guinea’s 3.2 million mobile money subscribers as of June 2025, according to...
GB Foods acquires 2,428 hectares for tomatoes in Ghana Land to supply Tema tomato processing plant Ghana imports average 54,361 tons paste annually GB Foods Africa has acquired a concession...
NEM, Perminas sign MoU on Gabon’s Maboumine project Perminas may take equity stake in rare earths mine Project targets 18,000 tons rare earths annually New Energy Metals (NEM), a mining...
Congo completes $354 million buyback of 2032 bond Outstanding 2032 notes reduced to $575 million Follows $700 million 2035 bond sale in February The Republic of Congo said...
Nine South African universities top sub-Saharan QS rankings University of Cape Town ranked first regionally Region’s higher education faces low enrollment, underinvestment Nine South...
Fiscal consolidation and aggressive tax collection are draining liquidity from Ivorian SMEs, even as the headline GDP growth exceeds six per cent. Banks now prefer safe sovereign Treasury bills...
UAE commits $4.5 billion for 60 African clean projects Funding announced at AU Summit in Addis Ababa Nearly 666 million Africans lack electricity, World Bank says The United Arab...
The appointment of a new chief executive at Uganda Airlines comes at a time of heightened expectations, as Ugandan authorities seek to restore the national carrier’s financial and operational credibility...
As informal employment dominates much of Africa’s labor market and millions of young people seek practical skills, understanding how the ILO defines informal apprenticeship highlights both the risks and...
Liberia begins $45.28 million coastal road rehabilitation Ashoka Buildcon to upgrade 50 km stretch Project aims to boost connectivity, cut transport costs Liberia is set to begin...
Now far behind the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia was Africa’s leading copper producer in the second half of the 20th century. The southern African nation unveiled a growth strategy several years...
Regulator orders ISPs to block major platforms nationwide Move risks economic disruption amid 850,000 active users Gabon’s media regulator on Tuesday ordered the immediate suspension of...
Enko Education secures $46 million to fund expansion $22 million loan from Standard Bank announced February 17 Group aims to triple enrollment to 20,000 by 2029 Enko Education,...
Algeria Telecom to deploy 345 4G stations nationwide First phase installs 195 stations, second adds 150 Plan aims to boost coverage, speed, reliability nationwide State-owned...
A.P. Moller Capital raised 2.24 billion dirhams ($243 million) for APM Capital Morocco Fund, dedicated to transport and logistics. The fund...
Pictet opens first African office in South Africa Group manages $955 billion in assets South Africa hosts 41,100 dollar millionaires in...
NSIA Finance becomes NSIA Capital to reflect broader investment ambitions Group aims to mobilize more capital and expand advisory and funding...
Net profit reaches CFA413.6bn ($744m), with 21.5% margin Data and broadband fuel revenue growth of 8.3% to CFA1,923bn Board proposes CFA1,933...
Total banking assets reach CFA7,586bn ($13.7bn), up 9% year on year State-owned BIIC holds nearly 25% market share with CFA1,885.86bn in...
Gabon receives 100 new buses as part of a 130-unit order from Tata Motors. The reform plan includes merging public operators and diversifying into fuel...
AD Ports signs 30-year concession to build dry bulk terminal in Douala €73.4m investment planned for first phase between 2026 and 2028 Project aims to...
Kenya plans to attract $1.2–2bn investor for Kenya Airways KQ posted first operating profit in 11 years in March 2025 Government aims to reduce...
Four East African countries signed an agreement creating the DESSU Corridor Authority on February 15 in Djibouti. The multimodal corridor will link the...
Liberia begins $45.28 million coastal road rehabilitation Ashoka Buildcon to upgrade 50 km stretch Project aims to boost connectivity,...
TAAG receives fifth Airbus A220-300 aircraft Fleet expansion targets 50 planes under 2024-2029 plan Airline aims for 3 million passengers, stronger...
Marsa Maroc signs management contract with Liberia’s port authority Deal covers rehabilitation and bulk handling at two Monrovia...
Douala port to build 300 MW power plant CFA 628 billion BOT project backed by Chinese firms Plant aims to secure power, ease grid pressure The Port...
India approved exports of 2.5 million tonnes of wheat and 500,000 tonnes of wheat products, ending restrictions imposed in May 2022. The USDA...
More than 70% of assessed wild food plants in Africa face extinction, a rate twice the global average. African gene banks conserve only about 14%...
Tunisia aquaculture projects reach 88.1 million dinars in 2025 Investment triples year-on-year, signaling rising sector interest Government targets...
The EBRD approved its first agribusiness financing in West Africa with loans totaling about $153 million in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire. The bank...
