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...
Oil executives warn conflict may cause prolonged global supply disruptions Hormuz chokepoint tightens supply; Brent holds near $99 per barrel US downplays risks; analysts cite...
Experts meet from March 23–26 ahead of ministerial decisions on March 27 Discussions focus on telecom harmonization, digital regulation and...
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...
Tomatoes are widely produced and consumed in West Africa, but much of the trade occurs through informal channels, leaving regional market dynamics largely...
By Nanga Koné, Country Director Rainforest Alliance Côte d’Ivoire One fact is hard to ignore : Over time, the widespread and often poorly...
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...
AI forces newsrooms to balance automation with credibility and trust Agentic AI boosts efficiency but risks scaling disinformation content Media urged to focus on originality, video, and...
National cloud to manage data, services, and operations during Dakar 2026 Project backed by Alibaba Cloud partnership signed in 2025 Initiative aims to support long-term digital sovereignty...
Durban plans $112 million superyacht hub to attract luxury visitors Project aims to boost tourism and local economic activity Strategy faces competition from established hubs like...
Ethiopia deepens AI cooperation with India under Digital Ethiopia 2030 Indian tech firms explore use cases in agriculture, health, and e-learning Partnership aims to build local skills and...
Oil executives warn conflict may cause prolonged global supply disruptions Hormuz chokepoint tightens supply; Brent holds near $99 per barrel US downplays risks; analysts cite...
NECSA plans new 20–30 MW research reactor, tender expected in 2026 Facility will focus on medical isotopes, not power generation Project aims to maintain South Africa’s global position in...
IMF projects Morocco’s growth at 4.4% in 2026, citing recovery and investment Central bank expects stronger expansion at 5.6% Outlook supported by public spending but exposed to global...
KETRACO commissions 69 km transmission line to ease grid congestion Project aims to improve reliability and reduce technical losses Upgrade supports growing renewable energy...
Apache reports new onshore gas discovery in Egypt’s Western Desert Initial tests show output of about 26 million cubic feet per day Find adds to a string of recent discoveries in the...
Tanzania rules out new taxes to reassure investors in cashew sector Production expected to exceed 600,000 tons in 2025/2026 season Government targets 60% local processing by 2030 through...
Government considers scrapping 9% VAT on fertilizers to support farmers Move comes as global supply disruptions push input costs higher Country remains heavily dependent on imported...
Niger and Algeria sign deals across energy, health, industry, and trade Agreements follow joint commission aimed at strengthening strategic ties Move signals renewed cooperation after...
New platform requires importers to submit forward purchase plans Move aims to cut import bill and better match domestic demand Reform supports push to boost local production and non-oil...
IMF approves final review of Mali’s reform program launched in 2025 Growth forecast at 5.4% in 2026, supported by mining and improved security Budget revenue expected to rise 11.6% to...
Democratic Republic of the Congo commissions a 10.5 MW Kakobola hydropower plant to strengthen electricity supply. The project aims to provide power to more than 400,000 inhabitants and support local...
Health experts meet in Lomé to revise emergency maternal care guidelines Update will align protocols with latest WHO recommendations New guide aims to improve care and reduce maternal and...
Mauritius ranks as the happiest country in Africa in 2026, while Sierra Leone ranks last. The World Happiness Report 2026 covers 147 countries globally, including 41 in Africa. Finland ranks first...
Overall inflation reached 0.4% year-on-year in February 2026, but spending patterns created uneven effects across households. Food prices fell 0.9%, driven by a 17.8% drop in cereals, while energy...
Tanzania targets a 16% free carried interest in the Tembo gold project under its mining code. Lake Victoria Gold accelerates development plans despite no declared resource yet. Strong gold market...
Boston Consulting Group estimates Africa’s creative exports could reach $140–150 billion by 2030. The sector currently generates $59 billion, representing less than 3% of a $2...
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 billion dinars, despite a 60% surge in volumes to...
Kenya and China signed four memoranda of understanding covering agriculture, livestock, trade, and early harvests. The agreements aim to expand Kenyan exports to China duty-free and quota-free starting...
Ivory Coast outlined eight budget priorities focused on reforms, performance, and revenue mobilization. Authorities aim to complete the IMF-backed program and exit the FATF grey list. The 2026 budget...
(SOUTHBRIDGE) - SouthBridge Investments announced its selection, for the second time, as an Emerging Impact Manager (EIM) in the ImpactAssets 50® (IA 50) 2026. This year’s edition marks the 15th...
Nigeria said it can increase oil output by about 100,000 barrels per day in the coming months. The country aims to reach 1.8 million b/d by end-2026 despite OPEC quota constraints. Output remains...
