Digital outsourcing is often promoted as a gateway to jobs for Africa’s connected youth. Yet behind the promise of stable employment lies a more troubling...
The April 2026 Fiscal Monitor reveals that the global fiscal gap has nearly closed, yet Africa's picture remains deeply uneven. Several African countries...
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...
A recent run of cyber incidents involving banks, insurers, and public-facing payment services has raised concerns about security standards in Nigeria...
Over the past decade, Benin has recorded one of the fastest growth rates in West Africa. Growth is projected at 7% in 2026, the highest in the WAEMU...
In the race to secure control over critical minerals, the United States lags behind China, which dominates the market and is positioned across the entire...
Carrefour enters Guinea, Nigeria via franchise deals with local partners Initial rollout includes 11 stores; 20 more planned by 2028 Expansion...
Uganda appoints Citibank to arrange $3.19 billion railway financing Project links Kampala to Kenya border, boosting regional trade...
Diamond downturn pushes Botswana to accelerate diversification New partnerships with Oman, Qatar, and France target untapped resources Large...
While attention is focused on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on oil markets, another, less visible crisis is unfolding behind the...
Montage Gold secures five exploration permits in northern Mauritania Move supports efforts to reduce reliance on Tasiast mine $2 million...
Gabon's 7% 2031 Eurobond posted its biggest single-day drop in a year on Wednesday after a new IMF report revealed fiscal pressures worse than...
African finance ministers in Washington flagged a worsening economic outlook, with IMF projecting continental growth slipping from 4.5% in 2025 to 4.2%...
PE surpasses VC in Africa — First time since 2019, private equity led deal volume in Q1 2026, signalling a structural market shift on the...
A recent run of cyber incidents involving banks, insurers, and public-facing payment services has raised concerns about security standards in Nigeria and South Africa The cases do not clearly point to...
In the race to secure control over critical minerals, the United States lags behind China, which dominates the market and is positioned across the entire...
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated asked shareholders to vote on a $500 million Tier 2 Eurobond at an Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled May 7,...
Cellcom Guinea workers protest layoffs, unpaid salaries, unmet commitments Union demands audit, warns of possible administration or...
Diamond downturn pushes Botswana to accelerate diversification New partnerships with Oman, Qatar, and France target untapped resources Large...
Digital outsourcing is often promoted as a gateway to jobs for Africa’s connected youth. Yet behind the promise of stable employment lies a more troubling...
Novation Tech opens first Tunisia factory with €22 million investment Monastir plant to produce carbon fiber automotive components Move...
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated asked shareholders to vote on a $500 million Tier 2 Eurobond at an Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled May 7,...
Cellcom Guinea workers protest layoffs, unpaid salaries, unmet commitments Union demands audit, warns of possible administration or...
Africa agrochemicals market to reach $15.08 billion by 2031 Growth driven by pests, food demand, government subsidies Fertilizers...
(EBID) - The Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) concluded its 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Accra, Ghana,...
Federal Education Ministry launches a fully digital diploma verification system Applicants now submit and track requests online, ending in-person procedures Reform aims to improve speed, data...
(EBID ) - The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has convened a capacity‑building workshop from 31 March to 2 April 2026 in Lomé for members of its Gender Equality Committee. The session...
A recent run of cyber incidents involving banks, insurers, and public-facing payment services has raised concerns about security standards in Nigeria and South Africa The cases do not clearly point to...
DRC signs agreement with U.S. firm Cybastion to speed up digital development Authorities seek American investment in telecoms and technology Weak infrastructure and low internet access continue to...
AfDB structured a $140 million loan for a 1.1 GW wind project, with ILX investing $40 million The deal uses a funded risk participation model to attract European pension...
Nigeria launched a fully automated online system for certificate authentication and evaluation Authorities eliminated physical application procedures and centralized requests on a digital...
The United States plans to increase uranium imports from Namibia and support local production. Namibia ranks as Africa’s top uranium producer and the world’s third-largest, with 7,333 tonnes in...
Petrobras acquired a 75% stake and operatorship in offshore Block 3 The move supports its 2026–2030 strategy to expand oil and gas reserves Africa has become a strategic growth hub, with...
Côte d'Ivoire confirmed a highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu outbreak that killed about 95,000 poultry. The country had not reported a major outbreak since 2021, following heavy losses in previous...
ACK Holding signed an agreement to acquire Colas Gabon, a subsidiary of Bouygues. The deal includes industrial assets and 254 employees, with completion expected between June and September...
BICICI posted a net profit of CFA36.5 billion ($65.4 million), up 39.3% year-on-year in 2025. Customer loans fell to CFA524.4 billion as the bank shifted liquidity toward government...
Shares gained 42.36% in 2025 and hit an all-time high of 37,500 CFA francs in 2026, delivering investors a sustained rally on the BRVM exchange The board now proposes distributing 80% of 2025 net...
