• Jean Bamanisa says Kinshasa needs 3,500 km of roads rebuilt at a cost of over $10 billion.• He warns that without urgent investment, the city...
• Africa must transition from symbolic influence to active leadership on global platforms.• AU reform, peace architecture, and AfCFTA implementation are...
Recently appointed to lead the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) operations in Africa, Ethiopis Tafara visited Lomé as part of “Africa Leads,” a...
As challenges related to sustainable development, social inclusion, and ecological transition grow more pressing, mobilizing the private sector has become...
• Africa projected to see 17.8% growth in number of individuals with $10 million+ net worth by 2028.• This rate is more than twice the global...
U.S. plans to slash 2026 foreign aid by $49.1 billion, targeting global health, education, agriculture $555 million cut to African...
• U.S. unveils a new trade-focused approach for Sub-Saharan Africa, moving away from aid• The strategy aims to link U.S. business interests with Africa’s...
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) approves $665.75 million for seven African countries as part of a broader $1.32 billion...
The Central Bank of Nigeria has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 27.5% for the second time in a row. The decision was made after a Monetary...
• Savannah Energy plans to boost production at Nigeria’s Uquo field to meet rising gas demand.• The company recently acquired SIPEC Nigeria in...
• Ghana is considering a strategic partnership with China to combat illegal fishing.• China remains the world’s top IUU fishing offender despite joining...
This development underscores Ghana’s growing emphasis on digital sovereignty, consumer protection, and structured engagement with global tech players as...
• Over 90% of Africa’s trade passes through ports, now increasingly targeted by cyberattacks.• In 2024, 174 port-related cyber incidents were recorded...
Nigeria’s audit industry grew 65% in 2024, reaching 28.2 billion naira ($14.4 million). KPMG, EY, PwC, and Deloitte captured over 99% of audit fees...
Lagos state will soon issue Nigeria’s first artificial intelligence (AI) guidelines for responsible development. The framework will guide developers...
Ghana plans to allocate 200,000 hectares for new industrial cocoa plantations under Cocobod. The effort aims to offset productivity losses caused...
Lagos State begins construction of a large aquaculture center on a 35-hectare site. The center will produce 50 million fingerlings and 46,000...
• U.S. unveils a new trade-focused approach for Sub-Saharan Africa, moving away from aid• The strategy aims to link U.S. business interests with Africa’s development goals• A new regional office in...
The Central Bank of Nigeria has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 27.5% for the second time in a row. The decision was made after a Monetary...
South Africa’s Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) will inject $21 million into the South African Post Office (SAPO) under the Temporary...
• Nigeria and Benin have deployed the SIGMAT system at the Sèmè-Kraké border to improve customs efficiency.• SIGMAT digitizes goods-in-transit processes,...
This development underscores Ghana’s growing emphasis on digital sovereignty, consumer protection, and structured engagement with global tech players as...
• Jean Bamanisa says Kinshasa needs 3,500 km of roads rebuilt at a cost of over $10 billion.• He warns that without urgent investment, the city...
• Ghana secures 450,000 barrels of light crude oil from Nigeria to stabilize power supply• Additional stocks of heavy fuel and diesel procured to sustain...
South Africa’s Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) will inject $21 million into the South African Post Office (SAPO) under the Temporary...
• Nigeria and Benin have deployed the SIGMAT system at the Sèmè-Kraké border to improve customs efficiency.• SIGMAT digitizes goods-in-transit processes,...
• Kenya plans to deploy 100,000 km of fiber by 2032 to ensure nationwide broadband access.• The current phase covers 940 km under the Horn of Africa...
A 2.5 MW hybrid solar power plant has been inaugurated at the Nigerian Defense Academy in Kaduna, impacting more than 12,368 people. The project is...
Nice Summit : UN Ocean Conference in Nice seen as last chance to reverse overfishing trends by 2030 Morocco emerges as key player amid collapsing...
WAEMU member states raised CFA4,751.95 billion ($8.14 billion) by April 30, 2025 Treasury bonds surged 172.86% to CFA2,122.07 billion, signaling...
• The Islamic Development Bank will provide Algeria with $3 billion over three years.• Funds will support development projects including expansion...
• IFC plans to grant a $30 million loan to Banque El Amana, pending June 2025 board approval.• The funding will increase credit access for MSMEs,...
The African Development Bank has approved a $304 million loan to Botswana to support the southern African country in managing mounting fiscal...
EBRD confers beneficiary status to Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria under its regional expansion These countries gain access to EBRD financing,...
DP World to inject $2.5 billion into global logistics operations in 2025 African priorities include ports in DRC and Senegal to expand...
• Qair has begun constructing two 15 MWp solar plants in N'Djamena with 30 MWp of total storage.• The facilities will generate 65 GWh annually, serving...
• Uganda, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic launched a 1,100 km road project.• The corridor is intended to reduce trade costs, connect...
Vodacom plans to explore new fiber optic partnerships across Africa after merger setback with Maziv The move aligns with rising demand for...
• Benin and Qatar discuss plans for a direct air route to boost trade and tourism• Potential partnership with Qatar Airways may lead to new carrier,...
Aptech Africa equips three hospitals with hybrid solar systems to improve energy access Installations include two 38 kW and one 20 kW systems,...
