By David Adama, Senior Specialist for Continental and Regional Engagement at AGRA, and Henry Lagat, Lead for Generation Africa Youth Voice and Empowerment...
Joëlle TRAORÉ is a tax law expert with a PhD from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. She specializes in international and African taxation, with...
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...
After reaching a historic peak in 2024, cocoa prices have fallen sharply, signaling a possible shift in the global market cycle. The downturn is putting...
Côte d’Ivoire ranks 81st globally in StartupBlink innovation business index Country leads West Africa in access to capital and financial...
Morocco expects agricultural sector growth of 15% in 2026 Improved rainfall boosts crops after seven years of drought Cereal production forecast above...
Proparco commits $15 millionto the African Transition Acceleration Fund (ATAF), a vehicle targeting early-stage climate infrastructure in...
Funds to expand cocoa trading and global export operations Company supports 30,000 farmers across West and Central Africa Nigerian agricultural...
World Bank announces $137 million to boost West Africa digital economy Program expands broadband, aiming connect 5.2 million people Initiative...
United States led arms exports to Africa with 19% share African arms imports fell 41%, mainly due to Algeria drop Sub-Saharan imports rose...
Since its 2019 IPO, Airtel Africa paid Deloitte over $37 million in audit and non-audit fees, with annual costs rising sharply due to growing...
Mauritania, ITFC sign $1 billion framework to support trade Program targets energy supply, SMEs financing and agriculture...
Deal reflects growing security cooperation amid Sahel terrorism threats Ghana plays key role in Accra Initiative regional security efforts The...
The U.S. is negotiating to resume intelligence operations in Mali. Washington recently lifted sanctions on Malian officials. Talks reflect a...
After reaching a historic peak in 2024, cocoa prices have fallen sharply, signaling a possible shift in the global market cycle. The downturn is putting pressure across the entire value chain, from...
Morocco expects agricultural sector growth of 15% in 2026 Improved rainfall boosts crops after seven years of drought Cereal production forecast above...
Nigerian Breweries begins pilot barley cultivation to cut imports Ethiopia leads Africa barley output; Morocco, Algeria major producers Nigeria aims...
Resolute Miningapproved a $516 million final investment decisionto build the Doropogold mine in Côte d’Ivoire. The project aims to produce...
World Bank announces $137 million to boost West Africa digital economy Program expands broadband, aiming connect 5.2 million people Initiative...
By David Adama, Senior Specialist for Continental and Regional Engagement at AGRA, and Henry Lagat, Lead for Generation Africa Youth Voice and Empowerment...
Senegal plans to revoke 71 mining and quarry licenses as part of a sector cleanup. The move follows similar reforms in Guinea, Mali and...
Nigerian Breweries begins pilot barley cultivation to cut imports Ethiopia leads Africa barley output; Morocco, Algeria major producers Nigeria aims...
Resolute Miningapproved a $516 million final investment decisionto build the Doropogold mine in Côte d’Ivoire. The project aims to produce...
Africa's branded hotel pipeline reached a record 123,846 rooms across 675 projects in 2026, up 18.6% year-on-year, signalling sustained investor...
Zambia’s GDP growth forecast at 6.1% in 2026, Fitch says Higher copper output and lower inflation expected to drive growth Kariba dam recovery...
Starsight Energy Africa has secured $15 million in mezzanine financing from British International Investment. The funds will support the company’s expansion in West Africa, with a focus on...
Algeria is preparing a new licensing round, Algeria Bid Round 2026, for oil and gas exploration blocks. The tender will be organized by ALNAFT, the agency responsible for promoting upstream...
KCB Group plans to acquire a stake in an Ethiopian bank as part of its expansion strategy. The investment depends on regulatory approval in Ethiopia’s evolving banking framework. The Kenyan lender...
The World Bank has approved a $250 million program to support access to finance for SMEs in Niger. Around 7,500 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are expected to benefit. The initiative...
