Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven...
In Nigeria, as in much of Africa, weaknesses in the seed sector remain a major constraint on the productivity of staple crops such as rice and maize. As...
By Jacques Assahoré Konan, Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, and Blerta Cela, UNDP Resident Representative in...
In Cotonou, at the Regional Summit on Digital Transformation, ministers, regulators and technical partners debated the digital future of West and Central...
In 2024, Benin’s authorities announced a coming ban on imports of frozen chicken and table eggs, saying the move aims to boost and better organize local...
Pit Baccardi, co-founder of the Salon des Industries Musicales d’Afrique Francophone (SIMA) and a Cameroonian native, was in Cotonou for the second...
Deal aims to cut debt and strengthen balance sheet Company refocuses on GLP-1 drugs after reporting annual loss South African drugmaker...
The United Kingdom has introduced new migration measures involving several African countries, combining visa restrictions with bilateral return...
Zimbabwe to keep buying gold in 2026 to bolster ZiG currency Reserves rise to $1.1 billion, covering about 1.2 months of imports IMF...
Ghana resolves the $750m Afreximbank dispute. This strategic move avoids default and protects the lender’s credit rating from agency...
Trump targets militants in Sokoto, citing Christian "genocide," though locals note the region is mostly Muslim. Abuja confirms the joint strikes...
Washington signed health MoUs with four African countries worth about $2.3 billion The US will provide nearly $1.4 billion, with...
Transnet and ICTSI sign a 25-year deal to modernise Durban Pier 2, targeting 2.8M twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) capacity to boost 2026 economic...
Starlink equipment imports now require military authorization Measure applies immediately despite lack of official justification Decision...
The Libyan National Army agreed a major arms and training deal with Pakistan The contract includes fighter jets, training aircraft, and...
Revised lease introduces sliding-scale royalties linked to lithium prices Royalty rate falls to 5% at current spodumene price levels Parliamentary...
Robex pours first gold at Kiniero, ahead of commercial production in 2026 Mine targets average output of 139,000 ounces a year over nine years Guinea...
Deal aims to cut debt and strengthen balance sheet Company refocuses on GLP-1 drugs after reporting annual loss South African drugmaker Aspen Pharmacare said on Monday it would sell most of...
Zimbabwe to keep buying gold in 2026 to bolster ZiG currency Reserves rise to $1.1 billion, covering about 1.2 months of imports IMF...
Guinea holds first presidential vote since 2021 military coup Junta leader Doumbouya dominates contested election amid opposition...
Sunrise starts construction of a textile plant in Fez, operational in Q3 2026 The project covers the full textile and apparel value...
Washington signed health MoUs with four African countries worth about $2.3 billion The US will provide nearly $1.4 billion, with...
Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven...
Axis Minerals files $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea Dispute follows Guinea’s revocation of dozens of mining...
Guinea holds first presidential vote since 2021 military coup Junta leader Doumbouya dominates contested election amid opposition...
Sunrise starts construction of a textile plant in Fez, operational in Q3 2026 The project covers the full textile and apparel value...
The government plans to add 500,000 hectares of rubber plantations over 10 years Natural rubber exports exceeded 1.87 million tons and CFA1,244...
Globe Metals & Mining has again delayed construction of the Kanyika project The mine is expected to become Africa’s first large-scale niobium...
EGX is consulting on a revised trading schedule, extending the close to 3:00 PM and adjusting the opening to increase overlap with Gulf markets. The reform targets Arab institutional investors by...
Deal aims to cut debt and strengthen balance sheet Company refocuses on GLP-1 drugs after reporting annual loss South African drugmaker Aspen Pharmacare said on Monday it would sell most of...
Waha Oil added wells BB-19 and BB-20 at Farigh field, boosting domestic gas output by 26 million cubic feet/day to aid the national grid. Targeting grid stability, the new gas supply will feed...
