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...
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...
Nigerian banks raised ₦4.65 trillion in fresh capital, with over 72% sourced locally Foreign investors accounted for just 27.45% of total...
For the first time in 28 years, the WTO moratorium on digital customs duties expired March 31, 2026 — cloud, software, AI and streaming are now legally...
Kenya is shifting toward results-driven economic diplomacy focused on trade, investment and regional integration Diplomatic missions will be evaluated...
S&P keeps Morocco at BBB-, but the Hormuz closure blocks vital sulfur for OCP fertilizer. Budget risks rise as oil hits $120 OCP revenue...
Strait of Hormuz blockade triggers largest oil supply disruption, IEA says Oil flows drop sharply; prices surge amid limited alternative routes Africa...
Rwanda hit 9.4% growth in 2025, but a 79% debt-to-GDP ratio and 15% current account deficit reveal a financing model under heavy strain. March 2026...
ECOWAS and IMF sign cooperation framework to strengthen policy alignment West Africa’s growth remains solid but faces inflation and trade...
Tunisia tightens import financing rules to protect foreign reserves Banks must require full importer-funded deposits for non-priority goods Measures...
Casablanca Finance City becomes Africa’s top financial centre GFCI ranking shows shifting competitiveness among African financial hubs Index combines...
African oil ministers to boycott May 2026 London energy summit Protest over lack of inclusivity and weak focus on African priorities Move reflects...
Switzerland has raised concerns over the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO), warning that changes in U.S. trade policy could undermine global...
Nigerian banks raised ₦4.65 trillion in fresh capital, with over 72% sourced locally Foreign investors accounted for just 27.45% of total participation The programme strengthens bank capital, but...
Kenya is shifting toward results-driven economic diplomacy focused on trade, investment and regional integration Diplomatic missions will be evaluated...
Up to 20% of arabica coffee land unsuitable by 2050 Climate change shifts suitability, with uneven impacts across producers Industry urged...
The African Development Bank projects Côte d’Ivoire growing 6.5% in 2026 with inflation near 2.4%, making it one of Africa's most stable large economies...
Rwanda hit 9.4% growth in 2025, but a 79% debt-to-GDP ratio and 15% current account deficit reveal a financing model under heavy strain. March 2026...
By Diaka Camara, journalist, producer, founder of CBC Worldwide Com & Prod, and president of the Diaka Camara Foundation. I still remember returning to...
Coca-Cola will invest $1.03 billion in South Africa by 2030 to expand capacity and distribution; The move follows a similar $1 billion...
Up to 20% of arabica coffee land unsuitable by 2050 Climate change shifts suitability, with uneven impacts across producers Industry urged...
The African Development Bank projects Côte d’Ivoire growing 6.5% in 2026 with inflation near 2.4%, making it one of Africa's most stable large economies...
Weeks after cutting ties with Fitch following its downgrade to speculative grade, the African Export-Import Bank raised a record amount on the syndicated...
GCF to establish regional offices to boost country engagement 43 countries expressed interest in hosting offices Decision aims to strengthen...
Move aims to boost housing finance and expand affordable housing supply Bank to support real estate sector amid 800,000-unit housing deficit The Ivorian government approved a decree ratifying an...
Côte d’Ivoire ratifies tax agreement with Qatar to avoid double taxation Deal strengthens trade ties and improves tax transparency, cooperation Move aims to attract investment and boost bilateral...
Togo launches irrigation project with 400 boreholes under ProMIFA Initiative includes training, digital tools, and community management systems Aims to boost dry-season farming, jobs, and rural...
CAR signs $98 million mechanization deal with UK-based DSR Group Programme to deploy tractors, equipment, and expand agro-processing infrastructure Project aims to boost productivity, benefiting...
Starlink agora é autorizado no Senegal, mas redes informais continuam a proliferar em várias localidades. A ARTP alerta que estas práticas constituem uma infração penal. O Senegal endurece a sua posição...
Nigerian banks raised ₦4.65 trillion in fresh capital, with over 72% sourced locally Foreign investors accounted for just 27.45% of total participation The programme strengthens bank capital, but...
Financing targets renewable energy and climate adaptation investments Deal supports Africa’s low-carbon transition and infrastructure funding needs Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) has secured a...
Cameroon cotton hit by floods and jassid pest outbreaks since 2023 Production, yields, and farmer incomes decline sharply, losses exceed $17 million Government targets output recovery despite...
Chad appoints new telecoms minister following April 1 cabinet reshuffle Government targets $1.5 billion digital transformation under “Tchad Connexion 2030” Plans focus on infrastructure...
Deals aim to boost investment, efficiency, and agricultural export capacity Move part of broader reforms to improve port performance and competitiveness South African port authorities are moving...
