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...
By David Adama, Senior Specialist for Continental and Regional Engagement at AGRA, and Henry Lagat, Lead for Generation Africa Youth Voice and Empowerment...
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...
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...
Montage Gold secures five exploration permits in northern Mauritania Move supports efforts to reduce reliance on Tasiast mine $2 million...
(EBID) - The Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) concluded its 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Accra, Ghana,...
PE surpasses VC in Africa — First time since 2019, private equity led deal volume in Q1 2026, signalling a structural market shift on the...
Nigeria-Ghana onion trade resumed after dispute over distribution rights Authorities intervened, securing release of seized Nigerian onion...
The World Bank approved a $500 million loan to align vocational training with private sector labor demands. The initiative prioritizes...
Wadagni–Talata lead with 94.05% in provisional results Outcome deemed irreversible with 90.55% ballots counted Opposition concedes ahead of...
In regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, human capital deficits reduce potential income by between 58% and 76%. Weak health systems, low-quality education...
U.S.-Africa agri-food trade hits $11.57 billion in 2025 African exports to U.S. rise 48%, led by raw commodities Africa...
Facility to include data center, training hub, innovation center Project supports Digital 2030 strategy, boosts jobs and AI capacity Nexus Core...
Civil nuclear power has long been a source of controversy, but driven by the energy transition, it is gaining ground globally, reviving both expectations...
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 previously projected The selloff hit despite...
(EBID) - The Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) concluded its 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Accra, Ghana,...
African finance ministers in Washington flagged a worsening economic outlook, with IMF projecting continental growth slipping from 4.5% in 2025 to 4.2%...
South Africa excluded from 2026 G20 under U.S. presidency Diplomatic tensions with Washington deepen after public disputes Absence risks...
The World Bank approved a $500 million loan to align vocational training with private sector labor demands. The initiative prioritizes...
By Diaka Camara, journalist, producer, founder of CBC Worldwide Com & Prod, and president of the Diaka Camara Foundation. I still remember returning to...
Africa agrochemicals market to reach $15.08 billion by 2031 Growth driven by pests, food demand, government subsidies Fertilizers...
African finance ministers in Washington flagged a worsening economic outlook, with IMF projecting continental growth slipping from 4.5% in 2025 to 4.2%...
South Africa excluded from 2026 G20 under U.S. presidency Diplomatic tensions with Washington deepen after public disputes Absence risks...
Zambia launches $1.1 billion refinery project in Ndola Plant to meet fuel demand, create over 4,800 jobs Facility aims to cut imports, support...
Africa’s second-largest uranium producer, Niger has not supplied France for several years. While contesting its forced exit from the country, Orano is...
Libya tests 130 km pipeline to reduce gas flaring Project to recover 150 million cubic feet daily Move aims to ease bottlenecks, improve gas network efficiency Libya’s National Oil Corporation...
Côte d’Ivoire to receive €157.9 million Global Fund support Funds target HIV, tuberculosis, malaria programs for 2027–2029 Country reports sharp declines in HIV infections, AIDS...
Renaprov raises 1.1 billion CFA francs, below 8.4 billion target Second subscription window extended to May 15 after weak demand IPO seen as test of regional market depth, investor...
Africa agrochemicals market to reach $15.08 billion by 2031 Growth driven by pests, food demand, government subsidies Fertilizers dominate; affordability, counterfeits remain key...
Montage Gold secures five exploration permits in northern Mauritania Move supports efforts to reduce reliance on Tasiast mine $2 million exploration planned, drilling to begin late...
Algerian students increasingly launch startups amid high youth unemployment Universities host 264 projects, backed by incubators, patent growth Government targets 20,000 startups by 2029...
Operators review 2025 investments, outline 2026 expansion plans Consumer complaints persist over unreliable voice and internet services Cameroon’s Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ART)...
Ramaphosa appoints Roelf Meyer as U.S. ambassador Move aims to repair strained U.S.–South Africa relations Meyer expected to prioritize economic ties, trade cooperation South African...
Liberia, Sierra Leone to launch 255-km transnational road corridor $364 million project aims to boost trade, connectivity Toll sections may limit access for low-income users Liberia...
New master plan targets aviation development through 2045 Nigeria ranks second in Africa for domestic air traffic Infrastructure gaps and funding remain key challenges Nigeria has...
(EBID) - The Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has unanimously appointed the Honourable Ismaël Nabé, Minister of Planning, Development, and International...
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 previously projected The selloff hit despite...
Trade surplus jumped 169.7% in Q4 2025 to $4.2 billion Exports driven by gold, cocoa, and oil India and the UAE led as top export markets Ghana recorded a trade surplus of...
Central purchasing body aims to curb high living costs System introduces price controls and consumer reporting tools Launch follows a three-month delay to finalize operations Gabon has...
