Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven...
In Nigeria, as in much of Africa, weaknesses in the seed sector remain a major constraint on the productivity of staple crops such as rice and maize. As...
By Jacques Assahoré Konan, Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, and Blerta Cela, UNDP Resident Representative in...
In Cotonou, at the Regional Summit on Digital Transformation, ministers, regulators and technical partners debated the digital future of West and Central...
In 2024, Benin’s authorities announced a coming ban on imports of frozen chicken and table eggs, saying the move aims to boost and better organize local...
Pit Baccardi, co-founder of the Salon des Industries Musicales d’Afrique Francophone (SIMA) and a Cameroonian native, was in Cotonou for the second...
Indonesia plans 2026 nickel output cuts to balance supply and demand Nickel prices jump as LME inventories surge and quotas adjusted Jakarta...
Senegal seeks new IMF loan program after 2024 financing freeze Talks focus on debt revisions, fiscal adjustment and data...
Guinea provisional results show Doumbouya wins presidency with 86.72% Opposition boycott clears first-round victory, Supreme Court validation...
NNPC plans stake sales in oil and gas assets, launches bidding process Divestment aims to streamline portfolio and attract investment amid low...
Nigeria completes AKK gas pipeline construction, crossing Niger River Project to connect northern cities to gas network by 2026 Pipeline aims to boost...
Deal aims to cut debt and strengthen balance sheet Company refocuses on GLP-1 drugs after reporting annual loss South African drugmaker...
Axis Minerals files $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea Dispute follows Guinea’s revocation of dozens of mining...
Zimbabwe to keep buying gold in 2026 to bolster ZiG currency Reserves rise to $1.1 billion, covering about 1.2 months of imports IMF...
Guinea holds first presidential vote since 2021 military coup Junta leader Doumbouya dominates contested election amid opposition...
Trump targets militants in Sokoto, citing Christian "genocide," though locals note the region is mostly Muslim. Abuja confirms the joint strikes...
Sunrise starts construction of a textile plant in Fez, operational in Q3 2026 The project covers the full textile and apparel value...
Indonesia plans 2026 nickel output cuts to balance supply and demand Nickel prices jump as LME inventories surge and quotas adjusted Jakarta aims to curb surplus, support prices and limit...
Guinea provisional results show Doumbouya wins presidency with 86.72% Opposition boycott clears first-round victory, Supreme Court validation...
Cameroon to close non-compliant artisanal gold sites from January 2026 Move follows EITI report highlighting major gold export...
Copper prices near $13,000 a tonne on tariff speculation Traders rush shipments to U.S., tightening global inventories Supply...
Deal aims to cut debt and strengthen balance sheet Company refocuses on GLP-1 drugs after reporting annual loss South African drugmaker...
Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven...
Nigeria confirms tax reform takes effect Jan. 1, 2026 despite opposition PDP alleges illegal insertions, urges suspension and investigation Government...
Cameroon to close non-compliant artisanal gold sites from January 2026 Move follows EITI report highlighting major gold export...
Copper prices near $13,000 a tonne on tariff speculation Traders rush shipments to U.S., tightening global inventories Supply...
The United Kingdom has introduced new migration measures involving several African countries, combining visa restrictions with bilateral return...
Ghana resolves the $750m Afreximbank dispute. This strategic move avoids default and protects the lender’s credit rating from agency...
Tinubu approves partial write-off of NNPC debts to Nigerian government Decision cancels $1.42 billion and 5.57 trillion naira obligations Move may help clarify NNPC accounts amid oil sector...
Djibouti, Egypt sign port, logistics and energy cooperation agreements Deals include 23-MW solar plant to power Doraleh port operations Aim is to cut reliance on imported electricity and secure port...
Algeria launches $207 million tire factory project in Touggourt Plant targets 5 million annual units, boosting industrial self-sufficiency Move follows 2025 shortages and aims to cut import...
Nigeria confirms tax reform takes effect Jan. 1, 2026 despite opposition PDP alleges illegal insertions, urges suspension and investigation Government says overhaul strengthens revenues without...
