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...
by Sophie Kafuti, General Manager for Visa in the DRC For years, efforts to modernize payments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have focused...
British International Investment pledged nearly £5 billion of its own capital to Africa over five years, anchoring a £9 billion total mobilization drive...
BMI slashed Côte d'Ivoire's 2026 GDP growth forecast by 0.6 points to 5.8%, the steepest downgrade among all sub-Saharan African economies...
EU commits €235 million ($275 million) in humanitarian aid for vulnerable populations. Central Sahel receives the largest allocation...
Africa’s tourism sector could reach $322 billion by 2035, but growth is constrained by visa fragmentation and weak regional mobility...
Pilot projects test viability of regulated cannabis economy Authorities target export markets and industrial value chains Sector could generate jobs...
Ghana non-traditional agricultural exports rose 37.8% to $710 million Cashew led earnings; shea surged on anticipated export...
Renewables generated 34% of power, surpassing coal at 33% Clean energy met all demand growth; fossil generation fell slightly China led...
Botswana and Zimbabwe to sign seven agreements covering trade, SMEs, tourism and environmental cooperation Leaders meet in Harare under Bi-National...
Mobile phones have become essential tools for work, education, payments and staying connected across Africa. Their longevity is no longer just a matter of...
Hitachi completes battery-powered mining truck trial at Zambia copper mine Truck logged 4,000 km, transported 30,000 tons, zero CO2 emissions Electric...
Nigerian airlines paused a threatened strike pending April 22 talks Jet fuel costs surged nearly 300%, from ₦900 to ₦3,300/liter African carriers face...
Three tourism development contracts signed in Dakhla, Boujdour and Tarfaya Projects to focus on leisure activities including kitesurfing, windsurfing...
Africa imported 18.8 GW of Chinese solar panels, up 48% Egypt, Algeria, South Africa among top buyers exceeding 1 GW Lower prices drive...
Ecobank in talks for direct yuan settlement with Bank of China Move would cut costs by bypassing dollar in Africa-China trade Part of wider...
Global wind capacity reached 1,299 GW after 165 GW added China led growth, installing 120 GW, over half global total Capacity must hit 320...
African LNG exports rise 27% to 11.32 million tons in Q1 2026 Supply disruptions in the Middle East drive demand from Europe and...
Norfund and Ghanaian pension manager Axis Pension Trust commit a combined $20 million to Growth Investment Partners, BII's SME platform in...
Bank exits non-sovereign shareholders to protect multilateral status Move aims to avoid losses in future sovereign debt restructurings Institution...
Awash Bank becomes fourth company listed on Addis exchange Move adds depth to a market launched in 2025 Listing reflects broader financial sector...
New agency aims to mobilize public savings for business financing Initiative targets key sectors including agriculture and mining Move...
SIB net profit rose to 56 billion CFA francs in 2025 Lower risk costs and higher income supported performance Assets, loans and deposits...
PAD signs 30-year PPP to rehabilitate Boscam terminal Project includes new platform and potential 700-meter quay Plan aims to restore regional traffic...
Cameroon estimates $1.6 billion to rehabilitate the Douala-Bangui corridor. Authorities structured the project into three phases running from...
Lomé airport marks 10 years, passenger traffic exceeds forecasts Hub growth driven by ASKY Airlines, strong regional connectivity Rising...
In 13 days, Zambia logged €2.7 billion in energy commitments, roughly €1.1 billion more than the total disbursed under its 38-month IMF...
AFC summit showcases transport and energy projects across Africa Countries seek private capital to finance major infrastructure plans Kenya, Tanzania,...
Pratt & Whitney inaugurated a $76 million aircraft engine components plant in Morocco’s Midparc industrial zone. The facility will produce...
Final two of 10 new locomotives delivered to state rail operator CFM Move aims to support growing cross-border freight demand Part of...
Airline converts option for six Boeing 787-9 into firm order Aircraft to support intercontinental routes and growing cargo demand Part of...
Kenya ended COMESA sugar import caps after 24-year waiver Government still controls imports via licenses and tariff waivers Demand exceeds output,...
Liberia launched an electronic phytosanitary certification (e-Phyto) system on April 20 to replace paper-based processes. Authorities expect the...
After a decade of reforms, Benin’s agricultural sector has emerged as a cornerstone of economic transformation. The election of Romuald Wadagni marks the...
Funding targets SMEs, farmers, and agricultural value chains Program aims to improve access to finance and attract private capital Initiative to...