BP acquires 60% stake in three offshore exploration blocks Move follows growing interest from majors like TotalEnergies and Chevron Namibia targets first oil production by 2030 BP is...
Government engages UAE investors to boost rice production Imports still cover about 55% of national consumption Large areas of arable land remain underused Côte d’Ivoire is looking to...
(EBID) - The Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) concluded its 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Accra, Ghana, on April 8, 2026, with a strong determination and...
$5.2 million pilot targets low-carbon, climate-resilient urban development Project aims to benefit over 85,000 residents in Nairobi Backed by global funding and up to $40 million in...
South Sudan plans to open embassies in Algeria, Brazil, Djibouti, Australia and Rwanda, plus a consulate in Kenya. Authorities keep the project at a preliminary stage with no official timeline. Budget...
Liberia and Ethiopia sign agreements on AI, science and technology cooperation. The partnership focuses on knowledge transfer and joint projects across institutions and universities. Liberia aims to...
Fally Ipupa plans a two-part album project combining urban sounds and traditional rumba. The first album “XX” releases on April 17, while “XX Delirium” follows on June 10. The artist targets broader...
Vitol will invest $130 million via Vivo Energy to expand fuel storage in Durban. The project aims to double capacity to 500,000 m³ and strengthen national fuel reserves. New infrastructure could...
African finance ministers in Washington flagged a worsening economic outlook, with IMF projecting continental growth slipping from 4.5% in 2025 to 4.2% in 2026. A Middle East war, collapsing bilateral...
Thor Explorations plans to publish an optimized prefeasibility study incorporating new exploration results. The company targets a final investment decision in the second half of 2026 and production by...
Government establishes UTSTD to oversee climate taxonomy implementation Framework aims to direct financing toward low-carbon and sustainable projects Initiative seeks to limit greenwashing risks and...
The government launches immediate nationwide inspections targeting illegal use of foreign labor. Companies face sanctions including expulsions, activity suspensions and legal action after a 30-day...
Air Algérie signs MoU to develop a modern cargo terminal at Algiers Airport. The project includes a 10,530 m² facility with 25,500 m³ storage capacity and a 12-month construction timeline. Strong...
PE surpasses VC in Africa — First time since 2019, private equity led deal volume in Q1 2026, signalling a structural market shift on the continent. Early-stage funding collapses — Seed deals fell...
Xintai plans to invest $200 million in a nitrogen fertilizer plant with 400,000 tonnes annual capacity. The company will start construction in June, with production scheduled for 2027. Zimbabwe...
Kodal Minerals produces 26,981 tonnes of spodumene concentrate in Q1 Exports reach about 69,000 tonnes, generating $51 million in revenue Mine targets annual capacity of 125,000 tonnes amid...
Saint-Gobain plans €215 million ($253 million) investment in two new plants Glass factory in Suez Canal Economic Zone to produce 900 tonnes per day Projects aim to boost exports, cut imports and...
Chad plans official mission to the United States to secure tech partnerships Government targets telecoms, digital economy and digital health sectors Strategy aims to address infrastructure gaps and...
Business, finance and engineering generate over half of formal job postings Ethiopia faces persistent mismatch between skills supply and labor demand High unemployment and underemployment...
Bilateral aid to sub-Saharan Africa drops to $29.2 billion in 2025. Total global aid records a historic 23.1% decline in real terms. U.S. cuts drive most of the drop, while Germany...
Government signs private partnership to revive Sierratel and restore operations. $2 million upfront payment targets employee arrears out of $6.3 million owed. Market remains dominated...
Nigeria-Ghana onion trade resumed after dispute over distribution rights Authorities intervened, securing release of seized Nigerian onion shipments Ghana remains key export market for...
Pilot shows mixed feedback, with 40% of users dissatisfied Tool aims to boost transparency and consumer role in regulation Côte d'Ivoire will launch a mobile application in May 2026 allowing...
AFC disbursed €43 million for Côte d’Ivoire solar project Financing supports 66 MW plant to power over 100,000 homes Project highlights growing role of African-led green...
(EBID) - EBID aims to allocate nearly 41% of its commitments to projects with environmental and social impact by 2030. In West Africa, a region that is undergoing rapid demographic and climate...
Morocco opens probe into rice imports after sharp surge Imports rose over 100% as drought slashed domestic production Authorities may impose duties or quotas to protect local industry Morocco's...
Ivanhoe reports first copper anodes from Kamoa-Kakula smelter startup Mine produced over 71,000 tons of copper in Q1 Company cut 2026 output forecast, expects recovery from 2027 Canadian miner...
