A trained physician and president of the International Council for Dialogue and Partnership (CIDP), Dr. Hemes Nkwa is launching the first edition of the...
Africa produces what it doesn’t consume, and consumes what it doesn’t produce. That stark line captures the contradictions of a continent that holds...
Digital outsourcing is often promoted as a gateway to jobs for Africa’s connected youth. Yet behind the promise of stable employment lies a more troubling...
The April 2026 Fiscal Monitor reveals that the global fiscal gap has nearly closed, yet Africa's picture remains deeply uneven. Several African countries...
By Diaka Camara, journalist, producer, founder of CBC Worldwide Com & Prod, and president of the Diaka Camara Foundation. I still remember returning to...
by Sophie Kafuti, General Manager for Visa in the DRC For years, efforts to modernize payments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have focused...
British International Investment pledged nearly £5 billion of its own capital to Africa over five years, anchoring a £9 billion total mobilization drive...
Three tourism development contracts signed in Dakhla, Boujdour and Tarfaya Projects to focus on leisure activities including kitesurfing, windsurfing...
BMI slashed Côte d'Ivoire's 2026 GDP growth forecast by 0.6 points to 5.8%, the steepest downgrade among all sub-Saharan African economies...
Africa imported 18.8 GW of Chinese solar panels, up 48% Egypt, Algeria, South Africa among top buyers exceeding 1 GW Lower prices drive...
Africa’s tourism sector could reach $322 billion by 2035, but growth is constrained by visa fragmentation and weak regional mobility...
Ecobank in talks for direct yuan settlement with Bank of China Move would cut costs by bypassing dollar in Africa-China trade Part of wider...
Ghana non-traditional agricultural exports rose 37.8% to $710 million Cashew led earnings; shea surged on anticipated export...
Global wind capacity reached 1,299 GW after 165 GW added China led growth, installing 120 GW, over half global total Capacity must hit 320...
Botswana and Zimbabwe to sign seven agreements covering trade, SMEs, tourism and environmental cooperation Leaders meet in Harare under Bi-National...
African LNG exports rise 27% to 11.32 million tons in Q1 2026 Supply disruptions in the Middle East drive demand from Europe and...
Hitachi completes battery-powered mining truck trial at Zambia copper mine Truck logged 4,000 km, transported 30,000 tons, zero CO2 emissions Electric...
British International Investment pledged nearly £5 billion of its own capital to Africa over five years, anchoring a £9 billion total mobilization drive that surpasses its current Africa portfolio by 21%...
BMI slashed Côte d'Ivoire's 2026 GDP growth forecast by 0.6 points to 5.8%, the steepest downgrade among all sub-Saharan African economies...
EU commits €235 million ($275 million) in humanitarian aid for vulnerable populations. Central Sahel receives the largest allocation...
Pilot projects test viability of regulated cannabis economy Authorities target export markets and industrial value chains Sector could generate jobs...
Ecobank in talks for direct yuan settlement with Bank of China Move would cut costs by bypassing dollar in Africa-China trade Part of wider...
A trained physician and president of the International Council for Dialogue and Partnership (CIDP), Dr. Hemes Nkwa is launching the first edition of the...
US considers raising refugee cap to admit more white South Africans Policy prioritizes Afrikaners, amid disputed persecution claims Move marks shift...
EU commits €235 million ($275 million) in humanitarian aid for vulnerable populations. Central Sahel receives the largest allocation...
Pilot projects test viability of regulated cannabis economy Authorities target export markets and industrial value chains Sector could generate jobs...
Renewables generated 34% of power, surpassing coal at 33% Clean energy met all demand growth; fossil generation fell slightly China led...
Mobile phones have become essential tools for work, education, payments and staying connected across Africa. Their longevity is no longer just a matter of...
Bomboré produced 37,563 ounces in Q1 2026, up 30% year over year Orezone maintains 2026 output target of 160,000–180,000 ounces Expansion plant supports ramp-up and higher production...
Clean sources met 52% of new electricity demand in Africa since 2020 Renewables overtook coal, reaching 26% of total power generation Demand growth outpaces global average, highlighting need...
Pilot allows users to connect to any operator when coverage is weak Initiative targets “white zones” and gaps in network coverage Program runs through May 15 across six locations in five...
EcoCash shifts from mobile wallet to full digital ecosystem with social payments Platform adds merchant services, content monetization, and new revenue streams Move reflects growing...
Renewable energy now accounts for 9% of Tunisia’s electricity mix Share has more than doubled since 2022, driven by new solar plants Government targets 35% renewables by 2030 and 50% by...