Senegal plans to revoke 71 mining and quarry licenses as part of a sector cleanup. The move follows similar reforms in Guinea, Mali and Niger. Authorities say the measures aim to protect...
Energean has agreed to acquire stakes in two offshore Angolan oil blocks from Chevron. The deal includes 31% in Block 14 and 15.5% in Block 14K. The transaction is valued at $260 million...
Cameroonian official Éric Kouaghu Tchuisseu has been appointed secretary general of the regional insurance regulator CIMA. He will take office on April 1 in Libreville, succeeding Blaise Abel Ezo’o...
DR Congo moves to update studies for 6,450-MW Pioka-Tombe dam Talks held with Italian firm Electroconsult to relaunch project Cross-border project could help ease Kinshasa’s electricity...
Australian miner South32 placed the Mozal aluminium smelter in maintenance on March 16, 2026, after its electricity supply contract expired. Negotiations with the Mozambican government, Eskom and...
S&P Global Ratings downgraded Botswana’s sovereign rating from BBB to BBB- with a negative outlook on March 13, leaving the country one notch above speculative grade. The diamond...
Burkina Faso invested CFA1.5 billion ($2.6 million) in two fish-feed factories in Bobo-Dioulasso and Bagré. Each plant holds production capacity of 1.5–2 tonnes per hour, aimed at reducing...
Uganda launched consultations to develop a national strategy on emerging technologies. Authorities are examining AI, blockchain, IoT, big data, robotics, cloud computing and quantum computingas...
Mauritania launched an online building permit application service on the national digital portal Khidmaty. The service now operates across all nine municipalities of the capital...
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said Senegal will define its national strategy before selecting oil and gas partners. The government has terminated several petroleum block contracts and plans to...
Uganda positions 4th Africa Apimondia Symposium (#AfRAS 2026) as a platform for regional trade and market expansion. The country produces 210,000 metric tonnes of honey annually, seeking to...
Botswana declares March 15 National Space Day after first satellite launch African countries expanding satellite programs for mapping, communications, services Africa’s space economy could...
Rwanda says it will withdraw Mozambique troops without sustained funding Kigali says mission costs far exceed current EU support Rwandan forces deployed since 2021 against Cabo Delgado...
Morocco offers subsidy to boost tomato exports beyond EU, UK Exporters get 750 dirhams per ton to new markets Policy aims to diversify markets amid tensions with EU producers Morocco...
Guinea approves $56 million Chinese loan for “Safe City” security program Project to install 324 surveillance sites across eight cities System aims to strengthen urban security and...
Senegal is in talks with Visa on a potential partnership to support fintech and digital payments. Discussions include the possible opening of a Visa office in Dakar. The talks come as the...
Côte d’Ivoire ranks 81st globally in StartupBlink innovation business index Country leads West Africa in access to capital and financial infrastructure Ranking highlights improving...
Perseus Mining to sell Sudan gold project stake for $260 million Sale follows project delays caused by Sudan conflict Company shifts focus to core gold mines in West...
New Kinshasa-based court granted exclusive jurisdiction and dedicated prosecutor Tribunal expected to begin operations within three months Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix...
Mbanza Kongo, located in northern Angola, is one of the most important historic cities in Central Africa. The capital of Zaire Province, it stands on a plateau overlooking the Congo River valley, close to...
Togo’s industrial free zone has attracted $741 million in investment since 1994. The zone hosts 91 active companies and has created around 19,000 jobs. The government is merging investment...
Ghana plans ban on imported LPG cylinders to boost local manufacturing Government upgrading state-owned Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Policy supports shift to cleaner cooking fuel and domestic...
Safaricom Ethiopia has partnered with EthioPost to expand the distribution of M-Pesa mobile money services. EthioPost will act as a principal agent, using its nationwide network of post offices and...
Morocco expects agricultural sector growth of 15% in 2026 Improved rainfall boosts crops after seven years of drought Cereal production forecast above 8 million tons this season Morocco's...
