In preparation for establishing a National Center for Economic and Strategic Intelligence in Cameroon, agents from the General Directorate of External...
• Africa has $4 trillion in unexploited resources to finance its own development• Lack of structured, safe channels keeps these funds from...
Across Côte d'Ivoire, in major cities like Abidjan, Korhogo, and Gagnoa, a crucial question is sparking intense debate: Who will be the candidates in the...
The Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute (INPHB), established in 1996 through the merger of several schools, is now considered Côte d’Ivoire’s...
In a West African financial landscape marked by tighter regulation of the fintech sector, digital financial companies must innovate to continue growing....
Kenya tops African entries in 2025 IMD ranking at 56th globally. Botswana, Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, and Namibia also ranked. Rankings mix...
• Senegal raised $2.25 billion regionally in H1 2025 after IMF funding froze over $7 billion in hidden debt• Public debt hit 119% of GDP;...
Somali President Hassan Cheikh Mohamoud visited Egypt to boost cooperation in political, economic, security, and military sectors. Discussions...
• China approved soybean meal imports from Ethiopia on July 3, 2025.• Ethiopia exported 29,408 tonnes of soybeans to China in 2024, earning $18...
(EBID) - The Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a USD 120 million financing facility for Engineers &...
• Digital nomadism is expanding rapidly, with over 80 million nomads globally in 2025• Africa is drawing growing interest due to affordable living,...
Kenya plans to replace 20,000 transformers as part of a 4.3 billion KSh ($33 million) investment. The project aims to reduce outages and improve...
President Mahama introduces free tuition fees for all first-year students in public universities. Ghana’s university enrollment rates remain low...
• Investors seem to keep focusing on yields, which are high for the moment• New Leadership might seek to address rating concerns • April 2026 allows...
The World Bank convened a series of meetings in Brazzaville, Congo, in May, bringing together key economic stakeholders, including finance ministers, from...
• Cape Verde reclassified as an upper-middle-income country due to a 16.8% rise in GNI per capita.• Namibia downgraded to lower-middle-income after a...
• Global coffee consumption projected to hit a record 169.4 million 60-kg bags in 2025/2026, up from 166.5 million in 2024/2025.• China’s coffee demand...
• Senegal raised $2.25 billion regionally in H1 2025 after IMF funding froze over $7 billion in hidden debt• Public debt hit 119% of GDP; debt service costs rose sharply despite strong...
• China approved soybean meal imports from Ethiopia on July 3, 2025.• Ethiopia exported 29,408 tonnes of soybeans to China in 2024, earning $18...
• Nigeria launches VetWiz 2.0, an AI-driven app for livestock diagnostics.• Animal diseases cost Nigeria over $7 billion annually.• The tool...
The Tropical Forest Forever Facility, an initiative supported by the BRICS nations, aims to reward countries for preserving their forests. This presents a...
Kenya plans to replace 20,000 transformers as part of a 4.3 billion KSh ($33 million) investment. The project aims to reduce outages and improve...
In preparation for establishing a National Center for Economic and Strategic Intelligence in Cameroon, agents from the General Directorate of External...
• Nigerian household debt reached a record \.7 billion in April 2025, 20.4% of GDP, surpassing corporate debt• Inflation (23%) and low incomes are...
• Nigeria launches VetWiz 2.0, an AI-driven app for livestock diagnostics.• Animal diseases cost Nigeria over $7 billion annually.• The tool...
The Tropical Forest Forever Facility, an initiative supported by the BRICS nations, aims to reward countries for preserving their forests. This presents a...
Drafted tenth overall by the NBA's Phoenix Suns, 18-year-old center Khaman Maluach represents South Sudan's growing ambition to become a rising force in...
• South Sudan initiates a $58 million, four-year project to transform basic education nationwide.• The program aims to directly benefit over 300,000...
• Benin creates the Agency for the Development of Ruminant Farming (ADER) to boost local cattle, sheep, and goat sectors.• National ruminant meat...
Sixty-five percent of banks in sub-Saharan Africa view cyber risks as a major hurdle to digitalization, according to the European Investment Bank. In...
• The IMF has approved an immediate disbursement of $367 million to Ghana, bringing the total financial support provided to the country since May...
Zenith Bank is in advanced talks to acquire a tier-two bank in Kenya. The Central Bank of Kenya has raised capital requirements, triggering market...
• DPI acquires minority stake in Egypt’s largest private hospital group• Funds to support expansion across Egypt and key Gulf countries• Investment among...
• Inflation within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) fell to a two-year low of 0.6% in May, bolstered by a decline in food costs. •...
• Ethiopia completed the $4B Grand Renaissance Dam to boost power capacity and energy independence• Egypt and Sudan fear water supply risks, with no...
• ECOWAS Bank funds 47.7-km stretch of strategic 700-km road project• Lagos-Calabar highway seen boosting regional trade and investment• Part of broader...
Renowned as one of Africa’s cleanest cities, Kigali has in recent years experienced a demographic surge that is challenging this reputation while...
As work on the first phase of the Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport expansion continues, Guinean authorities have announced their intention to move...
• Morocco began expanding Casablanca Airport to raise capacity to 35M passengers by 2029• The $1.7B project supports the “Airports 2030” plan to...
• Eskom restored Medupi Unit 4 early, adding 800 MW and helping end load-shedding• Coal still dominates South Africa’s power, slowing the energy...