Benin plans 8% increase in cotton output for 2026/2027 season Target could reinforce its position as West Africa’s top producer Higher output may boost export earnings from key cash...
Angola Telecom and Telecom Namibia partner on new regional cable project SARSSy aims to boost redundancy and handle rising data demand More capacity could lower internet costs and expand...
Eramet targets gradual restart of Grande Côte mine after February fire Output and revenue fell sharply in the first quarter 2026 production forecast suspended pending updated...
Kenya plans to invest in Uganda’s Hoima refinery after pipeline stake deal Cross-shareholdings point to a more integrated East African oil system Refinery seen as key to cutting imports and...
Africa’s ultra-wealthy population expected to rise 15% by 2031 Continent’s share of global wealth declines amid faster growth elsewhere Billionaire ranks expand, driven in part by technology...
Togo holds talks with IMF and World Bank during Washington meetings Focus on tools to manage crises and protect vulnerable households Discussions point to new financing options and reform...
Final investment cost reaches $1.06 billion, up sharply from $734 million. Project targets 257,000 oz average annual output over 16 years. Net present value stands at $2.1...
Lomé Container Terminal to receive 9 new Konecranes forklifts in Q2 2026. Investment supports capacity expansion amid rising transshipment demand. Competition intensifies as regional...
Government begins preliminary phase and plans to acquire 1,500 hectares. Local communities oppose project and propose upgrading Lokichoggio airport instead. Authorities target 10 million...
Farmers plan to plant 486,400 hectares, down 6% year-on-year. Area would drop below 500,000 hectares for the first time in nine years. Rising input costs and market volatility continue to...
Etihad to launch flights to six African cities by 2027 Routes include Lagos, Accra, Kinshasa with up to seven weekly flights Expansion targets stronger UAE-Africa trade and connectivity Etihad...
Senegal moves to regulate ride-hailing platforms with new decree Reform defines VTCs as intermediaries, taxis as service providers Framework aims to ensure safety, fair competition, and...
Growth driven by high prices and strong global demand Policy push to boost local processing expected to sustain gains Ghana's export revenues from cocoa products surged 90% year-on-year...
US considers raising refugee cap to admit more white South Africans Policy prioritizes Afrikaners, amid disputed persecution claims Move marks shift in US refugee policy, strains ties with South...
Reform targets major cities to improve logistics and mobility Initiative supports growing e-commerce and delivery market demand Benin has taken a strategic step to modernize its transport system,...
Sierra Leone signs Shell deal to study 19 offshore blocks Agreement covers seismic analysis to identify hydrocarbon potential Move follows decades of unsuccessful exploration and licensing...
Agreements cover multiple economic sectors Visa-free travel agreed for diplomatic and service passport holders Partnership aims to boost trade, security, and regional cooperation Chad and Algeria...
Installations provide up to 17 hours daily, covering most energy needs Move targets healthcare gaps amid low national electricity access Several hospitals and social centers in Burundi have been...
CANAL+'s film arm backs a ZAR 300-million feature rooted in South Africa's anti-apartheid music movement. Production kicks off June 29 in Cape Town, employing 300 crew members and up to 3,500...
A trained physician and president of the International Council for Dialogue and Partnership (CIDP), Dr. Hemes Nkwa is launching the first edition of the Permanent African Dialogue (PAD) in Yaoundé. The...
Bank exits non-sovereign shareholders to protect multilateral status Move aims to avoid losses in future sovereign debt restructurings Institution turns to hybrid capital to maintain lending...
Government signs performance contracts with ministries for 2026 New digital platform to monitor results across public institutions Reform aims to strengthen accountability and public trust Liberia...
Canalbox called to explain widespread service complaints Regulator demands immediate corrective measures Operator faces fines or license sanctions if non-compliant Rwanda’s telecom regulator has...
Three tourism development contracts signed in Dakhla, Boujdour and Tarfaya Projects to focus on leisure activities including kitesurfing, windsurfing and quad biking Initiative supports national...
AFC summit showcases transport and energy projects across Africa Countries seek private capital to finance major infrastructure plans Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia and others highlight flagship...
Sonatrach–NNPC agreement targets joint R&D and technology exchange Partnership prioritizes AI, upstream optimization and decarbonisation Initiative aligns with Africa’s broader push for energy...
Gabon targets oil contracts with BP and Exxon within six months Talks focus on deep and ultra-deep offshore blocks Reforms aim to attract investment and sustain production Gabon plans to finalize...
British International Investment pledged nearly £5 billion of its own capital to Africa over five years, anchoring a £9 billion total mobilization drive that surpasses its current Africa portfolio by 21%...
