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...
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Supreme Court rules 6–3: IEEPA does not authorise the President to impose tariffs. Constitutional principle upheld: taxing power belongs exclusively to...
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...
Uzbekistan and South Africa agreed to establish a bilateral Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation and a joint working...
Fiscal consolidation and aggressive tax collection are draining liquidity from Ivorian SMEs, even as the headline GDP growth exceeds six per...
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...
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...
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...
South Africa led with 35% of total deal value, ahead of Kenya and Egypt Inbound deal value rose over 40%, outbound value jumped nearly...
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...
China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the...
Supreme Court rules 6–3: IEEPA does not authorise the President to impose tariffs. Constitutional principle upheld: taxing power belongs exclusively to Congress. AGOA renewed, restoring trade...
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...
ZCCM in talks with Mercuria to market its share of copper output Congo’s Gécamines already exporting directly, targets 500,000 tons IEA...
The fast-growing installment payment market is set to expand sharply across the continent, even as stricter licensing and compliance rules reshape...
Algeria plans to launch construction of the $13 billion Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) after Ramadan. The TSGP would transport 20–30...
IMF Board completes 4th ECF review, unlocking $33.2M disbursement and bringing total support to $165.8M since September 2023. Burkina...
Fourth Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo held from February 16 to 18 in Nairobi Ministers, tourism authorities, researchers and...
ZCCM in talks with Mercuria to market its share of copper output Congo’s Gécamines already exporting directly, targets 500,000 tons IEA...
IMF identifies North Africa as a rising hub for trade, investment and industrial growth Egypt and Morocco register above‑regional average growth,...
A dispute over the uranium stockpile claimed by France’s Orano has intensified tensions between Niamey and its former long-time partner following the...
Cameroon inflation averages 3.1% in year to January 2026 Food prices up 6.6%, but fall 1.9% in January IMF sees inflation easing to 2.9% in 2026 Cameroon’s annual inflation averaged 3.1% in the 12...
DRC, UNOPS sign infrastructure cooperation memorandum in Kinshasa Agreement covers development, skills transfer, strategic coordination, SDGs Framework sets no projects, funding or timeline...
MTC Namibia and Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cross-border fibre connectivity. The partnership centers on the strategic Buitepos–Ngoma corridor to...
Egypt reached 9.1 GW of installed renewable capacity in fiscal Q2 2025/2026, up from 8.6 GW a year earlier. Solar and wind accounted for more than 6.2 GW, with private operators leading new...
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EACOP costs rise to $5.6 billion, 55% above estimates Uganda oil revenues could fall up to 53%, IEEFA says Tanzania, Uganda target first crude shipment by July Cost overruns on the East...
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Côte d’Ivoire approved private investment rises 9.6% in 2025 Total reaches 812 billion CFA francs, led by agriculture Reforms planned under Agenda 2026-2028 to boost investment Côte d'Ivoire's...
Global natural rubber market seen 400,000-ton deficit in 2026 Production 15.2 million tons, demand 15.6 million tons Supply gap expected to keep prices under upward pressure The global natural...
Como em muitos países africanos, as autoridades da RDC apostam na transformação digital para apoiar o desenvolvimento socioeconômico. Elas contam, em particular, com a cooperação internacional para...
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Newmont expects to produce 755,000 ounces of gold in Ghana in 2026. Output at Ahafo South will decline, while Ahafo North ramps up. New fiscal measures could raise operating costs by about $310...
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High-level Saudi delegation hosted at State House Entebbe Year-long Gulf investment courting enters implementation phase Luwero Coffee Park positioned as flagship value-addition project After more...
Finnfund added $5 million to support hybrid solar systems for 499 MTN telecom sites. The total Finnish investment in CREI now reaches $10 million. Renewable energy use at the sites...
Kenya is considering a large-scale green hydrogen plant near the port of Mombasa. The project would rely on geothermal, solar and wind power. No capacity, cost or timeline details have yet...
Anthem has energized the Gamma B Main Transmission Substation to link its Northern Cluster wind projects to the national grid. The facility includes 400 kV and 132 kV infrastructure and a 500 MVA...
Togo creates National Geographic Institute by ministerial decree Reform grants legal, financial autonomy to new body Institute to modernize geographic data for development planning Togo’s...
More than 3 million Algerian households are now connected to fiber-to-the-home. The rollout is part of a nationwide “All Fiber” plan set to run through 2027. Affordability remains a key factor...
The government approved a CFA10 billion ($17.9 million) BOAD loan for the Yargo–Bourzanga road segment. The 96-kilometer stretch links the Centre-North and Sahel regions. The project forms...
Morocco is the only African country rated low risk for corporate nonpayment in Allianz Trade’s 2026 report. Côte d’Ivoire and Algeria are rated medium risk, while South Africa is classified as...
Belgium blocks KoBold access to DR Congo colonial geological archive Digitization deal signed July 2025 remains unimplemented Dispute highlights strategic control over critical mineral...
Royal Air Maroc launches Casablanca–Los Angeles flights, restoring Africa–LAX service after seven years of absence. Weak local demand means success depends on transit traffic via Casablanca and...
