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...
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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Supreme Court rules 6–3: IEEPA does not authorise the President to impose tariffs. Constitutional principle upheld: taxing power belongs exclusively to...
IMF Board completes 4th ECF review, unlocking $33.2M disbursement and bringing total support to $165.8M since September 2023. Burkina...
Uzbekistan and South Africa agreed to establish a bilateral Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation and a joint working...
Fourth Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo held from February 16 to 18 in Nairobi Ministers, tourism authorities, researchers 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...
Dangote signs $400 million equipment deal with China’s XCMG Refinery capacity to expand to 1.4 million bpd Petrochemicals, fertilizer output to...
IMF identifies North Africa as a rising hub for trade, investment and industrial growth Egypt and Morocco register above‑regional average growth,...
South Africa led with 35% of total deal value, ahead of Kenya and Egypt Inbound deal value rose over 40%, outbound value jumped nearly...
A dispute over the uranium stockpile claimed by France’s Orano has intensified tensions between Niamey and its former long-time partner following the...
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IMF Board completes 4th ECF review, unlocking $33.2M disbursement and bringing total support to $165.8M since September 2023. Burkina...
Since 2018, Bayer has faced thousands of U.S. lawsuits over its Roundup herbicide. The German group is now proposing a $7.25 billion settlement plan...
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...
Algeria plans to launch construction of the $13 billion Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) after Ramadan. The TSGP would transport 20–30...
Nigeria misses 2025 targets under Presidential CNG Initiative About 300 centers, 40 stations built since 2023 Government aimed for 500 centers, 150...
Since 2018, Bayer has faced thousands of U.S. lawsuits over its Roundup herbicide. The German group is now proposing a $7.25 billion settlement plan...
Fiscal consolidation and aggressive tax collection are draining liquidity from Ivorian SMEs, even as the headline GDP growth exceeds six per...
The fast-growing installment payment market is set to expand sharply across the continent, even as stricter licensing and compliance rules reshape...
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...
UNESCO allocates $50 million to Côte d'Ivoire NDP Funding supports education, culture, science, communication sectors NDP 2026-2030 targets 7.2% average growth UNESCO has allocated a...
Senegal trade rose 19.4% to 13,214 billion CFA Exports jumped 51.8%, driven by gold and oil Economy grew 7.9% in 2025, IMF says Senegal's total trade rose 19.4% to 13,214.3 billion CFA francs...
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Ghana to receive 100 buses for Metro Mass Transit Government plans over 300 buses by year-end Operational fleet fell from 1,000 to about 400 Ghana’s transport minister has announced that 100 buses...
Burkina Faso, Ghana sign seven cooperation agreements Feb. 20 Deals cover transport, border review, narcotics, disaster response Bilateral trade reached $764 million in 2024 Burkina Faso and...
Siguiri mine produced 289,000 ounces in 2025, up 6% Fourth-quarter output rose 15%, boosting annual revenue to $990 million AngloGold total output reached 3.1 million ounces, up 16% AngloGold...
The BCC formalised a partnership with DRC Gold Trading SA for an artisanal gold acquisition programme, to build physical reserves and strengthen monetary sovereignty. If reached, the 15-tonne annual...
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Africa averages 65 grams of protein per person daily, versus 91 grams globally. WEF says doubling fish production could reduce the continent’s protein deficit by 25%. Structural constraints, including...
WFP warns its funds will run out within weeks without urgent support. 4.4 million people face acute hunger; only one in seven receives aid. $95 million needed to sustain operations through August...
DRC and World Bank approved an action plan to raise disbursement to at least 30% in 2026. Current rate stood at 22% in 2025, below 25% over the past five years. Portfolio covers 22 projects...
Finance minister presented the 2026 state financing strategy to investors in Douala. President authorized up to CFA1,650 billion in domestic and external borrowing. Funds will finance development...
Cameroon inflation averages 3.1% in year to January 2026 Food prices up 6.6%, but fall 1.9% in January IMF sees inflation easing to 2.9% in 2026 Cameroon’s annual inflation averaged 3.1% in the 12...
DRC, UNOPS sign infrastructure cooperation memorandum in Kinshasa Agreement covers development, skills transfer, strategic coordination, SDGs Framework sets no projects, funding or timeline...
MTC Namibia and Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cross-border fibre connectivity. The partnership centers on the strategic Buitepos–Ngoma corridor to...