New teacher training college planned in underserved western region Project backed by government, GTEC, and Ghana Gas partnership Initiative targets low certification rates and education funding...
Regulator investigates data collection and AI training practices Concerns focus on covert recording and handling of sensitive data Case reflects growing scrutiny of AI-powered devices in...
Regulator flags illegal resale of Starlink connections Informal networks spreading in underserved areas Violators face prison terms and fines up to CFA60 million Senegal is stepping up its response...
Government targets underserved areas with new tower rollout Over 20 million Nigerians still lack basic connectivity Project is part of broader digital infrastructure expansion plan Nigeria plans to...
Emergency plan targets outages linked to grid overload in Abidjan Rising demand driven by heat wave has strained infrastructure Long-term investments aim to strengthen and modernize the network The...
New 37-member government led by Prime Minister Allah-Maye Halina Key ministers retained in finance, defense, and foreign affairs Cabinet tasked with advancing reforms under Chad Connexion...
Plan focuses on universal health coverage, primary care, and system resilience Includes digital health, workforce development, and disease prevention measures Builds on Cape Verde’s strong health...
Tax revenue reaches 2,010 billion rand, up 8.4% year-on-year Performance outpaces nominal economic growth of 4% Reforms and improved compliance support revenue gains South Africa’s tax authority,...
Africa holds vast renewable resources but accounts for just 1.6% of global capacity Nearly 600 million people still lack electricity despite strong natural potential Export-driven strategies raise...
SOCAR and EGPC agree on long-term partnership across hydrocarbons sector Deal reflects shifting global energy flows and supply security concerns Cooperation spans oil, gas, renewables, and advanced...
New council aims to mobilize private capital for electrification projects Initiative seeks to bridge gap between policy reform and bankable projects Over 44 million people already connected since 2024...
Government suspends VAT and excise duties on fuel imports Measures aim to limit impact of rising global oil prices Intervention set for three months starting April 1 Zambia has declared a national...
Many Peaks Minerals reports promising exploration results at Ferké; The company aims to complete a prefeasibility study by end-2026; Rising gold prices support investor interest and sector...
Kenya loses $8 million per week in tea sales due to halted exports to the Middle East. Mombasa has stockpiled 8,000 tonnes of unsold tea since March 1. Kenya pursues African markets like...
Inflation dropped to 3.2% in March 2026, down from 25.8% a year earlier, marking 15 consecutive months of decline The Ghana Reference Rate was reduced to 10% in April from 11.71% in...
Coca-Cola will invest $1.03 billion in South Africa by 2030 to expand capacity and distribution; The move follows a similar $1 billion plan in Nigeria; The group strengthens its...
(BIDC) - The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved USD 266.7 million and XOF 30 billion to support a portfolio of strategic projects in Nigeria, The Gambia, Ghana, Senegal,...
Nigeria's Senate approved an additional $6 billion in external borrowing on March 31. The news is backed by several reforms that lifted GDP growth to a three-year high. However, the...
Ethiopia positions universities as central actors in climate response. Authorities seek to translate research into practical solutions for a vulnerable agricultural economy. Climate risks...
Nigeria’s 2026 budget rises to $49.4 billion to fund infrastructure, public services, and carry-over commitments; $7.7 billion of unexecuted 2025 projects rolls into 2026; The...
Ghana approved a $250 million investment to build an AI center. The facility will support research and deployment across key sectors. Authorities aim to position Ghana as a hub for...
Angola deploys its first offshore carbon capture system on an FPSO at the Agogo field. The project could cut emissions by up to 27%. The move aligns with a strategy to reduce emissions while...
Egypt and Cyprus signed a gas cooperation agreement to channel Cypriot offshore gas to Egyptian infrastructure. The deal establishes a framework for future negotiations without immediate investment...
West African Development Bank allocates $131.8 million to support cotton sectors in Burkina Faso and Mali Mali receives funding to back 2025–2026 harvest and processing of 433,700 tonnes of...
Virtus Minerals confirms acquisition of Chemaf SA’s Etoile and Mutoshi mines Company plans over $700 million investment to restart operations Assets could represent around 5% of global...
Chery finalizes acquisition of Nissan’s Rosslyn plant and targets production start by end-2027 South Africa’s auto market rebounds strongly, with sales up 15.7% in 2025 Chinese automakers...
Government keeps retail fuel prices unchanged for April 2026 Brent crude rises above $90 amid Middle East tensions Subsidies and price caps continue to support household purchasing...
Funding targets skills development, jobs, and support for vulnerable households Programs expected to benefit over 3 million people The World Bank said on Tuesday it had approved $550...
Plan aims to grow sector value to $74 billion Focus on modernization, infrastructure, and boosting productivity across value chains Nigeria’s government has unveiled a $50...
