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...
Top 50 ranking highlights women across core tourism service segments Tourism contributes $168 billion to GDP and supports over 24 million jobs Women concentrated in service and SME...
Angola, EU sign €50 million Agrinvest deal for Lobito Corridor Project targets agriculture, jobs, and value chains across key provinces Initiative aims to boost food security, reduce...
Togo to receive fuel shipments from Nigeria’s Dangote refinery Refinery exports 456,000 tons to five African countries Move aims to cut import costs, diversify regional fuel supply Togo...
Sunil Bharti Mittal to step down as chairman in July Gopal Vittal appointed to lead as part of planned succession Transition comes amid rapid growth in data and mobile money services Airtel Africa...
Koryx adds gold and molybdenum to Haib resource estimate Update points to stronger profitability and longer mine life New prefeasibility study expected by late 2026 In Namibia, junior miner Koryx...
Five-year strategy targets stronger production and market structure Project backed by EU and Germany to improve inputs and cold chain Plan aims to reduce fish supply gap and boost local...
Australian junior plans phased investment across multiple copper projects Initial $2–3 million to fund exploration through 2026 Strategy aligns with Zambia’s push to boost copper output Makor...
Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon seek new IMF programs after previous ones expired Regional bloc commits to sustaining reforms and rebuilding reserves Progress depends on delayed IMF review of CEMAC common...
Program has supported about 50 women-led businesses since 2023 Nearly CFA7 billion mobilized combining financing and technical support New cohort of 11 companies joins 2026 edition Launched in 2023...
Demand for developers rises globally, driven by digital transformation Salaries and opportunities expand, including remote work for African talent Training options multiply across Africa, from...
Approval times cut from weeks to hours for restarting inactive wells Move aims to quickly boost output using existing oil assets Policy aligns with broader push to enforce license use and raise...
Digital platform centralizes trade procedures across public agencies Reform aims to speed up imports and exports and boost competitiveness Launch comes as trade surplus and port activity show strong...
Government to award 5,000 Google certifications in AI and digital skills Program targets students, teachers, and underserved communities Initiative aims to address high youth unemployment and skills...
Proparco and RMBV take minority stake through $91 million capital increase Funds to support industrial expansion and West Africa growth Group keeps control while bringing in strategic...
Visa trains banks and fintechs in Dakar through intensive program Initiative combines technical expertise with real-world case studies Group emphasizes talent investment alongside technology to...
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 rising uncertainty Bank of Africa Burkina Faso (BOA...
Growth forecast at 6.5% in 2026, up from 6.2% in 2025 Inflation expected to rise slightly to 1.8% after a low base Authorities flag risks from energy prices, logistics, and financial markets Togo...
Mobile money transactions in Africa reached $1.43 trillion in 2025, up 27% Continent accounts for 66% of global transaction value and 74% of volume East and West Africa lead, while North and...
Airline to lease two converted Boeing 777 freighters for delivery in 2028 Move aligns with strong global growth in air cargo demand Carrier aims to nearly triple freight volumes by...
Telecom Namibia secured $23.9 million in financing to expand broadband and mobile infrastructure. Around 35% of Namibia’s population remained offline in 2024, highlighting a significant...
The Central Bank of Nigeria requires money transfer operators to open naira settlement accounts locally from May 1. Authorities aim to improve transparency and curb parallel foreign exchange...
Asian and European hubs dominate the 2026 Skytrax ranking, with Singapore Changi leading globally. Only two African airports—Cape Town (74th) and OR Tambo (84th)—rank in the global Top...
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 mine’s life could be extended, despite a 28%...
Ghana launched a research project to develop tomato varieties yielding up to 20 tonnes per hectare, versus 8 tonnes currently. The country faces a production deficit of 300,000 tonnes, which it...
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 em cerca de trinta países. As autoridades...
Sonatrach to begin drilling at Kafra block in Niger Operations target oil potential across 23,737 sq km area Project revives 2018 discovery with estimated 268 million barrels Algeria's state-owned...
Rockefeller, GEAPP commit over $100 million to Mission 300 initiative Funds support electrification planning, coordination, and investment mobilization Project has connected 44 million people...
Deal covers counterterrorism, conflict prevention, and cybersecurity cooperation EU delivers military equipment under €50 million support programme Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High...
South Africa’s Happy Pay raises $5 million to expand BNPL services Funds to boost partnerships, technology, and fraud prevention systems BNPL demand grows amid high consumer credit...
Project upgrades 77 km road to boost trade, regional connectivity Initiative aims to create jobs and support economic growth Cameroon and the Saudi Fund for Development signed a $75...
Budget approved amid economic challenges Agriculture gets largest share; health, roads, education also prioritized IMF sees 2.7% growth despite debt, inflation, and food...
Burundi solar project gets funding boost, two-year extension for expansion Plan includes 12,000 solar systems, monitoring across 700 public sites Initiative targets rural electrification,...
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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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MTN Mobile Money Zambia partnered with Indo Zambia Bank to enable payments via bank POS terminals....
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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...