Gambia’s Gamtel signs $50 million PPP to modernise internet backbone Project boosts core network capacity from 50 Gbps to 800 Gbps Upgrade aims to ease bottlenecks and strengthen...
United States, Côte d’Ivoire sign $487 million five-year health partnership Deal targets HIV, malaria, maternal health and system resilience Abidjan must fund 60% of package by...
Côte d’Ivoire ruling RHDP wins 197 of 255 parliamentary seats Result consolidates President Ouattara’s control of executive and legislature Main opposition PDCI takes 32 seats as turnout...
Kenya plans National Cybersecurity Agency to coordinate response to digital threats Cabinet backs proposal, parliamentary approval expected after consultations Agency to oversee standards,...
Chad discusses Huawei partnership to advance Tchad Connexion 2030 strategy Talks target telecom expansion, connectivity access and public service digitisation Government seeks to narrow...
Burkina Faso doubles digital ministry 2026 budget to 61 billion CFA francs Funds target fiber rollout, white-zone coverage and public service digitisation Government aims to boost ICT...
Egypt receives $3.5 billion initial payment from Qatar-backed coastal project Deal targets Mediterranean real estate and tourism development near Matrouh Inflow supports foreign...
Togo passes new law tightening anti-money laundering and terrorism financing rules Legislation aligns with FATF standards and UEMOA 2023 directive Measures extend due diligence to crypto...
GTCO wins CBN and SEC approval for 10 billion naira private placement Fundraise aims to meet holding company prudential capital requirements Group reports strong profits, says banking unit...
Togo parliament approves 2026 budget at 2,751.5 billion CFA francs Budget rises 12.93% from revised 2025 spending levels Measures include VAT exemptions, tax credits and procurement access...
Senegal seeks new IMF loan program after 2024 financing freeze Talks focus on debt revisions, fiscal adjustment and data credibility Government plans funding diversification as major...
Indonesia plans 2026 nickel output cuts to balance supply and demand Nickel prices jump as LME inventories surge and quotas adjusted Jakarta aims to curb surplus, support prices and limit...
Guinea provisional results show Doumbouya wins presidency with 86.72% Opposition boycott clears first-round victory, Supreme Court validation pending Seven-year term looms as Doumbouya...
Robex shareholders approve merger with Predictive, valuing combined miner at $1.45 billion Deal awaits Quebec court, Mali and Guinea regulatory approvals in 2026 Combined group targets...
Burkina Faso adopts 2026 budget projecting 3,431.5 billion CFA francs revenue Spending prioritises security, education, health and rural development Revenue growth driven by reforms as IMF forecasts...
Just how far will the gold and silver rally go before prices cool off? It’s the question at the forefront for analysts, following a year of breakout performance for both metals and a bullish outlook that...
Kinshasa signs MoU with Vietnam’s Vingroup for electric transport rollout VinFast to supply electric buses, cars and charging infrastructure Project targets congestion and emissions, faces power and...
Chad’s prime minister presses telecom operators to improve service quality Regulator audits reveal persistent outages, coverage gaps and weak infrastructure Operators pledge investment, but...
China’s Fuhai Energy buys 40% stake in Equatorial Guinea gas block Fuhai to fund most exploration costs at Barracuda prospect Deal supports investment push as Equatorial Guinea output...
Activity reported at Heglig oil field amid fragile Sudan-South Sudan deal Teams prepare possible restart, pending security and agreement implementation Oil disruptions strain finances of...
Partnership targets priority projects, startup support and skills training Deal aligns with push to diversify economy through digitalisation Gabon’s government said on Monday, Dec. 29, it...
Guinea launches Univ Connect to link 17 public universities Secure broadband to serve over 80,000 students and academics Project supports digital reform of higher education...
Cameroon to close non-compliant artisanal gold sites from January 2026 Move follows EITI report highlighting major gold export discrepancies Government seeks tighter oversight and shift...