Ongwe Minerals has launched a 6,000-meter drilling campaign on its Namibian gold licenses. Twin Hills and Kokoseb could lift national gold output starting in 2027. Gold is poised to play a...
Zambia and Mozambique launch a one-stop border post to streamline customs, cut delays and boost corridor trade to Beira and Nacala ports. The Chanida–Cassacatiza OSBP integrates border procedures...
Ghana hosts the first large-scale Alpha antenna rollout, positioning MTN and Huawei at the forefront of AI-driven mobile networks globally. The deployment boosts traffic by 6.8% and multiplies...
Ivanhoe will spend $50 million in 2026 exploring the Western Forelands project in the DRC. The site is seen as a potential second copper mine near Kamoa-Kakula. An updated resource...
Study finds nearly 80% of respondents in both markets already hold stablecoins Users cite faster, cheaper payments as digital dollars gain traction over local currencies Central banks warn of...
Kenya raised $2.25B via dual-tranche Eurobonds to buy back 2028/2032 debt, luring investors with yields of 8.1% and 8.95% to smooth repayments. Ivory Coast led the wave with a $1.3B...
Indicated gold resources at Diamba Sud rise 73% to 1.25 million ounces. Fortuna aims to complete a bankable feasibility study by mid-2026. The project could become Senegal’s fourth industrial...
Algeria is sending experts to review the site for a planned 40 MW power plant in Niger. The project will be built and fully financed by Algeria as a donation. Niger’s electricity access rate...
EETC launched a tender for a 500 MW solar plant in West of Nile. The project will follow a build-own-operate model under an independent power scheme. Egypt targets 42% renewables by 2030 and...
The African Union signed a three-year memorandum to promote civilian nuclear energy. About 666 million Africans still lack electricity, according to the World Bank. Several countries,...
A CFA700 million ($1.2 million) poultry farm has opened in Bobo-Dioulasso. The facility targets 1 million hatching eggs in 2026. Output is set to double in 2027. The project follows a...
Standard Chartered Zambia raised its capital to 520 million kwachas (about $27.5 million) through a bonus share issue, without raising new funds. The move complies with new central bank rules...
Senegal’s Gamers Association and the Digital Ministry signed a partnership to organize Efest Africa in Dakar. Senegal’s video game market reached an estimated CFA49 billion ($88.5 million) in...
Hayat DHC will invest 13.4 billion Algerian dinars ($103 million) to build a paper products plant in Relizane. The facility will produce 70,000 tonnes of jumbo paper rolls and more than 44,000...
Algeria plans to launch construction of the $13 billion Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) after Ramadan. The TSGP would transport 20–30 billion cubic meters of Nigerian gas annually to...
B2Gold expects up to 460,000 ounces of gold production in Mali in 2026, down 13% year-on-year. Mali holds 35% of Fekola Regional, compared with 20% in the main Fekola mine. Fekola...
The Orange Foundation Côte d’Ivoire allocated CFA60 million ($108,000) for the 2026 Ramadan and Christian Lent caravan. The foundation mobilized more than CFA317 million ($570,000) between 2022...
ANADER adopted a CFA167.42 billion ($300 million) strategic plan for 2026–2030. The plan targets higher yields in rice, cassava, maize, horticulture and livestock. Côte d’Ivoire...
Morocco, AXA sign digital skills and AI partnership Deal covers training, R&D, internships in tech fields Supports plan to train 100,000 youths annually by 2030 Three Moroccan ministries signed a...
Tshisekedi’s $50 million for MIBA awaits recapitalization deal ASA Resource must contribute $12.5 million to maintain stake Funds to support $70 million plan targeting 2.5 million...
Five southern African countries plan one-stop border posts Ministers review PPP financing model with DP World, AfCFTA Project aims to cut transit times, lower trade costs The Democratic Republic of...
Socapalm sells Eséka palm oil mill to Opalm Staff transferred with rights preserved, bonus planned Deal aims to cut 300,000-ton national palm oil deficit Cameroon’s Socapalm, a subsidiary of...
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Togo reviews investment policy to align with AfCFTA protocol Three-day workshop held with IISD and key stakeholders Reforms aim to attract sustainable, value-creating investment Togo launched a...
The University of Lomé on Wednesday opened a fossil and rock exhibition hall showcasing specimens from the country’s coastal sedimentary basin. Led by the geology department, the facility is intended to...
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...
Kenya raised $2.25B via dual-tranche Eurobonds to buy back 2028/2032 debt, luring investors with yields of 8.1% and 8.95% to smooth...
Cameroon inflation averages 3.1% in year to January 2026 Food prices up 6.6%, but fall 1.9% in January IMF sees inflation easing to 2.9% in...
Study finds nearly 80% of respondents in both markets already hold stablecoins Users cite faster, cheaper payments as digital dollars gain traction...
Standard Chartered Zambia raised its capital to 520 million kwachas (about $27.5 million) through a bonus share issue, without raising new...
Cameroon to raise 585 billion CFA on international markets Follows $750 million bond under 1,000 billion CFA target Funds to clear arrears,...