Littlefish raised $9.5 million in a Series A round led by Partech Partners. The startup plans to expand into more than 10 African markets, including Kenya and Tanzania. The company targets SMEs...
Ethiopia launched a national program to boost sorghum production and strengthen its value chain. Authorities aim to improve seeds, adopt modern technologies, and reduce import...
Namibia rejected Starlink’s license application after the company met only three of six regulatory criteria. Authorities cited concerns over data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, and local...
Kenya Airways reported a net loss of 17.12 billion shillings ($132.1 million) in 2025 after a profit in 2024. Revenue fell 14% due to an 18% drop in operating capacity linked to grounded...
Russia suspends ammonium nitrate export licenses to secure domestic supply Global fertilizer markets face strain from China curbs, geopolitical tensions Prices rise up to 40%; uncertainty...
Platform centralizes public services online Initial services focus on judicial documents, reducing costs and delays Plan targets digitizing 900 procedures, advancing national digital...
Togo forecasts 6.5% growth in 2026, inflation at 1.8% Risks include higher costs, logistics disruptions, tighter financial liquidity Council prioritizes renewable financing, agri-food funding to boost...
Works began after Algeria resolved land access issues Authorities spent $30 million relocating communities and securing project land Financing pending; $471 million project targets major...
Deal covers digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, innovation and skills development Agreement builds on prior talks, aligns with European digital initiatives Nigeria signed a memorandum of...
Agreement targets logistics efficiency, customs, infrastructure modernization Partnership aims to boost trade, though current volumes remain low Ghana and Colombia have signed a memorandum of...
Austria will fund initiatives via concessional loans, including Zanzibar education upgrades Partnership aligns with Austria’s Africa strategy as Tanzania seeks investment for Vision...
Gasoline imports fall to $10 billion from $14 billion Dangote refinery boosts supply, but imports still dominate consumption Nigeria's fuel import bill fell sharply in 2025 as domestic...
DR Congo commissions 10.5 MW Kakobola hydropower plant in Kwilu Project to supply over 400,000 people, boost local economy Launch follows delays, with operator yet to be appointed The Democratic...
International tennis tournaments in Gaborone attracted over 7,000 visitors and supported more than 200 seasonal jobs Tourism accounts for about 10% of Botswana’s GDP, with efforts underway to...
Ghana will launch a digital platform to publish and centralize all Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The reform follows controversies over opaque contracts and costly “take-or-pay”...
The European Investment Bank and Bank of Industry signed €135 million ($156.3 million) in loans targeting healthcare manufacturing and agriculture. €50 million will support local production...
The World Bank allocates $75 million to fund the DR Congo’s second general population and housing census (RGPH2), part of a $100 million package. The census aims to fill the country’s...
International Finance Corporation invests $45 million to power 2,235 telecom sites with solar energy across Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The initiative targets sites with unstable...
Senegal launches a public consultation to define operational and regulatory rules for fiber optic network sharing. Authorities aim to reduce duplication, lower investment costs, and expand...
Daystar Power signs deal to install a 5.2 MWp solar plant for Société de Ciment de Côte d’Ivoire. The project aims to cut energy costs and carbon emissions for industrial...
Egypt inaugurates a 56.5 km monorail connecting Cairo to the new administrative capital. The project involves Alstom, Orascom Construction, and Arab Contractors. Authorities target a network...
Orascom Construction and partners plan a 900 MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez. The consortium signs a 25-year power purchase agreement with Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company...
Togo and Russia target food security, mining, and energy for future partnerships. Both sides plan joint industrial projects to boost local value creation and employment. Authorities aim to...
South Korea commits $20 million to support cancer treatment in Uganda. The program targets cervical cancer prevention, treatment, and health system governance. The initiative includes...
Ethiopia launches a smart, queue-free police station in Addis Ababa. Citizens access services 24/7 through digital kiosks, reducing waiting times and paperwork. Authorities deploy AI and...
Democratic Republic of the Congo signs agreement to develop a sugar agro-industrial project in Haut-Katanga. Authorities aim to expand local production and reduce rising sugar...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) considers further strategic stock releases amid supply disruptions. Executive Director Fatih Birol says global markets have lost about 11 million barrels per...
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) increases telecom fees by 3.2%, effective April 1, 2026. Operators face rising regulatory and investment costs, particularly...
Experts meet from March 23–26 ahead of ministerial decisions on March 27 Discussions focus on telecom harmonization, digital regulation and regional infrastructure Outcomes expected to...
Firms move beyond payments toward integrated SME platforms Services include invoicing, inventory management and merchant tools Embedded data supports credit access for underserved...
