As digital payments continue to expand across Francophone Africa, the ecosystem is moving into a more mature phase where the core challenge is no longer...
Like other sub-regions across the continent, West Africa faces pressing challenges in soil health and fertilizer management. As the continent’s most...
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IMF Board completes 4th ECF review, unlocking $33.2M disbursement and bringing total support to $165.8M since September 2023. Burkina...
Uzbekistan and South Africa agreed to establish a bilateral Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation and a joint working...
Fourth Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo held from February 16 to 18 in Nairobi Ministers, tourism authorities, researchers and...
Now far behind the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia was Africa’s leading copper producer in the second half of the 20th century. The southern African...
ZCCM in talks with Mercuria to market its share of copper output Congo’s Gécamines already exporting directly, targets 500,000 tons IEA...
Dangote signs $400 million equipment deal with China’s XCMG Refinery capacity to expand to 1.4 million bpd Petrochemicals, fertilizer output to...
IMF identifies North Africa as a rising hub for trade, investment and industrial growth Egypt and Morocco register above‑regional average growth,...
South Africa led with 35% of total deal value, ahead of Kenya and Egypt Inbound deal value rose over 40%, outbound value jumped nearly...
A dispute over the uranium stockpile claimed by France’s Orano has intensified tensions between Niamey and its former long-time partner following the...
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IMF Board completes 4th ECF review, unlocking $33.2M disbursement and bringing total support to $165.8M since September 2023. Burkina Faso's GDP grew 5% in 2025, driven by gold exports up...
Fourth Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo held from February 16 to 18 in Nairobi Ministers, tourism authorities, researchers and...
Fiscal consolidation and aggressive tax collection are draining liquidity from Ivorian SMEs, even as the headline GDP growth exceeds six per...
The fast-growing installment payment market is set to expand sharply across the continent, even as stricter licensing and compliance rules reshape...
Dangote signs $400 million equipment deal with China’s XCMG Refinery capacity to expand to 1.4 million bpd Petrochemicals, fertilizer output to...
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Since 2018, Bayer has faced thousands of U.S. lawsuits over its Roundup herbicide. The German group is now proposing a $7.25 billion settlement plan...
Fiscal consolidation and aggressive tax collection are draining liquidity from Ivorian SMEs, even as the headline GDP growth exceeds six per...
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The agreement was signed on the margins of the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa It applies to holders of diplomatic and official passports...
In 2015, all 54 African countries committed to raising education spending to at least 4 to 6 percent of GDP and/or 15 to 20 percent of total public...
Kinshasa metro line could launch on Nov. 27, 2027 Government finalizing studies, financing and PPP agreement Project includes seven rail lines, 173 bridges planned Kinshasa’s first subway line...
First place in natural robusta, third for women producers Robusta dominates output at 10,377 tonnes in 2024-2025 Cameroonian roasters won two awards at the African Taste of Harvest 2026, held Feb....
KYA-Energy, Optima sign Côte d’Ivoire power partnership Deal targets data centre energy solutions, joint projects Move supports KYA-Energy’s regional expansion strategy KYA-Energy Group, a Togolese...
Ghana suspends Burkina Faso tomato imports after Titao attack Wholesale prices jump in Accra following trade halt Imports vital as domestic output lags 800,000-tonne demand Ghana has temporarily...
Tinubu orders all oil revenues paid into Federation Account NNPC barred from withholding funds, losing management fee Reform aims to boost oversight, attract investment in sector Nigerian President...
Senegal launches 250,000-ton cold storage in Ngomène Part of $314.8 million Agricool cold chain program Aims to cut 30-40% post-harvest losses, stabilize prices Senegal's Minister of Industry...
AfDB, AIIB mobilize $300 million for Rwanda clean energy Program to deliver 200,000 grid links, 50,000 solar systems Initiative expected to create 6,000 jobs, boost supply quality The African...
Government meets Vodafone Egypt and Vodacom executives as part of broader group-level digital discussions Talks focus on infrastructure, e-government systems and regulatory alignment Engagement...
First Africa edition of the HANNOVER MESSE network set for September 29–October 1, 2026 Morocco selected as gateway linking Europe, the U.S. and African markets Year-round Smart Factory Academy to...
IMF Board completes 4th ECF review, unlocking $33.2M disbursement and bringing total support to $165.8M since September 2023. Burkina Faso's GDP grew 5% in 2025, driven by gold exports up...
