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...
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...
Four years after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the fertilizer market is facing a new shock as military tensions escalate between Iran, Israel and the...
Algeria launches major zinc-lead mine in Bejaia province Deposit holds 54Mt ore, targets 170kt zinc annually Project supports diversification,...
Dangote signs 25-year gas supply deal with China’s GCL for Ethiopia plant The project aims to support local fertilizer production and cut...
Eni reports over 1 trillion cubic feet of new gas offshore Libya Discoveries could be tied to existing infrastructure for quick output Move...
Guinea is considering a $500 million sukuk to finance major projects The move is part of efforts to diversify funding and attract private capital The Simandou 2040 plan could require...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) held a three-day training session for economic journalists in Kinshasa from March 17 to 19, 2026, in collaboration...
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...
Parliament passes Copyright Amendment Bill to improve royalty collection and enforcement New framework introduces digital payment systems and...
By Nanga Koné, Country Director Rainforest Alliance Côte d’Ivoire One fact is hard to ignore : Over time, the widespread and often poorly...
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...
Russia is increasingly using African ship registries to sustain oil exports under sanctions Weak oversight and “flags of convenience” complicate...
Government suppliers assured continued access to foreign currency despite shift to ZiG payments RBZ campaign reaches 610,000 people across 48...
Itochu plans new investment in South Africa’s Platreef mine Move aims to secure supply of nickel, copper, and platinum group metals Expansion of the mine could significantly boost output by...
Ghana will distribute fertilizers for free in 2026, replacing subsidies Global prices have surged amid Middle East tensions and supply disruptions The policy could boost farming but add pressure on...
Sub-Saharan Africa spends just 0.02% of GDP on health R&D Underinvestment limits innovation and sustains reliance on imports Generics remain the dominant strategy for local manufacturers Low levels...
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola will hold their third bilateral economic forum from March 31 to April 3 in Kinshasa. The forum will focus on trade facilitation, investment promotion, and...
Burkina Faso ratified a $80.3 million loan from the African Development Bank to modernize transport infrastructure. The project targets road rehabilitation, rail upgrades, and institutional...
The European Union launched PanAfGeo+ Invest to promote EU investments in critical minerals across Africa. The program targets Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, and South Africa, building on the...
Tshisekedi orders Grand Inga agreements finalized within 60 days Government to adopt legal framework to unlock World Bank support Inga 3 project still in planning, capacity up to 11,000...
EAC sets June 30, 2026 deadline to remove trade barriers Non-tariff barriers still raise costs, delay and limit intra-regional trade Persistent disputes push trade outside bloc, testing...
By Nanga Koné, Country Director Rainforest Alliance Côte d’Ivoire One fact is hard to ignore : Over time, the widespread and often poorly controlled use of pesticides has degraded soils, disrupted...
Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso boost joint research, innovation cooperation Workshop trains researchers on management, commercialization, intellectual property Partnership aims to address...
Yango pledges compliance with Namibia’s tighter e-hailing regulations Company to ensure drivers obtain permits, strengthen verification systems Move aligns with government push to formalise...
Nigeria attracts $2.6 billion mining FDI after sector reforms Government targets industrialisation, lithium processing and $1.3 billion deal Aim to raise mining share to 10% of...
Equatorial Guinea prepares offshore oil licensing round Reprocessed seismic data to attract investors, improve subsurface insights Move aims to boost declining output and secure new...
824 applications received for 182 bursary slots in 2026, up 7.85% from 2025 Only about 22% of applicants selected, indicating strong competition Programme targets marginalized youth aged...
Damaged Russian LNG tanker drifting crewless toward Libyan coast Vessel hit by Ukrainian drone, carrying fuel and residual LNG Libya leads salvage amid explosion risk and sanctions-linked...
Moniepoint acquires restaurant software platform Orda Africa Deal expands integrated services across payments, operations, analytics Targets growth in Nigeria’s fast-growing $19...
M-Pesa Ethiopia partners Amhara to enable digital tax payments Safaricom expands services aligning with national digital strategy Platform reports 5 million users, trailing Telebirr’s 58.6...
