By Jacques Assahoré Konan, Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, and Blerta Cela, UNDP Resident Representative in...
In Cotonou, at the Regional Summit on Digital Transformation, ministers, regulators and technical partners debated the digital future of West and Central...
In 2024, Benin’s authorities announced a coming ban on imports of frozen chicken and table eggs, saying the move aims to boost and better organize local...
Pit Baccardi, co-founder of the Salon des Industries Musicales d’Afrique Francophone (SIMA) and a Cameroonian native, was in Cotonou for the second...
Benin hosted the first Regional Summit on Digital Transformation in West and Central Africa, gathering officials from about 20 countries to discuss issues...
Ahead of the upcoming African European Union Summit in Luanda, the Africa-Europe Foundation has released its 'State of Africa-Europe 2025' report, calling...
EUR 106 million allocated for project- and program-based technical and financial cooperation. EUR 100 million in direct budget support aligned with...
Dangote Foundation pledges 1 trillion naira for Nigerian education over decade Funding targets STEM, girls’ education, teacher training from...
The mining group is refocusing on iron, aluminium, lithium and copper while placing other activities, including titanium, under strategic review, raising...
African ministers adopt Algiers Declaration on regulating global digital platforms Framework seeks fairer terms with OTTs, stronger data and AI...
Ghana’s Q3 2025 GDP grew 5.5%, led by agriculture and services Growth slowed due to hydrocarbons slump and weak industrial performance...
600MW floating solar plant on Lake Kariba to begin in 2026 Project timeline revised due to Zambia’s shared lake approval needs Aims to cut...
Non-transport taxes and security fees are scheduled to be scrapped starting Jan 1, 2026, aiming to slash airfares by up to 40%. Aligned with ICAO...
Move follows delays, stalled investment decision and BP’s earlier withdrawal Government prioritizes domestic gas supply while keeping option for...
A long-term investment drive, new industrial projects and tighter oversight of artisanal output are reshaping the country’s ambitions in one of the...
Report outlines four reforms to help Africa boost its role in global food value chains Measures focus on financing, land rights, logistics, and...
New AI Unit created to coordinate national AI strategy and projects Structure will implement the Digital Transformation Blueprint...
EUR 106 million allocated for project- and program-based technical and financial cooperation. EUR 100 million in direct budget support aligned with Ethiopia’s reform agenda. Focus areas include...
The mining group is refocusing on iron, aluminium, lithium and copper while placing other activities, including titanium, under strategic review, raising...
Uganda signed a bilateral agreement for as much as $1.7 billion in U.S. health funding The plan requires Kampala to increase domestic health...
Sondiale secures $4.75M DFC funding for Morocco polysilicon plant planning Project aims to supply West markets, cut China reliance, produce by...
600MW floating solar plant on Lake Kariba to begin in 2026 Project timeline revised due to Zambia’s shared lake approval needs Aims to cut...
By Jacques Assahoré Konan, Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, and Blerta Cela, UNDP Resident Representative in...
Rwanda maintained strong growth and adequate reserves, but external pressures are mounting. Public debt is projected to rise toward 80% of GDP by 2027,...
Uganda signed a bilateral agreement for as much as $1.7 billion in U.S. health funding The plan requires Kampala to increase domestic health...
Sondiale secures $4.75M DFC funding for Morocco polysilicon plant planning Project aims to supply West markets, cut China reliance, produce by...
DRC, Chad, and Equatorial Guinea rank as Africa’s most exposed countries in 2025 Only Botswana, Seychelles, and Mauritius fall into the low-risk...
Rwanda maintained strong growth and adequate reserves, but external pressures are mounting. Public debt is projected to rise toward 80% of GDP by 2027,...
Dentons confirms its targeting strategy on Africa’s future by anchoring itself in Dakar and Douala, two rising hubs along emerging energy and...
Africa leads global airline revenue blockages, IATA says Algeria tops list as Africa, Middle East hold 93% Currency controls, instability worsen airline fund repatriation issues Africa...