Ethiopian Airlines completes Africa’s first full aircraft repainting operation Upgrade supports strategy to expand maintenance and overhaul services Move cuts costs, reduces downtime for...
Zimbabwe to add up to 400 MW by upgrading Hwange power plant $455 million Jindal-led project starts 2026 under 15-year concession Capacity boost aims to ease shortages and reduce costly...
Gas flows restored on Lagos-Escravos line, boosting Nigeria power supply Explosion repairs allow gas-fired plants to gradually resume generation Outage highlights grid reliance on gas and...
Nigeria secures $1.126bn from FAB and Afreximbank for the Lagos-Calabar Highway, using ICIEC guarantees to attract global capital. The deal pivots to "productive debt," relying on tolls and...
Niger approves electronic AES passports and biometric ID cards Reform supports Sahel integration after exit from ECOWAS passport system Chip-based documents aim to improve security, mobility...
Creditinfo licensed to operate credit bureau across six CEMAC countries Bureau to collect borrower data, expand regional credit information coverage Move aims to improve access to finance,...
NNPC plans stake sales in oil and gas assets, launches bidding process Divestment aims to streamline portfolio and attract investment amid low output Oil unions oppose move, warn of revenue...
Suez Canal Authority, JICA sign $22 million deal for diving support vessel Vessel to boost canal security, emergency response and ship maneuvering Canal traffic fell sharply in 2024...
Sonatrach approves 2026 budget and 2026-2030 development plan, details undisclosed Rising domestic gas demand strains balance with exports, infrastructure limits flexibility Algeria plans...
Libya seeks Tunisia’s expertise to digitise education system Plans include connecting schools, expanding distance learning Cooperation aims to narrow learning gaps despite infrastructure...
Ghana arrests 141 suspects in nationwide cybercrime crackdown Authorities seize laptops, phones linked to fraud and online scams Losses rise sharply, prompting stronger enforcement and cyber...
Nigeria completes AKK gas pipeline construction, crossing Niger River Project to connect northern cities to gas network by 2026 Pipeline aims to boost power, fertilizer and gas-based...
Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery restarts after four-year shutdown TOR processes 28,000 bpd, about 62% of capacity Restart aims to cut fuel imports and ease forex pressure Ghana’s Tema Oil...
Copper prices near $13,000 a tonne on tariff speculation Traders rush shipments to U.S., tightening global inventories Supply disruptions bolster bullish outlook into 2026 Copper...
Central African Republic holds presidential election as Touadéra seeks third term Vote held alongside legislative and local polls, first municipal since 1988 Elections test stability amid...
Exports surged 41% to nearly $289 million in 2024, a multi-year high, as the sector now targets the $300 million revenue threshold for 2025. Growth is driven by the Blue Economy...
EGX is consulting on a revised trading schedule, extending the close to 3:00 PM and adjusting the opening to increase overlap with Gulf markets. The reform targets Arab institutional investors by...
Deal aims to cut debt and strengthen balance sheet Company refocuses on GLP-1 drugs after reporting annual loss South African drugmaker Aspen Pharmacare said on Monday it would sell most of...
Waha Oil added wells BB-19 and BB-20 at Farigh field, boosting domestic gas output by 26 million cubic feet/day to aid the national grid. Targeting grid stability, the new gas supply will feed...
Scheme helps banks finance farming, processing and exports deemed too risky Agriculture accounts for just 3.95% of private sector bank lending Agency plans expansion in 2026, including...
Kenyan banks face a potential $800M payout after courts ruled unapproved interest rate hikes illegal, reinforcing consumer protection laws. The liability equals nearly 20% of the sector's...
Axis Minerals files $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea Dispute follows Guinea’s revocation of dozens of mining permits Case highlights tensions over bauxite policy and...
Senegal raises 560 billion CFA francs in final 2025 bond sale Issuance exceeds target, reflecting strong demand despite fiscal pressures Proceeds fund 2025 budget needs and Vision 2050...
Nigeria commercial paper issuances surge, exceeding 1.5 trillion naira in 2025 SEC cites strong liquidity, investor appetite and reform-driven confidence Capital market capitalization nears...