TEF selects 3,200 entrepreneurs across 54 African countries Beneficiaries receive training, mentoring, and up to $5,000 funding Program highlights women majority and focus on real...
Ghana approves new engineering and agriculture university in rural areas Three campuses aim to expand access beyond major cities Project targets youth unemployment and skills...
Amazone Airlines begins flights between Cotonou and Parakou on March 23 The carrier emerges from a merger aimed at rebuilding national air service Expansion plans will face regional competition and...
Middle East disruptions cut global jet fuel shipments by about 21% Europe faces supply strain as Asian and Gulf flows decline Dangote refinery emerges as a potential alternative source Europe could...
Ethiopia allocates about $15 million to expand farm mechanization New equipment includes tractors, irrigation systems, and rice threshers The move supports efforts to raise productivity and...
Mali creates new agency to regulate artisanal gold flows Up to 30 tons of gold go undeclared each year, with wider gaps over time Model draws on Burkina Faso’s success in formalizing the...
Tunisia aims to fully digitize public hospitals by the end of 2026 Telemedicine, data systems, and digital platforms are already expanding Success will depend on system integration and staff...
Côte d’Ivoire launched recruitment for 2,000 science teachers More than 43,000 applied, but fewer than 8,000 were shortlisted The move aims to ease a persistent shortage across secondary...
Aurum plans to raise about $20 million to fund its Boundiali gold project Perseus Mining will anchor the deal with a 9.9% stake Funds will support studies, permits, and drilling ahead of...
Sonangol joins Afentra and Maurel & Prom in acquiring Etu’s stakes Afentra’s share reduced after deal restructuring in offshore blocks Transaction still pending regulatory approval in...
Ghana’s stock market gained nearly 20% since late February, leading globally Bank stocks drove the rally, alongside oil-linked gains Stronger economic signals boosted confidence, though risks...
BOA Niger will not pay dividends for 2025 after profits fell 91.8% Earnings dropped sharply amid weaker income, higher costs, and a tough environment The bank expects a rebound in 2026 driven by cost...
Tool evaluates compliance with public financial management rules under Act 921 Institutions classified into four categories from highly compliant to least compliant Several entities, including the...
Chad plans to deploy 800 police and gendarmes to Haiti by June Move comes as Kenyan forces begin scaling down their presence Haiti’s security crisis continues to worsen, with gangs expanding...
Global goods trade volumes rose 4.6% in 2025, beating expectations AI-driven demand helped offset tariffs and policy uncertainty Growth could slow to 1.9% in 2026 amid geopolitical risks Global...
Avocado exports dropped more than 48% to 58,000 tons in 2025/2026 Extreme weather and logistics disruptions cut production and shipments Lower volumes could weigh on export revenues after a strong...
EU partnership to support geological data and surveys in DRC Program covers surveys, archives preservation and investment planning EU allocates €11 million to DRC under PanAfGeo+...
Foreign investment in Tunisia rose 30.3% in 2025 to about $1.2 billion Manufacturing, services, energy, and agriculture drew the most capital Reforms and incentives aim to sustain growth despite...
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 with Mali, the city stood at the heart of the...
Countries including Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya are seeking fuel supplies from Dangote Refinery. Brent crude has exceeded $100 per barrel, with peaks near $120 amid geopolitical...
Guinea is considering a $500 million sukuk to finance major projects The move is part of efforts to diversify funding and attract private capital The Simandou 2040 plan could require...
Authorities plan to ban pre-registered SIM card sales and launch a subscriber re-identification campaign. Measures respond to a surge in kidnappings and armed attacks in Kinshasa. Kinshasa...
The BCEAO now allows UEMOA citizens abroad to open CFA franc accounts under the same conditions as residents. The move aims to capture diaspora financial flows and integrate them into the regional...
African countries have significantly increased PhD output, with tens of thousands of doctorates awarded across major economies. Only 11% of Sub-Saharan African firms invest in R&D, limiting demand...