EUR 106 million allocated for project- and program-based technical and financial cooperation. EUR 100 million in direct budget support aligned with Ethiopia’s reform agenda. Focus areas include...
Guinea launches €5 million agriculture project with Italy Programme targets vegetable farming, women and youth inclusion Initiative aligns with Italy’s Mattei Plan, boosts EU exports...
Guinea state takes full ownership of telecom operator Areeba Decrees grant public control after MTN share buyout Takeover raises questions over future Guinea Telecom plans The Guinean government...
Nigeria launches TVET programme targeting 1.3 million youths nationwide Training spans 1,600 centres, offers stipends and start-up kits Scheme aims to tackle youth unemployment, skills gaps The...
Senegal approves payment for its capital subscription to the African Energy Bank (AEB) APPO says the contribution brings the bank “closer to development” AEB capitalization targets USD 5 billion to...
Ethiopia may receive about US$261 million once the review is approved. The ECF programme supports the country’s Homegrown Economic Reform (HGER) agenda launched in July 2024. Recent reviews show...
Rwanda maintained strong growth and adequate reserves, but external pressures are mounting. Public debt is projected to rise toward 80% of GDP by 2027, driven by major state-led projects. IMF urges...
tpay has partnered with the government to provide Direct Carrier Billing for government payments like utilities and fines. The mobile-based system simplifies payments, helping unbanked citizens...
Blencowe raises £3 million via share placement for Uganda graphite project Funds support Orom-Cross development amid delayed lender financing Project targets 2027 production, diversifying graphite...
Funds expand equipment credit for off-grid solar mini-grids in Africa Platform targets $800 million solar equipment orders over four years Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI) signed...
Floating regasification unit planned at Nador West Med port Project aims to secure gas supply after pipeline halt Morocco plans to commission its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal...
Starlink launches satellite internet service in Sao Tome and Principe Monthly fees $61-$81 plus upfront hardware costs High prices may limit adoption despite low broadband penetration...
Dangote Foundation pledges 1 trillion naira for Nigerian education over decade Funding targets STEM, girls’ education, teacher training from 2026 Pledge aims to tackle out-of-school crisis,...
The mining group is refocusing on iron, aluminium, lithium and copper while placing other activities, including titanium, under strategic review, raising questions about the long-term future of its...
IFC considers €75.25 million investment in cocoa processor Guan Chong Funds to expand cocoa processing plant in Côte d’Ivoire Project targets sustainable supply chains, jobs, and export...
Uganda signed a bilateral agreement for as much as $1.7 billion in U.S. health funding The plan requires Kampala to increase domestic health spending by more than $500...
Three Cameroon-flagged vessels were listed among 56 ships sanctioned by Ukraine Kyiv targets maritime trade flows seen as supporting Russia’s war effort Cameroon’s flag faces renewed...
Cameroon waived more than CFA9 billion in taxes on renewable energy equipment The incentives target solar power and potable water production systems Authorities report lower equipment prices...
Liberia signed an agreement for a 50-hectare pilot rice farm in Bong County The project supports technology transfer and aims to raise local rice output A broader $120 million...
Cameroon’s banks posted a combined 208.5 billion CFA in net profit in 2024 The country accounted for 46% of total Cemac banking earnings Rising margins and network expansion strengthened...
Alstom announces a MAD 100 million ($10.9 million) investment to build a new production line for train-driver consoles in Morocco. The company says the facility will supply global railway projects,...
Guinea signs an MoU with Turkey’s Albayrak Group to mobilise financing for Phase II of Conakry Airport’s modernisation. The project aims to raise annual capacity to 3 million passengers, up from a...
Platform aims to cut paperwork, speed processing, and centralise admin services Backed by World Bank, portal part of broader governance and digitisation push The Central African Republic has...
Ethiopia expects $261 million in new IMF disbursements under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The IMF says the reform program delivers favourable macroeconomic results, including faster growth...
Senegal earmarks CFA13.5 billion ($24 million) in its 2026 budget to modernise the communications sector. The government plans to create a new regulator for media and digital platforms in 2026. The...
