By Kamel Ghribi, chairman of GKSD Holding and of ECAM Council Global affairs are often framed as contests of power, ideology, or personality. But the...
As the continent’s leading importer of milk powder, West Africa is seeing a surge in dairy demand that far outpaces local production. While store shelves...
As Yamoussoukro hosts the 2026 National Cotton, Cashew, and Shea Producer Days (JNPCA), David Alliali, Commercial Director at AGL Côte d’Ivoire, sits down...
Poverty, inflation and job insecurity persist despite strong growth New government formed to convert mining growth into inclusive...
As brands compete for attention in increasingly crowded digital spaces, marketing has become a major lever of growth, relying on specialists able to turn...
Circular migration is based on structured, value-added mobility between countries of origin and host countries. In this model, African students and...
Nigeria to begin selling selected state-owned assets in 2026 under Tinubu’s fiscal reform programme. BPE has identified 91 federal assets across...
In volume terms, Botswana is Africa’s largest diamond producer and the world’s second largest. While Angola is unlikely to challenge that position in the...
Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to hold around 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, according to several converging assessments. Among the...
WAEMU states raised CFA1,901.9 billion in January, up over 100% year on year Treasury bonds (OAT) totaled CFA1,432.9 billion, up more than...
West Africa plans $345 million anti-livestock theft program Initiative targets traceability, legal alignment, community involvement FAO...
Project backed by UNESCO secures and digitizes rare West African archives More than 2,100 manuscripts digitized and 4,000 documents...
The support program dubbed “She Wins Africa” is expected to expands from 100 to 1,000 women entrepreneurs across Sub-Saharan Africa. Program...
Africa needs $36 billion yearly for fiber-optic investment through 2040 Network growth expanded internet access, but affordability remains...
Bidvest cancels sale of Bidvest Bank to Access Bank Deal worth 2.8 billion rand failed after unmet conditions Group relaunches bank sale as...
S&P sees CFA franc devaluation as unlikely as reserves near 5 months of imports and inflation falls below 3%. Monetary calm secures parity, but...
South Africa approves 18.36% residential power hikes over two years NERSA allows Eskom to recover $3.4 billion after pricing...
Nigeria to begin selling selected state-owned assets in 2026 under Tinubu’s fiscal reform programme. BPE has identified 91 federal assets across oil, power and other sectors for possible...
Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to hold around 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, according to several converging assessments. Among the...
Government terminates 21 hydrocarbon permits and 21 PSCs OMNIS loses four permits; 17 expired titles declared void Madagascar Oil remains...
Africa remains the lowest-scoring region in Transparency International’s global corruption index, with only four countries exceeding the 50-point mark and...
Project backed by UNESCO secures and digitizes rare West African archives More than 2,100 manuscripts digitized and 4,000 documents...
By Kamel Ghribi, chairman of GKSD Holding and of ECAM Council Global affairs are often framed as contests of power, ideology, or personality. But the...
Egypt targets doubling oil production within five years Government renegotiates contracts to attract foreign investment Plan includes arrears...
Government terminates 21 hydrocarbon permits and 21 PSCs OMNIS loses four permits; 17 expired titles declared void Madagascar Oil remains...
Africa remains the lowest-scoring region in Transparency International’s global corruption index, with only four countries exceeding the 50-point mark and...
US–UN hosted Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and Polisario to advance UNSC Resolution 2797; no outcomes announced. Resolution 2797 endorses Morocco’s...
The United States committed $156 million to Burundi’s health sector over five years under a new memorandum of understanding. Burundi must...
Egypt targets doubling oil production within five years Government renegotiates contracts to attract foreign investment Plan includes arrears repayment, focus on mature fields Egypt’s government...
Douala port to build 300 MW power plant CFA 628 billion BOT project backed by Chinese firms Plant aims to secure power, ease grid pressure The Port Authority of Douala (PAD) is preparing to move...
Gabon unveils Elobey VI for Libreville–Port-Gentil route Vessel supports river, maritime logistics strategy Route vital amid limited, poorly paved road network Gabon's Transport Ministry has...