Scheme helps banks finance farming, processing and exports deemed too risky Agriculture accounts for just 3.95% of private sector bank lending Agency plans expansion in 2026, including...
Kenyan banks face a potential $800M payout after courts ruled unapproved interest rate hikes illegal, reinforcing consumer protection laws. The liability equals nearly 20% of the sector's...
Axis Minerals files $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea Dispute follows Guinea’s revocation of dozens of mining permits Case highlights tensions over bauxite policy and...
Senegal raises 560 billion CFA francs in final 2025 bond sale Issuance exceeds target, reflecting strong demand despite fiscal pressures Proceeds fund 2025 budget needs and Vision 2050...
Nigeria commercial paper issuances surge, exceeding 1.5 trillion naira in 2025 SEC cites strong liquidity, investor appetite and reform-driven confidence Capital market capitalization nears...
The United Kingdom has introduced new migration measures involving several African countries, combining visa restrictions with bilateral return agreements, according to official announcements and media...
Copper exports fall 17.3% in first nine months of 2025 in the DRC Second-quarter shipments slump sharply, raising growth slowdown concerns Kamoa-Kakula disruptions weigh on output despite...
Zimbabwe to keep buying gold in 2026 to bolster ZiG currency Reserves rise to $1.1 billion, covering about 1.2 months of imports IMF warns reserves limited, urges continued monetary...
Guinea holds first presidential vote since 2021 military coup Junta leader Doumbouya dominates contested election amid opposition boycott Vote tests stability for bauxite-rich Guinea’s...
In this week’s Health News Roundup, the U.S. is tightening health aid through bilateral agreements tied to co-financing and measurable targets, while South Africa remains excluded amid diplomatic...
Ghana resolves the $750m Afreximbank dispute. This strategic move avoids default and protects the lender’s credit rating from agency downgrades. Buoyed by gold buys, Ghana projects reserves...
Ethiopia seeds 2.7M hectares for summer wheat, aiming for 17.5M tons to end import dependency and save ~$1B annually in foreign exchange. High costs for subsidised inputs risk swapping a trade deficit...
The talks reportedly aim to boost digital resilience after West Africa’s recent connectivity disruptions. The project would focus on route diversity, complementing Equiano and 2Africa rather than...
Egypt’s NTRA and CPA launched a nationwide training program on December 25 to enhance telecom consumer protection. With the telecom market projected to reach USD 3.23 billion in 2025 and subscriber...
Egypt’s Customs Authority signed an agreement with South Korea to modernize customs and e-commerce infrastructure, focusing on IT upgrades, faster clearance, and improved service delivery. Central to...
Ghana enacts the VASP Bill 2025 to regulate digital assets under the Bank of Ghana, ending years of legal and regulatory ambiguity. The law mandates licensing for providers to curb fraud and tax...
Anambra rolls out SmartGov to centralize access to public services Platform offers more than 30 services, including taxes and administrative procedures AI tools aim to improve efficiency,...
AI-based system is now operational across Mauritania’s road network Technology targets vehicle overloading and seat belt violations Project is led by the State Digital Agency with police...
Silver hit a record $74.8 an ounce in late December 2025 Analysts see prices ranging from $45 to $90 an ounce in 2026 Market signals diverge amid speculation, rates outlook, and...
Australia’s Lindian Resources owns 100% of the Kangankunde project Shareholding is led by Australian institutional and private investors Malawi may still take a free equity stake under its mining...
Sanlam Maroc takes a stake in Woliz, a local retail tech startup The deal marks Sanlam’s first long-term private equity venture in Morocco Investment supports digitalization and financial inclusion of...
Treasury securities issuance reached CFA5,272.8 billion from January to October Bond issues exceeded Treasury bills, signaling a shift to longer-term funding Gabon, Congo, and Cameroon led borrowing...
Dakar and Baku sign two agreements on digital transformation Cooperation targets cybersecurity, skills, startups, and e-government Partnership aligns with Senegal’s New Deal technologique...
Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven conflict Analysts warn against reducing Nigeria’s violence to...
AU selects three African think tank consortia under its ATTP funding scheme Each consortium could receive about $10 million over two and a half years Funding aims to strengthen policy...
US strikes in Sokoto test Nigeria's financial stability, causing Eurobond yields to surge and investor risk premiums to rise sharply. The Naira faces fresh pressure at 1,451/USD as markets weigh...
NALA has secured PSP and PSO licenses from the Bank of Uganda, adding to its 2024 Money Remittance license. Backed by $40M in Series A funding and rapid growth (10x revenue, 34x transaction...
Trump targets militants in Sokoto, citing Christian "genocide," though locals note the region is mostly Muslim. Abuja confirms the joint strikes against terror, while experts warn that religious...
Japan adds $3.3 million to the Souiria K’dima fishing port project Total Japanese funding for the project reaches $17.2 million Safi ranks as Morocco’s third-largest fishing port...
Sunrise starts construction of a textile plant in Fez, operational in Q3 2026 The project covers the full textile and apparel value chain Sunrise plans a total $252 million...
GoldBod exceeded its 100-ton ASM gold export target in 2025 ASM gold exports generated $10 billion in revenue during the year The agency targets $12 billion in ASM gold exports in...
Cannacham plans a trade mission to the Czech Republic in April 2026 Talks cover medical cannabis, industrial hemp, technology, and investment The Czech cannabis market was valued at $41...
Afrochella, now known as AfroFuture, is a cultural event held annually in Ghana, mainly in Accra, around the Christmas and end-of-year period. Launched in 2017, it was conceived as a space connecting...
Nigeria now has ~20,000 EVs on the road. While under 1% of the total fleet, adoption is surging in urban areas like Lagos and Abuja. SAGLEV’s Imota plant leads with 2,600 units annually. Expansion to...
The Gates Foundation and ADQ launched a four-year initiative to transform education in sub-Saharan Africa using AI and EdTech, with ADQ contributing up to $20 million. The initiative will fund...
Nice Deer has partnered with Telecom Egypt to manage healthcare services for over 28,000 employees via its digital insurance platform. The announcement aligns with rapid growth in Africa’s digital...
Kenya’s CMA licensed Safaricom and Airtel Money as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs), enabling them to offer regulated capital markets products via mobile platforms. Safaricom leads...
Ghana plans to introduce a fully online visa application system in early 2026 The reform aims to speed up processing and simplify entry procedures Preferential conditions will apply to...
Washington signed health MoUs with four African countries worth about $2.3 billion The US will provide nearly $1.4 billion, with partners funding over $900 million The deals...
Parliament approved a law updating rules for electronic communications The reform aligns regulation with digital growth and technological change Telecoms generated CFA237 billion in revenue in...
The BCID-AES launches with 500B CFA to fund Sahel infrastructure, asserting sovereignty from the BCEAO and ECOWAS financial systems. Ministers from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso view the bank as a...
SCZONE approves a $8 million agro-processing project in Sokhna The plant will produce frozen potatoes, vegetables, and ready-to-eat meals Egypt’s potato output reached 9.6 million tons...
CMA CGM has resumed full Suez transits, with Maersk beginning a "stepwise" return after the October 2025 regional ceasefire. Egypt’s canal revenue grew 17.5% in late 2025; officials project a...
Transnet and ICTSI sign a 25-year deal to modernise Durban Pier 2, targeting 2.8M twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) capacity to boost 2026 economic growth. New tech aims to raise crane moves from...
Nomba brings Apple Pay to 300k Nigerian shops. Following Paystack, this "second row" move enables tap-to-pay on POS terminals for the first time. The move targets tourists and the diaspora. While...
The government says cobalt exports have resumed after a ban imposed in February Initial shipments are expected to be limited as testing under the quota system begins Questions remain over...
Tougher regulation of artisanal cobalt and copper in the DRC is creating a targeted supply shock, tightening markets and reshaping short-term pricing dynamics. Stricter rules mechanically favour...
