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...
Like other sub-regions across the continent, West Africa faces pressing challenges in soil health and fertilizer management. As the continent’s most...
Middle East war raises risk premiums and oil volatility, testing Gulf capital as Africa’s financing alternative as markets price uncertainty. With...
Burkina Faso’s Mining Development Fund raised CFA85.72 billion ($152 million) in 2025. Authorities allocated 59% of the funds to the Patriotic...
Mechanism aims to attract private capital and reduce reliance on state guarantees Power transmission projects prioritized to boost energy...
President Hichilema says campaign counters negative investor perceptions Initiative follows debt restructuring, IMF-backed reforms, rising foreign...
East Africa processed 38,500 tons of cashews in 2025, up 5% Tanzania led growth, processing 20,000 tons, 52% regional share Processing capacity...
Nigeria approves 9.99 billion naira for HIV treatment, cancer care Funding ensures free antiretroviral drugs, boosts local pharmaceutical...
SADC moves to strengthen emergency telecom systems amid rising climate disasters Over 80% of member states aligning disaster frameworks with the...
In West Africa, onions are among the main agricultural products traded. Driven by strong demand, intra-regional trade has grown, connecting...
Dangote orders over 1,000 CNG trucks from China’s BAIC FOTON Fleet expansion supports logistics modernization and lower fuel costs Initiative aligns...
Global avocado demand rises; EU per-capita consumption doubled since 2016 European market could exceed 1.5 million tonnes by 2030 Asia seen as growth...
Nigeria to split OPL 245 into four blocks Move ends decades-long legal disputes over oilfield Development to proceed on 9 billion-barrel...
Middle East war raises risk premiums and oil volatility, testing Gulf capital as Africa’s financing alternative as markets price uncertainty. With China lending less and Eurobonds costly, Africa leans...
Mechanism aims to attract private capital and reduce reliance on state guarantees Power transmission projects prioritized to boost energy...
As streaming competition gradually intensifies in Africa, the sector is entering a new phase of restructuring. Canal+’s integration of MultiChoice signals...
EIB commits over €1 billion for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa Funding supports Mission 300 electrification goal for 300 million...
Nigeria approves 9.99 billion naira for HIV treatment, cancer care Funding ensures free antiretroviral drugs, boosts local pharmaceutical...
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...
The U.S. is negotiating to resume intelligence operations in Mali. Washington recently lifted sanctions on Malian officials. Talks reflect a...
As streaming competition gradually intensifies in Africa, the sector is entering a new phase of restructuring. Canal+’s integration of MultiChoice signals...
EIB commits over €1 billion for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa Funding supports Mission 300 electrification goal for 300 million...
The World Bank approved $200 million to finance the sixth phase of Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP 6). The program aims to support...
Gaza war and Red Sea attacks incurred forgone revenue of $9–10bn to the Suez Canal Gulf tensions now threaten wider shipping routes and global...
State company DRC Gold Trading aims to collect 15 tonnes of artisanal gold in 2026, far above volumes declared in recent years. The company plans to expand operations across eight additional provinces...
Egypt offers oil storage facilities on the Red Sea to international companies as disruptions halt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The SUMED pipeline allows crude to move from the Red Sea to the...
( AFRICA FASHION UP) - Africa Fashion Up, the must-attend event for contemporary African fashion in Paris, announces the launch of its call for applications for its 6th edition, organized in collaboration...
Tilenga oil project required land from 4,954 households in Uganda Over 99% of affected households received compensation payments Project linked to EACOP pipeline targeting first oil July 2026 The...
Chad exploring telecom partnership with Ethiopia’s Ethio Telecom Talks cover 4G/5G networks, cloud, devices and digital finance Initiative aims to address Chad’s low connectivity and infrastructure...
PETROSEN denies social media claims of imminent fuel shortage Company says Senegal’s fuel supply chain operating normally Warning comes amid global oil market tensions over Middle East...
Project to modernise 57km Nairobi-Thika corridor and rail systems Plan supports broader strategy including Nairobi BRT expansion The World Bank is reviewing a $500 million loan application to...
Tizeti tests ad-funded internet model offering free data for ads Users watch short ads to receive data on public Wi-Fi Service targets over 2.5 million users in Nigeria and Ghana West African...
Government drafting Child Online Protection Policy with age verification Proposal aims to curb cyberbullying, exploitation and harmful content exposure Zimbabwean authorities are moving to restrict...
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 expertise in illicit financial flows, global tax...
VAALCO exploration well offshore Gabon fails to find commercial oil ET-14P well encountered water in Gamba formation reservoir Company plans sidetrack drilling to target producing Etame field...