In volume terms, Botswana is Africa’s largest diamond producer and the world’s second largest. While Angola is unlikely to challenge that position in the near term, it is steadily emerging as a major...
Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to hold around 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, according to several converging assessments. Among the best-endowed countries is the Democratic Republic of...
Mali creates state-owned Sopamim to manage mining stakes Move aims to boost state control, revenue share Mining generated 1,075 billion CFA francs in 2022 The Malian government said on...
South Africa launches Scam Signal to combat APP fraud Platform links banks, mobile networks for real-time detection Digital payment fraud caused nearly 3 billion rand losses...
Cameroon to revoke non-compliant artisanal gold mining permits Operators must meet environmental, reporting requirements or close Export data gaps highlight large-scale gold smuggling...
Cameroon to launch nationwide electricity fraud crackdown March 15 Annual fraud losses exceed CFA 60 billion Government urges users to regularize meters, meet standards Cameroon’s...
Lomé hosts regional conference on climate-focused tax policies Eight African countries discuss environmental tax reforms Event supports domestic resource mobilization for climate...
Togo plant exports fall to CFA 5.83 billion Animal product exports rise to CFA 5.02 billion Imports far exceed exports, highlighting trade deficit Togo exported 5.83 billion CFA francs...
Egypt launches $1.1 billion Monte Galala Red Sea project Development includes towers, marina, conference center in Ain Sokhna Part of plan targeting 30 million tourists by...
Côte d’Ivoire integrates AI into national career guidance 2026 Career Days focus on AI skills, ethics Government expands youth employability programs nationwide Côte d'Ivoire's Ministry...
Kenya warns against 21 uncertified mobile phone brands Devices lack mandatory Type Approval safety certification Regulator cites health risks and network interference concerns Kenya's...
SETRAG seeks IFC loan for €704 million rail upgrade Phase III to replace 561 km rails by 2030 IFC flags environmental, social risks near Lopé Park SETRAG, the operator of Gabon’s...
Platform enables access to taxes, banking, civil records Government says biometric data stored by interior ministry Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh on Monday launched the Mobile ID...
Cambridge museum to return 116 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria Artifacts looted by British troops in 1897 European nations accelerate restitution of colonial-era African artifacts The Museum...
First LNG cargo exported from Nguya FLNG unit Project capacity rises to 3 million tons per year Gas sourced from Marine XII block operated by Eni Congo LNG has marked a new operational...
Ghana plans to exit the IMF program in April 2026. President Mahama says "We are living with dignity," citing improved inflation, reserves, and confidence. Ministry of Finance confirms...
Nigeria to begin selling selected state-owned assets in 2026 under Tinubu’s fiscal reform programme. BPE has identified 91 federal assets across oil, power and other sectors for possible...
Emirati group signs agreement with TISEZA for large-scale farming Up to $100 million planned for 10,000 hectares, expandable to 20,000 Project targets irrigated, commercial agriculture...
Koné Soukpafolo’s COIC takes control of BRVM-listed Uniwax Uniwax posted CFA15.7 billion in H1 2025 revenue, net profit rebounds Deal supports downstream integration in Côte d’Ivoire’s...
Ziidi Trader enables NSE share trading via M-Pesa M-Pesa revenue rose 15.2% to 161.1 billion shillings in FY2025 H1 FY2026 revenue up 14% on higher transaction volumes Safaricom on...
Airline transported 10.64 million passengers in six months Cargo volumes reached 451,000 tons; revenue hit $4.4 billion Performance aligns with Vision 2035 growth targets In the...
Government terminates 21 hydrocarbon permits and 21 PSCs OMNIS loses four permits; 17 expired titles declared void Madagascar Oil remains sole operator with active PSC Madagascar has...
Program covers child protection, health, education and inclusion Part of National Development Plan 2026-2030 Follows CPD 2021-2025, which supported schooling and infant survival The...
EcoGraf signed a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for technical assistance on its Epanko graphite project in Tanzania. The company targets 73,000 tonnes per year in...