Koulou Gold raised funds to expand and explore Ivorian projects Major investors boosted stakes, backing portfolio and future exploration Fundraising reflects rising mining investment in Côte d’Ivoire...
Passenger traffic reached 2.55 million in 2025, up slightly year-on-year Air freight rose 7% to 34,844 tons Growth came in below earlier projections of 2.57 million passengers Last year, 2,551,915...
TotalEnergies finds new hydrocarbons at Congo’s Moho offshore block Discovery near existing infrastructure could speed up production Move supports Congo’s goal to double oil output by...
FAO urges countries not to restrict fertilizer and energy exports War-linked disruptions threaten global supply and drive prices higher Food security risks grow as farmers may cut fertilizer...
Parliament approves loans for second phase of electricity reform program Project aims to improve access and strengthen national energy system Severe power gap persists, with just 11% of the population...
South Africa excluded from 2026 G20 under U.S. presidency Diplomatic tensions with Washington deepen after public disputes Absence risks weakening Africa’s recent gains within the...
AfDB approves $200 million loan to expand Nigeria’s fiber network Project aims to extend coverage nationwide and boost broadband access Initiative targets jobs, digital adoption, and...
Shareholders approve Montage Gold’s $170 million takeover of African Gold Deal adds the Didievi project to strengthen Montage’s Côte d’Ivoire portfolio Move signals growing competition...
Kenyan court dismisses challenge to Diageo’s sale of EABL to Asahi Ruling removes major legal risk tied to long-running distributor dispute Deal marks a strategic shift for Diageo and...
BRVM-listed lender launches CFA1.5 billion capital increase Move aims to meet regulatory requirements and strengthen balance sheet Operation comes as new majority shareholder backs recovery...
Moscow calls for joint food stockpiles within expanded BRICS bloc Middle East war disrupts fertilizer flows and drives up energy prices Proposal revives debate over strategic food reserves...
Ecobank posts $801 million in pre-tax profit for 2025, up 21% Cost discipline improves, with efficiency ratio falling below 50% Dividend returns, but Nigeria remains a key risk...
Mulilo finalized financing for the 337 MWdc Middlepunt solar project under REIPPPP Bid Window 7. The plant will supply 240 MWac under a 20-year power purchase agreement with NTCSA. The...
Uganda plans to mobilize $83 million to support its struggling tea industry. The plan includes factory bailouts, debt repayments, and fertilizer distribution. Tea exports fell 22.4% in...
Botswana and Oman signed three agreements covering mining, oil infrastructure, and solar energy. The deals include a 500 MW solar plant with battery storage to strengthen energy supply. The...
Nigeria’s electricity generation rises to 4,300 MW in early April from 3,951 MW in late March. Gas supply to power plants increases from about 605 million to over 704 million cubic feet per...
Mozambique plans to expand public transport to mitigate potential fuel supply disruptions. About 80% of fuel imports transit through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing the country to external...
BRVM-listed lender launches CFA1.5 billion capital increase Move aims to meet regulatory requirements and strengthen balance sheet Operation...
Renaprov raises 1.1 billion CFA francs, below 8.4 billion target Second subscription window extended to May 15 after weak demand IPO seen as...
Central purchasing body aims to curb high living costs System introduces price controls and consumer reporting tools Launch follows a...
Pilot shows mixed feedback, with 40% of users dissatisfied Tool aims to boost transparency and consumer role in regulation Côte d'Ivoire...
AFC disbursed €43 million for Côte d’Ivoire solar project Financing supports 66 MW plant to power over 100,000 homes Project highlights...
Passenger traffic reached 2.55 million in 2025, up slightly year-on-year Air freight rose 7% to 34,844 tons Growth came in below earlier projections...
The World Bank is preparing a $175 million loan to rehabilitate Uganda's northeastern road corridor. The 340-kilometer trade artery links...
Zimbabwe and Zambia signed an MoU for a 311 km rail link to support mining exports. The project could reduce transport distances to Beira port by...
Liberia, Sierra Leone to launch 255-km transnational road corridor $364 million project aims to boost trade, connectivity Toll sections may...
New master plan targets aviation development through 2045 Nigeria ranks second in Africa for domestic air traffic Infrastructure gaps and...
Air Algérie signs MoU to develop a modern cargo terminal at Algiers Airport. The project includes a 10,530 m² facility with 25,500 m³ storage capacity...
Funding would modernize signaling on Tema–Mpakadan line Upgrade aims to allow simultaneous train movements Project tied to broader push to...
World Bank to mobilize $550 million for Kenya road project Project to upgrade 508 km, boosting regional trade links Corridor to cut...
Xintai plans to invest $200 million in a nitrogen fertilizer plant with 400,000 tonnes annual capacity. The company will start construction in...
