By Nanga Koné, Country Director Rainforest Alliance Côte d’Ivoire One fact is hard to ignore : Over time, the widespread and often poorly...
By David Adama, Senior Specialist for Continental and Regional Engagement at AGRA, and Henry Lagat, Lead for Generation Africa Youth Voice and Empowerment...
Joëlle TRAORÉ is a tax law expert with a PhD from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. She specializes in international and African taxation, with...
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...
Oil executives warn conflict may cause prolonged global supply disruptions Hormuz chokepoint tightens supply; Brent holds near $99 per...
International tennis tournaments in Gaborone attracted over 7,000 visitors and supported more than 200 seasonal jobs Tourism accounts for about...
Experts meet from March 23–26 ahead of ministerial decisions on March 27 Discussions focus on telecom harmonization, digital regulation and...
South Africa imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese, Thai steel Duties set at 74.98% for China, 20.32% for Thailand Move follows import surge...
Guinea is considering a $500 million sukuk to finance major projects The move is part of efforts to diversify funding and attract private...
Tomatoes are widely produced and consumed in West Africa, but much of the trade occurs through informal channels, leaving regional market dynamics largely...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) held a three-day training session for economic journalists in Kinshasa from March 17 to 19, 2026, in collaboration...
Benin allocates $13.5 million to support 365 SMEs under the 2026 PAEB cohort. Authorities target a 40% share of women-led businesses in the...
Altona lists on US OTCQB to access American capital Move supports Mozambique Monte Muambe rare earths project development Listing aligns with US push...
Parliament passes Copyright Amendment Bill to improve royalty collection and enforcement New framework introduces digital payment systems and...
Botswana and Mauritius to host business forum on March 20 in Gaborone Focus on ICT, fintech, finance, and services sectors Initiative aims to...
Russia suspends ammonium nitrate export licenses to secure domestic supply Global fertilizer markets face strain from China curbs, geopolitical...
Ukraine explores LNG imports from Mozambique after leaders’ talks War damage halves output, drives Ukraine’s shift to imports Mozambique LNG offers...
While Engel’s Law explains how the share of household spending on food rises as incomes fall, Bennett’s Law focuses on how diets change as incomes...
Domestic debt now accounts for the majority of public borrowing in sub-Saharan Africa Shift reduces exposure to currency shocks but raises costs and...
Companies and NGOs warn against reopening the EU deforestation regulation again Repeated delays have already pushed implementation to...
Boston Consulting Group estimates Africa’s creative exports could reach $140–150 billion by 2030. The sector currently generates $59...
Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon seek new IMF programs after previous ones expired Regional bloc commits to sustaining reforms and rebuilding...
Program has supported about 50 women-led businesses since 2023 Nearly CFA7 billion mobilized combining financing and technical support New cohort of...
Proparco and RMBV take minority stake through $91 million capital increase Funds to support industrial expansion and West Africa growth Group...
Net profit drops 14% to CFA19.25 billion in 2025 Cost of risk nearly doubles, cutting operating income Bank shifts toward more liquid assets amid...
Burkina Faso ratified a $80.3 million loan from the African Development Bank to modernize transport infrastructure. The project targets road...
Maluku SEZ to receive river dock to boost logistics Saphir Ceramics funds dock to improve exports via river Facility supports growing industrial...
Kenya has launched construction of the Naivasha–Kisumu SGR extension The project aims to connect to Uganda and boost regional trade flows Completion...
Airline to lease two converted Boeing 777 freighters for delivery in 2028 Move aligns with strong global growth in air cargo demand Carrier...
Durban plans $112 million superyacht hub to attract luxury visitors Project aims to boost tourism and local economic activity Strategy...
Egypt inaugurates a 56.5 km monorail connecting Cairo to the new administrative capital. The project involves Alstom, Orascom Construction, and...
Nigeria secured £746 million ($990.4 million) in UK-backed financing to upgrade Apapa and Tin Can Island ports. The project combines...
Ghana is receiving 100 buses assembled in Egypt to support public transport The delivery is part of a plan to acquire more than 300 buses in 2026 The...
Ethiopia launched a national program to boost sorghum production and strengthen its value chain. Authorities aim to improve seeds, adopt modern...
Angola, EU sign €50 million Agrinvest deal for Lobito Corridor Project targets agriculture, jobs, and value chains across key...
Five-year strategy targets stronger production and market structure Project backed by EU and Germany to improve inputs and cold chain Plan aims to...
Ghana launched a research project to develop tomato varieties yielding up to 20 tonnes per hectare, versus 8 tonnes currently. The country faces a...