Awash Bank becomes fourth company listed on Addis exchange Move adds depth to a market launched in 2025 Listing reflects broader financial sector liberalization Awash Bank SC, one of Ethiopia’s...
New agency aims to mobilize public savings for business financing Initiative targets key sectors including agriculture and mining Move responds to limited access to credit for SMEs The...
Norfund and Ghanaian pension manager Axis Pension Trust commit a combined $20 million to Growth Investment Partners, BII's SME platform in Accra. The deal — $15m from Norfund and $5m...
Around $4 trillion held by African financial institutions Capital fails to translate into infrastructure and industrial projects Weak project pipelines and risk concerns limit investment...
Telecom operator launches investor search under restructuring process Company faces heavy debt, falling revenues, and weak market position State-owned firm seeks fresh capital to support...
Authorities seek to attract foreign-backed schools and reduce study abroad costs Initiative targets investment, skills development, and education access Strategy aims to retain capital and ease...
In 13 days, Zambia logged €2.7 billion in energy commitments, roughly €1.1 billion more than the total disbursed under its 38-month IMF programme. Capital is flowing in parallel from China,...
BMI slashed Côte d'Ivoire's 2026 GDP growth forecast by 0.6 points to 5.8%, the steepest downgrade among all sub-Saharan African economies tracked The IMF flagged Abidjan among 12 developing...
Avanti Gold started its 2026 exploration campaign at the Misisi gold project in DR Congo. The program includes 42,000 meters of drilling targeting a resource base estimated at 3.1 million...
Liberia launched an electronic phytosanitary certification (e-Phyto) system on April 20 to replace paper-based processes. Authorities expect the platform to cut border delays, reduce...
EU commits €235 million ($275 million) in humanitarian aid for vulnerable populations. Central Sahel receives the largest allocation with €75 million. UN estimates 24 million...
Ghana Gold Board advances a traceability system covering gold from extraction to export. Authorities target 100 tonnes of ASM gold exports worth $10 billion. Gold sector...
Ghana approved visa exemption agreements with Antigua and Barbuda, Maldives, and Zambia. The agreements cover all passport categories, including ordinary and diplomatic passports. Travelers...
Madagascar approved a law to integrate birth registration into a nationwide biometric census program. The reform targets adults without birth certificates to expand access to legal identity and...
The DRC signed a defense contract with Turkey’s MKE to upgrade military equipment for its armed forces. The partnership focuses on operational capacity, skills transfer, and building a domestic...
Burkina Faso approved a national border governance strategy covering land and air borders for 2026–2030. The plan aligns with Sahel regional security coordination under the Alliance of Sahel...
Mali participated as guest of honor at Guinea’s third Skills Olympiad focused on vocational excellence. Officials from both countries aligned on vocational training as a strategic lever for...
GasEntec secured a contract to install an LNG terminal in Dakar to support Senegal’s energy supply. The project will supply gas to power plants, including the 300 MW Cap des Biches facility, and...
Pratt & Whitney inaugurated a $76 million aircraft engine components plant in Morocco’s Midparc industrial zone. The facility will produce high-precision parts for PT6 engines and create...
SIB net profit rose to 56 billion CFA francs in 2025 Lower risk costs and higher income supported performance Assets, loans and deposits grew, dividend increased to 425 francs Société...
Africa imported 18.8 GW of Chinese solar panels, up 48% Egypt, Algeria, South Africa among top buyers exceeding 1 GW Lower prices drive demand as renewables expand across...
After a decade of reforms, Benin’s agricultural sector has emerged as a cornerstone of economic transformation. The election of Romuald Wadagni marks the start of a new phase, with a stronger push toward...
ECOWAS reviews 2025 agricultural projects at Lomé meeting Around 20 programs assessed to set 2026 priorities Food insecurity affects nearly 40 million amid security crises Regional...
Togo tax-to-GDP ratio at 13.1%, below regional 20% target New 2027–2029 budget framework aims to improve fiscal planning Government seeks higher revenue via tax base expansion,...
Equity Bank proposes smartphone financing to boost digital adoption in DRC Low ownership persists, with only 8% of population using smartphones High costs and low awareness limit uptake...
Norfund and Ghanaian pension manager Axis Pension Trust commit a combined $20 million to Growth Investment Partners, BII's SME platform in...
Africa’s ultra-wealthy population expected to rise 15% by 2031 Continent’s share of global wealth declines amid faster growth...
Togo holds talks with IMF and World Bank during Washington meetings Focus on tools to manage crises and protect vulnerable...
Bank exits non-sovereign shareholders to protect multilateral status Move aims to avoid losses in future sovereign debt restructurings Institution...
