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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By Kamel Ghribi, chairman of GKSD Holding and of ECAM Council Global affairs are often framed as contests of power, ideology, or personality. But the...
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...
In the Gulf of Guinea, oil producers have steadily multiplied. Nigeria paved the way, followed by Niger, Ghana and, more recently, Côte d’Ivoire. Benin,...
Most food traded within West Africa moves by truck and largely escapes official records, highlighting both the scale of informal cross-border commerce and...
Uzbekistan and South Africa agreed to establish a bilateral Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation and a joint working group. Discussions were held with government officials 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...
IMF identifies North Africa as a rising hub for trade, investment and industrial growth Egypt and Morocco register above‑regional average growth,...
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...
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...
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...
Green hydrogen projects are multiplying across Africa, promoted as a driver of the continent’s low-carbon transition. Whether they can generate...
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...
MTN Group secured IHS Towers’ board approval for a $8.50 per share offer valuing the company at $6.2 billion. MTN already holds about 25% of IHS Towers and aims to regain control of tower...
SalamAir will begin twice-weekly non-stop flights between Muscat and Mogadishu from 3 September 2026. The service marks the first direct air link between Oman and Somalia. The route expands SalamAir’s...
Nigeria has 21 operational data centres as of February 2026, with capacity expanding rapidly as firms such as Chams Holding Company Plc scale into AI and infrastructure services. Grid reliability...
A Sudanese delegation met Egyptian officials in Cairo to study Egypt’s SME support mechanisms, including legislation and financing programs. Egypt’s MSME Development Agency (MSMEDA) outlined financial...
Like other sub-regions across the continent, West Africa faces pressing challenges in soil health and fertilizer management. As the continent’s most populous region, it must meet rising food demand while...
Investigation targets alleged breaches of Nigeria’s 2023 data protection law Platform processes personal data of an estimated 12.7 million Nigerians Probe focuses on surveillance concerns,...
Uzbekistan and South Africa agreed to establish a bilateral Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation and a joint working group. Discussions were held with government officials and...
Fourth Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo held from February 16 to 18 in Nairobi Ministers, tourism authorities, researchers and private sector leaders gather to tackle systemic global...
South Sudan delivered an initial cargo of about 600,000 barrels of Dar Blend crude to BB Energy under a $100 million prepayment deal. BB Energy filed a claim at the High Court of London in...
BOAD appointed Adji Sokhna M’Baye as Chief Executive Officer of BOAD Market Solutions, its new structured finance and advisory subsidiary. The Lomé-based entity holds share capital of CFA 2.3 billion...
The EBRD approved its first agribusiness financing in West Africa with loans totaling about $153 million in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire. The bank granted $70 million to Robust International...
Coris Bank International Guinea launched its mobile money solution, Coris Money, on February 16, 2026. Orange held 92% of Guinea’s 3.2 million mobile money subscribers as of June 2025, according to...
GB Foods acquires 2,428 hectares for tomatoes in Ghana Land to supply Tema tomato processing plant Ghana imports average 54,361 tons paste annually GB Foods Africa has acquired a concession...
NEM, Perminas sign MoU on Gabon’s Maboumine project Perminas may take equity stake in rare earths mine Project targets 18,000 tons rare earths annually New Energy Metals (NEM), a mining...
Congo completes $354 million buyback of 2032 bond Outstanding 2032 notes reduced to $575 million Follows $700 million 2035 bond sale in February The Republic of Congo said...
Nine South African universities top sub-Saharan QS rankings University of Cape Town ranked first regionally Region’s higher education faces low enrollment, underinvestment Nine South...
Fiscal consolidation and aggressive tax collection are draining liquidity from Ivorian SMEs, even as the headline GDP growth exceeds six per cent. Banks now prefer safe sovereign Treasury bills...
UAE commits $4.5 billion for 60 African clean projects Funding announced at AU Summit in Addis Ababa Nearly 666 million Africans lack electricity, World Bank says The United Arab...
The appointment of a new chief executive at Uganda Airlines comes at a time of heightened expectations, as Ugandan authorities seek to restore the national carrier’s financial and operational credibility...
As informal employment dominates much of Africa’s labor market and millions of young people seek practical skills, understanding how the ILO defines informal apprenticeship highlights both the risks and...
Liberia begins $45.28 million coastal road rehabilitation Ashoka Buildcon to upgrade 50 km stretch Project aims to boost connectivity, cut transport costs Liberia is set to begin...
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 nation unveiled a growth strategy several years...
Regulator orders ISPs to block major platforms nationwide Move risks economic disruption amid 850,000 active users Gabon’s media regulator on Tuesday ordered the immediate suspension of...
Enko Education secures $46 million to fund expansion $22 million loan from Standard Bank announced February 17 Group aims to triple enrollment to 20,000 by 2029 Enko Education,...
Algeria Telecom to deploy 345 4G stations nationwide First phase installs 195 stations, second adds 150 Plan aims to boost coverage, speed, reliability nationwide State-owned...
Around 50 Emirati investors held talks in Libreville Discussions covered stock platforms, cross-border transfers, digital bank No agreements or specific investments announced A...
Jobless rate drops 0.5 points to 31.4%, lowest since Q3 2020 Gains in services, construction, finance, agriculture offset losses Broader rate including discouraged workers stands at...
ZCCM in talks with Mercuria to market its share of copper output Congo’s Gécamines already exporting directly, targets 500,000 tons IEA warns global copper supply gap could reach 30% by...
70% fall in cocoa prices since late 2024 peak shapes discussions Ghana cuts farmgate price by 28.6%; Côte d’Ivoire keeps CFA2,800/kg Unsold stocks, weak demand push prices to two-year...
