INSIGHTS
thierry-djeumo-an-operational-excellence-index-would-be-a-catalyst-for-africa-s-development

Thierry Djeumo, a former consultant at McKinsey France and an international consultant, is one of the authors of the new study, Operational Excellence: An...

financing-and-showcasing-francophone-african-music-from-potential-to-performance-op-ed

By Mamby Diomandé, Founder and General Commissioner of SIMA, and Lionel Talon, Cultural Entrepreneur, Founder of the WeLovEya Festival and the EYA...

ecofin-agency-expands-coverage-with-launch-of-portuguese-language-platform

(MEDIAMANIA)-Agence Ecofin, a leading African business news provider, has launched its Portuguese-language platform, Agência Ecofin, extending its reach...

mozambique-gas-totalenergies-new-24-5-billion-challenge

TotalEnergies, while announcing a $4.5 billion increase in the cost of its Mozambique gas project, requested a 10-year extension to its concession....

niger-seeks-stronger-control-of-its-oil-sector-but-proceeds-carefully-op-ed

At the start of 2025, many expected a standoff between Niamey and China National Petroleum Corporation Niger Petroleum (CNPCNP), similar to recent...

breast-cancer-breakthrough-a-promise-unevenly-shared-op-ed

Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths among women worldwide. In Africa, where health systems are under strain, the World Health...

world-bank-sees-tin-rally-benefiting-drc-and-miner-alphamin

Alphamin Resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) top tin producer, has lowered its 2025 production targets. This revision is due to the...

gates-foundation-pledges-1-4-billion-for-climate-proof-farming-in-africa-asia

Gates Foundation pledges $1.4B by 2029 for climate-resilient farming Funds to support tech like bio-fertilizers, weather alerts, and soil...

indonesia-seeks-new-markets-in-north-africa-over-eu-deforestation-rules

As the world’s leading producer and exporter of palm oil, Indonesia also maintains a significant presence in the global coffee and cocoa markets. The...

vedanta-to-invest-1-5bn-in-zambia-s-expanding-copper-sector

Vedanta launched CopperTech Metals to manage its Konkola mine. The firm plans $1.5 billion to raise output to 300,000 tons by 2031. Zambia...

paris-climate-goals-beyond-reach-totalenergies-report-says

TotalEnergies projects global temperature rise of 2.6-2.8°C under current energy trends Fossil fuels to remain 60% of energy mix by 2050; oil demand...

nigeria-aims-for-sugar-self-sufficiency-with-new-farmer-program

Nigeria launches Sugarcane Outgrowers Programme to boost local sugar production Farmers to get contracts, inputs, training under national sugar supply...

under-u-s-pressure-gunvor-walks-away-from-lukoil-deal

Gunvor drops bid for Lukoil’s foreign assets after U.S. sanctions warning Deal covered major African oil stakes; valued at $22B with no...

deforestation-global-financial-institutions-implicated-in-new-report

The agri-food sector has been identified as a primary driver of global forest loss over the past two decades. While the focus often falls on the companies...

france-eu-lead-2-5b-push-to-protect-vital-congo-forest

France, EU launch $2.5B fund to protect Congo Basin forests Congo Basin stores 90.9B tons carbon; faces deforestation threats COP30 to unveil...

Africa expected to account for 7% of global rare earth production by 2034. South Africa, Angola, Malawi, and Tanzania set to lead regional...

Algeria allocates $5.84B for agriculture in 2026 draft budget Funds target modernization, rural development, and cold-chain gaps Sector...

world-bank-sees-tin-rally-benefiting-drc-and-miner-alphamin

Alphamin Resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) top tin producer, has lowered its 2025 production targets. This revision is due to the security situation, which forced the company to suspend...