Egypt reached 9.1 GW of installed renewable capacity in fiscal Q2 2025/2026, up from 8.6 GW a year earlier. Solar and wind accounted for more than 6.2 GW, with private operators leading new...
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EACOP costs rise to $5.6 billion, 55% above estimates Uganda oil revenues could fall up to 53%, IEEFA says Tanzania, Uganda target first crude shipment by July Cost overruns on the East...
Nigeria targets tripling yam yields to 30 tons/hectare Plan aims to cut post-harvest losses to 25% Authorities promote improved varieties, mechanization, farmer support Nigeria aims to triple yam...
Côte d’Ivoire approved private investment rises 9.6% in 2025 Total reaches 812 billion CFA francs, led by agriculture Reforms planned under Agenda 2026-2028 to boost investment Côte d'Ivoire's...
Global natural rubber market seen 400,000-ton deficit in 2026 Production 15.2 million tons, demand 15.6 million tons Supply gap expected to keep prices under upward pressure The global natural...
Como em muitos países africanos, as autoridades da RDC apostam na transformação digital para apoiar o desenvolvimento socioeconômico. Elas contam, em particular, com a cooperação internacional para...
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Gabon’s Owendo gas plant planned at 225 MW by 2028 Capacity raised from earlier 120–125 MW projections Project aims to ease Libreville’s power shortages Gabon’s under-construction gas-fired power...
Newmont expects to produce 755,000 ounces of gold in Ghana in 2026. Output at Ahafo South will decline, while Ahafo North ramps up. New fiscal measures could raise operating costs by about $310...
Guinea plans to launch a legally binding national school map within six months. Authorities cite weak coordination and unreliable data in the education system. Structural gaps persist, including low...
High-level Saudi delegation hosted at State House Entebbe Year-long Gulf investment courting enters implementation phase Luwero Coffee Park positioned as flagship value-addition project After more...
Finnfund added $5 million to support hybrid solar systems for 499 MTN telecom sites. The total Finnish investment in CREI now reaches $10 million. Renewable energy use at the sites...
Kenya is considering a large-scale green hydrogen plant near the port of Mombasa. The project would rely on geothermal, solar and wind power. No capacity, cost or timeline details have yet...
Anthem has energized the Gamma B Main Transmission Substation to link its Northern Cluster wind projects to the national grid. The facility includes 400 kV and 132 kV infrastructure and a 500 MVA...
Togo creates National Geographic Institute by ministerial decree Reform grants legal, financial autonomy to new body Institute to modernize geographic data for development planning Togo’s...
More than 3 million Algerian households are now connected to fiber-to-the-home. The rollout is part of a nationwide “All Fiber” plan set to run through 2027. Affordability remains a key factor...
The government approved a CFA10 billion ($17.9 million) BOAD loan for the Yargo–Bourzanga road segment. The 96-kilometer stretch links the Centre-North and Sahel regions. The project forms...
Morocco is the only African country rated low risk for corporate nonpayment in Allianz Trade’s 2026 report. Côte d’Ivoire and Algeria are rated medium risk, while South Africa is classified as...
Belgium blocks KoBold access to DR Congo colonial geological archive Digitization deal signed July 2025 remains unimplemented Dispute highlights strategic control over critical mineral...
Royal Air Maroc launches Casablanca–Los Angeles flights, restoring Africa–LAX service after seven years of absence. Weak local demand means success depends on transit traffic via Casablanca and...
Ongwe Minerals has launched a 6,000-meter drilling campaign on its Namibian gold licenses. Twin Hills and Kokoseb could lift national gold output starting in 2027. Gold is poised to play a...
Zambia and Mozambique launch a one-stop border post to streamline customs, cut delays and boost corridor trade to Beira and Nacala ports. The Chanida–Cassacatiza OSBP integrates border procedures...
Ghana hosts the first large-scale Alpha antenna rollout, positioning MTN and Huawei at the forefront of AI-driven mobile networks globally. The deployment boosts traffic by 6.8% and multiplies...
Ivanhoe will spend $50 million in 2026 exploring the Western Forelands project in the DRC. The site is seen as a potential second copper mine near Kamoa-Kakula. An updated resource...
Study finds nearly 80% of respondents in both markets already hold stablecoins Users cite faster, cheaper payments as digital dollars gain traction over local currencies Central banks warn of...
