In 2025, the development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, the largest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was marked by two major events: a...
French think tank coins “CUBITA” for six agricultural powers Group accounts for one-third of global farm exports Report says members could reshape...
Algeria plans to launch construction of the $13 billion Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) after Ramadan. The TSGP would transport 20–30...
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...
The main point of contention between Niamey and France’s Orano concerns the uranium stock extracted before the nationalisation of Somaïr, an issue that...
In Mali, as in many other African countries, sustainable soil management has become a critical issue. Climate change, rapid urbanization, and rising food...
Côte d’Ivoire retakes West Africa’s top mining rank Investment score rises to 60.92, survey says Ranks fifth in Africa, 47th globally Côte d’Ivoire...
Sonangol to expand into uranium and lithium Company posted over $750 million 2025 profit Angola targets $2 billion non-diamond mining...
EU allocates €63 million humanitarian aid to Somalia WFP warns programs could halt without $95 million 6.5 million Somalis face...
Rabobank urges Kenya to assemble bouquets locally Kenya supplies 40% of Europe’s cut flower imports Gulf exports reach $100 million...
Rwanda and GiveDirectly will mobilize more than $150 million over five years to reduce poverty by 25% in the five poorest districts. Rwanda...
World Bank says Mauritius needs $5.6 billion climate funding Investment equals 2.3% GDP annually through 2030 Report urges reforms,...
Producers and beverage makers clash over import protection mechanism Sugar association wants DBRP raised to $905 per ton; beverage group...
Jean-Arsène Yerima, Regional Chief Operating Officer for Francophone West Africa at Afreximbank, sets out the bank’s strategy to fast-track...
Leaders shift focus from aid rhetoric to industrial capacity, calling for capital that builds factories, not dependency. A new Jobs Wall Tracker...
Temple Tree Hospitality project to inject $200 million into resort expansion and infrastructure Direct flights from London and Manchester...
In Mali, as in many other African countries, sustainable soil management has become a critical issue. Climate change, rapid urbanization, and rising food demand are placing growing pressure on this vital...
Sonangol to expand into uranium and lithium Company posted over $750 million 2025 profit Angola targets $2 billion non-diamond mining...
Bankable, an online outlet covering economic news in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will publish an exclusive interview Friday, Feb. 27 with Olivier...
Pope Leo XIV to tour four African nations April 13-23 First Africa visit since 2025 election Trip highlights continent’s growing Catholic...
Rwanda and GiveDirectly will mobilize more than $150 million over five years to reduce poverty by 25% in the five poorest districts. Rwanda...
In 2025, the development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, the largest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was marked by two major events: a...
Nigeria extends raw shea nut export ban to 2027 Move aims to boost domestic processing, value-added exports Nigeria produces 40% of shea,...
Bankable, an online outlet covering economic news in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will publish an exclusive interview Friday, Feb. 27 with Olivier...
Pope Leo XIV to tour four African nations April 13-23 First Africa visit since 2025 election Trip highlights continent’s growing Catholic...
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Cameroon wins gold at 2026 Cacao of Excellence Awards Top sample selected from 191 entries worldwide Award boosts position in premium “fine flavour” cocoa market Cameroon has secured the gold medal...
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DR Congo bans South African livestock imports over FMD Measure suspends permits for animals and animal products South Africa ramps up vaccination, local vaccine production The Democratic Republic...
Barrick loses second-largest gold producer ranking in 2025 Output fell to 3.26 million ounces Loulo-Gounkoto shutdown cut Mali production sharply Barrick Mining, long the world’s second-largest...
Atlantic Group amends Kribi cement plant investment deal Project cost rises above initial CFA39 billion estimate Plant to add 1 million tons annual capacity Cameroon’s cement corporation, a...
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Algeria’s NESDA and the Algerian‑Saudi Investment Company sign cooperation deal focused on research, feasibility and investment support for SMEs and micro‑enterprises. Agreement links project...
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Vaalco Energy has started production from a new well at the Etame offshore field, initially producing around 2,000 barrels per day. The development comes as Gabon’s oil output remains below past...
South Africa expects a 3.1% decline in corn output to 16.13 million tons in 2025/26. The drop comes despite a 4.6% increase in planted area, due to weaker yields in some regions. Production...
IFC plans to invest up to $52 million in a microfinance group operating in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The funding will support local currency loans to small businesses, including women-owned...
Nigeria extends raw shea nut export ban to 2027 Move aims to boost domestic processing, value-added exports Nigeria produces 40% of shea, captures 1% market value Nigerian President Bola...
Gabon launched a CFA85 billion ($153 million) bond on the Cemac market, offering 6% over three years and 6.5% over four years. The issuance includes CFA60 billion in cash financing and CFA25...
Sonangol continues preparations for planned IPO Financial debt rose to $4.12 billion in 2024 Angola narrows privatization list under PROPRIV program Angola’s state oil company...
Malawi signs MoU to distribute bicycles to students Initiative targets distance barriers, especially for girls Secondary enrollment rose 10.9% to 538,800 in 2024 The Malawian government...