Tanzania rules out new taxes to reassure investors in cashew sector Production expected to exceed 600,000 tons in 2025/2026...
Government considers scrapping 9% VAT on fertilizers to support farmers Move comes as global supply disruptions push input costs...
Tunisia reports food export revenues of 7.75 billion dinars ($2.66 billion) in 2025, down 8.5% year-on-year. Olive oil export value falls 16.3% to 4...
Democratic Republic of the Congo signs agreement to develop a sugar agro-industrial project in Haut-Katanga. Authorities aim to expand local...
Koryx adds gold and molybdenum to Haib resource estimate Update points to stronger profitability and longer mine life New prefeasibility study...
Australian junior plans phased investment across multiple copper projects Initial $2–3 million to fund exploration through 2026 Strategy aligns...
Approval times cut from weeks to hours for restarting inactive wells Move aims to quickly boost output using existing oil assets Policy aligns with...
Democratic Republic of the Congo commissions a 10.5 MW Kakobola hydropower plant to strengthen electricity supply. The project aims to provide power to...
Togo to receive fuel shipments from Nigeria’s Dangote refinery Refinery exports 456,000 tons to five African countries Move aims to cut...
Gold Fields will transfer the Damang mine to the Ghanaian state on April 18 after a one-year transition period. A feasibility study confirms the...
Sonatrach to begin drilling at Kafra block in Niger Operations target oil potential across 23,737 sq km area Project revives 2018 discovery with...
Rockefeller, GEAPP commit over $100 million to Mission 300 initiative Funds support electrification planning, coordination, and investment...
Visa trains banks and fintechs in Dakar through intensive program Initiative combines technical expertise with real-world case studies Group...
Telecom Namibia secured $23.9 million in financing to expand broadband and mobile infrastructure. Around 35% of Namibia’s population...
A Starlink apresentou um pedido de autorização em junho de 2024 para operar na Namíbia. A empresa continua sua expansão na África, onde já está presente...
National cloud to manage data, services, and operations during Dakar 2026 Project backed by Alibaba Cloud partnership signed in...
Ethiopia deepens AI cooperation with India under Digital Ethiopia 2030 Indian tech firms explore use cases in agriculture, health, and...
Namibia rejected Starlink’s license application after the company met only three of six regulatory criteria. Authorities cited concerns over data...
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Government to award 5,000 Google certifications in AI and digital skills Program targets students, teachers, and underserved communities Initiative...
Demand for developers rises globally, driven by digital transformation Salaries and opportunities expand, including remote work for African...
Government seeks closer ties between training and employer needs Reform promotes apprenticeships and employer-led curricula Private sector...
DR Congo plans Congo Airways overhaul after persistent operational failures Probe found governance, financial and compliance weaknesses at state...
EAC sets June 30, 2026 deadline to remove trade barriers Non-tariff barriers still raise costs, delay and limit intra-regional...
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Hospitality Awards Africa ranking highlights women across tourism value chains
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Kenya's Ndovu Wealth launches Kibaba, a dual-currency multi-asset fund
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Ghana, Senegal to pilot low-carbon farm tech for women smallholders
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Dangote Nears 1 Million Tons in Clinker Exports to Cameroon and Ghana Amid Local Slowdown
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EU, Angola sign €50 mln financing agreement for agriculture along Lobito Corridor
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Access Bank Uses WTO Summit to Advance Trade Finance Strategy in Africa
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BEAC Raises Liquidity Offer to CFA400 Billion as Credit Demand Rebounds
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Togo Among First Buyers of Dangote Fuel as Regional Supply Shifts
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Airtel Africa Shifts Leadership, Names Gopal Vittal Chairman
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Thirty Cameroonians selected for the 2026 cohort of Tony Elumelu Foundation Programme
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Cameroon signs MoUs for $1.5 billion waste-to-energy projects Plans target waste treat...
MTN Mobile Money Zambia partnered with Indo Zambia Bank to enable payments via bank POS terminals....
UBA UK, BII sign intent to expand trade finance in Africa Partnership targets funding gaps for in...
Mbanza Kongo, located in northern Angola, is one of the most important historic cities in Central Africa. The capital of Zaire Province, it stands on a...
Located about forty kilometers east of Lomé along the Gulf of Guinea, Aného is one of the most historically significant towns in Togo. Nestled between a...































































































































