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...
Kawtar Raji-Briand, a partner at the law firm Gauvin Raji, advises clients on structuring innovative financing, cross-border transactions, and legal and...
By Kamel Ghribi, chairman of GKSD Holding and of ECAM Council Global affairs are often framed as contests of power, ideology, or personality. But the...
As the continent’s leading importer of milk powder, West Africa is seeing a surge in dairy demand that far outpaces local production. While store shelves...
As Yamoussoukro hosts the 2026 National Cotton, Cashew, and Shea Producer Days (JNPCA), David Alliali, Commercial Director at AGL Côte d’Ivoire, sits down...
Poverty, inflation and job insecurity persist despite strong growth New government formed to convert mining growth into inclusive...
China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the...
In the Gulf of Guinea, oil producers have steadily multiplied. Nigeria paved the way, followed by Niger, Ghana and, more recently, Côte d’Ivoire. Benin,...
Most food traded within West Africa moves by truck and largely escapes official records, highlighting both the scale of informal cross-border commerce and...
Safran invests €280m to build one of the world's largest landing gear plants in Morocco, creating 500 jobs at the Nouaceur Midparc...
Not long ago, Africa had fallen off Petrobras’ strategic map. Under the weight of debt and the fallout from the “Lava Jato” corruption scandal, the...
Zimbabwe projects at least 8.5% growth in 2026 Forecast follows IMF staff-monitored reform program Inflation below 10%, reserves...
CNNC unit to invest up to $321.5M in Bannerman’s Etango project Deal includes right to buy 60% of future uranium output Move expands...
According to the International Energy Agency, about 55 additional mines will be needed to meet global lithium demand by 2035. Against this backdrop, the...
New Kenya plant has 200,000-ton annual capacity, expandable to 260,000 Group added three African factories in 12 months, one more...
In volume terms, Botswana is Africa’s largest diamond producer and the world’s second largest. While Angola is unlikely to challenge that position in the...
Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to hold around 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, according to several converging assessments. Among the...
China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the low value of African exports to the Asian giant and...
Most food traded within West Africa moves by truck and largely escapes official records, highlighting both the scale of informal cross-border commerce and...
South Africa will remove transmission control from Eskom and create a separate public grid operator Around 390 billion rands are needed over the next...
The government will invest $330 million in emergency and recovery measures. Floods have displaced 188,000 people and submerged 110,000...
Zimbabwe projects at least 8.5% growth in 2026 Forecast follows IMF staff-monitored reform program Inflation below 10%, reserves...
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...
Green hydrogen projects are multiplying across Africa, promoted as a driver of the continent’s low-carbon transition. Whether they can generate...
South Africa will remove transmission control from Eskom and create a separate public grid operator Around 390 billion rands are needed over the next...
The government will invest $330 million in emergency and recovery measures. Floods have displaced 188,000 people and submerged 110,000...
The IMF approved a $4.87 million disbursement to Comoros following the fifth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. The four-year...
Egypt targets doubling oil production within five years Government renegotiates contracts to attract foreign investment Plan includes arrears...
The DRC’s Universal Service Development Fund (FDSU) launched a 2026–2035 strategy to connect nearly 68 million rural residents. The plan relies on a shared “TowerCo Lead” model combining tower...
Nigeria launched an emergency program on February 12 to curb the spread of Tuta absoluta, which can destroy up to 80–100% of untreated tomato crops. Authorities reported more than 1.3 billion naira...
Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire launched the Green Energy Park Maroc–Côte d’Ivoire (GEP-MCI) in Yamoussoukro. The platform focuses on applied research, testing and training in solar photovoltaic and...
Gabon signed a commerciality declaration with Assala Gabon for the Grand N’Gongui field on February 13, 2026. The project targets output of about 10,000 barrels per day once developed. Oil...
Galiano Gold plans to produce 140,000–160,000 ounces at Asanko in 2026, up about 25% from 2025. The company expects 80,000–90,000 ounces in the second half of 2026 as higher-grade ore from Abore...
Africa attracted only 10% of global mining exploration spending in 2024 despite representing 22% of the world’s landmass. Botswana explored only about 30% of its territory and launched a new...
Angola created more than 1.1 million formal jobs between 2018 and 2025, according to official data. The unemployment rate stood at 28.8% in the second quarter of 2025, with youth...
MTN Congo activated the 2Africa submarine cable, adding a second international route after weeks of WACS disruptions. 2Africa provides 180 terabits per second of nominal capacity, compared with...
