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...
By Nanga Koné, Country Director Rainforest Alliance Côte d’Ivoire One fact is hard to ignore : Over time, the widespread and often poorly...
Resource exporters dominate gains from China trade surge Mining-led growth masks structural asymmetries China’s industrial strategy reshapes African...
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In the race to secure control over critical minerals, the United States lags behind China, which dominates the market and is positioned across the entire...
Carrefour enters Guinea, Nigeria via franchise deals with local partners Initial rollout includes 11 stores; 20 more planned by 2028 Expansion...
Uganda appoints Citibank to arrange $3.19 billion railway financing Project links Kampala to Kenya border, boosting regional trade...
Diamond downturn pushes Botswana to accelerate diversification New partnerships with Oman, Qatar, and France target untapped resources Large...
While attention is focused on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on oil markets, another, less visible crisis is unfolding behind the...
Montage Gold secures five exploration permits in northern Mauritania Move supports efforts to reduce reliance on Tasiast mine $2 million...
Gabon's 7% 2031 Eurobond posted its biggest single-day drop in a year on Wednesday after a new IMF report revealed fiscal pressures worse than...
Resource exporters dominate gains from China trade surge Mining-led growth masks structural asymmetries China’s industrial strategy reshapes African value chains The surge in China–Africa trade...
A recent run of cyber incidents involving banks, insurers, and public-facing payment services has raised concerns about security standards in Nigeria...
Novation Tech opens first Tunisia factory with €22 million investment Monastir plant to produce carbon fiber automotive components Move...
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated asked shareholders to vote on a $500 million Tier 2 Eurobond at an Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled May 7,...
Carrefour enters Guinea, Nigeria via franchise deals with local partners Initial rollout includes 11 stores; 20 more planned by 2028 Expansion...
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...
Hitachi completes battery-powered mining truck trial at Zambia copper mine Truck logged 4,000 km, transported 30,000 tons, zero CO2 emissions Electric...
Novation Tech opens first Tunisia factory with €22 million investment Monastir plant to produce carbon fiber automotive components Move...
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated asked shareholders to vote on a $500 million Tier 2 Eurobond at an Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled May 7,...
Cellcom Guinea workers protest layoffs, unpaid salaries, unmet commitments Union demands audit, warns of possible administration or...
Africa agrochemicals market to reach $15.08 billion by 2031 Growth driven by pests, food demand, government subsidies Fertilizers...
(ACTIVA FOUNDATION) - As part of March 2026, marked by the celebration of International Women’s Rights Day, the Activa Foundation rolled out a series of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives...
B2Gold to receive $325 million from Agnico Eagle for Finland asset sale Funds expected to support operations and investment plans, including in Mali Fekola remains the group’s core...
Angola and UNDP sign deal to launch AgriTech center in Huambo Project aims to support startups, digital tools, and sustainable farming High food import bill highlights need for stronger...
Oman launches a bank in Luanda to finance Africa–Middle East trade Focus on large firms and strategic sectors like energy and logistics Move comes as Angola stabilizes inflation and reshapes...
Algeria launched its first AI and cybersecurity start-up cluster to accelerate digital job creation. More than 7,800 start-ups are registered, with a target of 20,000 by 2029. Youth...
Niger and Italy aim to curb migration by creating local employment through structured cooperation. A $4.7 million youth entrepreneurship program underpins ongoing bilateral...
Authorities plan to operationalize the universal service fund in 2026 to expand telecom access nationwide. Telecom operators will contribute 2% of annual revenue to finance infrastructure in...
The European Union committed €559 million ($660 million) to support Ethiopia’s economic transformation. Funding targets energy infrastructure, fiber deployment, and digital ecosystem...
Terra Industries plans a major drone manufacturing plant in Accra with capacity of 50,000 units annually by 2028. The facility targets growing demand for defense systems amid rising security...
Lesotho and South Africa will launch the Senqu Bridge, a $146.7 million cross-border infrastructure project. The bridge forms part of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project to...
85.8% of Malawi’s 8,939 schools lack internet access despite national digital ambitions. Nearly 47% of schools have no electricity, making connectivity structurally impossible. Limited...