Moscow sets export quota at 20 million tons from June to November Move aims to secure domestic supply during peak farming season Decision adds strain...
The DRC government committed $7.7 million to boost soybean and maize production in South Ubangi province. Authorities aim to strengthen the full...
Edita Food Industries secured a 600 million EGP ($11.5 million) medium-term loan. The company targets capacity expansion in Egypt and regional markets...
Tolaram's ₦2-per-share interim dividend translates to $2M cash — on top of a $410M unrealized gain built across two acquisitions at ₦81.60...
Avanti Gold started its 2026 exploration campaign at the Misisi gold project in DR Congo. The program includes 42,000 meters of drilling...
Ghana Gold Board advances a traceability system covering gold from extraction to export. Authorities target 100 tonnes of ASM gold exports...
GasEntec secured a contract to install an LNG terminal in Dakar to support Senegal’s energy supply. The project will supply gas to power plants,...
Sonatrach–NNPC agreement targets joint R&D and technology exchange Partnership prioritizes AI, upstream optimization and decarbonisation Initiative...
Gabon targets oil contracts with BP and Exxon within six months Talks focus on deep and ultra-deep offshore blocks Reforms aim to attract investment...
Lifezone Metals raises $25 million for African minerals projects Funds support Kabanga, Musongati exploration and US recycling...
Globeleq launches 250 MW solar plant with battery storage near Lusaka Project aims to stabilize grid and meet peak electricity demand Move supports...
Nigeria approved a $10.3 billion offshore investment led by Eni. The projects target Zabazaba and Etan fields on OPL 245, with output expected at...
Government signs performance contracts with ministries for 2026 New digital platform to monitor results across public institutions Reform aims to...
Canalbox called to explain widespread service complaints Regulator demands immediate corrective measures Operator faces fines or license sanctions if...
Telecom operator launches investor search under restructuring process Company faces heavy debt, falling revenues, and weak market position State-owned...
Equity Bank proposes smartphone financing to boost digital adoption in DRC Low ownership persists, with only 8% of population using...
Reform targets fragmented rules slowing network deployment Government aims to boost investment in broadband and 5G Changes seek to lower costs and...
Vivo signed a financing agreement with Credit Direct to boost smartphone sales in Nigeria through installment payments. Customers will pay 20% upfront...
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Authorities seek to attract foreign-backed schools and reduce study abroad costs Initiative targets investment, skills development, and education...
Mali participated as guest of honor at Guinea’s third Skills Olympiad focused on vocational excellence. Officials from both countries aligned on...
Niger and Italy aim to curb migration by creating local employment through structured cooperation. A $4.7 million youth entrepreneurship...
85.8% of Malawi’s 8,939 schools lack internet access despite national digital ambitions. Nearly 47% of schools have no electricity, making...
UniPod launched Botswana's first homegrown VR program, letting users explore its labs remotely. The technology has potential uses in education,...
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“Migration Must Be Seen as an Opportunity: Youth Mobility Needs Better Structuring” — Hemes Nkwa, CIDP
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Trade and Development Bank Exits Private Shareholders to Secure Preferred Creditor Status
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Liberia Introduces Digital System to Track Government Performance
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Central Africa finance officials, investors meet in Yaoundé to address infrastructure funding gaps
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Canalbox Under Pressure From Rwanda Regulator Over Network Performance
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Yaoundé Forum Opens Door to Latin American Industrial Investment
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Riaz Moola Launches HyperDev to Automate App Development With AI
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Senegal Rolls Out National Digital Library to Support Education Reform
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Kenya’s Cliniva Blends Telemedicine and Clinics to Tackle Care Gaps
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Burundi Rolls Out Six-Pillar AI Strategy to Accelerate Digital Economy
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Mahindra & Mahindra is considering a CKD assembly plant near Durban to strengthen its presence i...
AFC disbursed €43 million for Côte d’Ivoire solar project Financing supports 66 MW pla...
Mobile phones have become essential tools for work, education, payments and staying connected across...
Nosy Iranja is one of the most iconic island destinations in northwestern Madagascar, lying in the Mozambique Channel about an hour and a half by boat...
Sungbo Eredo, located in southwestern Nigeria near the Yoruba town of Ijebu-Ode, stands as one of the most remarkable yet overlooked monuments of...




















































































