WAEMU states raised CFA1,901.9 billion in January, up over 100% year on year Treasury bonds (OAT) totaled CFA1,432.9 billion, up more than 300% Average maturity rose to 2.95 years from 1.77...
The Bank of Ghana created a steering committee and a technical committee to design a bank listing framework. Ghana’s pension fund assets exceed 100 billion cedis, providing a growing source of...
Proparco granted a CFA1.3 billion ($2 million) loan to VisionFund Senegal. Women represent 95% of VisionFund Senegal’s clients. VisionFund will use the funding to expand lending to rural women and...
Africans accounted for 15% of the world’s 304 million international migrants in 2024, despite representing 19% of the global population. About 25.1 million Africans lived in another African country in...
BGFIBank is expanding its institutional presence in African mining finance, with a focus on the DRC and Ivory Coast. African banks, including AFG Bank, Ecobank and Coris Bank, are increasing their...
Flosell Limited plans Ghana’s first commercial-scale marine aquaculture project in partnership with Norwegian firms. The project will begin site installation in Q2 2026, with first harvest...
Airtel Africa Foundation allocated 3.85 billion Ugandan shillings (about $1 million) in fully funded scholarships to 20 students. The beneficiaries will pursue ICT-related degrees at leading...
The UMOA Banking Commission sanctioned three banks in Côte d’Ivoire, Niger and Togo with disciplinary reprimands and fines. The regulator imposed fines of CFA151 million in Côte d’Ivoire and CFA300...
MTN’s Bayobab signed a partnership with Mozambique’s TMCEL to provide international voice, roaming and IPX services. MTN served 301.3 million subscribers as of September 2025, including 165.8...
Harith General Partners agreed to buy low-cost airline FlySafair Deal worth ~15% of Harith’s portfolio, subject to regulatory approval Acquisition helps meet South African ownership rules...
West Africa plans $345 million anti-livestock theft program Initiative targets traceability, legal alignment, community involvement FAO estimates $467 million annual losses,...
SOLA reaches financial close on 300 MW Naos-1 project Hybrid plant to supply Sasol, Air Liquide via grid Operations targeted first half 2028, backed by local banks South African independent...
Congo launches $76 million Pointe-Noire-Cabinda road upgrade China firm to expand 15.4-km stretch to dual carriageway Project aims to boost Angola trade, ease oil traffic Congo’s...
Morocco, Australia sign climate-smart agriculture research deal A$76 million program backs six-year Africa initiative Drought-hit Morocco seeks Australian arid farming expertise Morocco's National...
Ghana has 50,000 tonnes unsold cocoa at ports Cocoa prices fell from $13,000 to around $4,000 Traders face liquidity crunch; 300,000 tonnes need funding In West Africa’s cocoa belt, the...
In the Republic of Congo, the planned Zanaga iron ore mine is expected to produce 12 million tons of iron ore per year in its first phase, requiring an investment of $1.9 billion. Its owner, ZIOC,...
Africa remains the lowest-scoring region in Transparency International’s global corruption index, with only four countries exceeding the 50-point mark and 16 recording declines compared with...
Aircraft to modernize long-haul fleet, open US and Asia routes A350 cuts fuel use 25%, supports Egypt’s tourism growth strategy EgyptAir received an Airbus A350-900 at Cairo International Airport on...
Financing covers rail extension to El Meniaa and Ghardaïa over about 495 km Project is first phase of trans-Saharan rail corridor linking Algiers to the south Algeria aims to double rail network to...
Extension of Tanzania’s SGR toward Uganda discussed during Museveni visit Project could link Lake Victoria ferries to rail freight corridors Move aligns with Tanzania’s bid to position itself as East...
Project backed by UNESCO secures and digitizes rare West African archives More than 2,100 manuscripts digitized and 4,000 documents cataloged Initiative aims to protect oral and written heritage and...
Nigeria will revise its National Telecommunications Policy of 2000 for the first time in nearly 26 years. The reform will integrate mobile internet, digital finance, cloud computing, OTT services, 5G,...