Guinea signs partnership with Brazil’s Rio Verde to boost livestock output Over 2,000 purebred Brazilian cows to be introduced at Boké center Move aims to cut dairy imports averaging 9,373...
The fast-growing installment payment market is set to expand sharply across the continent, even as stricter licensing and compliance rules reshape competition and put pressure on smaller fintech...
Egypt to invest $4 billion upgrading six refineries Plan aims to boost capacity, cut fuel imports Output lags 840,000 bpd capacity, driving imports Egypt plans to invest $4 billion in...
The federal government signed a memorandum on Feb. 16, 2026 to establish Medipool as a national group purchasing organization for medicines. Authorities aim to cut treatment costs and improve supply...
Liberia expects to finalize a revised mining code within three months, according to Mines Minister Matenokay Tingban. The government plans to allow a national mining company to take stakes of 10–15% in...
NNPC signs gas cooperation MoU with China Gas, PCCS Deal covers LNG, gas-to-power, flaring commercialization Nigeria targets 12 bcf/d gas output by 2030 Nigeria's state oil company signed a...
Ghana timber exports fall 20% to 217,000 cubic meters Revenues drop 21% to 98.38 million euros ECOWAS demand rebounds despite global market slowdown Ghana exported 217,000 cubic meters of wood and...
Stakeholders discuss service standards, pricing transparency Move follows cooperation deal with Turkey’s regulator Somalia’s National Communications Authority (NCA) met telecommunications industry...
Senegal hosts regional satellite regulation training session Over 20 countries discuss rural connectivity, frameworks Africa faces 6% rural internet access rate Senegal hosted a regional training...
Qair secures MCB financing for Stor'Sun 3 solar project Plant combines 16.7 MW solar with 42.5 MW storage Commissioning set 2026 under 25-year power agreement Independent power producer Qair...
Dangote signs $400 million equipment deal with China’s XCMG Refinery capacity to expand to 1.4 million bpd Petrochemicals, fertilizer output to rise sharply under plan Nigeria's Dangote Group...
Guinea moves to relaunch stalled Nongo vocational complex Center to train 1,000 yearly in construction, hospitality Part of broader strategy to boost youth employment Guinea's Minister of National...
Ghana paid 10 billion cedis ($910 million) in interest under its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). Authorities made the payment fully in cash,...
NSIA Finance becomes NSIA Capital to reflect broader investment ambitions Group aims to mobilize more capital and expand advisory and funding...
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...
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...
West African Development Bank (BOAD) launched preparation of its 2026–2030 strategic plan with support from Boston Consulting Group. BOAD exceeded...
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...
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...
Four East African countries signed an agreement creating the DESSU Corridor Authority on February 15 in Djibouti. The multimodal corridor will link the...
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...
Marsa Maroc signs management contract with Liberia’s port authority Deal covers rehabilitation and bulk handling at two Monrovia...
Douala port to build 300 MW power plant CFA 628 billion BOT project backed by Chinese firms Plant aims to secure power, ease grid pressure The Port...
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...
70% fall in cocoa prices since late 2024 peak shapes discussions Ghana cuts farmgate price by 28.6%; Côte d’Ivoire keeps CFA2,800/kg Unsold...
Guinea signs partnership with Brazil’s Rio Verde to boost livestock output Over 2,000 purebred Brazilian cows to be introduced at Boké...
Ghana timber exports fall 20% to 217,000 cubic meters Revenues drop 21% to 98.38 million euros ECOWAS demand rebounds despite global market...
Sahel Capital raises Sukuma loan facility to $1.8 million Funding to boost exports, sourcing, farmer market access Uganda exported 8.4 million...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and AGRA have reinforced their strategic partnership to accelerate intra-African trade,...
EU, FAO, WFP mission reviews Pro-SADI in Togo Thousands of farmers receive seeds, fertilizer, training support Project boosts productivity,...
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...
Five local banks to mobilize CFA41.2bn ($74.4m) for Grand-Zambi mine Funding to be refinanced through BEAC’s “Window B” for productive...
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...
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...
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...
Feasibility study identifies 8.3 MW technical potential at Ngqura Project still pending regulatory approvals and investment decision Could become...
Sumitomo Corporation suspended production at the Ambatovy nickel-cobalt mine after Cyclone Gezani hit Madagascar. Ambatovy delivered 28,000 tonnes of...
Aurum Resources plans to launch construction of its Boundiali gold project in 2026. The project currently hosts 2.41 million ounces of identified gold...
First group of 500 trainees begins “train-the-trainer” program in Kinshasa 200 top performers will be selected to train others nationwide Five-year...
MTN Group secured IHS Towers’ board approval for a $8.50 per share offer valuing the company at $6.2 billion. MTN already holds about 25%...
Nigeria has 21 operational data centres as of February 2026, with capacity expanding rapidly as firms such as Chams Holding Company Plc scale into AI...
Coris Bank International Guinea launched its mobile money solution, Coris Money, on February 16, 2026. Orange held 92% of Guinea’s 3.2 million mobile...
NEM, Perminas sign MoU on Gabon’s Maboumine project Perminas may take equity stake in rare earths mine Project targets 18,000 tons rare earths...
Regulator orders ISPs to block major platforms nationwide Move risks economic disruption amid 850,000 active users Gabon’s media regulator...
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SalamAir will begin twice-weekly non-stop flights between Muscat and Mogadishu from 3 September 2026. The service marks the first direct air link...
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As informal employment dominates much of Africa’s labor market and millions of young people seek practical skills, understanding how the ILO defines...
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