The two countries sign an MoU covering military training, education, intelligence sharing and defence-industry development. Officials describe the deal as an important milestone in bilateral...
Ethiopia launches 2026-2030 digital payment strategy and instant payment system Plan aims to build inclusive, cash-light economy and boost financial access Focus on interoperability, data exchange,...
Egypt signs €202M deal with EBRD, EU to upgrade electricity grid Package includes €165M in concessional finance, €35M EU grant for renewables Part of NWFE plan to boost climate...
Burkina Faso gives telecom operators 6 months to meet service commitments Govt urges better coverage, transparency, and infrastructure on key routes 61.7% of targets met; penalties possible for...
Robex regains lead in $1.5B merger with Predictive after rival bid withdrawn Revised terms give Predictive 53.5% stake; merger focuses on Guinea gold assets Kiniero set for 2025 output; Bankan...
Final $10M payment accelerated as construction and studies progress Project to begin production in 2026; aims for 50,000 t/year in second phase Australian miner Lindian Resources said on...
Africa’s youth face high informal employment; decent jobs seen as vital for stability Key sectors with job potential include agriculture, construction, health, and digital economy Skills mismatch,...
Volt Resources partners with UOF to advance Bunyu graphite project in Tanzania UOF to invest $11.1M for 62% stake, update feasibility and lead development Move follows weak graphite prices;...
Atomic Eagle confirms near-surface uranium at Chisebuka, eyes 2026 resource Muntanga project holds 47.4M lbs uranium; major drill campaign underway New deposit could boost project economics; mine...
South Africa approves Eskom's revised unbundling plan, full split by 2030 New entities include separate arms for generation, transmission, distribution, and renewables Reforms aim to open power...
Ghana signs its seventh bilateral debt restructuring agreement. The deal forms part of reforms backed by the IMF program. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson expresses official gratitude for Czech...
Frigoglass to sell Nigerian packaging unit to Helios for nearly €100M Deal includes Beta Glass, marks Frigoglass’s exit from Nigeria by 2026 Company shifts focus to MENA cold-chain growth,...
U.S.-Nigeria agricultural trade projected to exceed $700M in 2025 U.S. wheat shipment of 50,000 tons offloaded at Lagos port Nigeria’s imports from U.S. outpace exports, driven by wheat and...
Egypt launches tender for private operator at Hurghada International Airport Move part of plan to upgrade 11 airports, double tourist numbers by 2030 Hurghada handled 10.5M passengers in 2024/25,...
Tanzania signs deal to revive Bagamoyo port with Africa Global Logistics Project includes 3 berths at Bagamoyo, 2 more at Dar es Salaam port Bagamoyo aims to rival Mombasa as regional shipping hub...
Membership grants access to project finance, equity, and risk tools Move supports Horizon 2035 plan to diversify beyond hydrocarbons Equatorial Guinea has joined the Africa Finance Corporation...
African ministers adopt Algiers Declaration on regulating global digital platforms Framework seeks fairer terms with OTTs, stronger data and AI protections Aims to boost local infrastructure,...
Ghana’s Q3 2025 GDP grew 5.5%, led by agriculture and services Growth slowed due to hydrocarbons slump and weak industrial performance Inflation eased to 6.3% in November; central bank cut...
Sondiale secures $4.75M DFC funding for Morocco polysilicon plant planning Project aims to supply West markets, cut China reliance, produce by 2029 Weak market, $800M funding need pose...
600MW floating solar plant on Lake Kariba to begin in 2026 Project timeline revised due to Zambia’s shared lake approval needs Aims to cut hydropower reliance amid drought-linked electricity...
Standard Bank extended a USD 138 million facility to STEP, acting as sole arranger and advisor to support network expansion in Ethiopia. Safaricom Ethiopia surpassed 10 million users by mid-2025,...
i3 announced partnerships targeting cervical cancer (MSD & MYDAWA), malaria (NMEP, PVAC & Sproxil), and pharmacy access (Boehringer Ingelheim with Dawa Mkononi, Kasha,...