World Bank approves $37 million after deadly cyclones 38 killed; over 260,000 affected nationwide Aid to support 40,000 households, rebuild services The World Bank has...
China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the low value of African exports to the Asian giant and...
Madagascar to develop 150,000 hectares of new rice fields Imports doubled to 800,000 tons in 2025 Drought and lower yields cut 2025/26 output 19% Madagascar plans to develop 150,000 hectares of new...
After months of dispute, Barrick Mining and the Malian government reached an agreement in November to restart the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine. While tensions have since eased, key issues behind the dispute...
Green hydrogen projects are multiplying across Africa, promoted as a driver of the continent’s low-carbon transition. Whether they can generate large-scale, sustainable employment remains an open...
On November 13, 2025, the U.S. government reopened after a 43-day shutdown, the longest in its history. The move was met with relief by agricultural analysts who had been waiting for the U.S. Department...
In the Gulf of Guinea, oil producers have steadily multiplied. Nigeria paved the way, followed by Niger, Ghana and, more recently, Côte d’Ivoire. Benin, however, has spent 26 years on the sidelines after...
SENELEC to electrify 6,471 villages by 2029 $724 million programme backed by World Bank support Senegal targets universal access, expanding gas and renewables Senegal’s national power utility...
While Afrobeat has evolved into what is now known as Afrobeats, there is little dispute that the movement was pioneered by Fela Kuti. A musical genius and an almost mythical figure in the early years of...
Most food traded within West Africa moves by truck and largely escapes official records, highlighting both the scale of informal cross-border commerce and the economic gains that could come from reducing...
Faure Gnassingbé visits agricultural zones in northern Togo Government pushes for greater food sovereignty and self-sufficiency Farmers receive tractors and equipment to boost productivity Togo’s...
AD Ports signs 30-year concession to build dry bulk terminal in Douala €73.4m investment planned for first phase between 2026 and 2028 Project aims to strengthen regional supply chains amid...
Mobile games account for 87% of gaming in Africa, although the share of console and PC gaming is expected to grow as hardware becomes more affordable and a middle class more open to pay-to-play models...
As African countries accelerate the digitalization of civil registries, elections, and public services, biometrics is becoming a key pillar of state infrastructure. Yet the market remains largely shaped...
Benin’s ANAC issues operating permit to Amazone Airlines Project aligns with national aviation and tourism ambitions Airline will face strong competition and high operating costs Benin’s National...
Kenya plans to attract $1.2–2bn investor for Kenya Airways KQ posted first operating profit in 11 years in March 2025 Government aims to reduce fiscal burden from loss-making entities Kenya’s...
Africa-based investors accounted for 30% of active VC players in 2025 Total VC funding reached $3.9 billion across 506 deals Venture debt jumped 91% in value to $1.8...
This week in Africa, Africa CDC is stepping up its drive for health sovereignty, building new partnerships as countries confront fresh epidemic pressures — from cholera in South Sudan to a renewed...
South Africa will remove transmission control from Eskom and create a separate public grid operator Around 390 billion rands are needed over the next decade to upgrade the transmission network The...
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 expertise in illicit financial flows, global tax...
Safran invests €280m to build one of the world's largest landing gear plants in Morocco, creating 500 jobs at the Nouaceur Midparc platform Factory to produce A320 landing gear systems, adding...
AFDG acquires Butembo copper project via reverse takeover U.S.-listed firm rebrands as Copper Intelligence Project lacks compliant resource estimate or reserve declaration The Butembo copper...
Kenya recorded about 2.54 billion cyber threat incidents in a single quarter of 2025 Nigerian organisations faced around 4,700 attempted attacks per week, indicating high risk exposure Resilio Africa...
National large language model to power government services, education, and healthcare Over 350 AI firms and 100 investors attend summit in Cairo Move positions Egypt as a regional hub for AI...
Ghana cuts COCOBOD cocoa road debt from ¢21.7bn to ¢4.35bn. Finance Minister Forson announces major COCOBOD fiscal reforms. Cabinet directs cocoa road liabilities moved to Roads Ministry. Ghana's...
Benin is guest of honor at the 2026 African Book Fair in Paris. More than 400 authors and 150 publishers from 20 countries are expected. The spotlight comes as Benin’s publishing sector continues to...
Ericsson and Nigeria’s government launched the “Connect NextGen Hackathon.” The four-month program targets 5G, AI, IoT, cloud and sustainability. Top teams will access incubation, funding and...
CMA CGM launched its first regional Africa office in Abidjan. The hub will oversee pricing, equipment management and customer service. The move comes amid rising competition from MSC and...