(AfDB)-The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a ZAR 2.5 billion (approximately $139 million) corporate loan to...
Ceva begins construction of 30,000 square meter logistics base near Kribi port, Cameroon Includes storage for 2,200 containers, ready by...
• Dangote Group to build urea and nitrogen fertilizer plant in Somali region.• Ethiopia aims to reduce fertilizer imports and boost local production.•...
• Ethiopia, East Africa’s top soybean exporter, is able to export soybean meal to China since July 3, 2025. • China's new regulation serves to diversify...
South Africa plans to boost citrus exports from 164.5 million cartons in 2024 to 260 million cartons by 2032, a 58% increase. The sector faces...
• Ghana partners with Hattat Traktör to set up a tractor assembly plant.• Aim to boost agricultural mechanization, with 78% of work still done manually.•...
• IFAD initiates a program worth $358.26 million to bolster dairy sector in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda • The program, called DaIMA, aims...
• The Green Climate Fund approves $222 million for FAO to launch the SURAGGWA program in eight Sahelian countries.• The initiative focuses on...
Kenya exports far more tea by volume than China and Sri Lanka but earns less revenue. Heavy reliance on bulk sales, a narrow product range, and...
Congo launched a 30,000-ton oil plant with Eni to supply Italy’s biofuel production. The project will support 80,000 hectares of local crop...
Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s leading cocoa producer, has set an ambitious target: to process 100% of its cocoa crop at the first stage by 2030. While the...
• Kamoa-Kakula, DRC's largest copper mine, boosts production by 31% to 245,127 tonnes in H1 2025, despite a temporary halt in operations in...
Chinese firm Dowstone Technology to invest $165 million in a new copper smelter in the DRC. China imported 36% of its copper from the DRC in...
• Loulo-Gounkoto mine remains shut as Mali’s administrator seeks to restart it by selling stored gold• Barrick halted operations in January over export...
Hive Coega has officially entered its construction phase, with tenders now out for its core infrastructure. This milestone comes four years after the...
• Twiga Minerals contributed $558 million to Tanzania’s economy in H1 2025, 62% of its 2024 total.• The joint venture pays significant taxes...
• TotalEnergies to start production at offshore Ima gas project in 2026• Output will support LNG supply but broader sector issues persist• Infrastructure...
• Guinea exported 99.8 million tons of bauxite in H1 2025, nearly reaching 2022’s full-year total• Exports rose 36% year-on-year as the country...
• Paratus launches satellite connectivity for schools in 7 African countries• The solution includes Starlink hardware, local support, and 2 TB of monthly...
• New school to train engineers in AI and digital transformation fields• Initiative aligned with “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy targeting 100,000 trained...
With an August deadline looming, tower operators face mounting pressure to resolve operational weaknesses or face penalties, including fines and potential...
The announced reforms are pivotal in expanding affordable connectivity, building a future-ready digital workforce, and establishing Ghana as a frontrunner...
When fully operational, SEA-ME-WE-6 is expected to significantly improve internet connectivity and resilience across participating regions, enhance data...
As cybersecurity asserts itself as a pillar of digital sovereignty in West Africa, technology-free zones are taking on a strategic role in safeguarding...
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• The Malala Fund will invest $50 million over five years to promote girls’ education• Nigeria is a priority due to wide gaps in access to secondary...
• Nigerian Clarion Shipping West Africa Limited debuts vessel aimed to service the cabotage market in the country, and potentially beyond. • The move...
• Botswana picked 31 startups from 1,300 applicants for intensive training.• Youth unemployment is at 45.5%, driving urgency for diversification.• The...
• Cybervilla and Ogun State launch tech program to train 10,000 young Nigerians• The pilot phase starts with 50 participants in Abeokuta at the Ogun Tech...
• Two-year initiative targets women-led SMEs in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda’s green sectors.• Program to deliver training, coaching and easier access to...
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Guinea Advances Plans for Conakry Airport Expansion Phase 2
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Mali Plans Barrick Gold Sale to Fund Loulo-Gounkoto Restart
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South Africa’s Largest Green Ammonia Project Moves to Construction
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Côte d’Ivoire’s Cocoa Processing Slows Amid Rising Costs and Quality Concerns
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Cameroon, IMF Agree on CFAF 82B Program, Conditional on Reforms
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Remote Work Wave Brings Economic Opportunity to Africa
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Togo’s ProEnergie II Electrifies 20 Savanes Localities
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Cameroon Urged to Modernize Mineral Data to Unlock Mining Revenues
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Digital Transformation: Cape Verde Moves Closer to South Korea
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Cameroon Raises Ownership in Sodecoton to 89% with CFA46 Billion Geocoton Buyout
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• Global coffee consumption projected to hit a record 169.4 million 60-kg bags in 2025/2026, up from...
• Investors seem to keep focusing on yields, which are high for the moment• New Leadership might see...
• Algeria grants commercial 5G licenses to top three telecom operators: Mobilis, Djezzy, and Ooredoo...
• ECOWAS Bank funds 47.7-km stretch of strategic 700-km road project• Lagos-Calabar highway seen boo...
The Gerewol tradition is a fascinating ritual celebrated by the Bororo Fulani, a nomadic community primarily located in Chad and Niger. This annual...
In northern Ethiopia, in the Tigray region, lies Axum (also spelled Aksum), an ancient city that once stood at the heart of one of Africa’s most powerful...