Non-transport taxes and security fees are scheduled to be scrapped starting Jan 1, 2026, aiming to slash airfares by up to 40%. Aligned with ICAO rules, the reform ends "disguised taxation,"...
Government launches MaDigiPaie to modernize and secure public payments Initiative expands QR-based mobile money payments through GIMACPAY nationwide Move aligns with broader...
Government plans to lay the foundation stone for a 400 km pipeline network in 2025 Project aims to route offshore gas, including GTA output, to domestic consumption hubs Goal is to shift...
DFC signals readiness to fund up to $1B for DRC’s Dilolo–Sakania railway rehabilitation. Mota-Engil emerges as leading contender for the Lobito Corridor concession as PPP talks...
New 60 MW tranche brings Mmadinare’s total capacity to 120 MW Power will be sold to Botswana Power Corporation under a 25-year PPA Project expected to supply 280 GWh per year and cut 380,000...
Government launches three major projects: two solar plants and a 330 kV line New capacity aims to ease pressure on a grid that gets about 90% of its power from dams Investments seek a more...
Belife Insurance joins Gozem’s Series B round to grow its digital footprint Partnership aims to deliver simple, accessible insurance through Gozem’s Super App Move strengthens Gozem’s...
DRC, Chad, and Equatorial Guinea rank as Africa’s most exposed countries in 2025 Only Botswana, Seychelles, and Mauritius fall into the low-risk category Sub-Saharan Africa shows broad...
Five-year agreement aims to improve disease surveillance, labs, supply chains, and workforce Liberia becomes first in West Africa to enter this type of health cooperation with the U.S. Partnership...
Mali approves its first fully coordinated national cybersecurity strategy. The country ranks Tier 4/5 on the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index, signalling “basic” capacities. Major cyberattacks...
Ethiopia may receive about US$261 million once the review is approved. The ECF programme supports the country’s Homegrown Economic Reform (HGER)...
Senegal approves payment for its capital subscription to the African Energy Bank (AEB) APPO says the contribution brings the bank “closer to...
IFC considers €75.25 million investment in cocoa processor Guan Chong Funds to expand cocoa processing plant in Côte d’Ivoire Project...
Membership grants access to project finance, equity, and risk tools Move supports Horizon 2035 plan to diversify beyond hydrocarbons Equatorial...
Belife Insurance joins Gozem’s Series B round to grow its digital footprint Partnership aims to deliver simple, accessible insurance through...
Tanzania signs deal to revive Bagamoyo port with Africa Global Logistics Project includes 3 berths at Bagamoyo, 2 more at Dar es Salaam port...
Government plans to lay the foundation stone for a 400 km pipeline network in 2025 Project aims to route offshore gas, including GTA output, to...
DFC signals readiness to fund up to $1B for DRC’s Dilolo–Sakania railway rehabilitation. Mota-Engil emerges as leading contender for the...
Guinea signs an MoU with Turkey’s Albayrak Group to mobilise financing for Phase II of Conakry Airport’s modernisation. The project aims to raise...
Alstom announces a MAD 100 million ($10.9 million) investment to build a new production line for train-driver consoles in Morocco. The company says...
Egypt launches tender for private operator at Hurghada International Airport Move part of plan to upgrade 11 airports, double tourist numbers by 2030...
Dual apprenticeships blend classroom training and workplace practice to meet labor needs Programs vary in duration and offer benefits for...
TY Logistics Park opens Lagos facility with 40,000-pallet capacity to modernize supply chains Site offers broad logistics services near Lekki...
Frigoglass to sell Nigerian packaging unit to Helios for nearly €100M Deal includes Beta Glass, marks Frigoglass’s exit from Nigeria by 2026 ...
Guinea launches €5 million agriculture project with Italy Programme targets vegetable farming, women and youth inclusion Initiative aligns with...
Liberia signed an agreement for a 50-hectare pilot rice farm in Bong County The project supports technology transfer and aims to raise local rice...
U.S.-Nigeria agricultural trade projected to exceed $700M in 2025 U.S. wheat shipment of 50,000 tons offloaded at Lagos port Nigeria’s imports...