Total traffic rose to 29.66 million tonnes in 2025, up from 24.58 million tonnes in 2024. Liquid bulk volumes surged 108%, while imports and exports both posted solid gains. Port revenue...
Caledonia Mining reported lower Q1 2026 output at Blanket mine but maintained full-year guidance. The company targets 72,000–76,500 ounces in 2026, broadly stable...
Cap Holding secured approval to acquire 68% of Forafric Maroc, a major wheat processor. The deal strengthens Cap Holding’s position across Morocco’s milling value chain and boosts...
Turkish Airlines and Air Peace launched a bilateral interline agreement to streamline travel between Nigeria, West and Central Africa, Türkiye, and global markets. The deal enables single-ticket...
China plans to reduce soybean imports to 82.55 million tonnes by 2035, down about 26% from the 2025 peak. Authorities aim to boost domestic production and cut reliance on foreign agricultural...
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 between 50% and 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable...
Funding part of $250 million raise to boost investor confidence Fintech expands services, processes $40 billion across 30 countries Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved...
Togo unveils 2026–2028 strategy to boost Sahel-Gulf cooperation Plan targets security, trade corridors, political dialogue, regional integration Initiative may deepen AES ties, raising questions for...
Mobile phones now handle sales, payments, and logistics for thousands of small businesses Orange launches Mobile Pro to serve firms with fewer than 10 employees The offer reflects the growing weight...
Seychelles president visits Russia, UAE to strengthen strategic partnerships Talks cover tourism, investment, transport, food security cooperation Trip reflects push for balanced international ties...
Guinea ratifies €66 million loans to fund digital TV rollout Project to upgrade RTG, build studios, expand broadcast network Transition aims to improve coverage, after missing 2025...
Mozambique's telecom regulator is reviewing bids from three operators for 5G spectrum in the 700 MHz, 2.6 GHz, and 3.5 GHz bands. No commercial launch date has been set, and the rollout will come with...
Mulilo reaches financial close on 380 MW solar plant in Beaufort West Plant to generate 818 GWh annually, supply businesses via PPA Project avoids 860,000 tons CO2 yearly, backed by major...
UniPod launched Botswana's first homegrown VR program, letting users explore its labs remotely. The technology has potential uses in education, tourism, and mining. The project is part of Botswana's...
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ReconAfrica targets 2028 for first oil from its Kavango Basin project, pending a final investment decision within the next twelve months. In December 2025, the Kavango West-1X well confirmed...
Angola secures $750M World Bank loan for 2026 budget, debt relief Funds boost education, electricity, water amid oil dependency, 39% poverty Diversification advances via youth training, energy...
Nigerian airlines paused a threatened strike pending April 22 talks Jet fuel costs surged nearly 300%, from ₦900 to ₦3,300/liter African carriers face structurally higher fuel costs than global...
Talaat Moustafa Group unveils a $27 billion smart city east of Cairo The project will include over 160 towers and vast green public spaces It reflects Egypt’s broader wave of large-scale urban...
Resource exporters dominate gains from China trade surge Mining-led growth masks structural asymmetries China’s industrial strategy reshapes African value chains The surge in China–Africa trade...
Data center electricity use is expected to nearly double by 2030 Renewables and gas will supply most of the additional demand Africa remains a marginal player due to limited digital and energy...
Tanzania engages Canada to support agricultural modernization and investment Talks focus on value chains, irrigation, mechanization, and technology transfer Rising wheat imports highlight gaps in...
Nigeria will deploy 200 special forces soldiers to Turkey for training The program reflects broader defense cooperation, including equipment production Rising security threats have driven a sharp...
Federal Education Ministry launches a fully digital diploma verification system Applicants now submit and track requests online, ending in-person procedures Reform aims to improve speed, data...
(EBID ) - The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has convened a capacity‑building workshop from 31 March to 2 April 2026 in Lomé for members of its Gender Equality Committee. The session...
A recent run of cyber incidents involving banks, insurers, and public-facing payment services has raised concerns about security standards in Nigeria and South Africa The cases do not clearly point to...
DRC signs agreement with U.S. firm Cybastion to speed up digital development Authorities seek American investment in telecoms and technology Weak infrastructure and low internet access continue to...