The United Kingdom has introduced new migration measures involving several African countries, combining visa restrictions with bilateral return agreements, according to official announcements and media...
Copper exports fall 17.3% in first nine months of 2025 in the DRC Second-quarter shipments slump sharply, raising growth slowdown concerns Kamoa-Kakula disruptions weigh on output despite...
Zimbabwe to keep buying gold in 2026 to bolster ZiG currency Reserves rise to $1.1 billion, covering about 1.2 months of imports IMF warns reserves limited, urges continued monetary...
Guinea holds first presidential vote since 2021 military coup Junta leader Doumbouya dominates contested election amid opposition boycott Vote tests stability for bauxite-rich Guinea’s...
In this week’s Health News Roundup, the U.S. is tightening health aid through bilateral agreements tied to co-financing and measurable targets, while South Africa remains excluded amid diplomatic...
Ghana resolves the $750m Afreximbank dispute. This strategic move avoids default and protects the lender’s credit rating from agency downgrades. Buoyed by gold buys, Ghana projects reserves...
Ethiopia seeds 2.7M hectares for summer wheat, aiming for 17.5M tons to end import dependency and save ~$1B annually in foreign exchange. High costs for subsidised inputs risk swapping a trade deficit...
EGX is consulting on a revised trading schedule, extending the close to 3:00 PM and adjusting the opening to increase overlap with Gulf...
Egypt receives $3.5 billion initial payment from Qatar-backed coastal project Deal targets Mediterranean real estate and tourism...
GTCO wins CBN and SEC approval for 10 billion naira private placement Fundraise aims to meet holding company prudential capital...
Togo parliament approves 2026 budget at 2,751.5 billion CFA francs Budget rises 12.93% from revised 2025 spending levels Measures include...
Creditinfo licensed to operate credit bureau across six CEMAC countries Bureau to collect borrower data, expand regional credit information...
Zimbabwe to add up to 400 MW by upgrading Hwange power plant $455 million Jindal-led project starts 2026 under 15-year concession Capacity...
Nigeria secures $1.126bn from FAB and Afreximbank for the Lagos-Calabar Highway, using ICIEC guarantees to attract global capital. The deal...
CMA CGM has resumed full Suez transits, with Maersk beginning a "stepwise" return after the October 2025 regional ceasefire. Egypt’s canal revenue...
Algeria launches $207 million tire factory project in Touggourt Plant targets 5 million annual units, boosting industrial self-sufficiency Move...
Kinshasa signs MoU with Vietnam’s Vingroup for electric transport rollout VinFast to supply electric buses, cars and charging infrastructure Project...
Ethiopian Airlines completes Africa’s first full aircraft repainting operation Upgrade supports strategy to expand maintenance and overhaul...
MSC, via Africa Global Logistics, has signed an MoU with Tanzania to develop the first phase of Bagamoyo, reviving a flagship port project stalled since...
Lawmakers back $87.6 million prefunding for 87 km Kayunga–Bbaale–Galiraya road China Road and Bridge Corporation to design and build project over...
Exports surged 41% to nearly $289 million in 2024, a multi-year high, as the sector now targets the $300 million revenue threshold for...
Ethiopia seeds 2.7M hectares for summer wheat, aiming for 17.5M tons to end import dependency and save ~$1B annually in foreign exchange. High costs...
Japan adds $3.3 million to the Souiria K’dima fishing port project Total Japanese funding for the project reaches $17.2...
Cannacham plans a trade mission to the Czech Republic in April 2026 Talks cover medical cannabis, industrial hemp, technology, and...
SCZONE approves a $8 million agro-processing project in Sokhna The plant will produce frozen potatoes, vegetables, and ready-to-eat...
The Senate has approved a bill to create the Agriculture Enterprise Development Bank Farmers received only 4.1% of bank credit in 2024, according...
Kenya shipped its first mango consignment to the UK on December 20 The move is part of a pilot to open new high-value export markets Less than...