Somalia and Turkey signed a cooperation protocol between their telecom regulators covering cybersecurity and electronic communications. The agreement follows Somalia’s approval of a national...
LTA suspends Starcell’s telecom license and spectrum authorization for 90 days Operator failed to launch services and settle outstanding financial obligations Regulator reiterates openness...
Nigeria launched a $540 million national program to strengthen the economic empowerment of 25 million women. The government expects the initiative to create about 4.5 million jobs across...
Namibia becomes party to Luanda Agreement alongside Angola, Botswana, and DRC Initiative aims to counter rising competition from lab-grown diamonds Natural diamonds accounted for 14.7 %...
First crude loading under EACOP planned within five months Heated pipeline linking Uganda to Tanzania is 79 % complete Project is central to exporting up to 246,000 b/d of Ugandan...
Governance reshuffle follows founder and CEO’s death in January 2026 Cofounder and former COO Tierno Tall takes over as chief executive Fintech has raised $10 million since 2021 to...
Income tax threshold to rise to 30,000 shillings per month Government aims to ease cost-of-living pressures and boost household income Fiscal impact remains uncertain amid high public debt...
Robust International plans to build a new cashew processing plant in Ogun State, Nigeria. The project will raise the company’s total processing capacity to 220 tonnes per day, from 100 tonnes...
The World Bank approved $150 million to improve water and electricity services in Gabon. The project will target service quality, reliability, and financial sustainability, with climate...
Ghana plans to exit the IMF program in April 2026. President Mahama says "We are living with dignity," citing improved inflation, reserves, and...
SETRAG seeks IFC loan for €704 million rail upgrade Phase III to replace 561 km rails by 2030 IFC flags environmental, social risks...
The Bank of Ghana created a steering committee and a technical committee to design a bank listing framework. Ghana’s pension fund assets exceed 100...
Proparco granted a CFA1.3 billion ($2 million) loan to VisionFund Senegal. Women represent 95% of VisionFund Senegal’s clients. VisionFund will use...
The UMOA Banking Commission sanctioned three banks in Côte d’Ivoire, Niger and Togo with disciplinary reprimands and fines. The regulator imposed...
Airline transported 10.64 million passengers in six months Cargo volumes reached 451,000 tons; revenue hit $4.4 billion Performance...
Congo launches $76 million Pointe-Noire-Cabinda road upgrade China firm to expand 15.4-km stretch to dual carriageway Project aims to...
Aircraft to modernize long-haul fleet, open US and Asia routes A350 cuts fuel use 25%, supports Egypt’s tourism growth strategy EgyptAir received an...
Harith General Partners agreed to buy low-cost airline FlySafair Deal worth ~15% of Harith’s portfolio, subject to regulatory...
Douala port to build 300 MW power plant CFA 628 billion BOT project backed by Chinese firms Plant aims to secure power, ease grid pressure The Port...
Gabon unveils Elobey VI for Libreville–Port-Gentil route Vessel supports river, maritime logistics strategy Route vital amid limited, poorly paved...
Financing covers rail extension to El Meniaa and Ghardaïa over about 495 km Project is first phase of trans-Saharan rail corridor linking Algiers to...
Extension of Tanzania’s SGR toward Uganda discussed during Museveni visit Project could link Lake Victoria ferries to rail freight corridors Move...
Morocco, Australia sign climate-smart agriculture research deal A$76 million program backs six-year Africa initiative Drought-hit Morocco seeks...
Emirati group signs agreement with TISEZA for large-scale farming Up to $100 million planned for 10,000 hectares, expandable to...
Ghana has 50,000 tonnes unsold cocoa at ports Cocoa prices fell from $13,000 to around $4,000 Traders face liquidity crunch; 300,000...
Robust International plans to build a new cashew processing plant in Ogun State, Nigeria. The project will raise the company’s total processing...
South Africa pursues a China trade deal as Western markets tighten, seeking duty-free access for key exports like wine, fruit, and macadamia...