AfDB structured a $140 million loan for a 1.1 GW wind project, with ILX investing $40 million The deal uses a funded risk participation model to attract European pension...
Nigeria launched a fully automated online system for certificate authentication and evaluation Authorities eliminated physical application procedures and centralized requests on a digital...
The United States plans to increase uranium imports from Namibia and support local production. Namibia ranks as Africa’s top uranium producer and the world’s third-largest, with 7,333 tonnes in...
Petrobras acquired a 75% stake and operatorship in offshore Block 3 The move supports its 2026–2030 strategy to expand oil and gas reserves Africa has become a strategic growth hub, with...
Côte d'Ivoire confirmed a highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu outbreak that killed about 95,000 poultry. The country had not reported a major outbreak since 2021, following heavy losses in previous...
ACK Holding signed an agreement to acquire Colas Gabon, a subsidiary of Bouygues. The deal includes industrial assets and 254 employees, with completion expected between June and September...
BICICI posted a net profit of CFA36.5 billion ($65.4 million), up 39.3% year-on-year in 2025. Customer loans fell to CFA524.4 billion as the bank shifted liquidity toward government...
Shares gained 42.36% in 2025 and hit an all-time high of 37,500 CFA francs in 2026, delivering investors a sustained rally on the BRVM exchange The board now proposes distributing 80% of 2025 net...
Many Peaks confirmed a 1.3 million-ounce gold resource at the Ferké project The discovery supports Côte d’Ivoire’s target to reach 100 tonnes of gold output by 2030 The company plans further...
Algeria launched “Algeria Bid Round 2026” covering seven exploration zones open to international companies. Bidders must submit offers by November 26, 2026, with contracts expected by January 31,...
The Virunga Gorilla Marathon is a relatively recent initiative held in the Virunga region, a volcanic mountain range straddling the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, and Rwanda...
Novation Tech opens first Tunisia factory with €22 million investment Monastir plant to produce carbon fiber automotive components Move leverages Tunisia’s export-driven, skilled...
Over the past decade, Benin has recorded one of the fastest growth rates in West Africa. Growth is projected at 7% in 2026, the highest in the WAEMU region, driven by reforms and the expansion of tourism...
Nigeria opens applications for second cohort of national TVET program Training targets skills, offers stipend, covers multiple high-demand sectors Strong demand amid labor gaps despite...
Guinea launches secondary curriculum reform prioritizing skills over rote learning New system emphasizes critical thinking, digital skills, entrepreneurship, inclusion Reform targets...
Côte d’Ivoire signs $888 million deals at IMF-World Bank meetings Agreements target social sectors and $300 million energy compact Moves support $206 billion development...
Guinea drafts 2026-2030 poultry strategy with seven reform pillars Aims to cut imports, boost egg self-sufficiency amid rising demand Imports surge 63% since 2020; domestic output remains...
Mali launches digitized mining cadaster replacing outdated system 631 mining titles registered; transparency and procedures improved Exploration investment declines persist amid permit...
In the race to secure control over critical minerals, the United States lags behind China, which dominates the market and is positioned across the entire value chain. In this context, Africa has emerged...
Libya, UNDP sign deal to develop blue economy strategy Cooperation spans aquaculture, research, marine protection, capacity building Sector seen boosting jobs, diversification, sustainable...
Côte d’Ivoire signs $888 million deals at IMF-World Bank meetings Agreements target social sectors and $300 million energy...
Oman launches a bank in Luanda to finance Africa–Middle East trade Focus on large firms and strategic sectors like energy and logistics Move...
The European Union committed €559 million ($660 million) to support Ethiopia’s economic transformation. Funding targets energy...
Funding part of $250 million raise to boost investor confidence Fintech expands services, processes $40 billion across 30...
ACK Holding signed an agreement to acquire Colas Gabon, a subsidiary of Bouygues. The deal includes industrial assets and 254 employees, with...
Ghana, JICA discuss road, bridge projects at IMF-World Bank meetings Kumasi Ring Road grant secured; talks focused on implementation...
Lagos State introduced a new 24-car train set to strengthen capacity on the Red Line. Authorities allocated 102.3 billion naira ($76.2 million)...
The Compagnie du TransGuinéen (CTG) expects to deliver the first railway stations by end-2026. The project includes a 650-km rail network linked...