Ghana’s Parliament has ratified the Ewoyaa mining lease, clearing the way for construction of its first lithium mine. Atlantic Lithium plans to produce 3.6 million tons of spodumene concentrate...
Egypt will repay $1.3 billion in arrears to foreign oil companies by June 2026. Total outstanding debt peaked at $6.1 billion in June 2024 due to foreign currency...
Gabon plans to ban broiler chicken imports from January 1, 2027 to boost local production. Senegal has built a self-sufficient poultry sector after banning imports since 2005. Gabon still...
Funds target erosion control, ecosystem restoration in Benin and Mauritania Program aims to protect 530,000 people and create 13,000 jobs The World Bank Group approved this week $240 million...
Move part of mission realignment, not withdrawal, UN says Armed groups persist despite 2019 peace deal, especially in east The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the...
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 increase. Formulated in the 1940s by American...
IMF approves $3.2 million disbursement under Guinea-Bissau program Performance weaker than expected, several targets and benchmarks missed Growth remains strong; reforms urged on fiscal...
Senegal’s president to visit Spain March 24-26 at king’s invitation Talks expected on migration, security, and economic cooperation sectors Spain provides €27 million annual aid for agriculture,...
DR Congo says fuel supply stable, stocks sufficient through June Government plans strategic reserve amid Middle East-related disruptions Global shipping decline may raise import costs and domestic...
Food prices vary widely across regions, highest in Lomé Cereals cheaper near production areas; vegetables show mixed patterns Transport costs drive disparities; state fixes uniform fuel prices A...
South Africa pushes faster oil, gas exploration despite legal challenges Environmental groups’ court actions delay projects by Shell, TotalEnergies Government advances new regulations, state company,...
In this week’s health roundup, Sub-Saharan Africa continues to bear a disproportionate share of global child deaths even as some countries make progress. Senegal is improving HIV control and Madagascar...
South Africa launches performance-based grant to unlock 100 billion rand Program targets improved municipal services and stronger financial management Incentives tied to reforms addressing...
Tomatoes are widely produced and consumed in West Africa, but much of the trade occurs through informal channels, leaving regional market dynamics largely underestimated. Burkina Faso suspended its fresh...
Maluku SEZ to receive river dock to boost logistics Saphir Ceramics funds dock to improve exports via river Facility supports growing industrial activity and regional trade The Maluku Special...
UNCDF, Co-op Bank Kenya sign guarantee to boost digital lending Risk-sharing aims expand financing access for startups, platforms Deal supports Kenya’s growing digital economy and startup...
Nigeria considers increasing 75 MW electricity exports to Togo Talks focus on meeting rising demand and recent supply disruptions Expansion depends on payment guarantees and secure commercial...
Nigerian insurers Guinea, Sovereign Trust seek 10.8bn naira capital Guinea launches rights issue; Sovereign Trust awaits NGX approval Raises aim meet...
Moniepoint acquires restaurant software platform Orda Africa Deal expands integrated services across payments, operations, analytics Targets...
Ghana’s stock market gained nearly 20% since late February, leading globally Bank stocks drove the rally, alongside oil-linked gains Stronger economic...
BOA Niger will not pay dividends for 2025 after profits fell 91.8% Earnings dropped sharply amid weaker income, higher costs, and a tough...
The BCEAO now allows UEMOA citizens abroad to open CFA franc accounts under the same conditions as residents. The move aims to capture diaspora...
Kenya has launched construction of the Naivasha–Kisumu SGR extension The project aims to connect to Uganda and boost regional trade flows Completion...
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...
Nigeria secured £746 million ($990.4 million) in UK-backed financing to upgrade Apapa and Tin Can Island ports. The project combines...
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...
Gabon inaugurates a new border post in Kabala to improve trade and mobility with Republic of the Congo. The project supports regional integration...
Ghana launches the Timbuktoo AgriTech Hub in Accrato support digital innovation in agriculture. The initiative forms part of a pan-African program...
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...