Many Peaks confirmed a 1.3 million-ounce gold resource at the Ferké project The discovery supports Côte d’Ivoire’s target to reach 100 tonnes of gold output by 2030 The company plans further...
Algeria launched “Algeria Bid Round 2026” covering seven exploration zones open to international companies. Bidders must submit offers by November 26, 2026, with contracts expected by January 31,...
The Virunga Gorilla Marathon is a relatively recent initiative held in the Virunga region, a volcanic mountain range straddling the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, and Rwanda...
Novation Tech opens first Tunisia factory with €22 million investment Monastir plant to produce carbon fiber automotive components Move leverages Tunisia’s export-driven, skilled...
Over the past decade, Benin has recorded one of the fastest growth rates in West Africa. Growth is projected at 7% in 2026, the highest in the WAEMU region, driven by reforms and the expansion of tourism...
Nigeria opens applications for second cohort of national TVET program Training targets skills, offers stipend, covers multiple high-demand sectors Strong demand amid labor gaps despite...
Guinea launches secondary curriculum reform prioritizing skills over rote learning New system emphasizes critical thinking, digital skills, entrepreneurship, inclusion Reform targets...
Côte d’Ivoire signs $888 million deals at IMF-World Bank meetings Agreements target social sectors and $300 million energy compact Moves support $206 billion development...
Guinea drafts 2026-2030 poultry strategy with seven reform pillars Aims to cut imports, boost egg self-sufficiency amid rising demand Imports surge 63% since 2020; domestic output remains...
Mali launches digitized mining cadaster replacing outdated system 631 mining titles registered; transparency and procedures improved Exploration investment declines persist amid permit...
In the race to secure control over critical minerals, the United States lags behind China, which dominates the market and is positioned across the entire value chain. In this context, Africa has emerged...
Libya, UNDP sign deal to develop blue economy strategy Cooperation spans aquaculture, research, marine protection, capacity building Sector seen boosting jobs, diversification, sustainable...
Digital outsourcing is often promoted as a gateway to jobs for Africa’s connected youth. Yet behind the promise of stable employment lies a more troubling reality. From Kenya to Madagascar and Nigeria,...
Econet launches AI unit, Econet AI, targeting rising demand Offers free Google Gemini access, unveils Cassava AiCloud platform Move reflects telecom shift toward AI, cloud, and B2B growth Econet...
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated asked shareholders to vote on a $500 million Tier 2 Eurobond at an Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled May 7, as it is racing a June 16 deadline that could...
Sassou-N'Guesso sworn in for new five-year presidential term Won 94.8% vote; opposition contests election transparency Pledges reforms amid economic strain, high poverty and unemployment Denis...
Nigerian airlines warn of flight suspensions over soaring jet fuel Kerosene prices jump nearly 300%, far above global increases Supply risks, high costs strain aviation sector across...
Dakar airport Q1 passengers rise 2.45% to 735,370 Traffic boosted by AFCON; January busiest month Flights fall 4%, freight up 21.4% Senegal’s Blaise Diagne International Airport handled 735,370...
Central African Republic plans fuel corridor via Congo’s Pointe-Noire Project aims to diversify supply beyond Douala route dependence Structural, transit challenges complicate alternative regional...
Burkina Faso to nationalize Sofitex, buying remaining private shares Company valued at 338 billion CFA francs amid high debt Move aims to boost cotton sector after declining production Burkina Faso...
In Nigeria, authorities are warning of heightened cholera risks linked to flooding, while Lassa fever continues to claim lives despite a decline in weekly cases. In Togo, the response to polio is being...
Ghana, JICA discuss road, bridge projects at IMF-World Bank meetings Kumasi Ring Road grant secured; talks focused on implementation timelines Projects expected to save $11 million annually in...
Collaboration explores AI-RAN to improve network efficiency Nvidia provides computing power for real-time optimization Initiative aims to reduce latency and better manage traffic Finnish telecom...
$100 million facility targets fuel, medicines, and fertilizers Support comes amid rising global price pressures Deal reflects Burundi’s push to reduce external vulnerability Burundi...
Ten-month program aims to strengthen macroeconomic management No financing attached, but key step toward re-engagement Progress hinges on debt clearance and policy credibility The...
Partnership with ANSER focuses on structuring and mobilizing financing Mechanism relies on phased funding tied to project performance Initiative supports expansion of off-grid...
Funding supports end-to-end vaccine manufacturing capacity in Africa Plant aims to cover 40% of global cholera vaccine shortfall Project aligns with African Union target to boost local...
Lomé is hosting the 9th edition of the International Film Festival of Togo (FIFTO) featuring 33 films. The event promotes African storytelling in local languages and everyday...
Lagos State introduced a new 24-car train set to strengthen capacity on the Red Line. Authorities allocated 102.3 billion naira ($76.2 million) in the 2026 budget for a third rail line. The...