Cairo has launched the operational testing phase of a 35km BRT segment with 14 stations. The corridor is part of a 110km network designed to...
• 61% of African businesses say AI skills are critical to their success.• All surveyed firms expect an AI talent gap in 2025, with many already affected.•...
Global calls to reduce meat consumption do not apply uniformly to Africa, where average intake is just 15 kg per capita, less than half the global...
• Nigeria sees a rise in cocoa-related investments as global prices remain high• New projects aim to boost production and build large-scale plantations• A...
• Chad is home to one of the world’s largest shea tree reserves, with up to 82 million trees.• The country could produce up to 800,000 tons of shea nuts...
Algeria may establish a National Sugar Office to manage output, demand, and exports. The new Tafadis refinery in Boumerdès can produce 2,000 tons...
• Burkina Faso receives €106 million ($119.4 million) under a 'Mourabaha' loan agreement with ITFC.• The facility supports the cotton sector, which...
Acute hunger affected over 295 million people across 53 countries in 2024. Conflicts, climate shocks, and economic pressures cited as key...
Senegal plans to raise cotton seed output to 25,000 tons in 2025, a 66% increase Expanded planting area and long-term goal of 100,000 tons by...
Cashew processors in Senegal are raising concerns over access to raw nuts despite recent government support In 2024, only 3% of the country’s...
• Amplats will list as Valterra Platinum Limited on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange• Parent company Anglo American to retain 19.9% stake after May 31...
Ivanhoe Mines suspends operations at Kakula mine in eastern DRC after seismic activity Phase 1 and 2 concentrators continue at reduced capacity...
Sasol to improve coal quality to sustain profitability and limit emissions Secunda output to exceed 7.4 million tons/year by 2028 Renewable...
Guinea has withdrawn over 100 mining permits as part of a sector reform drive The government has yet to clarify if or how the permits will be...
CMOC urges DRC to lift cobalt export ban to meet Chinese client demand Glencore supports continued restrictions to stabilize global...
Mining contributes just 1% to GDP but is poised to surpass oil as a key growth driver Projects like Mbe gold, Mbalam iron, and Minim Martap...
• The ICJ granted Equatorial Guinea sovereignty over three disputed islands in the Gulf of Guinea.• The ruling opens access to potentially oil-rich waters...
• Ghana plans to cut liquid fuel costs by half through a new natural gas plant.• The project could reduce untreated gas losses of $151 million...
• Senegal's fixed broadband subscribers grew from 177,363 to 747,163 between 2020 and 2024• Fibre now leads over FWA and ADSL in fixed connectivity, with...
• Vodacom aims to grow mobile financial service users from 88 million to 120 million• Vision 2030 strategy centers on expanding M-Pesa and VodaPay across...
• Uganda’s telecom industry has launched a joint anti-vandalism initiative led by UCC.• Over 820 cable vandalism incidents and widespread service...
The engagement marks a significant step toward deepening U.S.-Ghana digital cooperation, positioning Ghana as a strategic partner in the evolving global...
NIMC says extortion and corruption cases dropped by at least 40% Over 120 million Nigerians enrolled in the national ID database Concerns...
Despite progress in digital development, significant disparities in digital access persist across regions and social groups. Strategic initiatives are...
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Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda and KiBO Foundation train 1,000 women in Kampala Program promotes economic independence and community-level...
Congo to train 1,029 youths, including 500 girls, in key employment sectors Youth unemployment stands at 42%, per World Bank 2021 data Program...
• A $1 million project by India and UNDP aims to support job access for 500,000 disabled Sierra Leoneans.• The initiative offers vocational...
Between 2023 and 2025, the Mboa Paris fair, in partnership with the JFN Center, trained thirty young Cameroonians in entrepreneurship, applied innovation,...
The University of Lomé (UL) plans to launch a business language centre and a business school to better connect university training with the private...
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Senegal’s Fixed Internet Users Surge 321% on Fiber Network Expansion
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Vodacom Targets 32 Million New Mobile Money Users by 2030
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George Kesse Revolutionizes Community Pharmacies in Ghana Through Digital Innovation
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Mauritania to Digitize Justice System as Part of Comprehensive Reform Program
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Zambia, Czech Republic Deepen Digital Partnership with Focus on Cybersecurity and Talent Development
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Benin, Qatar Explore Direct Air Link and New National Airline
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Cocoa Boom Draws New Investors to Nigeria
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Moroccan Web Hosting Provider Nindohost Begins Expansion to 13 African Countries
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AGL to Invest CFAF 12 Bln in Kribi Logistics Hub in 2025, a 71% Increase
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Togo: New Program Launched in Dapaong to Boost Community Resilience
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The African Development Bank has approved a $304 million loan to Botswana to support the southe...
BRVM and Africa50 signed a deal to create new infrastructure financing tools The plan inclu...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) parliamentarians met in Lomé from May 6 to 9,...
Nigeria’s audit industry grew 65% in 2024, reaching 28.2 billion naira ($14.4 million). KPMG, EY,...
Located about 3 km (1.8 miles) off the coast of Dakar, Senegal’s capital, Gorée Island is one of the most emblematic historical sites in West Africa....
In Kumasi, the historic capital of the Ashanti Kingdom in Ghana, traditional buildings stand as living testaments to the cultural legacy of one of West...