Ethiopia allocates about $15 million to expand farm mechanization New equipment includes tractors, irrigation systems, and rice threshers The...
Avocado exports dropped more than 48% to 58,000 tons in 2025/2026 Extreme weather and logistics disruptions cut production and shipments Lower volumes...
Gabon plans to ban broiler chicken imports from January 1, 2027 to boost local production. Senegal has built a self-sufficient poultry sector after...
Egypt and Indonesia each expect to import around 13 million tonnes of wheat in 2025/2026. Egypt’s demand remains structurally high due to population...
Over 80% of Africa’s agricultural land is degraded, limiting productivity gains. Improved crop yields reach only 28% in Africa versus 88% in Asia due...
Cameroon banana exports jump 36% to 27,674 tons in January Growth driven by French group subsidiaries PHP and CDBM Compagnie Fruitière dominance to...
Tshisekedi orders Grand Inga agreements finalized within 60 days Government to adopt legal framework to unlock World Bank support Inga 3...
Equatorial Guinea prepares offshore oil licensing round Reprocessed seismic data to attract investors, improve subsurface insights Move aims...
Damaged Russian LNG tanker drifting crewless toward Libyan coast Vessel hit by Ukrainian drone, carrying fuel and residual LNG Libya leads...
The European Union launched PanAfGeo+ Invest to promote EU investments in critical minerals across Africa. The program targets Democratic Republic of...
Itochu plans new investment in South Africa’s Platreef mine Move aims to secure supply of nickel, copper, and platinum group metals Expansion...
Middle East disruptions cut global jet fuel shipments by about 21% Europe faces supply strain as Asian and Gulf flows decline Dangote refinery emerges...
Mali creates new agency to regulate artisanal gold flows Up to 30 tons of gold go undeclared each year, with wider gaps over time Model draws on...
Aurum plans to raise about $20 million to fund its Boundiali gold project Perseus Mining will anchor the deal with a 9.9% stake Funds will...
Yango pledges compliance with Namibia’s tighter e-hailing regulations Company to ensure drivers obtain permits, strengthen verification...
M-Pesa Ethiopia partners Amhara to enable digital tax payments Safaricom expands services aligning with national digital strategy Platform...
Authorities plan to ban pre-registered SIM card sales and launch a subscriber re-identification campaign. Measures respond to a surge in...
UNCDF, Co-op Bank Kenya sign guarantee to boost digital lending Risk-sharing aims expand financing access for startups, platforms Deal supports...
Côte d’Ivoire plans 15 agri-tech hubs to support women in agribusiness The centers will focus on processing, training, and digital tools The project’s...
Kenya becomes the first African country to establish a formal digital dialogue framework with the European Union. The partnership targets...
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824 applications received for 182 bursary slots in 2026, up 7.85% from 2025 Only about 22% of applicants selected, indicating strong competition...
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,...
Ghana approves new engineering and agriculture university in rural areas Three campuses aim to expand access beyond major cities Project...
Amazone Airlines begins flights between Cotonou and Parakou on March 23 The carrier emerges from a merger aimed at rebuilding national air...
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As Race for Strategic Metals Intensifies, Japan Eyes More Investment in South Africa
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Ghana Drops Fertilizer Subsidies for Free Distribution Amid Price Spike
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Low R&D Spending Keeps Africa’s Pharma Industry Dependent on Generics, report found
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Libya: iCard Targets Unbanked Users with Mobile and Prepaid Solutions
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Joe Kinvi Launches Borderless to Digitize Collective Management
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Cameroon Launches Digital Customs Platform for Mobile Devices
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Rwanda Launches ICCA to Train 1 Million African Cybersecurity Experts
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DRC and Angola to Convene Third Economic Forum in Kinshasa
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Togo: Parliament ends extraordinary session, adopts four bills
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Togo Raises 27.5 Bln CFA Francs in Second 2026 Debt Sale, Bids Hit 134.5 Bln
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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...
Togo parliament adopts WAEMU law against currency counterfeiting Bill defines offences including ...
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...