EAC adopts new formula balancing equal and capacity-based contributions Reform takes effect July 1, 2026, to ease funding tensions Summit grants 50% waiver on member states’ outstanding arrears At...
WIA Gold appoints David Edwards as CFO Kokoseb mine could produce 146,000 ounces annually over 11 years Company advancing financing and feasibility study for Namibia project Australian gold...
Nigeria launches $750m solar mini-grid programme to expand rural electricity Initiative expected to mobilise $1.1bn in private investment 1,350 solar mini-grids planned to power...
Energean exploring gas investments in Angola, Mauritania and Senegal Company considering stakes in Angola upstream oil and gas projects Move follows Energean’s 2025 withdrawal from Morocco offshore...
Dangote Refinery pauses fuel loading to adjust rising gantry prices Pump prices jump to about 1,100 naira per litre The US-Israel conflict with Iran has sent global oil prices surging, prompting...
Denmark’s Insectum plans its first commercial insect protein plant in Ghana. The $2.9 million facility will process 8,000 tons of organic waste annually. The project targets lower feed costs for...
South Africa expects 88,000 tons of avocado exports in 2026. The forecast reflects growing output from new orchards. Shipping disruptions in the Red Sea could threaten exports. South...
IFC plans a $40 million loan to Nile Sugar, owned by Naguib Sawiris’s group. Funds will support 5,760 hectares of sugar beet farming in Upper Egypt. The project aims to reduce Egypt’s...
Lomé hosts WAEMU mid-term workshop on household living conditions survey Experts review household, community infrastructure and price data collection Togo aims to complete delayed survey waves...
Togo announces unified national geospatial reference system reform Government installing benchmarks and CORS stations nationwide Professionals must adopt standards within three-month...
South Africa launched a $500 million credit guarantee vehicle for infrastructure. The mechanism aims to mobilize private capital without adding public debt. Priority projects include...
Cyril Ramaphosa is on a two-day state visit to Brazil. Talks aim to expand trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. Bilateral trade reached $32.5 billion in 2025. South African...
IsDB approved $136 million in financing for Mauritania. Funds will support a maternal hospital and a power interconnection with Mali. The projects target healthcare access and regional...
The U.S. is negotiating to resume intelligence operations in Mali. Washington recently lifted sanctions on Malian officials. Talks reflect a broader shift in U.S. policy toward Sahel...
Senegal received $710,000 in donated medical equipment. The equipment was provided by Al Attaa and Baitulmaal. Supplies will support surgery, pediatrics, and maternity care. Senegal’s...
Madagascar’s president dismissed the prime minister and dissolved the government. A new prime minister will be appointed under constitutional procedures. The move comes amid political...
Côte d’Ivoire has launched a drive to recruit 2,000 contract science teachers. The move aims to ease growing math and science teacher shortages. Authorities are using contract positions to...
Around 73% of land in sub-Saharan Africa is held under customary systems, far above the global average. Yet only 1% of these lands are formally recognized in national legal frameworks, according...
The cost of a smartphone equals 26% of monthly GDP per capita in Sub-Saharan Africa, compared with 16% in other low- and middle-income countries. Only 24% of the region’s population owns a...
Libya’s state operator signed an agreement with China’s ZTE to modernize telecom infrastructure and expand 4G and 5G networks. Libya had 6.5 million internet users in 2025, representing 88.5% of...
Burkina Faso’s Mining Development Fund raised CFA85.72 billion ($152 million) in 2025. Authorities allocated 59% of the funds to the Patriotic Support Fund and 41% to local development...
Climate change could reduce Somalia’s GDP by up to 13.5% by 2060, according to a World Bank report. Agriculture accounts for more than 70% of GDP and employs about 80% of the workforce, making...
Mozambique’s private sector discusses technical cooperation with Thai rice industry players to boost local production. Mozambique produces less than 260,000 tonnes of rice annually, forcing heavy...
Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves increased to $14.59 billion on March 5, up from $12.53 billion a week earlier. The reserves now cover about 6.2 months of imports of goods and...
Ghana plans to introduce a progressive gold royalty system that could raise the effective rate from 5% to about 12% at current prices. Authorities say the reform will increase government revenue...
Kenya to fund Nairobi airport expansion using pipeline company IPO proceeds Government allocates $155 million seed capital from National Infrastructure Fund JKIA expansion aims to ease...
Angola receives 596 investment proposals worth $21.8 billion in five years About 80% of proposals came from Chinese investors Reforms and privatizations aim to attract foreign investment and...
Palm oil futures in Malaysia surged 9%, their biggest one-day gain in three years. The spike follows rising oil prices after escalating tensions in the Middle East. Higher crude prices could boost...
FCMB Group has raised capital to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new requirements. The recapitalization combined a public share offer and a partial asset sale. The bank’s capital now stands at...