Ghana introduces new airport levy raising passenger travel costs Airlines warn higher fees threaten demand and regional integration goals Rising charges across West Africa squeeze margins...
Deal marks SPE Capital exit after investment since 2021 New strategy targets solar expansion and regional growth Amethis has acquired a majority stake in Ademat, an Abidjan-based provider of...
South Africa targets record citrus exports of up to 3.225 million tons Grapefruit and lemon exports to drive growth; mandarins decline Middle East conflict, rising fuel costs threaten export...
Lindian launches A$100 million raise for Malawi rare earths project Funds to coAfrica’s Next Rare Earths Mine Moves Toward Production, With Early U.S. Engagementmplete Kangankunde mine and expansion...
Algeria launches tenders for 495-km Laghouat–El-Meniaa railway Project includes stations, viaducts, tunnel, rolling stock procurement Aims to boost transport, economy, and expand national rail...
Keith Hill appointed chairman as company reshapes governance Brings decades of experience in African oil exploration Move comes as Eco Atlantic focuses on Namibia deepwater assets Eco Atlantic has...
$500 million IDA credit to support small farmers and agribusiness Project targets key crops including rice, maize, cassava, and soy Initiative aims to improve productivity, jobs, and food...
Stéphane Richard joins MTN board as independent non-executive director Appointment signals focus on governance and long-term strategy Move comes as MTN shifts toward fintech, data, and digital...
Estimated resources rise to 1.38 billion barrels of oil equivalent Volumes remain contingent, not yet classified as recoverable reserves New drilling planned to confirm potential and reduce...
Net profit jumps 117% to $183 million, driven by subsidiaries Lower credit risk and controlled costs boost earnings Bank strengthens balance sheet after Société Générale exit Morocco’s Saham...
African banking revenue surpasses $100 billion, with strong profitability Growth driven more by favorable conditions than operational efficiency Sector remains highly concentrated despite...
Kenya sells 15% stake in Safaricom to Vodacom for $1.8 billion Transaction reduces state ownership to 20% and gives Vodacom majority control above 50% Proceeds will fund national infrastructure...
Zijin secures shareholder approval for its C$5.5 billion ($3.9 billion) acquisition of Allied Gold Deal expands Zijin’s footprint across Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Ethiopia Combined assets...
Hormuud Telecom partners with GIZ to expand digital solutions Initiative focuses on cross-border payments to connect Somali firms with international markets Partnership includes skills development and...
World Bank estimates irrigation could generate 218 million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa Irrigated agriculture delivers higher productivity and supports year-round employment Low irrigation coverage and...
Mozambique cuts fuel import bill below $1.15 billion in 2025 Decline reflects weaker domestic demand and foreign exchange constraints Government explores refinery project to reduce long-term...
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences introduces two annual intakes to expand access to higher education Reform targets up to 2,500 students and 30–35 programs by 2029 Initiative aims to...
Guinea raises mandatory repatriation of mining export revenues to 60–70%, from 50% Government introduces stricter financial controls to boost foreign exchange reserves Mining companies flag...
Nigeria plans to invest 12 billion naira ($8.6 million) in a national digital economy research program. The initiative forms part of the BRIDGE project, which includes deploying 90,000 km of fiber...
Nigeria's Senate approved an additional $6 billion in external borrowing on March 31. The news is backed by several reforms that lifted GDP...
Move aims to boost housing finance and expand affordable housing supply Bank to support real estate sector amid 800,000-unit housing deficit The...
Financing targets renewable energy and climate adaptation investments Deal supports Africa’s low-carbon transition and infrastructure funding...
Inflation dropped to 3.2% in March 2026, down from 25.8% a year earlier, marking 15 consecutive months of decline The Ghana Reference Rate was...
(BIDC) - The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved USD 266.7 million and XOF 30 billion to support a portfolio of strategic...
Angola approves $167 million road to connect Luanda to Mussulo Project aims to cut travel time and ease access to coastal...
Uganda plans $113.3 million injection to expand Uganda Airlines fleet Funding to purchase 10 aircraft amid rising demand, disruptions Airline...
Airline orders 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 to modernize fleet and boost capacity Deliveries set between mid-2026 and 2027 as part of broader expansion...
Deals aim to boost investment, efficiency, and agricultural export capacity Move part of broader reforms to improve port performance and...
Algeria launches tenders for 495-km Laghouat–El-Meniaa railway Project includes stations, viaducts, tunnel, rolling stock procurement Aims to boost...
Donsin airport project enters new phase after contract termination Delays tied to design flaws, weak contracts, and contractor...
Cameroon signed a $75 million concessional loan with the Saudi Fund for Development for a 77-km road project. The Sorawel-Dourbey road aims...