Rwanda becomes the first African government to sign a multi-sector AI partnership with Anthropic. Government developers gain access to Claude and Claude Code, along with training and API credits, to...
Air Algérie formalizes partnerships with the African Business Council and Africa Prosperity Network Agreements aim to boost intra-African trade, mobility, and economic integration Joint initiatives...
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Kamoa-Kakula revenue rose 5% to $3.28 billion in 2025. Copper output fell to 388,841 tons after seismic disruption. Higher prices offset lower volumes; 2026 sales seen rising. Kamoa-Kakula,...
Breadfast secures $50 million in pre-Series C funding. Mubadala, SBI and EBRD among investors; EBRD invests up to $10 million. Company aims to expand nationwide and target 3% of...
Libya awards fuel supply contracts to Vitol, Trafigura and TotalEnergies. Russian fuel exports to Libya fall sharply, from 56,000 bpd to 5,000 bpd. Shift aligns with broader push to stabilize oil...
Helium One launches process to find industrial partner for Southern Rukwa project. Recent well tests showed helium concentrations averaging 5.4%, peaking at 9.2%. Further drilling and development will...
Benin plans to establish a National Agency to Combat Malaria and Mosquitoes. Malaria remains endemic, with high infection and child mortality rates. The country introduced a malaria vaccine in 2024 as...
Uganda authorized to export aquaculture fish to the European Union starting February 18, 2026. Initial export quota set at 4,000 tons per year, subject to review. Access expected to boost export...
National humanitarian plan targets 4.47 million vulnerable people in 2026. Program is valued at CFA770 billion (about $1.3 billion). U.N. seeks $658.5 million to assist 2.7 million people...
Kenya launches $500 million Eurobond buyback maturing in 2028 and 2032. Operation financed through issuance of a new longer-dated Eurobond. Public debt stands at about 70% of GDP, with...
Kenya launches a national digital registry to centralize carbon credits. Platform aims to prevent double counting and improve transparency. Reform aligns with wider African efforts to regulate carbon...
Kinross expects 505,000 ounces of gold production at Tasiast in 2026. Output remains below 2024 levels due to lower-grade ore phase. Tasiast accounts for about 27% of Mauritania’s extractive...
South Africa exported a record 414,268 vehicles in 2025, up 5.9% year on year, according to National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA). Exports to United States plunged...
Ivory Coast authorities may reduce the farmgate cocoa price, following Ghana’s 28.6% cut. International cocoa prices have fallen about 70% from their late-2024 peak. Ghana and Ivory Coast,...
A.P. Moller Capital raised 2.24 billion dirhams ($243 million) for APM Capital Morocco Fund, dedicated to transport and logistics. The fund combines 1.64 billion dirhams in commitments with a 600...
The Mathematical Society of Côte d’Ivoire (SMCI) proposed an intensive plan to train 1,400 math teachers over two years. The Education Ministry estimates a shortfall of 1,453 math teachers in...
Harena Rare Earths raised £2 million ($2.7 million) to advance its Ampasindava project and engage with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The company initiated a formal...
The government launched the “Ijraati” platform, centralizing more than 800 administrative procedures. Mauritania ranks 165th globally in the 2024 UN E-Government Development Index with a score of...
Morocco ranks first in Africa with average mobile speeds of 124.32 Mbps, placing 39th globally. South Africa and Tunisia follow with 65.70 Mbps and 57.30 Mbps respectively. Gulf countries...
India approved exports of 2.5 million tonnes of wheat and 500,000 tonnes of wheat products, ending restrictions imposed in May 2022. The USDA forecasts a record Indian wheat harvest of 117.9...
More than 70% of assessed wild food plants in Africa face extinction, a rate twice the global average. African gene banks conserve only about 14% of wild relatives of major crops, with less than...
Global South Utilities commissioned a 5 MWp grid-connected solar plant in Berbera under the “Green Berbera Vision” program. The plant will generate about 10,000 MWh annually and avoid roughly...
Egypt approved four renewable energy projects totaling 2,720 MW of solar capacity and 2,000 MWh of battery storage. The government scheduled project completion and commissioning for 2027, with...
Chad hosts Azerbaijani delegation to explore tech cooperation Talks cover infrastructure, cybersecurity, e-government and innovation Visit follows January digital partnership agreement...