Central African Republic plans fuel corridor via Congo’s Pointe-Noire Project aims to diversify supply beyond Douala route dependence Structural,...
Lesotho and South Africa will launch the Senqu Bridge, a $146.7 million cross-border infrastructure project. The bridge forms part of Phase...
Turkish Airlines and Air Peace launched a bilateral interline agreement to streamline travel between Nigeria, West and Central Africa, Türkiye, and...
Mozambique, South Africa to launch digital one-stop border system Reform expected to cut delays, integrates customs, immigration, cargo...
Liberia, Sierra Leone to launch 255-km transnational road corridor $364 million project aims to boost trade, connectivity Toll sections may...
Côte d'Ivoire confirmed a highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu outbreak that killed about 95,000 poultry. The country had not reported a major...
Angola and UNDP sign deal to launch AgriTech center in Huambo Project aims to support startups, digital tools, and sustainable farming High...
Cap Holding secured approval to acquire 68% of Forafric Maroc, a major wheat processor. The deal strengthens Cap Holding’s position across...
China plans to reduce soybean imports to 82.55 million tonnes by 2035, down about 26% from the 2025 peak. Authorities aim to boost domestic...
Tanzania engages Canada to support agricultural modernization and investment Talks focus on value chains, irrigation, mechanization, and technology...
Guinea drafts 2026-2030 poultry strategy with seven reform pillars Aims to cut imports, boost egg self-sufficiency amid rising demand Imports surge...
Eight-country cotton stakeholders meet in Lomé to assess 2025–2026 campaign and productivity gaps Yields in Togo rise toward 1 tonne/ha despite...
Ghana targets annual production of 400,000 tonnes of fresh tomatoes under a new public-private partnership. The project includes 16,200 hectares...
Terra Industries plans a major drone manufacturing plant in Accra with capacity of 50,000 units annually by 2028. The facility targets growing...
Total traffic rose to 29.66 million tonnes in 2025, up from 24.58 million tonnes in 2024. Liquid bulk volumes surged 108%, while imports and...
Caledonia Mining reported lower Q1 2026 output at Blanket mine but maintained full-year guidance. The company targets 72,000–76,500 ounces...
Data center electricity use is expected to nearly double by 2030 Renewables and gas will supply most of the additional demand Africa remains a...
B2Gold to receive $325 million from Agnico Eagle for Finland asset sale Funds expected to support operations and investment plans,...
Mulilo reaches financial close on 380 MW solar plant in Beaufort West Plant to generate 818 GWh annually, supply businesses via PPA Project avoids...
ReconAfrica targets 2028 for first oil from its Kavango Basin project, pending a final investment decision within the next twelve months. In December...
AfDB structured a $140 million loan for a 1.1 GW wind project, with ILX investing $40 million The deal uses a funded risk...
Authorities plan to operationalize the universal service fund in 2026 to expand telecom access nationwide. Telecom operators will contribute 2%...
Mobile phones now handle sales, payments, and logistics for thousands of small businesses Orange launches Mobile Pro to serve firms with fewer than 10...
Guinea ratifies €66 million loans to fund digital TV rollout Project to upgrade RTG, build studios, expand broadcast network Transition aims to...
Mozambique's telecom regulator is reviewing bids from three operators for 5G spectrum in the 700 MHz, 2.6 GHz, and 3.5 GHz bands. No commercial launch...
Nigeria will deploy 200 special forces soldiers to Turkey for training The program reflects broader defense cooperation, including equipment...
Federal Education Ministry launches a fully digital diploma verification system Applicants now submit and track requests online, ending in-person...
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Niger and Italy aim to curb migration by creating local employment through structured cooperation. A $4.7 million youth entrepreneurship...
85.8% of Malawi’s 8,939 schools lack internet access despite national digital ambitions. Nearly 47% of schools have no electricity, making...
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Guinea launches secondary curriculum reform prioritizing skills over rote learning New system emphasizes critical thinking, digital skills,...
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Four major operators—Mauritel, Mattel, Rimatel, and Chinguitel—submitted a combined bid of ...
AFC disbursed €43 million for Côte d’Ivoire solar project Financing supports 66 MW pla...
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