Namibia allocates 107.1 million Namibian dollars ($6.5 million) to finance phases 2 and 3 of its Universal Service Fund (USF). The regulator CRAN awards 42.1 million Namibian dollars for Phase...
MDBs align on harmonizing job measurement methods across development projects Africa remains the largest recipient of infrastructure-linked development finance World Bank estimates...
Ghana introduces free primary healthcare regardless of insurance status Government targets financial barriers and shifts toward preventive care Nationwide rollout planned by 2027 following...
Eight-country cotton stakeholders meet in Lomé to assess 2025–2026 campaign and productivity gaps Yields in Togo rise toward 1 tonne/ha despite climate and pest pressures Region intensifies...
TGS launches 19,500 km² offshore seismic project with Petroci Authorities use advanced imaging to improve subsurface analysis without new surveys Government targets up to 500,000 bpd...
Coris Bank International posted a 36% increase in net profit in 2025. The bank grew its customer base by 11.6% and deposits to CFAF 2,015.3 billion ($3.6 billion). The group is expanding...
Mahindra & Mahindra is considering a CKD assembly plant near Durban to strengthen its presence in South Africa. South Africa’s auto market grew 15.7% in 2025 to 596,818 vehicles, marking a...
BP has obtained a new hydrocarbon exploration permit in eastern Algeria, marking its return less than five years after exiting the country. The permit allows geological and seismic studies but...
Senegal and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a framework agreement to strengthen digital governance and integrate AI into public services. Authorities will launch a $1...
Cora Gold signed a $120 million binding agreement with Eagle Eye Asset Holdings to fund the Sanankoro project. The deal grants EEA rights to purchase 30.44% of future gold output at 20% of...
The Compagnie du TransGuinéen (CTG) expects to deliver the first railway stations by end-2026. The project includes a 650-km rail network linked to mineral ports in Forécariah to support Simandou...
Ghana targets annual production of 400,000 tonnes of fresh tomatoes under a new public-private partnership. The project includes 16,200 hectares of cultivation and processing capacity of 200,000...
The IMF lowered its 2026 growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa to 4.3% from 4.6%. Rising energy, fertilizer, and shipping costs linked to Middle East tensions drove the downgrade. Nigeria...
A federal court in Lagos suspended on April 15, 2026, the enforcement of Nigeria's most comprehensive framework for regulating digital lending apps Behind the ruling lies a jurisdictional battle...
Kenya has asked the World Bank for rapid emergency financing to cushion the economic shock from the war in Iran, Governor Kamau Thugge said Thursday The central bank spent $941 million in foreign...
Paladin raises uranium output forecast to 4.8 million pounds Ramp-up at Namibia’s Langer Heinrich mine boosts production Company targets 6 million pounds capacity by 2027 Australian company Paladin...
Donors pledge €1.5 billion for Sudan humanitarian crisis response Funding to support aid inside Sudan and refugees in neighboring countries Conference urges ceasefire as conflict displaces nearly...
Côte d’Ivoire signs $888 million deals at IMF-World Bank meetings Agreements target social sectors and $300 million energy...
ACK Holding signed an agreement to acquire Colas Gabon, a subsidiary of Bouygues. The deal includes industrial assets and 254 employees, with...
BICICI posted a net profit of CFA36.5 billion ($65.4 million), up 39.3% year-on-year in 2025. Customer loans fell to CFA524.4 billion as the...
Partnership with ANSER focuses on structuring and mobilizing financing Mechanism relies on phased funding tied to project...
Coris Bank International posted a 36% increase in net profit in 2025. The bank grew its customer base by 11.6% and deposits to CFAF 2,015.3...
The Compagnie du TransGuinéen (CTG) expects to deliver the first railway stations by end-2026. The project includes a 650-km rail network linked...
Mozambique, South Africa to launch digital one-stop border system Reform expected to cut delays, integrates customs, immigration, cargo...
Liberia, Sierra Leone to launch 255-km transnational road corridor $364 million project aims to boost trade, connectivity Toll sections may...
Central African Republic plans fuel corridor via Congo’s Pointe-Noire Project aims to diversify supply beyond Douala route dependence Structural,...
Ghana, JICA discuss road, bridge projects at IMF-World Bank meetings Kumasi Ring Road grant secured; talks focused on implementation...
Lagos State introduced a new 24-car train set to strengthen capacity on the Red Line. Authorities allocated 102.3 billion naira ($76.2 million)...
New master plan targets aviation development through 2045 Nigeria ranks second in Africa for domestic air traffic Infrastructure gaps and...
Air Algérie signs MoU to develop a modern cargo terminal at Algiers Airport. The project includes a 10,530 m² facility with 25,500 m³ storage capacity...