The International Finance Corporation is providing a $30 million trade finance guarantee to Banco de Fomento Angola. The facility will support import-export transactions by covering payment risk...
Nigeria partners Singapore’s ITEES to strengthen technical education system Program will train TVET teachers and school leaders Initiative aims to boost skills, jobs, industrial...
Fitch expects Rwanda’s GDP growth to exceed 7% in 2027, driven by construction, agriculture, and tourism. Inflation is projected to rise to 7.6% in 2026 but remain within the central bank’s target...
Presco discussing palm oil project with Abia State government $200 million plan for 14,000-hectare plantation and processing facilities Project could create over 5,000 jobs, state officials...
Law expands mandate to data protection, cybercrime, AI oversight Reform aims to secure digital systems as Chad expands e-government Chad's Senate, the upper chamber of parliament, has ratified a...
Lucara Diamond places $350 million bonds for Botswana Karowe mine expansion Funds repay $220 million debt and cover project, interest costs Underground project could extend Karowe mine...
After reaching a historic peak in 2024, cocoa prices have fallen sharply, signaling a possible shift in the global market cycle. The downturn is putting pressure across the entire value chain, from...
IMF approves reviews, unlocking about $91 million for Niger Funds support macroeconomic stability, private-sector growth and climate reforms Economy grows 6.9% in 2025 but faces security, aid...
Senegal, U.S. sign $135 million health system support deal Funding targets surveillance, labs, workforce training and digital health systems Agreement aims to strengthen resilience despite...
Orange Côte d’Ivoire hosts UN Global Compact network meeting Firms discuss CSR, sustainability standards and private sector collaboration Membership rises to nearly 40 companies since 2023...
CCR-UEMOA presents mid-term review of private sector competitiveness efforts Reforms, AfCFTA training and partnerships aim to boost regional business integration Studies propose new financing...
Togo shea stakeholders meet in Kara to address sustainability challenges Over 150 participants discuss value chain organization and market competitiveness Talks aim to create shea council, boost...
Nigerian Breweries begins pilot barley cultivation to cut imports Ethiopia leads Africa barley output; Morocco, Algeria major producers Nigeria aims scale barley production by 2030 for...
This week, Africa is facing a mixed health situation. Namibia has declared an end to its mpox outbreak, while Madagascar is reporting rising case counts. Nigeria is grappling with a seasonal surge in...
Actress Wunmi Mosakuand director Kaouther Ben Haniarepresent Africa among contenders at the 2026 Oscars. Mosaku received a nomination for Best Supporting Actressfor Sinners, while Ben Hania competes...
Ethio Telecomis exploring financing support from Italy’s development bank Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) for digital infrastructure projects. The funding discussions relate to the operator’s “Next...
Portuguese glass-packaging group BA Glass seeks approval to acquire a 41.28% controlling stake in Tunisia’s Sotuver. The transaction values the block at 211 million Tunisian dinars ($62 million)and...
Shareholders rejected a A$170 million equity placementinvolving Afriland Bourse & Investissement and Eagle Eye Asset Holdings. Canyon Resources secured funding for Phase 1 of the Minim Martap bauxite...
Proparco commits $15 millionto the African Transition Acceleration Fund (ATAF), a vehicle targeting early-stage climate infrastructure in Africa. The fund targets $200 million and plans to...
Shell identified gas shows in the Sirius-1X exploration well drilled offshore Egypt in the Mediterranean. The well lies in the North East El‑Ameriya Block and reached a total depth of about 2,115...
Zambia aims to strengthen its digital policies by studying Kenya’s regulatory and technological frameworks. Officials discussed cybersecurity regulation, AI strategy and digital media governance during...
Burkina Faso appoints Wendkuni Zombré as Air Burkina director general Airline resumed operations in 2024 after years of inactivity New leadership tasked with expanding regional network and stabilizing...