PR-PICA forecasts Mali’s 2025/26 seed-cotton output at 433,700 tons, down 34% year-on-year. Benin’s harvest is expected to reach 632,000 tons,...
Cameroon and Japan advance rice programme improving yields and seed quality to cut reliance on costly imports. PRODERIP Phase III shows results...
New agreement with The Andersons aims to secure sales of 100,000+ tons from 2026 U.S. firm ships 750,000 tons of farm commodities a year and is a...
New restoration effort targets 80,000 hectares under the SURAGGWA program Initiative is part of a $222 million climate-resilience plan...
Funds expand equipment credit for off-grid solar mini-grids in Africa Platform targets $800 million solar equipment orders over four years...
Cameroon waived more than CFA9 billion in taxes on renewable energy equipment The incentives target solar power and potable water production...
Egypt signs €202M deal with EBRD, EU to upgrade electricity grid Package includes €165M in concessional finance, €35M EU grant for...
Floating regasification unit planned at Nador West Med port Project aims to secure gas supply after pipeline halt Morocco plans to commission its...
Blencowe raises £3 million via share placement for Uganda graphite project Funds support Orom-Cross development amid delayed lender financing...
Robex regains lead in $1.5B merger with Predictive after rival bid withdrawn Revised terms give Predictive 53.5% stake; merger focuses on Guinea...
Final $10M payment accelerated as construction and studies progress Project to begin production in 2026; aims for 50,000 t/year in second phase...
Atomic Eagle confirms near-surface uranium at Chisebuka, eyes 2026 resource Muntanga project holds 47.4M lbs uranium; major drill campaign underway ...
Guinea state takes full ownership of telecom operator Areeba Decrees grant public control after MTN share buyout Takeover raises questions over...
tpay has partnered with the government to provide Direct Carrier Billing for government payments like utilities and fines. The mobile-based system...
Platform aims to cut paperwork, speed processing, and centralise admin services Backed by World Bank, portal part of broader governance and...
Ethiopia launches 2026-2030 digital payment strategy and instant payment system Plan aims to build inclusive, cash-light economy and boost financial...
Burkina Faso gives telecom operators 6 months to meet service commitments Govt urges better coverage, transparency, and infrastructure on key routes ...
Standard Bank extended a USD 138 million facility to STEP, acting as sole arranger and advisor to support network expansion in Ethiopia. Safaricom...
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Africa’s youth face high informal employment; decent jobs seen as vital for stability Key sectors with job potential include agriculture,...
Nigeria launches TVET programme targeting 1.3 million youths nationwide Training spans 1,600 centres, offers stipends and start-up kits Scheme aims...
Rollout to start in secondary schools and campuses, expanding nationwide in phases Surveys show rising youth drug use, with some states reporting...
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Mali Airlines SA plans first flight in 2026, board confirms timeline New carrier aims to boost domestic mobility and reach isolated northern regions...
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Blocked Airline Funds Remain Concentrated in Africa Despite Global Easing
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Ethiopia and Germany adopt 2025–2027 Cooperation Framework, Germany pledges EUR 206 million
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Guinea, Italy Launch $5.8M Agriculture Project with Focus on Cocoa and Coffee
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Guinea Finalizes State Acquisition of Telecom Operator Areeba
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Starlink Steps Closer to Cameroon Launch as ART Submits Draft Agreement to Supervisory Authority
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Cameroon’s Digital Economy Grows as Telecom Sector Posts One Trillion F in 2024
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State Releases 2023 EITI Report Post Suspension, Recording 1 035.85 billion F Revenues
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Cameroon-China Trade Pact Opens Door to Tariff‑Free Push for Cameroon Exports
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Villgro Africa Opens Applications for Eye Health Accelerator in Kenya
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Tanzanian Fintech NALA Gets Ghana Approval to Launch Money Transfers
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Huaxin's $100M Balaka plant localizes clinker production, saving Malawi $50M yearly in f...
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Niokolo-Koba National Park, designated both a Biosphere Reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the ecological treasures of Senegal and all of...