(UMOA-TITRES) - UMOA-Titres announces the organisation of the 8th edition of the Regional Public Securities Market Meetings (REMTP), to be held on 27–28 January 2026 at the Hôtel 2 Février in Lomé,...
The Senate has approved a bill to create the Agriculture Enterprise Development Bank Farmers received only 4.1% of bank credit in 2024, according to the central bank Food imports reached...
Aton Resources plans to start gold and silver production at Hamama West in 2027 The project is held 50-50 with Egypt’s Mineral Resources Authority Cairo aims to raise mining’s GDP contribution...
Kefi says it has secured $340 million to develop the Tulu Kapi gold mine The project targets first production in 2027 after several schedule setbacks Annual output is expected to reach...
The government plans to add 500,000 hectares of rubber plantations over 10 years Natural rubber exports exceeded 1.87 million tons and CFA1,244 billion in 2023 Global demand is rising,...
The agreement focuses on trade finance and cross-border payments, including in renminbi It builds on a partnership between the two banks that began more than 15 years ago China–Africa trade...
BICEC names Mohamed Simporé as chief executive officer effective December 23, 2025 The former BCP executive brings over 25 years of banking experience across West and Central Africa BICEC held...
BEAC forecasts a gradual rebound in CEMAC foreign reserves from 2026 onward Reserves are projected to exceed CFA7,000 billion, or more than $12.5 billion, in 2028 IMF programs, external...
EGX is consulting on a revised trading schedule, extending the close to 3:00 PM and adjusting the opening to increase overlap with Gulf...
Scheme helps banks finance farming, processing and exports deemed too risky Agriculture accounts for just 3.95% of private sector bank lending...
Kenyan banks face a potential $800M payout after courts ruled unapproved interest rate hikes illegal, reinforcing consumer protection...
Senegal raises 560 billion CFA francs in final 2025 bond sale Issuance exceeds target, reflecting strong demand despite fiscal...
Nigeria commercial paper issuances surge, exceeding 1.5 trillion naira in 2025 SEC cites strong liquidity, investor appetite and reform-driven...
Islamic Development Bank funds €306.9 million Benin-Togo corridor road upgrade Project modernises key Cotonou-Lomé trade route, easing...
BOAD approves $35.7 million to upgrade Burkina Faso–Mali border road Project targets 130 km, boosting regional trade and transport links Road...
Cape Winelands Airport appoints WBHO for 8 billion rand airport development Detailed engineering phase begins ahead of planned 2026 construction...
CMA CGM has resumed full Suez transits, with Maersk beginning a "stepwise" return after the October 2025 regional ceasefire. Egypt’s canal revenue...
MSC, via Africa Global Logistics, has signed an MoU with Tanzania to develop the first phase of Bagamoyo, reviving a flagship port project stalled since...
Lawmakers back $87.6 million prefunding for 87 km Kayunga–Bbaale–Galiraya road China Road and Bridge Corporation to design and build project over...
Burkina Faso launches Ouagadougou-Bobo-Dioulasso expressway construction State-funded 332-kilometre highway to cut travel time and boost trade Project...
Egypt unveils first locally produced Nasr Star minibuses El Nasr Automotive restarts production after more than 15 years Vehicles made with over 70%...
Ethiopia seeds 2.7M hectares for summer wheat, aiming for 17.5M tons to end import dependency and save ~$1B annually in foreign exchange. High costs...
Japan adds $3.3 million to the Souiria K’dima fishing port project Total Japanese funding for the project reaches $17.2...
Cannacham plans a trade mission to the Czech Republic in April 2026 Talks cover medical cannabis, industrial hemp, technology, and...
SCZONE approves a $8 million agro-processing project in Sokhna The plant will produce frozen potatoes, vegetables, and ready-to-eat...
The Senate has approved a bill to create the Agriculture Enterprise Development Bank Farmers received only 4.1% of bank credit in 2024, according...