Kenya raised $2.25B via dual-tranche Eurobonds to buy back 2028/2032 debt, luring investors with yields of 8.1% and 8.95% to smooth repayments. Ivory Coast led the wave with a $1.3B...
Indicated gold resources at Diamba Sud rise 73% to 1.25 million ounces. Fortuna aims to complete a bankable feasibility study by mid-2026. The project could become Senegal’s fourth industrial...
Algeria is sending experts to review the site for a planned 40 MW power plant in Niger. The project will be built and fully financed by Algeria as a donation. Niger’s electricity access rate...
EETC launched a tender for a 500 MW solar plant in West of Nile. The project will follow a build-own-operate model under an independent power scheme. Egypt targets 42% renewables by 2030 and...
The African Union signed a three-year memorandum to promote civilian nuclear energy. About 666 million Africans still lack electricity, according to the World Bank. Several countries,...
A CFA700 million ($1.2 million) poultry farm has opened in Bobo-Dioulasso. The facility targets 1 million hatching eggs in 2026. Output is set to double in 2027. The project follows a...
Standard Chartered Zambia raised its capital to 520 million kwachas (about $27.5 million) through a bonus share issue, without raising new funds. The move complies with new central bank rules...
Senegal’s Gamers Association and the Digital Ministry signed a partnership to organize Efest Africa in Dakar. Senegal’s video game market reached an estimated CFA49 billion ($88.5 million) in...
Hayat DHC will invest 13.4 billion Algerian dinars ($103 million) to build a paper products plant in Relizane. The facility will produce 70,000 tonnes of jumbo paper rolls and more than 44,000...
Algeria plans to launch construction of the $13 billion Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) after Ramadan. The TSGP would transport 20–30 billion cubic meters of Nigerian gas annually to...
B2Gold expects up to 460,000 ounces of gold production in Mali in 2026, down 13% year-on-year. Mali holds 35% of Fekola Regional, compared with 20% in the main Fekola mine. Fekola...
The Orange Foundation Côte d’Ivoire allocated CFA60 million ($108,000) for the 2026 Ramadan and Christian Lent caravan. The foundation mobilized more than CFA317 million ($570,000) between 2022...
ANADER adopted a CFA167.42 billion ($300 million) strategic plan for 2026–2030. The plan targets higher yields in rice, cassava, maize, horticulture and livestock. Côte d’Ivoire...
Morocco, AXA sign digital skills and AI partnership Deal covers training, R&D, internships in tech fields Supports plan to train 100,000 youths annually by 2030 Three Moroccan ministries signed a...
Tshisekedi’s $50 million for MIBA awaits recapitalization deal ASA Resource must contribute $12.5 million to maintain stake Funds to support $70 million plan targeting 2.5 million...
The BCC formalised a partnership with DRC Gold Trading SA for an artisanal gold acquisition programme, to build physical reserves and strengthen...
Cameroon inflation averages 3.1% in year to January 2026 Food prices up 6.6%, but fall 1.9% in January IMF sees inflation easing to 2.9% in...
Study finds nearly 80% of respondents in both markets already hold stablecoins Users cite faster, cheaper payments as digital dollars gain traction...
Kenya raised $2.25B via dual-tranche Eurobonds to buy back 2028/2032 debt, luring investors with yields of 8.1% and 8.95% to smooth...
Standard Chartered Zambia raised its capital to 520 million kwachas (about $27.5 million) through a bonus share issue, without raising new...
The government approved a CFA10 billion ($17.9 million) BOAD loan for the Yargo–Bourzanga road segment. The 96-kilometer stretch links the...
Ghana hosts the first large-scale Alpha antenna rollout, positioning MTN and Huawei at the forefront of AI-driven mobile networks globally. The...
Hayat DHC will invest 13.4 billion Algerian dinars ($103 million) to build a paper products plant in Relizane. The facility will produce 70,000...
Zambia and Mozambique launch a one-stop border post to streamline customs, cut delays and boost corridor trade to Beira and Nacala ports. The...
Ghana to receive 100 buses for Metro Mass Transit Government plans over 300 buses by year-end Operational fleet fell from 1,000 to about...
DRC, UNOPS sign infrastructure cooperation memorandum in Kinshasa Agreement covers development, skills transfer, strategic coordination,...