New Agroserv Industrie plant processes 160 tons of maize per day Facility also produces 12 tons of infant flour daily Investment supports...
Djibouti, Egypt sign port, logistics and energy cooperation agreements Deals include 23-MW solar plant to power Doraleh port operations Aim is to cut...
Just how far will the gold and silver rally go before prices cool off? It’s the question at the forefront for analysts, following a year of breakout...
China’s Fuhai Energy buys 40% stake in Equatorial Guinea gas block Fuhai to fund most exploration costs at Barracuda prospect Deal supports...
Robex shareholders approve merger with Predictive, valuing combined miner at $1.45 billion Deal awaits Quebec court, Mali and Guinea...
Tinubu approves partial write-off of NNPC debts to Nigerian government Decision cancels $1.42 billion and 5.57 trillion naira obligations Move...
Activity reported at Heglig oil field amid fragile Sudan-South Sudan deal Teams prepare possible restart, pending security and agreement...
Gas flows restored on Lagos-Escravos line, boosting Nigeria power supply Explosion repairs allow gas-fired plants to gradually resume...
Sonatrach approves 2026 budget and 2026-2030 development plan, details undisclosed Rising domestic gas demand strains balance with exports,...
Kenya plans National Cybersecurity Agency to coordinate response to digital threats Cabinet backs proposal, parliamentary approval expected after...
Chad discusses Huawei partnership to advance Tchad Connexion 2030 strategy Talks target telecom expansion, connectivity access and public service...
Burkina Faso doubles digital ministry 2026 budget to 61 billion CFA francs Funds target fiber rollout, white-zone coverage and public service...
Chad’s prime minister presses telecom operators to improve service quality Regulator audits reveal persistent outages, coverage gaps and weak...
Partnership targets priority projects, startup support and skills training Deal aligns with push to diversify economy through...
Guinea launches Univ Connect to link 17 public universities Secure broadband to serve over 80,000 students and academics Project supports...
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In this week’s Health News Roundup, the U.S. is tightening health aid through bilateral agreements tied to co-financing and measurable targets, while...
Niger approves electronic AES passports and biometric ID cards Reform supports Sahel integration after exit from ECOWAS passport...
Egypt’s Customs Authority signed an agreement with South Korea to modernize customs and e-commerce infrastructure, focusing on IT upgrades, faster...
The Gates Foundation and ADQ launched a four-year initiative to transform education in sub-Saharan Africa using AI and EdTech, with ADQ contributing up...
DHL’s €24m hub signals Egypt’s shift from transit country to regional logistics control point amid global supply chain fragmentation. The...
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Nigeria Writes Off $5.27B in State Oil Company’s Debt
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Djibouti, Egypt Sign Agreements to Secure Power Supply for Ports
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Algeria Breaks Ground on $207M Tire Plant, Steps Up Local Production
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Nigeria’s Tax Overhaul Set to Take Effect Amid Fury Over ‘Illegal’ Changes
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Gédéon Dossou Tackles Prescription Management Gaps With Pharmatrack
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Joshua Raphael Automates High-Traffic Parking Management With Parket
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Sodecoton Awards Bercotech Contract for 110 kVa Solar Plant at Touboro
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Aissata Diallo Bah Widens Access to Financial and Legal Data on African Companies
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Mauritania Rolls Out AI System to Detect Traffic Violations Nationwide
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After Lomé Launch, Togo Expands Cash Transfers Nationwide
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The BCID-AES launches with 500B CFA to fund Sahel infrastructure, asserting sovereignty from the B...
Kenya’s CMA licensed Safaricom and Airtel Money as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs)...
Nomba brings Apple Pay to 300k Nigerian shops. Following Paystack, this "second row" move enables ...
NALA has secured PSP and PSO licenses from the Bank of Uganda, adding to its 2024 Money Remittance...
Algiers is a coastal capital of around four million inhabitants, located in north-central Algeria. Its urban structure, heritage, and social practices...
Palm Hills Developments signs agreement with Marriott International to introduce the St. Regis brand in West Cairo. Project to include a luxury...