Ghana hosts the first large-scale Alpha antenna rollout, positioning MTN and Huawei at the forefront of AI-driven mobile networks globally. The...
Hayat DHC will invest 13.4 billion Algerian dinars ($103 million) to build a paper products plant in Relizane. The facility will produce 70,000...
Five southern African countries plan one-stop border posts Ministers review PPP financing model with DP World, AfCFTA Project aims to cut transit...
Zambia and Mozambique launch a one-stop border post to streamline customs, cut delays and boost corridor trade to Beira and Nacala ports. The...
DRC, UNOPS sign infrastructure cooperation memorandum in Kinshasa Agreement covers development, skills transfer, strategic coordination,...
The government approved a CFA10 billion ($17.9 million) BOAD loan for the Yargo–Bourzanga road segment. The 96-kilometer stretch links the...
Kinshasa metro line could launch on Nov. 27, 2027 Government finalizing studies, financing and PPP agreement Project includes seven rail lines, 173...
Air Algérie formalizes partnerships with the African Business Council and Africa Prosperity Network Agreements aim to boost intra-African trade,...
High-level Saudi delegation hosted at State House Entebbe Year-long Gulf investment courting enters implementation phase Luwero Coffee Park positioned...
Nigeria targets tripling yam yields to 30 tons/hectare Plan aims to cut post-harvest losses to 25% Authorities promote improved varieties,...
Global natural rubber market seen 400,000-ton deficit in 2026 Production 15.2 million tons, demand 15.6 million tons Supply gap expected to keep...
A CFA700 million ($1.2 million) poultry farm has opened in Bobo-Dioulasso. The facility targets 1 million hatching eggs in 2026. Output is set to...
ANADER adopted a CFA167.42 billion ($300 million) strategic plan for 2026–2030. The plan targets higher yields in rice, cassava, maize,...
Socapalm sells Eséka palm oil mill to Opalm Staff transferred with rights preserved, bonus planned Deal aims to cut 300,000-ton national palm oil...
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...
Gabon’s Owendo gas plant planned at 225 MW by 2028 Capacity raised from earlier 120–125 MW projections Project aims to ease Libreville’s power...
Newmont expects to produce 755,000 ounces of gold in Ghana in 2026. Output at Ahafo South will decline, while Ahafo North ramps up. New fiscal...
Finnfund added $5 million to support hybrid solar systems for 499 MTN telecom sites. The total Finnish investment in CREI now...
Egypt reached 9.1 GW of installed renewable capacity in fiscal Q2 2025/2026, up from 8.6 GW a year earlier. Solar and wind accounted for more than...
EACOP costs rise to $5.6 billion, 55% above estimates Uganda oil revenues could fall up to 53%, IEEFA says Tanzania, Uganda target first crude...
Kenya is considering a large-scale green hydrogen plant near the port of Mombasa. The project would rely on geothermal, solar and wind...
Anthem has energized the Gamma B Main Transmission Substation to link its Northern Cluster wind projects to the national grid. The facility...
Belgium blocks KoBold access to DR Congo colonial geological archive Digitization deal signed July 2025 remains unimplemented Dispute...
MTC Namibia and Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cross-border fibre connectivity. The partnership...
Como em muitos países africanos, as autoridades da RDC apostam na transformação digital para apoiar o desenvolvimento socioeconômico. Elas contam, em...
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Togo creates National Geographic Institute by ministerial decree Reform grants legal, financial autonomy to new body Institute to modernize...
More than 3 million Algerian households are now connected to fiber-to-the-home. The rollout is part of a nationwide “All Fiber” plan set to run...
Senegal’s Gamers Association and the Digital Ministry signed a partnership to organize Efest Africa in Dakar. Senegal’s video game market reached...
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Royal Air Maroc launches Casablanca–Los Angeles flights, restoring Africa–LAX service after seven years of absence. Weak local demand means success...
Guinea plans to launch a legally binding national school map within six months. Authorities cite weak coordination and unreliable data in the education...
The Orange Foundation Côte d’Ivoire allocated CFA60 million ($108,000) for the 2026 Ramadan and Christian Lent caravan. The foundation mobilized...
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Cameroon Completes Buyback of Eneo in a CFA78 Billion Deal with Actis
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Cameroon’s Social Housing Program Falls Short of Initial Targets
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Cameroon Customs IT Operator Campass Replaces Chairman After Governance Dispute
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Cameroon’s Jan 2026 Inflation Eases to 3.1% but Remains Above CEMAC Ceiling
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DRC Formalizes Partnership With UNOPS on Infrastructure Cooperation
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Namibia and Botswana Sign Deal to Develop Cross-Border Digital Corridor
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Egypt Tops 9 GW of Renewables, Lines Up 18 GW More
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Interpol Arrests 651 Suspects in Massive African Cybercrime Crackdown
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Flextock Secures Funding to Expand On-Demand Warehousing in Saudi Arabia, UAE
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Safran invests €280m to build one of the world's largest landing gear plants in Morocco, crea...
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