Five southern African countries plan one-stop border posts Ministers review PPP financing model with DP World, AfCFTA Project aims to cut transit...
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Africa averages 65 grams of protein per person daily, versus 91 grams globally. WEF says doubling fish production could reduce the continent’s protein...
Nigeria targets tripling yam yields to 30 tons/hectare Plan aims to cut post-harvest losses to 25% Authorities promote improved varieties,...
Global natural rubber market seen 400,000-ton deficit in 2026 Production 15.2 million tons, demand 15.6 million tons Supply gap expected to keep...
High-level Saudi delegation hosted at State House Entebbe Year-long Gulf investment courting enters implementation phase Luwero Coffee Park positioned...
A CFA700 million ($1.2 million) poultry farm has opened in Bobo-Dioulasso. The facility targets 1 million hatching eggs in 2026. Output is set to...
ANADER adopted a CFA167.42 billion ($300 million) strategic plan for 2026–2030. The plan targets higher yields in rice, cassava, maize,...
Socapalm sells Eséka palm oil mill to Opalm Staff transferred with rights preserved, bonus planned Deal aims to cut 300,000-ton national palm oil...
Senegal launches 250,000-ton cold storage in Ngomène Part of $314.8 million Agricool cold chain program Aims to cut 30-40% post-harvest losses,...
Egypt reached 9.1 GW of installed renewable capacity in fiscal Q2 2025/2026, up from 8.6 GW a year earlier. Solar and wind accounted for more than...
EACOP costs rise to $5.6 billion, 55% above estimates Uganda oil revenues could fall up to 53%, IEEFA says Tanzania, Uganda target first crude...
Gabon’s Owendo gas plant planned at 225 MW by 2028 Capacity raised from earlier 120–125 MW projections Project aims to ease Libreville’s power...
Africa secured $13.84 billion across 306 energy transition deals in 2025. Clean energy projects accounted for 98.3% of total investment...
Siguiri mine produced 289,000 ounces in 2025, up 6% Fourth-quarter output rose 15%, boosting annual revenue to $990 million AngloGold total...
Newmont expects to produce 755,000 ounces of gold in Ghana in 2026. Output at Ahafo South will decline, while Ahafo North ramps up. New fiscal...
Finnfund added $5 million to support hybrid solar systems for 499 MTN telecom sites. The total Finnish investment in CREI now...
Kenya is considering a large-scale green hydrogen plant near the port of Mombasa. The project would rely on geothermal, solar and wind...
MTC Namibia and Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cross-border fibre connectivity. The partnership...
Como em muitos países africanos, as autoridades da RDC apostam na transformação digital para apoiar o desenvolvimento socioeconômico. Elas contam, em...
Initiative targets 100 African AI deployments by 2030 Focus on multilingual, low-bandwidth AI for key sectors Kenya, India and Italy on Thursday...
Togo creates National Geographic Institute by ministerial decree Reform grants legal, financial autonomy to new body Institute to modernize...
More than 3 million Algerian households are now connected to fiber-to-the-home. The rollout is part of a nationwide “All Fiber” plan set to run...
Senegal’s Gamers Association and the Digital Ministry signed a partnership to organize Efest Africa in Dakar. Senegal’s video game market reached...
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Royal Air Maroc launches Casablanca–Los Angeles flights, restoring Africa–LAX service after seven years of absence. Weak local demand means success...
WFP warns its funds will run out within weeks without urgent support. 4.4 million people face acute hunger; only one in seven receives aid. $95...
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Côte d’Ivoire Gets $50 Million UNESCO Funding for 2026-2030 National Development Plan
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Togo Introduces Data Rollover and New Billing Rules for Mobile Users
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Mauritania Centralizes 800 Administrative Procedures in New Digital Portal
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Puleng Pitso - Ninety One | EAAIF: Power is the most critical enabler of digital infrastructure
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Cameroon Seizes 2.5 Tons of Drugs in Record Bust at Douala Airport
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PAK, AGL, Arise IIP and Belmont Launch €795M Kribi Port Industrial Zone
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French Engineering Group Egis Exits Six Africa Units Amid Legal Dispute
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Cameroon Completes Buyback of Eneo in a CFA78 Billion Deal with Actis
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Investigation targets alleged breaches of Nigeria’s 2023 data protection law Platform processes p...
Nigeria opened a formal investigation into Temu over alleged violations of its 2023 data protectio...
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