Zanzibar begins building Mangapwani port to decongest Malindi and boost regional trade New port will handle 200,000 TEUs and 1 million tonnes of...
Kenya loses $8 million per week in tea sales due to halted exports to the Middle East. Mombasa has stockpiled 8,000 tonnes of unsold tea...
Togo launches irrigation project with 400 boreholes under ProMIFA Initiative includes training, digital tools, and community management systems Aims...
CAR signs $98 million mechanization deal with UK-based DSR Group Programme to deploy tractors, equipment, and expand agro-processing...
Cameroon cotton hit by floods and jassid pest outbreaks since 2023 Production, yields, and farmer incomes decline sharply, losses exceed $17...
Plan aims to grow sector value to $74 billion Focus on modernization, infrastructure, and boosting productivity across value...
South Africa targets record citrus exports of up to 3.225 million tons Grapefruit and lemon exports to drive growth; mandarins decline Middle East...
$500 million IDA credit to support small farmers and agribusiness Project targets key crops including rice, maize, cassava, and soy Initiative aims...
World Bank estimates irrigation could generate 218 million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa Irrigated agriculture delivers higher productivity and supports...
New council aims to mobilize private capital for electrification projects Initiative seeks to bridge gap between policy reform and bankable...
Angola deploys its first offshore carbon capture system on an FPSO at the Agogo field. The project could cut emissions by up to 27%. The move...
Egypt and Cyprus signed a gas cooperation agreement to channel Cypriot offshore gas to Egyptian infrastructure. The deal establishes a framework...
Many Peaks Minerals reports promising exploration results at Ferké; The company aims to complete a prefeasibility study by end-2026; Rising...
SOCAR and EGPC agree on long-term partnership across hydrocarbons sector Deal reflects shifting global energy flows and supply security...
Virtus Minerals confirms acquisition of Chemaf SA’s Etoile and Mutoshi mines Company plans over $700 million investment to restart...
Lindian launches A$100 million raise for Malawi rare earths project Funds to coAfrica’s Next Rare Earths Mine Moves Toward Production, With Early U.S....
Keith Hill appointed chairman as company reshapes governance Brings decades of experience in African oil exploration Move comes as Eco Atlantic...
Starlink agora é autorizado no Senegal, mas redes informais continuam a proliferar em várias localidades. A ARTP alerta que estas práticas constituem uma...
Regulator investigates data collection and AI training practices Concerns focus on covert recording and handling of sensitive data Case reflects...
Regulator flags illegal resale of Starlink connections Informal networks spreading in underserved areas Violators face prison terms and fines up to...
Government targets underserved areas with new tower rollout Over 20 million Nigerians still lack basic connectivity Project is part of broader digital...
Ghana approved a $250 million investment to build an AI center. The facility will support research and deployment across key...
Hormuud Telecom partners with GIZ to expand digital solutions Initiative focuses on cross-border payments to connect Somali firms with international...
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Ethiopia positions universities as central actors in climate response. Authorities seek to translate research into practical solutions for a...
New teacher training college planned in underserved western region Project backed by government, GTEC, and Ghana Gas partnership Initiative targets...
Ghana introduces new airport levy raising passenger travel costs Airlines warn higher fees threaten demand and regional integration...
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences introduces two annual intakes to expand access to higher education Reform targets up to 2,500...
Guinea signs deal to align vocational training with job market Employers to help design curricula, boost internships and hiring Reform...
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Togo clears accession to two international nuclear safety conventions
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Egyptian Edtech Firm Qualiphi Links Universities to Job Market Needs
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Nigeria Moves to Coordinate Cybersecurity Response Amid Rising Threats
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Côte d’Ivoire Ratifies Agreement to Host Shelter-Afrique Development Bank
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Dave Glass Builds Electrum Platform to Modernize Banking Payments
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Senegal Rolls Out Digital Waste Initiative with Regional Ambition
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Côte d’Ivoire Ratifies Bilateral Tax Agreement with Qatar
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Togo deploys 400 boreholes, digital tools to support irrigation farming
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Central African Republic Signs $98 Million Agricultural Mechanization Agreement
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Cameroon, Switzerland Sign MoU Positioning Obala Institute as Central Africa Agri-Research Hub
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Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices in South Africa amid competition Move targets rival Eli Lil...
WAEMU posts 3.31 trillion CFA francs trade surplus in Q4 Exports surge 50.4%, led by gold, ...
The BCEAO now allows UEMOA citizens abroad to open CFA franc accounts under the same conditions as...
Operator explores renewable energy partnership with Italy’s Ascot Energy Move aims to stabilize p...
Kumbi Saleh is regarded as one of the earliest major political and commercial capitals of West Africa. Located in present-day Mauritania, near the border...
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...