Niger is validating a national digital development strategy covering 2026–2035. The plan focuses on expanding fiber infrastructure, digital governance, and startups. It aims to address a large digital...
BOAD plans 750 billion CFA francs financing for Burkina Faso Funds to support key sectors and Relance 2026-2030 program Bank’s cumulative financing in Burkina Faso exceeds 1,159 billion CFA...
Gabon seeks to attract U.S. investment into energy and water sectors Delegation presents $540 million development plan in Washington Government aims secure financing to modernize electricity...
Djezzy partners with 15 companies to develop digital services for students Initiative aims to increase demand for data and connected services Djezzy holds about 31% share of Algeria’s mobile telecom...
Telecel Ghana ready to launch 5G but awaiting spectrum allocation Shared 5G network already active in parts of major cities Government reviewing hybrid model after revoking NGIC exclusivity Telecel...
Chevron appoints former TotalEnergies executive Emmanuelle Garinet to lead exploration She will oversee exploration across sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas Appointment follows Chevron...
Partnership includes surveillance, vaccine research and diagnostic tool development Effort aims protect livestock trade amid regional import restrictions South Africa and Germany signed a joint...
Funding to improve laboratories, surveillance and health workforce capacity Initiative supports pandemic preparedness and universal health coverage goals Malawi has received a $25 million...
New Kinshasa-based court granted exclusive jurisdiction and dedicated prosecutor Tribunal expected to begin operations within three...
KCB Group plans to acquire a stake in an Ethiopian bank as part of its expansion strategy. The investment depends on regulatory approval in Ethiopia’s...
IMF approves reviews, unlocking about $91 million for Niger Funds support macroeconomic stability, private-sector growth and climate...
CCR-UEMOA presents mid-term review of private sector competitiveness efforts Reforms, AfCFTA training and partnerships aim to boost regional business...
BOAD plans 750 billion CFA francs financing for Burkina Faso Funds to support key sectors and Relance 2026-2030 program Bank’s cumulative financing in...
Transnet launched a tender to lease three secondary rail lines to private operators in eastern and central South Africa. The initiative seeks to...
Gulfcam plans to acquire six vessels to strengthen container transport between Kribi and Douala. The company aims to handle up to 50% of freight...
MSC has signed a 45-year concession with Nigerdock to develop a container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos. The project is part of a...
Equatorial Guinea plans fleet expansion for Ceiba Intercontinental revival Government considering purchase of four to five new ATR...
The AfDB has approved about $357 million to pave a 156-km road in eastern Cameroon. The project targets the Ngoura II–Yokadouma section of a...
SEA-Invest is investing nearly CFA20 billion to modernize the mineral terminal at Abidjan’s port. The upgrades aim to handle rising flows of...
Senegal plans revised Highway Code adoption by mid-2026 Reform introduces penalty-points licences, mandatory driving school training Measures aim...
Dakar–Tambacounda rail rehabilitation has reached about 90% completion Senegal plans 2,000 km of railway lines under the national Vision Senegal 2050...
Uganda positions 4th Africa Apimondia Symposium (#AfRAS 2026) as a platform for regional trade and market expansion. The country produces 210,000...
Burkina Faso invested CFA1.5 billion ($2.6 million) in two fish-feed factories in Bobo-Dioulasso and Bagré. Each plant holds production capacity...
Morocco offers subsidy to boost tomato exports beyond EU, UK Exporters get 750 dirhams per ton to new markets Policy aims to diversify...
Presco discussing palm oil project with Abia State government $200 million plan for 14,000-hectare plantation and processing facilities Project could...
Togo shea stakeholders meet in Kara to address sustainability challenges Over 150 participants discuss value chain organization and market...
Portuguese glass-packaging group BA Glass seeks approval to acquire a 41.28% controlling stake in Tunisia’s Sotuver. The transaction values the block...
Partnership includes surveillance, vaccine research and diagnostic tool development Effort aims protect livestock trade amid regional import...