IFC signs $10 million risk-sharing deal with Dashen Bank Guarantee backs $20 million SME lending, targeting agri-food, women-led firms Deal supported by IDA first-loss guarantee,...
Since 2018, Bayer has faced thousands of U.S. lawsuits over its Roundup herbicide. The German group is now proposing a $7.25 billion settlement plan as it seeks to curb future claims. Bayer on...
Tunisia aquaculture projects reach 88.1 million dinars in 2025 Investment triples year-on-year, signaling rising sector interest Government targets 50,000 tons farmed fish by 2030 Tunisia’s...
PhosCo to raise A$5 million for Tunisia phosphate project Funds to advance Gasaat toward bankable feasibility study Tunisia targets 14 million tonnes phosphate output by 2030 Australian mining...
Senegal, Morocco resume talks on film co-production pact Countries seek revised agreement on training, distribution Partnership produced two internationally awarded films in 2025 Senegal and...
Pictet opens first African office in South Africa Group manages $955 billion in assets South Africa hosts 41,100 dollar millionaires in 2025 Geneva-based Pictet Group has opened a...
NSIA Finance becomes NSIA Capital to reflect broader investment ambitions Group aims to mobilize more capital and expand advisory and funding roles Move comes as Côte d’Ivoire’s financial sector...
Production could rise to 25–30 million tons this year, from about 10 million in 2025 Growth driven by ArcelorMittal’s $1.8bn expansion and new mining entrants Iron ore remains central to public...
First group of 500 trainees begins “train-the-trainer” program in Kinshasa 200 top performers will be selected to train others nationwide Five-year deal with Cisco and Cybastion targets jobs in tech...
Agreement with Gécamines could extend KCC mine life into the 2040s Copper output target raised toward about 300,000 tons a year Move comes as Glencore negotiates sale of 40% stakes in its DRC...
Five local banks to mobilize CFA41.2bn ($74.4m) for Grand-Zambi mine Funding to be refinanced through BEAC’s “Window B” for productive sectors Project targets 1.3 million tons of iron concentrate...
21 MW solar plant to supply about 30% of Motheo mine’s power needs Seven-year lease-to-own model avoids upfront capital spending Project reflects growing shift to solar in African mining Release, a...
Feasibility study identifies 8.3 MW technical potential at Ngqura Project still pending regulatory approvals and investment decision Could become Africa’s first commercial wave power plant Swedish...
Net profit reaches CFA413.6bn ($744m), with 21.5% margin Data and broadband fuel revenue growth of 8.3% to CFA1,923bn Board proposes CFA1,933 dividend as cash flow remains strong Senegalese...
Total banking assets reach CFA7,586bn ($13.7bn), up 9% year on year State-owned BIIC holds nearly 25% market share with CFA1,885.86bn in assets Possible merger with Société Générale Bénin could add...
Democratic Republic of the Congo selected a public-private partnership to pave 258 km of National Road No. 27 in Ituri province. The project carries an estimated total cost of about $1.54...
West African Development Bank (BOAD) launched preparation of its 2026–2030 strategic plan with support from Boston Consulting Group. BOAD exceeded its 2021–2025 Djoliba targets by reaching 107.4%...
Four East African countries signed an agreement creating the DESSU Corridor Authority on February 15 in Djibouti. The multimodal corridor will link the Red Sea to the Great Lakes and connect landlocked...
As digital payments continue to expand across Francophone Africa, the ecosystem is moving into a more mature phase where the core challenge is no longer access alone, but reliability, interoperability and...
Nigeria opened a formal investigation into Temu over alleged violations of its 2023 data protection law. Regulators said up to 12.7 million Nigerian users could be affected by the platform’s data...
Ghana paid 10 billion cedis ($910 million) in interest under its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). Authorities made the payment fully in cash, marking the second coupon without any in-kind...
Sumitomo Corporation suspended production at the Ambatovy nickel-cobalt mine after Cyclone Gezani hit Madagascar. Ambatovy delivered 28,000 tonnes of nickel in the year to March 2025, well below its...
Aurum Resources plans to launch construction of its Boundiali gold project in 2026. The project currently hosts 2.41 million ounces of identified gold resources. The company aims to complete...
A.P. Moller Capital raised 2.24 billion dirhams ($243 million) for APM Capital Morocco Fund, dedicated to transport and logistics. The fund...
Breadfast secures $50 million in pre-Series C funding. Mubadala, SBI and EBRD among investors; EBRD invests up to $10 million. Company...