DRC Gold Trading opened a Lubumbashi branch to channel artisanal gold. First official shipment from Haut-Katanga topped 20 kg, worth over $2 million. The state firm targets up to 18 tons of...
ERG signed an MoU with EGC to supervise artisanal cobalt mining. EGC holds a state-backed monopoly on buying and exporting artisanal cobalt. Exports may route through the Lobito corridor under new...
Industrial, jewelry and silverware demand expected to decline in 2026. Physical investment demand projected to rise 20% to 227 million ounces. Tight supply expected to support high prices,...
ARE approved CrossBoundary Energy DRC’s solar project for Kamoa-Kakula. The 233.8 MWc plant will supply 30 MW of continuous power from 2026. The project is expected to cut 78,750 tons of CO₂...
Not long ago, Africa had fallen off Petrobras’ strategic map. Under the weight of debt and the fallout from the “Lava Jato” corruption scandal, the Brazilian state-controlled oil company retreated from...
Kenya exported 652,792 tons of tea in 2025, up 4.35% year on year. Export revenue fell 1% to 186.9 billion shillings ($1.44 billion). Nairobi aims to boost specialty tea output to 200,000...
Cameroon will issue the first 15-year OTA in CEMAC on February 17, 2026. The Treasury seeks CFA20 billion to test demand beyond the 10-year norm. The country aims to raise over CFA619...
Mozambique’s state power utility estimated power restoration costs in Cabo Delgado at more than $1 million after a transmission tower collapse. Emergency works alone will cost...
Zimbabwe expanded cooperation with UNESCO on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and digital governance. The government positioned artificial intelligence as a core driver of its...
Morocco signed eight memorandums of understanding to launch Idarati X.0 as a unified digital entry point for public services. The government designed Idarati X.0 around a national digital wallet...
Global South Utilities (GSU) has begun building a 5 MWp hybrid solar plant with 5 MWh battery storage in eastern Chad. Abu Dhabi Fund for Development finances the project through a grant to the...
TotalEnergies is preparing a first development phase on Namibia’s PEL 83 block using an FPSO with capacity above 200,000 barrels per day. The company plans appraisal drilling in 2026–2027...
Togo plans to mobilize $126.6 million for its energy sector in 2026. The allocation represents 99% of the Energy Ministry’s CFA71 billion annual budget. Authorities aim to achieve...
Authorities presented a national 5G implementation strategy on February 11, 2026. The government will start deployment with a 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) model built on existing 4G...
Authorities will open tobacco auctions on March 4, 2026, with contract sales starting March 5. Initial projections target a 360,000-ton harvest, above last season’s record 354,881...
The government will invest $330 million in emergency and recovery measures. Floods have displaced 188,000 people and submerged 110,000 hectares of farmland. Authorities have declared...
Chad to launch 50 telecom sites in N’Djamena Government plans 50 km fiber-to-home rollout Move follows criticism over poor service quality Chad’s government this week announced plans to launch 50...
Weak tax enforcement cuts South Sudan oil revenues Oil provides 90% of government income Economy contracts 30% in 2025 amid export disruptions Weak enforcement of tax laws is reducing government...
Nigeria launches four-month digital training with Ericsson Programme targets 50,000 youths in emerging technologies Initiative aims to curb youth unemployment, boost tech skills Nigeria’s federal...
A member of the Court since 2021, Lodonou was initially appointed to complete the term of his predecessor before being elected to lead the regional institution. Togolese magistrate Kuami Gameli Lodonou...
Ghana cuts cocoa price 28.6% to 41,392 cedis Decision follows 70% drop in global prices Backlog builds as traders face liquidity crunch Ghana will cut the price of cocoa beans by 28.6% to 41,392...
Togo exports rise 14.6% to 249.1 billion CFA francs India top buyer, driven by phosphate shipments Trade deficit widens as imports reach 505 billion CFA Togo's exports reached 249.1 billion CFA...
Africa-based investors accounted for 30% of active VC players in 2025 Total VC funding reached $3.9 billion across 506 deals Venture debt jumped...
Cameroon will issue the first 15-year OTA in CEMAC on February 17, 2026. The Treasury seeks CFA20 billion to test demand beyond the 10-year...
IFC considers up to $8 million in Aruwa Fund II $50 million fund targets Nigerian, Ghanaian SMEs Focus on women-led firms in underserved...
Vista acquires 99.99% of Saham Assurances Niger Company rebranded as Vista Assurances Niger Deal marks entry into Niger’s small insurance...