GB Foods acquires 2,428 hectares for tomatoes in Ghana Land to supply Tema tomato processing plant Ghana imports average 54,361 tons paste...
70% fall in cocoa prices since late 2024 peak shapes discussions Ghana cuts farmgate price by 28.6%; Côte d’Ivoire keeps CFA2,800/kg Unsold...
Guinea signs partnership with Brazil’s Rio Verde to boost livestock output Over 2,000 purebred Brazilian cows to be introduced at Boké...
Ghana timber exports fall 20% to 217,000 cubic meters Revenues drop 21% to 98.38 million euros ECOWAS demand rebounds despite global market...
Egypt approved four renewable energy projects totaling 2,720 MW of solar capacity and 2,000 MWh of battery storage. The government scheduled...
PhosCo to raise A$5 million for Tunisia phosphate project Funds to advance Gasaat toward bankable feasibility study Tunisia targets 14 million tonnes...
Production could rise to 25–30 million tons this year, from about 10 million in 2025 Growth driven by ArcelorMittal’s $1.8bn expansion and new...
Harena Rare Earths raised £2 million ($2.7 million) to advance its Ampasindava project and engage with the U.S. International Development Finance...
Global South Utilities commissioned a 5 MWp grid-connected solar plant in Berbera under the “Green Berbera Vision” program. The plant will...
Agreement with Gécamines could extend KCC mine life into the 2040s Copper output target raised toward about 300,000 tons a year Move comes as Glencore...
Five local banks to mobilize CFA41.2bn ($74.4m) for Grand-Zambi mine Funding to be refinanced through BEAC’s “Window B” for productive...
21 MW solar plant to supply about 30% of Motheo mine’s power needs Seven-year lease-to-own model avoids upfront capital spending Project reflects...
Morocco ranks first in Africa with average mobile speeds of 124.32 Mbps, placing 39th globally. South Africa and Tunisia follow with 65.70 Mbps and...
Chad hosts Azerbaijani delegation to explore tech cooperation Talks cover infrastructure, cybersecurity, e-government and innovation Visit...
First group of 500 trainees begins “train-the-trainer” program in Kinshasa 200 top performers will be selected to train others nationwide Five-year...
Nigeria opened a formal investigation into Temu over alleged violations of its 2023 data protection law. Regulators said up to 12.7 million Nigerian...
MTN Group secured IHS Towers’ board approval for a $8.50 per share offer valuing the company at $6.2 billion. MTN already holds about 25%...
Nigeria has 21 operational data centres as of February 2026, with capacity expanding rapidly as firms such as Chams Holding Company Plc scale into AI...
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SalamAir will begin twice-weekly non-stop flights between Muscat and Mogadishu from 3 September 2026. The service marks the first direct air link...
The Mathematical Society of Côte d’Ivoire (SMCI) proposed an intensive plan to train 1,400 math teachers over two years. The Education Ministry...
Nine South African universities top sub-Saharan QS rankings University of Cape Town ranked first regionally Region’s higher education faces...
As informal employment dominates much of Africa’s labor market and millions of young people seek practical skills, understanding how the ILO defines...
Jobless rate drops 0.5 points to 31.4%, lowest since Q3 2020 Gains in services, construction, finance, agriculture offset...
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Morocco: A.P. Moller Capital Closes $243 Million Fund for Transport and Logistics
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Côte d’Ivoire Targets 1,400 New Math Teachers Amid Acute Shortage
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Togo Reviews Investment Governance to Align with AfCFTA Investment Protocol
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Harena Raises £2 Million to Advance Madagascar Rare Earths Project
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Mauritania Puts 800 Administrative Procedures Online in Digital Reform Drive
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After $750m London Bond Triumph, Cameroon Prepares to Hunt CFA585bn on International Market
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AI Ventures Accelerator Opens Applications for Women-Led African Startups
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Central Africa Internet Governance Forum Opens in Bujumbura
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Nairobi to Host 26th Connected Banking Summit on March 11
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CEMAC Commission’s Unpaid Contributions Hit CFA263.5bn, With Cameroon Owing 23%
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Absa Kenya hires M-PESA’s Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, signalling a shift from branch banking to a telecom-s...
MTN Group has no official presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the mobile market is d...
South Africa led with 35% of total deal value, ahead of Kenya and Egypt Inbound deal value ro...
Safran invests €280m to build one of the world's largest landing gear plants in Morocco, crea...
Essaouira is a coastal city in Morocco, on the Atlantic Ocean, in the Marrakech–Safi region, about two and a half hours by road from Marrakech. It stands...
Manovo-Gounda-St Floris National Park is one of the largest protected areas in Central Africa. Located in the northeastern part of the Central African...