Kenya launches $500 million Eurobond buyback maturing in 2028 and 2032. Operation financed through issuance of a new longer-dated...
Pictet opens first African office in South Africa Group manages $955 billion in assets South Africa hosts 41,100 dollar millionaires in...
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Liberia begins $45.28 million coastal road rehabilitation Ashoka Buildcon to upgrade 50 km stretch Project aims to boost connectivity,...
TAAG receives fifth Airbus A220-300 aircraft Fleet expansion targets 50 planes under 2024-2029 plan Airline aims for 3 million passengers, stronger...
Gabon receives 100 new buses as part of a 130-unit order from Tata Motors. The reform plan includes merging public operators and diversifying into fuel...
Air Algérie formalizes partnerships with the African Business Council and Africa Prosperity Network Agreements aim to boost intra-African trade,...
Kinshasa metro line could launch on Nov. 27, 2027 Government finalizing studies, financing and PPP agreement Project includes seven rail lines, 173...
Four East African countries signed an agreement creating the DESSU Corridor Authority on February 15 in Djibouti. The multimodal corridor will link the...
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...
Ivory Coast authorities may reduce the farmgate cocoa price, following Ghana’s 28.6% cut. International cocoa prices have fallen about 70% from...
Senegal launches 250,000-ton cold storage in Ngomène Part of $314.8 million Agricool cold chain program Aims to cut 30-40% post-harvest losses,...
Uganda authorized to export aquaculture fish to the European Union starting February 18, 2026. Initial export quota set at 4,000 tons per year, subject...
India approved exports of 2.5 million tonnes of wheat and 500,000 tonnes of wheat products, ending restrictions imposed in May 2022. The USDA...
More than 70% of assessed wild food plants in Africa face extinction, a rate twice the global average. African gene banks conserve only about 14%...
Tunisia aquaculture projects reach 88.1 million dinars in 2025 Investment triples year-on-year, signaling rising sector interest Government targets...
The EBRD approved its first agribusiness financing in West Africa with loans totaling about $153 million in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire. The bank...
GB Foods acquires 2,428 hectares for tomatoes in Ghana Land to supply Tema tomato processing plant Ghana imports average 54,361 tons paste...
Kamoa-Kakula revenue rose 5% to $3.28 billion in 2025. Copper output fell to 388,841 tons after seismic disruption. Higher prices offset lower...
Helium One launches process to find industrial partner for Southern Rukwa project. Recent well tests showed helium concentrations averaging 5.4%,...
Kenya launches a national digital registry to centralize carbon credits. Platform aims to prevent double counting and improve transparency. Reform...
AfDB, AIIB mobilize $300 million for Rwanda clean energy Program to deliver 200,000 grid links, 50,000 solar systems Initiative expected to...
Tinubu orders all oil revenues paid into Federation Account NNPC barred from withholding funds, losing management fee Reform aims to boost oversight,...
Kinross expects 505,000 ounces of gold production at Tasiast in 2026. Output remains below 2024 levels due to lower-grade ore phase. Tasiast accounts...
South Africa exported a record 414,268 vehicles in 2025, up 5.9% year on year, according to National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South...
Harena Rare Earths raised £2 million ($2.7 million) to advance its Ampasindava project and engage with the U.S. International Development Finance...
Government meets Vodafone Egypt and Vodacom executives as part of broader group-level digital discussions Talks focus on infrastructure, e-government...
The government launched the “Ijraati” platform, centralizing more than 800 administrative procedures. Mauritania ranks 165th globally in the 2024...
Morocco ranks first in Africa with average mobile speeds of 124.32 Mbps, placing 39th globally. South Africa and Tunisia follow with 65.70 Mbps and...
Chad hosts Azerbaijani delegation to explore tech cooperation Talks cover infrastructure, cybersecurity, e-government and innovation Visit...
First group of 500 trainees begins “train-the-trainer” program in Kinshasa 200 top performers will be selected to train others nationwide Five-year...
Nigeria opened a formal investigation into Temu over alleged violations of its 2023 data protection law. Regulators said up to 12.7 million Nigerian...
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National humanitarian plan targets 4.47 million vulnerable people in 2026. Program is valued at CFA770 billion (about $1.3 billion). U.N....
The Mathematical Society of Côte d’Ivoire (SMCI) proposed an intensive plan to train 1,400 math teachers over two years. The Education Ministry...
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