Beltone acquires Baobab Group for €197.6 million Deal expands footprint into seven sub-Saharan countries Baobab serves 1.6 million...
Marsa Maroc signs management contract with Liberia’s port authority Deal covers rehabilitation and bulk handling at two Monrovia...
Douala port to build 300 MW power plant CFA 628 billion BOT project backed by Chinese firms Plant aims to secure power, ease grid pressure The Port...
Gabon unveils Elobey VI for Libreville–Port-Gentil route Vessel supports river, maritime logistics strategy Route vital amid limited, poorly paved...
Harith General Partners agreed to buy low-cost airline FlySafair Deal worth ~15% of Harith’s portfolio, subject to regulatory...
AD Ports signs 30-year concession to build dry bulk terminal in Douala €73.4m investment planned for first phase between 2026 and 2028 Project aims to...
Kenya plans to attract $1.2–2bn investor for Kenya Airways KQ posted first operating profit in 11 years in March 2025 Government aims to reduce...
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Congo launches $76 million Pointe-Noire-Cabinda road upgrade China firm to expand 15.4-km stretch to dual carriageway Project aims to...
Nigeria launched an emergency program on February 12 to curb the spread of Tuta absoluta, which can destroy up to 80–100% of untreated tomato...
Madagascar to develop 150,000 hectares of new rice fields Imports doubled to 800,000 tons in 2025 Drought and lower yields cut 2025/26 output...
On November 13, 2025, the U.S. government reopened after a 43-day shutdown, the longest in its history. The move was met with relief by agricultural...
Faure Gnassingbé visits agricultural zones in northern Togo Government pushes for greater food sovereignty and self-sufficiency Farmers receive...
Ghana cuts COCOBOD cocoa road debt from ¢21.7bn to ¢4.35bn. Finance Minister Forson announces major COCOBOD fiscal reforms. Cabinet directs cocoa road...
Kenya exported 652,792 tons of tea in 2025, up 4.35% year on year. Export revenue fell 1% to 186.9 billion shillings ($1.44...
Authorities will open tobacco auctions on March 4, 2026, with contract sales starting March 5. Initial projections target a 360,000-ton harvest,...
Ghana cuts cocoa price 28.6% to 41,392 cedis Decision follows 70% drop in global prices Backlog builds as traders face liquidity crunch Ghana will...
Galiano Gold plans to produce 140,000–160,000 ounces at Asanko in 2026, up about 25% from 2025. The company expects 80,000–90,000 ounces in the...
Africa attracted only 10% of global mining exploration spending in 2024 despite representing 22% of the world’s landmass. Botswana explored only...
After months of dispute, Barrick Mining and the Malian government reached an agreement in November to restart the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine. While tensions...
Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire launched the Green Energy Park Maroc–Côte d’Ivoire (GEP-MCI) in Yamoussoukro. The platform focuses on applied research,...
Gabon signed a commerciality declaration with Assala Gabon for the Grand N’Gongui field on February 13, 2026. The project targets output of about...
DRC Gold Trading opened a Lubumbashi branch to channel artisanal gold. First official shipment from Haut-Katanga topped 20 kg, worth over $2...
ERG signed an MoU with EGC to supervise artisanal cobalt mining. EGC holds a state-backed monopoly on buying and exporting artisanal cobalt. Exports...
Industrial, jewelry and silverware demand expected to decline in 2026. Physical investment demand projected to rise 20% to 227 million...
MTN Congo activated the 2Africa submarine cable, adding a second international route after weeks of WACS disruptions. 2Africa provides 180...
Mobile games account for 87% of gaming in Africa, although the share of console and PC gaming is expected to grow as hardware becomes more affordable and...
As African countries accelerate the digitalization of civil registries, elections, and public services, biometrics is becoming a key pillar of state...
National large language model to power government services, education, and healthcare Over 350 AI firms and 100 investors attend summit in Cairo Move...
Ericsson and Nigeria’s government launched the “Connect NextGen Hackathon.” The four-month program targets 5G, AI, IoT, cloud and sustainability. Top...
Zimbabwe expanded cooperation with UNESCO on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and digital governance. The government positioned...
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SENELEC to electrify 6,471 villages by 2029 $724 million programme backed by World Bank support Senegal targets universal access, expanding gas and...
Angola created more than 1.1 million formal jobs between 2018 and 2025, according to official data. The unemployment rate stood at 28.8% in the...
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Tunisia Launches 192 Digital Projects to Modernize State Services
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