Kenya shipped its first mango consignment to the UK on December 20 The move is part of a pilot to open new high-value export markets Less than...
New Agroserv Industrie plant processes 160 tons of maize per day Facility also produces 12 tons of infant flour daily Investment supports...
Wheat imports are projected at 1.74 million tons in 2025/2026 Higher domestic output is expected to reduce reliance on imports Local wheat...
Silver hit a record $74.8 an ounce in late December 2025 Analysts see prices ranging from $45 to $90 an ounce in 2026 Market signals...
Australia’s Lindian Resources owns 100% of the Kangankunde project Shareholding is led by Australian institutional and private investors Malawi may...
GoldBod exceeded its 100-ton ASM gold export target in 2025 ASM gold exports generated $10 billion in revenue during the year The agency...
Waha Oil added wells BB-19 and BB-20 at Farigh field, boosting domestic gas output by 26 million cubic feet/day to aid the national...
Copper exports fall 17.3% in first nine months of 2025 in the DRC Second-quarter shipments slump sharply, raising growth slowdown...
Nigeria now has ~20,000 EVs on the road. While under 1% of the total fleet, adoption is surging in urban areas like Lagos and Abuja. SAGLEV’s Imota...
The government says cobalt exports have resumed after a ban imposed in February Initial shipments are expected to be limited as testing under the...
Tougher regulation of artisanal cobalt and copper in the DRC is creating a targeted supply shock, tightening markets and reshaping short-term pricing...
Egypt’s NTRA and CPA launched a nationwide training program on December 25 to enhance telecom consumer protection. With the telecom market projected to...
Anambra rolls out SmartGov to centralize access to public services Platform offers more than 30 services, including taxes and administrative...
AI-based system is now operational across Mauritania’s road network Technology targets vehicle overloading and seat belt violations Project is led by...
Dakar and Baku sign two agreements on digital transformation Cooperation targets cybersecurity, skills, startups, and e-government Partnership...
NALA has secured PSP and PSO licenses from the Bank of Uganda, adding to its 2024 Money Remittance license. Backed by $40M in Series A...
Nice Deer has partnered with Telecom Egypt to manage healthcare services for over 28,000 employees via its digital insurance platform. The announcement...
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In this week’s Health News Roundup, the U.S. is tightening health aid through bilateral agreements tied to co-financing and measurable targets, while...
Egypt’s Customs Authority signed an agreement with South Korea to modernize customs and e-commerce infrastructure, focusing on IT upgrades, faster...
The Gates Foundation and ADQ launched a four-year initiative to transform education in sub-Saharan Africa using AI and EdTech, with ADQ contributing up...
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South Africa’s Aspen to Sell Most Asia-Pacific Assets in ~$1.6B Deal
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UNICEF StartUp Lab Opens Applications for Sixth Cohort in Ghana
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Togo Overhauls Tax Framework for Nigeria-Ghana Gas Pipeline
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Chad Steps Up Rollout of ‘Tchad Connexion 2030’ in Talks With Huawei
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Benin Developer Osee Soke Builds AI Tools to Ease Communication for the Deaf
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Neptune Group Begins Marketing Own LPG Brand in Cameroon
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Rwandan Fintech Kayko Raises $1.2m To Scale Its Platform
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Kenya shipped its first mango consignment to the UK on December 20 The move is part of a pilo...
The BCID-AES launches with 500B CFA to fund Sahel infrastructure, asserting sovereignty from the B...
Nomba brings Apple Pay to 300k Nigerian shops. Following Paystack, this "second row" move enables ...
Kenya’s CMA licensed Safaricom and Airtel Money as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs)...
Algiers is a coastal capital of around four million inhabitants, located in north-central Algeria. Its urban structure, heritage, and social practices...
Palm Hills Developments signs agreement with Marriott International to introduce the St. Regis brand in West Cairo. Project to include a luxury...