Nigeria is discussing a partnership with Heifer International to support livestock development. Talks focus on technical cooperation and more...
Algeria is preparing a new licensing round, Algeria Bid Round 2026, for oil and gas exploration blocks. The tender will be organized by ALNAFT, the...
Energean has agreed to acquire stakes in two offshore Angolan oil blocks from Chevron. The deal includes 31% in Block 14 and 15.5% in Block...
DR Congo moves to update studies for 6,450-MW Pioka-Tombe dam Talks held with Italian firm Electroconsult to relaunch project Cross-border...
Australian miner South32 placed the Mozal aluminium smelter in maintenance on March 16, 2026, after its electricity supply contract...
Starsight Energy Africa has secured $15 million in mezzanine financing from British International Investment. The funds will support the...
S&P Global Ratings downgraded Botswana’s sovereign rating from BBB to BBB- with a negative outlook on March 13, leaving the country one notch above...
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said Senegal will define its national strategy before selecting oil and gas partners. The government has terminated...
Perseus Mining to sell Sudan gold project stake for $260 million Sale follows project delays caused by Sudan conflict Company shifts...
Uganda launched consultations to develop a national strategy on emerging technologies. Authorities are examining AI, blockchain, IoT, big data,...
Botswana declares March 15 National Space Day after first satellite launch African countries expanding satellite programs for mapping,...
Guinea approves $56 million Chinese loan for “Safe City” security program Project to install 324 surveillance sites across eight...
Senegal is in talks with Visa on a potential partnership to support fintech and digital payments. Discussions include the possible opening of a...
Safaricom Ethiopia has partnered with EthioPost to expand the distribution of M-Pesa mobile money services. EthioPost will act as a principal agent,...
Law expands mandate to data protection, cybercrime, AI oversight Reform aims to secure digital systems as Chad expands e-government Chad's Senate,...
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Nigeria partners Singapore’s ITEES to strengthen technical education system Program will train TVET teachers and school leaders Initiative aims to...
Senegal, U.S. sign $135 million health system support deal Funding targets surveillance, labs, workforce training and digital health...
Orange Côte d’Ivoire hosts UN Global Compact network meeting Firms discuss CSR, sustainability standards and private sector collaboration Membership...
This week, Africa is facing a mixed health situation. Namibia has declared an end to its mpox outbreak, while Madagascar is reporting rising case counts....
Yassir moves into media distribution in France with the acquisition of Paris-based adtech firm Kawarizmi. The deal strengthens Yassir’s retail...
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Clean Energy Company Starsight Secures $15 Million for Solar Expansion in West Africa
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Algeria Prepares 2026 Oil and Gas Licensing Round for International Investors
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Kenya’s KCB Bank Group Targets Entry Into Ethiopia’s Banking Market
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World Bank Approves $250 Million Program to Support 7,500 SMEs in Niger
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DR Congo Launches National Network of Data Protection Officers
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Rwanda Centralizes Tech Ecosystem With New National Innovation Portal
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Festival La Marmite to showcase African cuisine in fifth Lomé edition
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Moroccan Fintech Mynk Simplifies Peer-to-Peer Payments via Mobile App
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Togo: 67 new judicial professionals graduate from justice training centre
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Togo: Two Tchamba communes commit to AFR100 landscape restoration
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MTN Zambia tests Starlink satellite service connecting phones directly from space Direct-to...
Togo parliament adopts WAEMU law against currency counterfeiting Bill defines offences including ...
Since its 2019 IPO, Airtel Africa paid Deloitte over $37 million in audit and non-audit fees,...
Tilenga oil project required land from 4,954 households in Uganda Over 99% of affected households...
Located about forty kilometers east of Lomé along the Gulf of Guinea, Aného is one of the most historically significant towns in Togo. Nestled between a...
Rwanda’s capital immediately impresses visitors with its striking cleanliness and orderly layout, qualities that frequently set it apart from other cities...
