Backed by the Texaf Group, Silikin Village has, in just five years, become a key player in Kinshasa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering 9,500 m² of...
West Africa has been pushing to accelerate its industrialization through large-scale projects. However, access to financing remains a major challenge....
As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, so too do concerns about the rising tide of cyber threats. Ecofin Agency recently spoke with Babel...
In this interview with Agence Ecofin, Abdourahman Ali Abdillahi, CEO of Air Djibouti, discusses the national carrier's unprecedented choice to voluntarily...
Rwanda tops 40 Sub-Saharan African countries in policy and institutional quality Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Cape Verde, and Kenya follow with strong...
In Africa, the private sector is widely seen as the main engine of industrialization and plays a central role in the long-term development strategies of...
The cabinet has approved preparations for a debut USD 1.5B Eurobond before June 2026 to fund key infrastructure projects. Investors await details on...
Government sets 2025/26 wheat output target at 6,000 tonnes, more than double last year’s harvest. Production area rose tenfold in 2024/25 to 1,342...
Uganda to host migrants denied asylum in U.S. Excludes criminals, minors; prioritizes African nationals. Agreement details pending; political...
TAAG will open a Luanda–Nairobi route with three weekly flights. The airline aims to triple passenger traffic to 3 million annually by...
• Most luxury tourism profits in Africa flow to foreign investors, bypassing local economies.• Africa's luxury travel market grows fast, driven by...
• Kenya loses about $1.5 billion each year to corruption, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB).• President William Ruto approved the...
• President Ruto projected 5.6% growth for 2025, higher than the Finance Ministry’s 5.3% and Central Bank’s 5.2% forecasts.• Kenya’s GDP slowed to 4.7% in...
• Lindian approves Kangankunde rare earths mine investment in Malawi• Raises A$91.5M, secures $20M loan, Iluka signs offtake deal• Targets 15,300...
• Tokyo to commit $1.5 billion in impact investments at TICAD-9 in Yokohama.• Funds to target emissions reduction and sustainable development...
• Egypt approves launch of first fully digital bank, Onebank• Aims to boost financial inclusion for unbanked population• Operations to start in 2026,...
• 5G seen as key to handling Africa’s data surge• 5G promises high-speed data, but rural access still lags• Cost, infrastructure, and device prices hinder...
The cabinet has approved preparations for a debut USD 1.5B Eurobond before June 2026 to fund key infrastructure projects. Investors await details on timing and arrangers. Citi and Standard Bank could...
Uganda to host migrants denied asylum in U.S. Excludes criminals, minors; prioritizes African nationals. Agreement details pending; political...
Africa surpasses 70 GW renewables, remains import-dependent. China dominates solar, batteries, inverters; Europe leads in wind. No major local...
• AIIB grants Morocco $200M loan for climate resilience• Funds target water, environment, and climate-exposed sectors• Morocco faces rising extreme...
• Kenya loses about $1.5 billion each year to corruption, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB).• President William Ruto approved the...
Backed by the Texaf Group, Silikin Village has, in just five years, become a key player in Kinshasa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering 9,500 m² of...
Botswana signs $12 billion investment agreement with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings Deal spans infrastructure, energy, mining, agriculture, tourism,...
Africa surpasses 70 GW renewables, remains import-dependent. China dominates solar, batteries, inverters; Europe leads in wind. No major local...
• AIIB grants Morocco $200M loan for climate resilience• Funds target water, environment, and climate-exposed sectors• Morocco faces rising extreme...
• MTN processed 11.1B MoMo transactions worth $212.2 in H1 2025, a 45.4% rise in value, with 63.2M active wallets.• The fintech arm’s carve-out...
Africa is accelerating its digital transformation thanks to the rapid growth of the internet. Governments are investing, startups are multiplying, and...
Cameroon authorized $1.039B in external borrowing from international private lenders to fund projects and clear arrears. The financing is part of...
• The Group is seeing shifting earnings mix toward the rest of Africa in the medium term, led by East Africa scale and a pan-African model.• Competition...
(CMOC)-CMOC today announced its results for the first half of 2025, reporting revenue of USD 13.21 billion and net profit attributable to shareholders of...
• President Biya authorizes CFA930 billion ($1.6 billion) in new borrowing.• Funds to finance 2025 projects and settle unpaid state bills (RAP).• Public...
• Insurers and reinsurers must comply with new capital requirements within 12 months or lose licenses.• Life, non-life, and reinsurance companies face...
• Africa50 closed $118m for a green project fund to de-risk early-stage climate infrastructure in Africa.• The fund targets $400m to build...
The plant could produce over 10 million tires annually at full capacity. First phase of the project to start in 2026. Project aims to cut Africa’s...
• Kenya plans a new high-capacity airport as Jomo Kenyatta International exceeds its design limit.• The project aims to strengthen the country’s position...
• Airtel Africa and Vodacom agreed to share infrastructure in Mozambique, Tanzania, and DRC to boost connectivity, pending regulatory approval.• The...
ZESCO and Anzana inked a US$300 million deal to power 2 million Zambians along the Lobito Corridor. A US$50 million pilot launches 2026,...
Kenya has opened a US$390 million tender for tech firms to build high-speed internet for over 1,000 rural schools, clinics, and offices. Funded by the...
• Tanzania and Burundi begin construction of a $2.15 billion cross-border railway.• The 240 km line will cut Dar es Salaam–Bujumbura cargo trips...
• MTN's R220m Eastern Cape project opens $12.1m in vendor opportunities.• Vendors to supply tech for 250+ site upgrades, boosting local economy.•...