EBRD to invest $100 million in Nigeria fibre project BRIDGE plans 90,000 km expansion, targets 70% penetration World Bank approved $500 million for programme Nigeria will...
Africa internet penetration at 36%; 900 million offline Community satellite Wi-Fi expands access in rural areas Shared networks cut data costs below affordability threshold Internet access...
Cameroon launches 795 million-euro Kribi industrial zone Project to boost local processing near deep-water port First phase financed by AfDB, EU, IFC partners The Port Authority of Kribi...
OFAC extends Lukoil asset sale deadline to April 1 $22 billion portfolio overseen amid Russia sanctions Proceeds frozen under U.S. jurisdiction pending talks The U.S. Office of Foreign...
Technip Energies wins Coral Norte FLNG contract Project approved at $7.2 billion, start-up set 2028 Facility to produce 3.55 million tonnes LNG yearly French engineering group Technip...
Murphy’s Caracal-1X well finds no commercial volumes Second setback on CI-102 after Civette-1X Eni reports major Calao South discovery offshore Following the unsuccessful Civette-1X exploration...
Cameroon delivers 3,585 social housing units since 2009 Pilot phase completed 1,130 of 1,675 planned units Housing deficit estimated at 2.5 million units Launched in 2009, Cameroon’s program to...
Senegal to sign Brazil MoU on agricultural cooperation Deal targets dairy self-sufficiency, cattle genetic improvement Dairy imports rose to 33,745 tons in 2024 Senegal plans to sign a memorandum...
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Senegal launches 200 billion CFA bond in UEMOA Proceeds to fund 2026 budget, transformation agenda IMF flags debt at 132% of GDP Senegal on Thursday launched its first public bond offering of 2026,...
Cameroon raised CFA1,318 billion on BEAC market in 2025 Interest rates climbed; subscription and coverage ratios fell 2026 plan targets CFA400 billion net domestic borrowing On February 19 in...
The World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law 2026 report ranks Togo as Africa’s second-best performer on gender equality in economic rights. With a score of 79.33 out of 100, the country outpaces several...
Cameroon seeks AfDB, ATIDI guarantees for CFA585 billion borrowing Move aims to lower costs under 2026 financing plan Past Eurobond issues carried rates above 9% The Cameroonian government is in...
Côte d’Ivoire retakes West Africa’s top mining rank Investment score rises to 60.92, survey says Ranks fifth in Africa, 47th globally Côte d’Ivoire reclaimed its position as West Africa’s most...
Sonangol to expand into uranium and lithium Company posted over $750 million 2025 profit Angola targets $2 billion non-diamond mining investment Angola’s national oil company Sonangol...
Senegal plans diaspora-focused real estate investment fund Remittances total 2.2 trillion CFA francs annually Fund aims to channel savings into rental housing Senegal plans to establish a real...
Pupils to receive unique school identification numbers Program aims to modernize education data management Guinea’s Ministry of National Education announced on Wednesday, Feb. 25, the launch of a...
Proparco grants €20 million guarantee to NSIA Bank Facility covers 50% of SME loan risk SMEs account for 67% of Benin GDP Proparco, the private sector financing arm of the AFD Group, has...
Burkina Faso signs $147 million US health deal Funding targets HIV, malaria and health security Malaria cases fell 32% in 2025 Burkina Faso and the United States have signed a five-year...
Bankable, an online outlet covering economic news in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will publish an exclusive interview Friday, Feb. 27 with Olivier Binyingo, chairman of Kamoa Copper, the joint...
Himile to invest $100 million in Egypt factory Plant to create up to 2,000 jobs Facility to serve Middle East, Europe, Americas markets China’s Himile Group plans to build...
EU allocates €63 million humanitarian aid to Somalia WFP warns programs could halt without $95 million 6.5 million Somalis face food insecurity The European Union on Thursday...
Parliament approves €140 million (about $165 million) IsDB financing Funds to pave 53-km Mali–Gadalougué road and related infrastructure Project ties into wider Guinea–Senegal...
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Federal and Kaduna State governments to invest $29.5 million in ginger hub Facility aims to boost processing capacity and reduce post-harvest losses Kaduna already accounts for over 75%...
Panoro to raise stake in offshore Block G to 54.625% $180 million deal with Kosmos adds 46 million barrels of 2P reserves Company targets 20,000 barrels per day net output by...
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MTN and regulator ZICTA launch solar-assisted telecom towers to extend mobile broadband to rural communities. Zambia targets nationwide broadband coverage and reduced digital divide under its ICT...
Hub2, Ecobank to link 200 million mobile wallets Rollout to focus first on UEMOA and CEMAC Africa holds 74% of global mobile money volume Ivorian financial services company Hub2 has...
Botswana Diamonds renames to Botswana Minerals Plc Company shifts focus toward copper exploration Diamonds account for nearly 80% of exports Botswana Diamonds, a London AIM-listed and...
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ILO says full employment includes frictional unemployment OECD flags widespread informal, low-productivity jobs in Africa 350 million African youths to reach working age Full employment...
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IFC plans to invest up to $52 million in a microfinance group operating in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The funding will support local...