IFC plans a guarantee facility of up to $50 million for Nairobi-based reinsurer ZEP-RE. The mechanism aims to strengthen the company’s credit risk profile and expand its business across...
Côte d’Ivoire has signed an agreement with the National Investment Bank to support diaspora-led projects. The deal includes tailored banking products, financing, and financial education for Ivorians...
Mali is seeking to strengthen digital skills training as part of its digital transformation strategy. The issue was discussed between Mali’s ICT minister and the head of Smart Africa during MWC...
Ghana is exploring new solutions with Huawei to strengthen rural telecom coverage. The discussions focus on expanding the Rural Telephony Project launched in 2017. The government aims to connect 90%...
Libya has restarted gasoline production at the Al-Sarir refinery after nearly three years of shutdown. The facility can process about 10,000 barrels of crude per day. Authorities aim to expand...
John Dramani Mahama will conduct a working visit to South Korea from March 10–14 to deepen bilateral cooperation. Ghana and South Korea signed a $2 billion cooperation agreement in 2024 to fund...
Discussions address procurement delays, coordination and funding absorption challenges World Bank says Togo maintains strong project portfolio management record Togo and the World Bank held a...
Nearly 69% of biometric fraud targeting African fintechs now involves AI tools. Criminal networks are shifting attacks from account creation to account access. Experts warn rising fraud could threaten...
DRC plans $105.6 million universities in Kisangani and Mbandaka Contracts provisionally awarded to two construction consortiums Projects may face cement supply and logistics challenges The...
An IMF delegation completed a 10-day mission in Libreville to review Gabon’s economic situation. The institution welcomed recent reforms but urged continued fiscal and governance efforts. Gabon hopes...
Sub-Saharan Africa’s labor force grew by 15.4 million between 2024 and 2025. Employment rose by 14.6 million, leaving about one million people without stable work. Informal jobs still account for more...
Cameroon has approved a $195 million loan from China’s Exim Bank to extend its national fiber network. The financing will support phase four of the country’s fiber backbone expansion. Despite...
Tunisia plans a major expansion of Tunis-Carthage Airport to handle rising air traffic. The project aims to raise annual capacity from about 5 million to 18.5 million passengers by 2031. The...
Kavango Resources raised $8.4 million through share placements in London and Victoria Falls. The funds will support the Hillside gold project and the acquisition and exploration of Nara. The...
Niger has declined to extend Savannah Energy’s exploration permits in the Agadem basin. The decision concerns four oil blocks covering more than 13,000 km². The government cited unmet contractual...
KES 3.5 billion in medical claims processed since the new scheme began 249,000 teachers and dependents treated across the country 2,823 hospitals used under the new public health coverage...
BGFIBank Côte d’Ivoire increased its capital to CFA60 billion ($106 million). The move follows a similar capital increase at BGFIBank Cameroon. The bank reported strong growth in 2025, with profit up...
Senegal introduced a CFA50 ($0.08) per kilogram subsidy on locally produced rice purchases starting March 5. Authorities seek to boost the competitiveness of domestic rice against imports that...
Togo lawmakers approve bill updating 2008 environmental framework law Reform introduces green economy, circular economy, and carbon tax Measure aims...
IFC plans a $40 million loan to Nile Sugar, owned by Naguib Sawiris’s group. Funds will support 5,760 hectares of sugar beet farming in Upper...
South Africa launched a $500 million credit guarantee vehicle for infrastructure. The mechanism aims to mobilize private capital without...
Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves increased to $14.59 billion on March 5, up from $12.53 billion a week earlier. The reserves now...
FCMB Group has raised capital to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new requirements. The recapitalization combined a public share offer and a partial...
Kenya signs deal with South Korea’s YOUNGJIN for Nairobi BRT Line 5 $59 million Korean loan finances 10.5 km line with 13 stations Project aims to...
Nigeria is considering creating a Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) to manage transmission infrastructure. The move targets a key bottleneck...
The European Union has approved €6 million to support the next phase of Senegal’s regional express train expansion. The funding will help...
Project to modernise 57km Nairobi-Thika corridor and rail systems Plan supports broader strategy including Nairobi BRT expansion The World Bank is...
DRC plans $105.6 million universities in Kisangani and Mbandaka Contracts provisionally awarded to two construction consortiums Projects may...
Senegal sent a delegation to Abidjan to study Côte d’Ivoire’s digital traffic management and road safety systems. Senegalese officials examined...
Senegal opens maritime maintenance center at Port of Dakar EU-backed equipment strengthens maritime and river security operations Initiative targets...
Cameroon prepares €198.8 million financing for Ebolowa–Akom II–Kribi road Works expected to start between March and April 2026 Project aims to...