Ethiopian Airlines posted $7.6 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2024/2025. Growth slowed to 8%, down from 15% the previous year, due to...
Itracom to build $180M fertilizer plant in Uganda. Plant capacity: 250,000 tons; local manure as input. Project backs Uganda’s...
• Algeria approves live sheep imports from Brazil• Move aims to offset drought-hit domestic production• Brazil seeks stronger agricultural trade with...
• Ghana inaugurates a $3.5 million fertiliser blending plant in Greater Accra with 385,000 tonnes annual capacity.• The plant aims to reduce Ghana’s...
• The government set a minimum farm gate price for shea nuts at CFA250 CFA ($0.44) per kilogram.• The government suspended raw shea nut exports to boost...
Late-July drought in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana lifts cocoa futures despite weak global grindings data No official 2025/26 crop forecasts yet; private...
• China’s Mainland to invest $100M in Liberia's agriculture• Projects include rice, cassava, cocoa, and food logistics• Plan targets 150,000...
Morocco projects avocado production at 80,000 tons for 2025/2026, down from last year’s record 115,000 tons. Extreme weather between March and July...
Nearly 400,000 mango seedlings distributed to farmers nationwide from June to August 2025. Program aims to renew aging orchards, create new...
• Eskom opens bidding for 291 MW of solar power under long-term PPAs.• First renewable plants expected online by December 2027.• Coal still dominant at...
• Shell to drill 5 new exploration wells in Namibia’s PEL 39 block in 2026.• Campaign aims to better assess existing finds Graff, La Rona, and Jonker.•...
• Uganda inaugurates its first large-scale gold mine, the $250 million Wagagai project.• Wagagai expects to produce 1.2 tonnes of gold annually,...
• WIA Gold secures binding commitments to raise A$30M• Funds support Kokoseb drilling, scoping, and permitting• Kokoseb holds 2.93M oz gold; DFS expected...
• Nigeria commissions a 40,000 m³ LPG tanker to expand regional gas exports.• WAGL’s fleet capacity rises to 162,000 m³, aiming for more frequent...
• GoviEx, Tombador merge to form uranium-focused Atomic Eagle• Deal brings ASX listing, up to $15.8M in funding• New leadership to advance Zambia's...
• Algeria and Occidental Petroleum signed study agreements on El Ouabed and Dahar.• The studies will assess hydrocarbon potential before any direct...
• Lotus Resources invested $50 million to restart mining at Kayelekera, which was halted in 2014 due to low uranium prices.• The mine officially...
(GSMA)-MWC25 Kigali, the African continent's largest and most influential connectivity event, will return on 21- 23 October with a dynamic agenda...
Kampala delegation visits Addis Ababa for talks on tech cooperation Discussions cover smart cities, digital payments, infrastructure and...
Growth is projected at 27% annually, with agriculture, finance, and health sectors leading adoption—but infrastructure gaps and talent shortages could...
Congo and Angola agree on technical rules for managing seven frequency bands along their 231 km border. The agreement includes limiting signal coverage...
(HUAWEI)-On August 6, Gartner released the Magic Quadrant for Container Management 2025, positioning Huawei in the Leaders quadrant. This recognition is...
• The authorities piloted digital civil registration in 19 districts on Africa CRVS Day.• Only 3 % of Somali children under five currently have a...
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ISACA and INGRYD Academy launch program to train 10,000 Nigerians in tech by 2030 Each year 2,000 students will get training, ISACA certifications,...
• Morocco’s unemployment rate hit 12.8% in Q2 2025, with 35.8% youth unemployment among 15-24 year-olds.• The government announced a sweeping reform...
While major corporations in the West are scaling back remote work, the practice is just beginning to gain momentum in Africa. On the continent, remote...
• Africa’s young population of 426 million struggles with lack of practical skills, blocking their entry into the workforce.• Vocational training and...
• Nigeria granted Air Tanzania a permit to launch the first nonstop Dar es Salaam–Lagos flight, enhancing East-West African connectivity. • Air Tanzania...
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DRC mulls maiden Eurobond as 2025 becomes the busiest year for African sovereign issuance since the pandemic
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Nigeria partners with ISACA, INGRYD to train 10,000 tech talents by 2030
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Botswana secures $12bn Qatari support for development projects
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Burkina Faso Sets Target to Double Wheat Output by 2025/2026
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Togo Backs 119 Private Media Outlets with Public Funding in 2025
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Weekend Loft in Kpalimé: Tackling Credit Risk with Artificial Intelligence
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Kenya Invites Bids for Rural Broadband Rollout Under $390m Digital Economy Project
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Togo: Faure Gnassingbé Urges Africa-Japan to Build Joint Industries at TICAD 9
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Togo to Hold Mayoral Elections on 2–4 October
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Meg Faure Offers a Digital Antidote to Anxious Parenting
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Botswana signs $12 billion investment agreement with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings Deal spans ...
• Shell to drill 5 new exploration wells in Namibia’s PEL 39 block in 2026.• Campaign aims to better...
Zambia and Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings signed a $19 billion partnership in Lusaka. The...
• President Ruto projected 5.6% growth for 2025, higher than the Finance Ministry’s 5.3% and Central...
Galerie36 in Dakar showcases modern African art, fostering cultural exchange. Ayofemi Kirby’s intimate gallery redefines art spaces with a community...
EU rolls out biometric Entry/Exit System in Oct 2025, replacing passport stamps. Visa-free African states face new checks, longer queues, and strict...