Gabon launched a CFA85 billion ($153 million) bond on the Cemac market, offering 6% over three years and 6.5% over four years. The issuance...
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Cameroon raised CFA1,318 billion on BEAC market in 2025 Interest rates climbed; subscription and coverage ratios fell 2026 plan targets CFA400 billion...
Mwanza–Isaka SGR segment reaches 68% completion. Project is final lot of phase one linking Dar es Salaam to Mwanza. Rail upgrade aims to cut...
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New terminal and runway planned to add 15 million passengers by 2029 JKIA handled 8.8 million travelers in 2025, exceeding original design...
Djibouti seeks AfDB funding for delayed Biidley Airport Project aims for 1.5 million passengers annually Airport central to 2035 regional logistics...
Parliament approves €140 million (about $165 million) IsDB financing Funds to pave 53-km Mali–Gadalougué road and related...
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Kenya plans a new terminal and runway at JKIA to add 15 million passenger capacity by 2029. The airport handled 8.8 million travelers in 2025,...
Senegal to sign Brazil MoU on agricultural cooperation Deal targets dairy self-sufficiency, cattle genetic improvement Dairy imports rose to 33,745...
South Africa expects a 3.1% decline in corn output to 16.13 million tons in 2025/26. The drop comes despite a 4.6% increase in planted area, due to...
Federal and Kaduna State governments to invest $29.5 million in ginger hub Facility aims to boost processing capacity and reduce post-harvest...
Traders resume cocoa purchases after removal of key price premiums CCC eliminates origin differential and $400 per ton living income...
Serbia aligns beef, lamb export rules with Tunisia Tunisia frozen beef imports doubled since 2020 Seven countries supplied Tunisian market in...
Tanzania has deployed 16 modern self‑propelled boom sprayers across five core cotton‑producing districts. Farmers report significant reductions in...
Six Congo Basin nations launch carbon market roadmaps Plans aim to align with Paris Agreement rules Forests stored 90.9 billion tons of carbon Six...
Togo initiated a revision of its aquaculture legal framework to align with production, investment, and biosafety needs. National production reached...
Barrick loses second-largest gold producer ranking in 2025 Output fell to 3.26 million ounces Loulo-Gounkoto shutdown cut Mali production...
Atlantic Group amends Kribi cement plant investment deal Project cost rises above initial CFA39 billion estimate Plant to add 1 million tons annual...
Vaalco Energy has started production from a new well at the Etame offshore field, initially producing around 2,000 barrels per day. The...
Botswana Diamonds renames to Botswana Minerals Plc Company shifts focus toward copper exploration Diamonds account for nearly 80% of...
DRC seeks ITC support for local battery value chains Musompo SEZ targets $2 billion private investment Progress slowed amid coordination,...
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OFAC extends Lukoil asset sale deadline to April 1 $22 billion portfolio overseen amid Russia sanctions Proceeds frozen under U.S....
Technip Energies wins Coral Norte FLNG contract Project approved at $7.2 billion, start-up set 2028 Facility to produce 3.55 million...
Africa internet penetration at 36%; 900 million offline Community satellite Wi-Fi expands access in rural areas Shared networks cut data costs...
Axian secures digital finance license in Comoros New entity to offer mobile nano, micro-loans Banking rate 39%; inclusion seen reaching 75% by...
Pupils to receive unique school identification numbers Program aims to modernize education data management Guinea’s Ministry of National Education...
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MTN and regulator ZICTA launch solar-assisted telecom towers to extend mobile broadband to rural communities. Zambia targets nationwide broadband...
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Ghana Civil Aviation Authority launches SAF feasibility and implementation studies to align aviation with net‑zero goals. ICAO feasibility analysis...
Malawi signs MoU to distribute bicycles to students Initiative targets distance barriers, especially for girls Secondary enrollment rose 10.9%...
Cameroon delivers 3,585 social housing units since 2009 Pilot phase completed 1,130 of 1,675 planned units Housing deficit estimated at 2.5 million...
Burkina Faso signs $147 million US health deal Funding targets HIV, malaria and health security Malaria cases fell 32% in 2025 Burkina Faso...
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BGFIBank Cameroon Increases Capital to CFA50Bln Ahead of Stricter Banking Rules
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Cameroon secures Gold Medal at Cacao of Excellence Awards, topping Africa & Indian Ocean category
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DRC seeks ITC support to advance battery mineral value chains
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“We See a Structural Copper Shortage Emerging,” Olivier Binyingo, Chairman of Kamoa Copper
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DRC Suspends Livestock Imports from South Africa Amid Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak
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Cameroon Signals Possible Return to Bvmac with Up to CFA150 Billion Bond
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Public Enterprises Hold CFA1.5 Trillion in Assets, CFA493.9 Billion in External Debt at End-2024
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Cameroon Faces CFA65.7 Billion in Repayments, Turns to Market for Relief
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In Africa, a Market for Medical Robotics Is Expanding. Adoption Is the Hard Part
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Togo ranks second in Africa in World Bank gender law index
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Algeria plans to launch construction of the $13 billion Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) a...
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