AAK signs MoU with Ghana to expand shea sector activities Company to add 70,000 women collectors, boost skills and processing Deal aligns with Ghana’s...
South Africa has resumed local production of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines after a 21-year halt. The move comes as FMD outbreaks affect eight of...
De Heus completes $23.2 million animal feed plant in Kenya Athi River facility targets 200,000 tonnes annual feed...
BGFIBank is expanding its institutional presence in African mining finance, with a focus on the DRC and Ivory Coast. African banks, including AFG Bank,...
Flosell Limited plans Ghana’s first commercial-scale marine aquaculture project in partnership with Norwegian firms. The project will begin site...
SOLA reaches financial close on 300 MW Naos-1 project Hybrid plant to supply Sasol, Air Liquide via grid Operations targeted first half 2028,...
EcoGraf signed a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for technical assistance on its Epanko graphite project in...
First LNG cargo exported from Nguya FLNG unit Project capacity rises to 3 million tons per year Gas sourced from Marine XII block operated...
In the Republic of Congo, the planned Zanaga iron ore mine is expected to produce 12 million tons of iron ore per year in its first phase, requiring an...
Namibia becomes party to Luanda Agreement alongside Angola, Botswana, and DRC Initiative aims to counter rising competition from lab-grown...
First crude loading under EACOP planned within five months Heated pipeline linking Uganda to Tanzania is 79 % complete Project is...
South Africa launches Scam Signal to combat APP fraud Platform links banks, mobile networks for real-time detection Digital payment fraud...
Côte d’Ivoire integrates AI into national career guidance 2026 Career Days focus on AI skills, ethics Government expands youth employability...
Kenya warns against 21 uncertified mobile phone brands Devices lack mandatory Type Approval safety certification Regulator cites health...
Platform enables access to taxes, banking, civil records Government says biometric data stored by interior ministry Djibouti’s President...
Koné Soukpafolo’s COIC takes control of BRVM-listed Uniwax Uniwax posted CFA15.7 billion in H1 2025 revenue, net profit rebounds Deal...
Ziidi Trader enables NSE share trading via M-Pesa M-Pesa revenue rose 15.2% to 161.1 billion shillings in FY2025 H1 FY2026 revenue up 14% on...
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Airtel Africa Foundation allocated 3.85 billion Ugandan shillings (about $1 million) in fully funded scholarships to 20 students. The...
Egypt launches $1.1 billion Monte Galala Red Sea project Development includes towers, marina, conference center in Ain Sokhna Part of...
Nigeria launched a $540 million national program to strengthen the economic empowerment of 25 million women. The government expects the...
Family background continues to strongly shape social and economic outcomes in Africa. More than 85% of young African workers hold informal and...
Kenya and Italy signed an MoU on higher education, training and research on Feb. 9, 2026. The agreement targets academic mobility, joint research...
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Togo budgets 70 billion CFA francs for 2026 energy push
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Egypt Targets Doubling Oil Output in Five Years, Revises Terms for Foreign Firms
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Douala Port Plans $1.1 Billion Power Plant Amid Persistent Grid Outages
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Gabon Deploys Ferry to Improve Links Between Its Two Largest Cities
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Angola closes in on Botswana as diamond market slump redraws Africa’s hierarchy
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Togo: Warmer Gulf waters drive unseasonal rain, heat to persist through end-February
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Togo health districts review 2025 performance, adjust 2026 priorities
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Mono Basin Authority reviews 2025 performance in Lomé
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DRC: Tech Entrepreneur Benjamin Kalombo Mukena Expands Digital Training Initiatives
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Oil majors expand offshore exploration from Senegal to Angola Gulf of Guinea accounts for about 1...
MTN is considering buying back telecom towers it sold years ago, signalling that control of infras...
Rwanda, partners break ground on $2 billion Kigali Innovation City Smart city targets ...
Manovo-Gounda-St Floris National Park is one of the largest protected areas in Central Africa. Located in the northeastern part of the Central African...
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