Government engages UAE investors to boost rice production Imports still cover about 55% of national consumption Large areas of arable land...
Morocco opens probe into rice imports after sharp surge Imports rose over 100% as drought slashed domestic production Authorities may impose duties or...
FAO urges countries not to restrict fertilizer and energy exports War-linked disruptions threaten global supply and drive prices higher Food security...
Kenyan court dismisses challenge to Diageo’s sale of EABL to Asahi Ruling removes major legal risk tied to long-running distributor...
Moscow calls for joint food stockpiles within expanded BRICS bloc Middle East war disrupts fertilizer flows and drives up energy...
Uganda plans to mobilize $83 million to support its struggling tea industry. The plan includes factory bailouts, debt repayments, and...
Industry stakeholders signed a 10-year strategic accord to pivot from traditional sugar to high-value industrial products. The plan leverages a...
BP acquires 60% stake in three offshore exploration blocks Move follows growing interest from majors like TotalEnergies and Chevron Namibia...
Vitol will invest $130 million via Vivo Energy to expand fuel storage in Durban. The project aims to double capacity to 500,000 m³ and strengthen...
Thor Explorations plans to publish an optimized prefeasibility study incorporating new exploration results. The company targets a final investment...
Saint-Gobain plans €215 million ($253 million) investment in two new plants Glass factory in Suez Canal Economic Zone to produce 900 tonnes per...
Libya tests 130 km pipeline to reduce gas flaring Project to recover 150 million cubic feet daily Move aims to ease bottlenecks, improve gas network...
Kodal Minerals produces 26,981 tonnes of spodumene concentrate in Q1 Exports reach about 69,000 tonnes, generating $51 million in revenue Mine...
Ivanhoe reports first copper anodes from Kamoa-Kakula smelter startup Mine produced over 71,000 tons of copper in Q1 Company cut 2026 output forecast,...
Koulou Gold raised funds to expand and explore Ivorian projects Major investors boosted stakes, backing portfolio and future exploration Fundraising...
Operators review 2025 investments, outline 2026 expansion plans Consumer complaints persist over unreliable voice and internet...
Chad plans official mission to the United States to secure tech partnerships Government targets telecoms, digital economy and digital health...
Government signs private partnership to revive Sierratel and restore operations. $2 million upfront payment targets employee arrears out...
AfDB approves $200 million loan to expand Nigeria’s fiber network Project aims to extend coverage nationwide and boost broadband...
Africa Data Centres partners with Oni-Tel Fibre Networks to enhance connectivity in South Africa. The agreement integrates Oni-Tel’s Infinity...
Four major operators—Mauritel, Mattel, Rimatel, and Chinguitel—submitted a combined bid of $27 million for 5G spectrum. Mauritel led the...
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Guinea expands Rwanda cooperation to support Simandou Academy program Rwanda offers postgraduate slots; agreement and student intake...
Algerian students increasingly launch startups amid high youth unemployment Universities host 264 projects, backed by incubators, patent...
The government launches immediate nationwide inspections targeting illegal use of foreign labor. Companies face sanctions including expulsions,...
Business, finance and engineering generate over half of formal job postings Ethiopia faces persistent mismatch between skills supply and labor...
Agreement allows 14 weekly passenger flights plus cargo Move supports Libya’s aviation recovery after years of disruption Libya and Algeria signed a...
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Libya Tests Long-Stalled Pipeline to Cut Flaring and Ease Supply Constraints
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Cameroon’s LNG Revenue Falls Despite Stable Export Volumes
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Cameroon Plans CFA17 Billion Palm Oil Investment to Cut Import Dependence
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Togo’s international film festival opens in Lomé, showcasing 33 films
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Togo rolls out Second phase of Sahel resilience programme to tackle food insecurity
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Afriland First Bank Partners PROMOTE 2026 to Expand SME Access and Visibility
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Côte d’Ivoire Secures $186.4 Million Global Fund Support for HIV, TB and Malaria
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Cameroon’s Renaprov misses IPO target on BVMAC, opens second subscription window
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Africa agrochemicals market set to reach $15B by 2031, driven by climate change and rising food demand
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Agoè-Nyivé 5 Opens Second Ordinary Municipal Session
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M-PESA evolves into major financial platform with 35 million users Telecoms, fintechs expan...
Algeria launches bid for two NGSO satellite telecom licenses Move aims to expand broadband ac...
Driven by above-average growth and rapidly expanding demographics, Francophone Africa is emerging as...
Sungbo Eredo, located in southwestern Nigeria near the Yoruba town of Ijebu-Ode, stands as one of the most remarkable yet overlooked monuments of...
The Bijagos Archipelago, located off the coast of Guinea-Bissau, stands as one of West Africa’s most extraordinary island systems. Made up of around forty...