Kobo to raise up to C$5.52 million for Côte d’Ivoire exploration Funds target Kossou drilling, maiden resource estimate by mid-2026 Company advances Kotobi prospects amid supportive gold price...
Arcius Energy plans two gas exploration wells offshore Egypt BP-ADNOC venture targets eastern Mediterranean resources, timeline undisclosed Expansion includes new field acquisition, production project...
Ukraine explores LNG imports from Mozambique after leaders’ talks War damage halves output, drives Ukraine’s shift to imports Mozambique LNG offers potential supply despite security, financing...
Boston Consulting Group estimates Africa’s creative exports could reach $140–150 billion by 2030. The sector currently generates $59...
Ivory Coast outlined eight budget priorities focused on reforms, performance, and revenue mobilization. Authorities aim to complete the IMF-backed...
(SOUTHBRIDGE) - SouthBridge Investments announced its selection, for the second time, as an Emerging Impact Manager (EIM) in the ImpactAssets 50® (IA 50)...
Littlefish raised $9.5 million in a Series A round led by Partech Partners. The startup plans to expand into more than 10 African markets,...
The European Investment Bank and Bank of Industry signed €135 million ($156.3 million) in loans targeting healthcare manufacturing and...
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...
Nigeria secured £746 million ($990.4 million) in UK-backed financing to upgrade Apapa and Tin Can Island ports. The project combines...
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...
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...
Kenya signs deal with China’s Stecol to upgrade Nairobi road Project expands 23.5km route to dual carriageway with interchanges $298.9M China...
Ethiopia launched a national program to boost sorghum production and strengthen its value chain. Authorities aim to improve seeds, adopt modern...
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...
Rwanda plans dairy council to regulate milk value chain Body targets costs, low incomes, weak sector coordination Plan supports output goal of 1.32...
Ghana will distribute fertilizers for free in 2026, replacing subsidies Global prices have surged amid Middle East tensions and supply disruptions The...
TEF selects 3,200 entrepreneurs across 54 African countries Beneficiaries receive training, mentoring, and up to $5,000...
KETRACO commissions 69 km transmission line to ease grid congestion Project aims to improve reliability and reduce technical losses Upgrade...
Apache reports new onshore gas discovery in Egypt’s Western Desert Initial tests show output of about 26 million cubic feet per day Find...
Tanzania targets a 16% free carried interest in the Tembo gold project under its mining code. Lake Victoria Gold accelerates development plans despite...
Democratic Republic of the Congo commissions a 10.5 MW Kakobola hydropower plant to strengthen electricity supply. The project aims to provide power to...
NECSA plans new 20–30 MW research reactor, tender expected in 2026 Facility will focus on medical isotopes, not power generation Project...
Nigeria said it can increase oil output by about 100,000 barrels per day in the coming months. The country aims to reach 1.8 million b/d by end-2026...
Kenya Airways reported a net loss of 17.12 billion shillings ($132.1 million) in 2025 after a profit in 2024. Revenue fell 14% due to an 18% drop...
Works began after Algeria resolved land access issues Authorities spent $30 million relocating communities and securing project land Financing...
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...
Deal covers digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, innovation and skills development Agreement builds on prior talks, aligns with European digital...
International Finance Corporation invests $45 million to power 2,235 telecom sites with solar energy across Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sierra...
Ethiopia launches a smart, queue-free police station in Addis Ababa. Citizens access services 24/7 through digital kiosks, reducing waiting times...
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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...
Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso boost joint research, innovation cooperation Workshop trains researchers on management, commercialization,...
824 applications received for 182 bursary slots in 2026, up 7.85% from 2025 Only about 22% of applicants selected, indicating strong competition...
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Adapting to Agentic AI: Three Priorities for African Media
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Senegal Builds Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Ahead of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
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South Africa Targets Superyachts to Strengthen Its Luxury Tourism Position
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Ethiopia Seeks Indian Expertise to Scale Up Its AI Capabilities
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Nigerian Entrepreneur Lloyd Adiele Drives Cross-Border Payments Innovation
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Saad Jittou Builds Integrated Transport Solution with Weego
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Burkina Faso Advances AI Strategy with Focus on Local Languages
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Ethiopia Unveils Smart Police Station to Digitize Public Services
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Togo, Turkey sign education agreement to support training and mobility
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Lomé to host Francophone parliamentary conference in April
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Telecel Ghana to boost network investment by 150% in 2026 Expansion targets capacity, reliabi...
Namibia and Russia agreed to expand cooperation across energy, mining, and agriculture. Both coun...
Four years after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the fertilizer market is facing a new shock as m...
Cameroon signs MoUs for $1.5 billion waste-to-energy projects Plans target waste treat...
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...