Denmark’s Insectum plans its first commercial insect protein plant in Ghana. The $2.9 million facility will process 8,000 tons of organic waste...
South Africa expects 88,000 tons of avocado exports in 2026. The forecast reflects growing output from new orchards. Shipping disruptions in...
Around 73% of land in sub-Saharan Africa is held under customary systems, far above the global average. Yet only 1% of these lands are formally...
Mozambique’s private sector discusses technical cooperation with Thai rice industry players to boost local production. Mozambique produces less...
Senegal introduced a CFA50 ($0.08) per kilogram subsidy on locally produced rice purchases starting March 5. Authorities seek to boost the...
Ghana inaugurates $40 million Olam Agri pasta plant near Tema Plant capacity 60,000 tonnes yearly, targeting domestic pasta demand Production...
Germany funds €4m agriculture, soil health projects in northern Cameroon RESEAU and Soil Matters aim to boost climate resilience Projects promote...
Cameroon considers programme incubating 20 youth in plantain agribusiness Initiative links plantations to markets, financing, and banking...
Tilenga oil project required land from 4,954 households in Uganda Over 99% of affected households received compensation payments Project linked to...
PETROSEN denies social media claims of imminent fuel shortage Company says Senegal’s fuel supply chain operating normally Warning comes amid global...
VAALCO exploration well offshore Gabon fails to find commercial oil ET-14P well encountered water in Gamba formation reservoir Company plans sidetrack...
Egypt offers oil storage facilities on the Red Sea to international companies as disruptions halt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The SUMED...
State company DRC Gold Trading aims to collect 15 tonnes of artisanal gold in 2026, far above volumes declared in recent years. The company plans to...
Nigeria launches $750m solar mini-grid programme to expand rural electricity Initiative expected to mobilise $1.1bn in private...
Energean exploring gas investments in Angola, Mauritania and Senegal Company considering stakes in Angola upstream oil and gas projects Move follows...
Dangote Refinery pauses fuel loading to adjust rising gantry prices Pump prices jump to about 1,100 naira per litre The US-Israel conflict with Iran...
Tizeti tests ad-funded internet model offering free data for ads Users watch short ads to receive data on public Wi-Fi Service targets over 2.5...
The cost of a smartphone equals 26% of monthly GDP per capita in Sub-Saharan Africa, compared with 16% in other low- and middle-income...
Libya’s state operator signed an agreement with China’s ZTE to modernize telecom infrastructure and expand 4G and 5G networks. Libya had 6.5...
Mali is seeking to strengthen digital skills training as part of its digital transformation strategy. The issue was discussed between Mali’s ICT...
Ghana is exploring new solutions with Huawei to strengthen rural telecom coverage. The discussions focus on expanding the Rural Telephony Project...
Cameroon has approved a $195 million loan from China’s Exim Bank to extend its national fiber network. The financing will support phase four of...
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Sub-Saharan Africa’s labor force grew by 15.4 million between 2024 and 2025. Employment rose by 14.6 million, leaving about one million people without...
Côte d’Ivoire has launched a drive to recruit 2,000 contract science teachers. The move aims to ease growing math and science teacher...
KES 3.5 billion in medical claims processed since the new scheme began 249,000 teachers and dependents treated across the country 2,823 hospitals used...
Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian authorities signed a memorandum of understanding to expand aviation training programs. The initiative aims to...
Côte d’Ivoire, UNFPA sign $75 million cooperation programme for 2026-2030 Plan targets maternal health, family planning, gender-based...
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DRC Gold Trading Plans Expansion to Capture Informal Gold Production
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Egypt Seeks to Become Alternative Oil Hub as Hormuz Crisis Disrupts Trade
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Kenyan Agritech AgriBORA Targets Post-Harvest Losses With Digital Storage System
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Boit Victor Launches QuePay to Automate Cashless Transactions
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Laina Finance Targets Tanzanian Consumers With Flexible Payment Plans
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Gebeya and InterNetX Partner to Enable Local Payments for Web Domains in Africa
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Togo connects nearly 100,000 households to power through Fonds Tinga in 2022–2025
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At Lomé scientific forum, CAMES pushes for coordinated African research policy
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Africa Fashion Up opens applications for its 6th edition
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Report details land compensation for nearly 5,000 households in Uganda’s Tilenga oil project
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Ethio Telecom has signed a new agreement with Ericsson to expand and modernize its telecom netwo...
The BCEAO cut its main policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.00%, effective March 16. Inflation...
Central Bank of Nigeria said 20 commercial banks have met new minimum capital requirements, with...
EIB commits over €1 billion for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa Funding supports Miss...
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