Awash Bank becomes fourth company listed on Addis exchange Move adds depth to a market launched in 2025 Listing reflects broader financial sector...
AFC summit showcases transport and energy projects across Africa Countries seek private capital to finance major infrastructure plans Kenya, Tanzania,...
Pratt & Whitney inaugurated a $76 million aircraft engine components plant in Morocco’s Midparc industrial zone. The facility will produce...
PAD signs 30-year PPP to rehabilitate Boscam terminal Project includes new platform and potential 700-meter quay Plan aims to restore regional traffic...
In 13 days, Zambia logged €2.7 billion in energy commitments, roughly €1.1 billion more than the total disbursed under its 38-month IMF...
Lomé Container Terminal to receive 9 new Konecranes forklifts in Q2 2026. Investment supports capacity expansion amid rising transshipment...
Government begins preliminary phase and plans to acquire 1,500 hectares. Local communities oppose project and propose upgrading Lokichoggio...
Cameroon estimates $1.6 billion to rehabilitate the Douala-Bangui corridor. Authorities structured the project into three phases running from...
Lomé airport marks 10 years, passenger traffic exceeds forecasts Hub growth driven by ASKY Airlines, strong regional connectivity Rising...
Growth driven by high prices and strong global demand Policy push to boost local processing expected to sustain gains Ghana's export revenues from...
Benin plans 8% increase in cotton output for 2026/2027 season Target could reinforce its position as West Africa’s top producer Higher...
Farmers plan to plant 486,400 hectares, down 6% year-on-year. Area would drop below 500,000 hectares for the first time in nine...
Liberia launched an electronic phytosanitary certification (e-Phyto) system on April 20 to replace paper-based processes. Authorities expect the...
After a decade of reforms, Benin’s agricultural sector has emerged as a cornerstone of economic transformation. The election of Romuald Wadagni marks the...
Kenya ended COMESA sugar import caps after 24-year waiver Government still controls imports via licenses and tariff waivers Demand exceeds output,...
Funding targets SMEs, farmers, and agricultural value chains Program aims to improve access to finance and attract private capital Initiative to...
Moscow sets export quota at 20 million tons from June to November Move aims to secure domestic supply during peak farming season Decision adds strain...
Clean sources met 52% of new electricity demand in Africa since 2020 Renewables overtook coal, reaching 26% of total power generation Demand...
Renewable energy now accounts for 9% of Tunisia’s electricity mix Share has more than doubled since 2022, driven by new solar...
Eramet targets gradual restart of Grande Côte mine after February fire Output and revenue fell sharply in the first quarter 2026 production...
Sonatrach–NNPC agreement targets joint R&D and technology exchange Partnership prioritizes AI, upstream optimization and decarbonisation Initiative...
Bomboré produced 37,563 ounces in Q1 2026, up 30% year over year Orezone maintains 2026 output target of 160,000–180,000...
Kenya plans to invest in Uganda’s Hoima refinery after pipeline stake deal Cross-shareholdings point to a more integrated East African oil...
Final investment cost reaches $1.06 billion, up sharply from $734 million. Project targets 257,000 oz average annual output over 16...
Senegal moves to regulate ride-hailing platforms with new decree Reform defines VTCs as intermediaries, taxis as service providers Framework aims to...
Pilot allows users to connect to any operator when coverage is weak Initiative targets “white zones” and gaps in network coverage Program...
EcoCash shifts from mobile wallet to full digital ecosystem with social payments Platform adds merchant services, content monetization, and new...
Angola Telecom and Telecom Namibia partner on new regional cable project SARSSy aims to boost redundancy and handle rising data demand More...
Reform targets major cities to improve logistics and mobility Initiative supports growing e-commerce and delivery market demand Benin has taken a...
Government signs performance contracts with ministries for 2026 New digital platform to monitor results across public institutions Reform aims to...
Canalbox called to explain widespread service complaints Regulator demands immediate corrective measures Operator faces fines or license sanctions if...
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Etihad to launch flights to six African cities by 2027 Routes include Lagos, Accra, Kinshasa with up to seven weekly flights Expansion targets...
Mali participated as guest of honor at Guinea’s third Skills Olympiad focused on vocational excellence. Officials from both countries aligned on...
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Mozambique Tests National Roaming to Expand Telecom Access Nationwide
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EcoCash Shifts to Super App Model to Expand Services and Revenue in Zimbabwe
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Lomé industrial platform, Pointe-Noire port explore logistics cooperation
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Togo opens regional mechanization center to boost farm productivity
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Cybersecurity summit CYSEC MENA 2026 set for Bahrain in June
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African Startups Gebeya and VukaOS Integrate AI Tools for Project Execution
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