Côte d'Ivoire confirmed a highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu outbreak that killed about 95,000 poultry. The country had not reported a major...
Guinea drafts 2026-2030 poultry strategy with seven reform pillars Aims to cut imports, boost egg self-sufficiency amid rising demand Imports surge...
Eight-country cotton stakeholders meet in Lomé to assess 2025–2026 campaign and productivity gaps Yields in Togo rise toward 1 tonne/ha despite...
Ghana targets annual production of 400,000 tonnes of fresh tomatoes under a new public-private partnership. The project includes 16,200 hectares...
Malawi tobacco earnings hit record $540 million in 2025 Export volumes surged, offsetting decline in average prices 2026 outlook cautious as...
Joint five-year plan targets one of cocoa’s most damaging diseases Strategy focuses on replanting, surveillance, and resistant...
Cameroon invests CFA17 billion in palm oil production projects New plants, upgrades to boost output, farmer incomes, jobs Government-backed plan...
First Ukrainian agricultural hub in Africa launched in Ghana Project combines food aid with local processing and distribution Move signals push to...
The United States plans to increase uranium imports from Namibia and support local production. Namibia ranks as Africa’s top uranium producer and...
Petrobras acquired a 75% stake and operatorship in offshore Block 3 The move supports its 2026–2030 strategy to expand oil and gas...
Many Peaks confirmed a 1.3 million-ounce gold resource at the Ferké project The discovery supports Côte d’Ivoire’s target to reach 100 tonnes of...
Mali launches digitized mining cadaster replacing outdated system 631 mining titles registered; transparency and procedures improved Exploration...
AfDB structured a $140 million loan for a 1.1 GW wind project, with ILX investing $40 million The deal uses a funded risk...
Algeria launched “Algeria Bid Round 2026” covering seven exploration zones open to international companies. Bidders must submit offers by...
Dakar airport Q1 passengers rise 2.45% to 735,370 Traffic boosted by AFCON; January busiest month Flights fall 4%, freight up 21.4% Senegal’s...
TGS launches 19,500 km² offshore seismic project with Petroci Authorities use advanced imaging to improve subsurface analysis without new...
Federal Education Ministry launches a fully digital diploma verification system Applicants now submit and track requests online, ending in-person...
DRC signs agreement with U.S. firm Cybastion to speed up digital development Authorities seek American investment in telecoms and technology Weak...
Nigeria launched a fully automated online system for certificate authentication and evaluation Authorities eliminated physical application...
Collaboration explores AI-RAN to improve network efficiency Nvidia provides computing power for real-time optimization Initiative aims to reduce...
Namibia allocates 107.1 million Namibian dollars ($6.5 million) to finance phases 2 and 3 of its Universal Service Fund (USF). The regulator...
Senegal and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a framework agreement to strengthen digital governance and integrate AI into public...
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Guinea launches secondary curriculum reform prioritizing skills over rote learning New system emphasizes critical thinking, digital skills,...
Nigeria opens applications for second cohort of national TVET program Training targets skills, offers stipend, covers multiple high-demand...
In Nigeria, authorities are warning of heightened cholera risks linked to flooding, while Lassa fever continues to claim lives despite a decline in weekly...
MDBs align on harmonizing job measurement methods across development projects Africa remains the largest recipient of infrastructure-linked...
Zambia adds tourism to curriculum to align skills with job market Reform includes industry partnerships, new training and school tourism clubs Move...
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Nigeria Takes Diploma Authentication Fully Online to Cut Delays and Fraud
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Lomé Airport Marks 10 Years With Expansion Plans as Traffic Nears Capacity
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EBID Strengthens Institutional Capacity on Gender Equality
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Recently Disclosed Cyber Incidents Put Financial Infrastructure in Nigeria and South Africa Under Scrutiny
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Congo Opens Its Digital Sector to U.S. Investors Amid Major Connectivity Gaps
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Mounting Costs and Delays at Kikot Dam Raise Questions About a Backup Plan
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Togo, Canada reaffirm ties, expand economic and security cooperation
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CCI-Togo, University of Lomé step up education-industry links with new partnership
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CDEC, AGF Set Up CFA5 Billion Mechanism to Tackle SME Financing Gaps
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Cameroon Prepares a CFA25 Billion Financing to Restore Hilton Yaoundé
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Mahindra & Mahindra is considering a CKD assembly plant near Durban to strengthen its presence i...
Four major operators—Mauritel, Mattel, Rimatel, and Chinguitel—submitted a combined bid of ...
Operators review 2025 investments, outline 2026 expansion plans Consumer complaints persist...
Nosy Iranja is one of the most iconic island destinations in northwestern Madagascar, lying in the Mozambique Channel about an hour and a half by boat...
Sungbo Eredo, located in southwestern Nigeria near the Yoruba town of Ijebu-Ode, stands as one of the most remarkable yet overlooked monuments of...