FDI to Africa fell 42% to $28 billion in the first half of 2025 North Africa saw the steepest decline after a 2024 megaproject boost Global FDI...
Gates Foundation pledges $1.4B by 2029 for climate-resilient farming Funds to support tech like bio-fertilizers, weather alerts, and soil...
indonesia-seeks-new-markets-in-north-africa-over-eu-deforestation-rules

As the world’s leading producer and exporter of palm oil, Indonesia also maintains a significant presence in the global coffee and cocoa markets. The...

au-chief-urges-urgent-climate-justice-ahead-of-cop30

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf calls on rich nations to honor climate finance pledges Africa, responsible for less than 4% of emissions, faces worsening climate...

Vedanta launched CopperTech Metals to manage its Konkola mine. The firm plans $1.5 billion to raise output to 300,000 tons by 2031. Zambia...
TotalEnergies projects global temperature rise of 2.6-2.8°C under current energy trends Fossil fuels to remain 60% of energy mix by 2050; oil demand...
pay-as-you-go-solar-kit-sales-surge-54-in-sub-saharan-africa-in-h1-2025

Overall sales of off-grid solar kits in Sub-Saharan Africa saw only a 1% increase during the first six months of 2025. This near-stagnation was primarily...

nigeria-aims-for-sugar-self-sufficiency-with-new-farmer-program

Nigeria launches Sugarcane Outgrowers Programme to boost local sugar production Farmers to get contracts, inputs, training under national sugar supply...

INSIGHTS
thierry-djeumo-an-operational-excellence-index-would-be-a-catalyst-for-africa-s-development

Thierry Djeumo, a former consultant at McKinsey France and an international consultant, is one of the authors of the new study, Operational Excellence: An...

africa-s-fdi-inflows-drop-42-to-28bn-in-h1-2025-unctad-says

FDI to Africa fell 42% to $28 billion in the first half of 2025 North Africa saw the steepest decline after a 2024 megaproject boost Global FDI...

au-chief-urges-urgent-climate-justice-ahead-of-cop30

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf calls on rich nations to honor climate finance pledges Africa, responsible for less than 4% of emissions, faces worsening climate...

pay-as-you-go-solar-kit-sales-surge-54-in-sub-saharan-africa-in-h1-2025

Overall sales of off-grid solar kits in Sub-Saharan Africa saw only a 1% increase during the first six months of 2025. This near-stagnation was primarily...

south-africa-s-biovac-opens-mrna-lab-backed-by-gates-foundation

Biovac opens mRNA-capable vaccine lab in Cape Town, backed by global donors Facility enables full vaccine production, supporting Africa’s health...

top-african-green-economies-ranked-by-new-global-greenplexity-index

The ranking assesses 145 countries based on the diversity and sophistication of their inputs and technologies essential to the global energy transition....

cameroon-s-re-elected-president-promises-fiscal-boost-for-youth-jobs-economic-revival

At his swearing-in ceremony on November 6, 2025, President Paul Biya outlined the main pillars of his seven-year economic agenda. Centered on job...

FINANCES
WHO'S WHO
afriland-first-group-to-expand-in-chad-after-cemac-regulatory-approval

Move ends 20-year wait, aims to boost banking access in under-served market Chad’s banking rate at 2.85%, well below CEMAC average of...

kenya-to-reportedly-issue-bond-to-pay-1-3b-owed-to-builders

Kenya plans to issue $1.3B in sovereign bonds to clear infrastructure arrears Funds to repay short-term loan, ease fiscal strain from stalled...

INFRASTRUCTURES
libya-italy-revive-160-km-emsaad-ras-jdir-highway-project-after-13-year-halt

Libya, Italy sign deal to build 160 km of coastal highway to Tunisia Project revives work halted since 2011, part of 1,750 km corridor Road to link...

Nigeria to revive inland water transport in Niger Delta via ferry services New public-private body NDFS to develop safe, sustainable transport...

DRC, Sun Africa sign deal to boost power capacity Program targets 4,000 MW via solar, hydro, storage mix Grid upgrades planned to support...

algeria-awaits-first-shipment-of-10-000-new-buses-aimed-at-modernizing-transit

Algeria to receive 10,000 new buses by March 2026 Over 4,600 buses to replace 30+ year-old vehicles Bus renewal follows deadly crash, aims to...

cameroon-s-douala-port-to-build-1-4b-wharf-to-increase-capacity

Douala Port signs $1.4B PPP deal for new wharf Mira Group to fully fund, build 1,500-meter multi-use terminal Project to ease...

AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURE
rwanda-coffee-exports-hit-record-116-million-in-2024-2025-season
kenya-targets-a-new-tea-market-challenging-china-in-morocco
burkina-faso-cuts-sesame-price-as-global-demand-falls

Burkina Faso cuts sesame floor price by 14.4% to 535 CFA/kg Drop follows global surplus, weak Chinese demand, falling international prices Exports hit...

namibia-berries-secures-17mln-to-double-blueberry-output

Loxworth Capital obtained €15 million ($17.3 million) for its Namibian unit. The funding from Invest International will expand production to 200...

Sugar imports rose to 149,099 tons between January and August 2025. Local producers report a 100,000-ton drop in domestic sales. SA Canegrowers urges...

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guinea-s-soguipah-secures-3m-loan-to-revive-palm-and-rubber-sectors

Guinea’s SOGUIPAH secures $3M loan from BIG to revive operations Funds to restart production, improve logistics, and support farmer...

egypt-feerum-launch-local-silo-manufacturing-venture

Egypt and Poland’s Feerum formed a joint venture, Feerum Egypt, to localize silo production for grain storage. The company will produce 80% of silo...

INDUSTRY
u-s-returns-uranium-to-critical-minerals-list-as-nuclear-demand-rises

U.S. adds uranium to critical minerals list, now totaling 60 substances Move reflects rising nuclear fuel demand and supply chain concerns U.S....

Germany committed €21 million ($24.28 million) to fund Nigeria's clean energy transition and capacity building. The funding targets the...

Sibanye-Stillwater signed an agreement to pay Appian Capital Advisory $215 million to settle a long-running legal dispute. The dispute...

burkina-faso-bets-on-local-cotton-processing-to-expand-textile-industry

Burkina Faso inaugurated the National Center for the Support of Cotton Artisanal Processing (CNATAC) in Bobo-Dioulasso on Nov. 9, 2025. The project...

Angola and India signed five legal instruments to strengthen cooperation in fisheries, biofuels, wildlife conservation, consular affairs, and...

Ningbo Boway Alloy Material approved a $150 million investment to build a factory in Nador, Morocco, with an annual capacity of 30,000...

DIGITAL
senegal-expands-2026-digital-budget-by-38-7-to-drive-innovation

Senegal increased its 2026 digital budget to CFA 81.06 billion ($143 million), up 38.7% from 2025. CFA33.8 billion will fund digital sovereignty,...

burkina-faso-seeks-diaspora-s-tech-skills-to-counter-disinformation

Burkina Faso, diaspora discuss media hub, digital skills exchange in Ouagadougou No deals signed; feasibility studies and follow-up mechanism to be...

gabon-to-pilot-national-digital-education-overhaul-backed-by-huawei

Gabon to launch digital education pilot in Libreville, Oyem by Nov 2025 Huawei, Moov Africa support project; focus on distance learning, science...

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The working-age population stands at 11.08 million people based on the INSD's H2 2024 survey results. This figure represents approximately...

ENIA 2.0 awards 500+ digital, AI training scholarships in Brazzaville Three-year tuition-free program targets youth innovation, tech...

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The Bank expects a 41% rise in 2025 and a further 6% increase in 2026. Gold topped $4,00...

World Bank sees precious metal prices staying high until 2027
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Social media users accuse the UAE of backing Sudan’s RSF militia. Activists and celebrities c...

UAE faces backlash over alleged role in Sudan’s gold and arms trade
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Africa is projected to supply up to 9% of the global rare earths market thanks to announced mines, p...

U.S. Stays Course on African Rare Earths, Despite China Deal
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Ghana holds talks to address energy debt and tighten sector oversight New inspector, stricter...

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