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...
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...
The government will invest $330 million in emergency and recovery measures. Floods have displaced 188,000 people and submerged 110,000...
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...
The IMF approved a $4.87 million disbursement to Comoros following the fifth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. The four-year...
New Kenya plant has 200,000-ton annual capacity, expandable to 260,000 Group added three African factories in 12 months, one more...
Egypt targets doubling oil production within five years Government renegotiates contracts to attract foreign investment Plan includes arrears...
Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to hold around 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, according to several converging assessments. Among the...
Nigeria to begin selling selected state-owned assets in 2026 under Tinubu’s fiscal reform programme. BPE has identified 91 federal assets across...
WAEMU states raised CFA1,901.9 billion in January, up over 100% year on year Treasury bonds (OAT) totaled CFA1,432.9 billion, up more than...
West Africa plans $345 million anti-livestock theft program Initiative targets traceability, legal alignment, community involvement FAO...
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...
The government will invest $330 million in emergency and recovery measures. Floods have displaced 188,000 people and submerged 110,000...
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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...
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...
South Africa will remove transmission control from Eskom and create a separate public grid operator Around 390 billion rands are needed over the next...
Zimbabwe projects at least 8.5% growth in 2026 Forecast follows IMF staff-monitored reform program Inflation below 10%, reserves...
According to the International Energy Agency, about 55 additional mines will be needed to meet global lithium demand by 2035. Against this backdrop, the...
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...
Government terminates 21 hydrocarbon permits and 21 PSCs OMNIS loses four permits; 17 expired titles declared void Madagascar Oil remains...
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...
Dangote refinery reaches full 650,000 bpd capacity First single-train refinery to hit nameplate output Output could cut imports, save $10 billion annually Nigeria's Dangote refinery reached...
IFC considers up to $8 million in Aruwa Fund II $50 million fund targets Nigerian, Ghanaian SMEs Focus on women-led firms in underserved sectors The International Finance Corporation (IFC),...
Ecobank appoints Rebecca Mbithi CEO of Kenya unit She succeeds Josephine Anan-Ankomah, pending CBK approval Pre-tax profit rose to 734 million shillings by Q3 2025 Ecobank Group on...
With 60% of companies already adopting AI and many others set to follow suit, the role of AI model trainer is becoming essential. These specialists are critical to ensuring system reliability and...
Zimbabwe projects at least 8.5% growth in 2026 Forecast follows IMF staff-monitored reform program Inflation below 10%, reserves exceed $1.2 billion Zimbabwe's economy is projected to...
Vista acquires 99.99% of Saham Assurances Niger Company rebranded as Vista Assurances Niger Deal marks entry into Niger’s small insurance market Vista Group Holding, a pan-African financial...
Companies with CFA5B+ revenue must establish headquarters in country Telecom operators Moov, Orange, Telecel affected by decree Firms have 36 months to complete construction Burkina Faso’s...
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 China’s uranium footprint in Africa Australian...
ARE grants CrossBoundary Energy approval for production and sales Project includes 222 MWp solar plant and 526 MWh battery storage Mine to secure 30 MW continuous renewable power supply The...
Prime Minister orders refinancing, recapitalization, and audit steps Finance Ministry tasked with urgent budget support for airline Carrier has received CFA181B in state aid since...
Production rose 25% year on year to 6 million ounces Artisanal mining delivered 3.1 million ounces, up sharply New royalty regime of up to 12% could weigh on 2026 output Ghana’s total gold...
Agriculture Ministry hires consultant with Agri-Impact, Mastercard Foundation Plan aims to boost production, jobs, and investment by 2026 Local output meets only 18% of chicken consumption,...
Isabelle Deschamps, who joined Rio Tinto in 2021, played a key role in the legal restructuring that accelerated development of the Simandou project. The mine entered production in November 2025, with the...
DRC orders miners to transfer 5% capital to employees Requirement stems from 2018 Mining Code revision Government extending 5% employee stake rule to telecoms Mining companies operating in the...
Madagascar renews disaster management partnership with Yas Yas serves 14.6 million subscribers, 68% market share Deal strengthens emergency alerts via SMS and digital platforms Madagascar's...
Beltone acquires Baobab Group for €197.6 million Deal expands footprint into seven sub-Saharan countries Baobab serves 1.6 million customers, €848.8 million portfolio Egyptian holding...
Nigeria’s BoI launches CBN-approved Islamic finance window Bank to offer Ijara leasing and Mudaraba contracts Move targets underserved businesses, expands Sharia-compliant financing Nigeria's Bank...
Heineken to cut 5,000-6,000 jobs globally by 2027 2025 sales volumes fell 1.2% amid weaker demand Company expects 2-6% operating profit growth in 2026 Dutch brewer Heineken will cut between 5,000...
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...
Airline transported 10.64 million passengers in six months Cargo volumes reached 451,000 tons; revenue hit $4.4 billion Performance...
Congo launches $76 million Pointe-Noire-Cabinda road upgrade China firm to expand 15.4-km stretch to dual carriageway Project aims to...
Ghana cuts COCOBOD cocoa road debt from ¢21.7bn to ¢4.35bn. Finance Minister Forson announces major COCOBOD fiscal reforms. Cabinet directs cocoa road...
Faure Gnassingbé visits agricultural zones in northern Togo Government pushes for greater food sovereignty and self-sufficiency Farmers receive...
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...
Agriculture Ministry hires consultant with Agri-Impact, Mastercard Foundation Plan aims to boost production, jobs, and investment by...
Senegal targets over 90% national food security by 2029 and plans to create 800,000 formal jobs. The World Bank Group will double annual...
Emirati group signs agreement with TISEZA for large-scale farming Up to $100 million planned for 10,000 hectares, expandable to...
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...
ARE approved CrossBoundary Energy DRC’s solar project for Kamoa-Kakula. The 233.8 MWc plant will supply 30 MW of continuous power from...
Mozambique’s state power utility estimated power restoration costs in Cabo Delgado at more than $1 million after a transmission tower...
DRC Gold Trading opened a Lubumbashi branch to channel artisanal gold. First official shipment from Haut-Katanga topped 20 kg, worth over $2...
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...
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...
Togo plans to mobilize $126.6 million for its energy sector in 2026. The allocation represents 99% of the Energy Ministry’s CFA71 billion...
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...
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...
Morocco signed eight memorandums of understanding to launch Idarati X.0 as a unified digital entry point for public services. The government...
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Morocco to Pilot Electronic Health Claims System in March 2026
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Tactful AI reimagines customer experience for Egyptian businesses
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9jawap offers African alternative to mainstream social networks
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Togo showcases organic products at BIOFACH trade fair in Germany
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Cameroon Road Fund Gets Only Half of Budgeted CFA60 Billion
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Oil majors expand offshore exploration from Senegal to Angola Gulf of Guinea accounts for about 1...
Absa Kenya hires M-PESA’s Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, signalling a shift from branch banking to a telecom-s...
Ziidi Trader enables NSE share trading via M-Pesa M-Pesa revenue rose 15.2% to 161.1 billio...
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