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...
Ecofin Agency - As global Islamic finance aims for $6 trillion in assets during this year, 2026, world-renowned expert Muhammad Zubair Mughal—CEO of...
The United States committed $156 million to Burundi’s health sector over five years under a new memorandum of understanding. Burundi must...
South Africa approves 18.36% residential power hikes over two years NERSA allows Eskom to recover $3.4 billion after pricing...
Standard Bank narrowly led Africa’s investment banking fees in 2025, but Afreximbank’s surge signals a shifting balance of power. Afreximbank’s rapid...
Ethiopia and the European Investment Bank signed a €110 million ($130 million) loan agreement for rural development financing. The project...
AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah said Africa needs more than $400 billion annually to finance development. He outlined four strategic...
Washington’s 2026 Ministerial marks a shift from market pricing to state control of critical minerals via security, finance, and...
NNPC in advanced talks with Chinese firm to revive refineries Seeks minority partners to operate Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna...
Burkina Faso’s gold output topped 94 tons in 2025, with 42 tons from artisanal mining Ghana’s artisanal gold exports generated about $10...
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was fatally shot at his residence in Zintan on February 3, 2026 Armed assailants breached his home, disabled cameras and fled; no...
Labeled start-ups can list on the Algiers Stock Exchange without IPO fees The measure applies to capital raises of up to DZD500m between 2026 and...
Benin launched its “Benin 2060 Alafia” national development vision, adopted by parliament in July 2025. The strategy rests on four pillars: peace, good...
The United States committed $156 million to Burundi’s health sector over five years under a new memorandum of understanding. Burundi must mobilize $26 million in domestic funding by...
Standard Bank narrowly led Africa’s investment banking fees in 2025, but Afreximbank’s surge signals a shifting balance of power. Afreximbank’s rapid...
Oil majors expand offshore exploration from Senegal to Angola Gulf of Guinea accounts for about 11% of global hydrocarbon discoveries since...
Egypt plans $2 billion eurobond issuance in late 2025-26 Demand strong for five-year bonds, government says Eurobond issuance capped at $4...
Washington’s 2026 Ministerial marks a shift from market pricing to state control of critical minerals via security, finance, and...
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...
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...
Oil majors expand offshore exploration from Senegal to Angola Gulf of Guinea accounts for about 11% of global hydrocarbon discoveries since...
Egypt plans $2 billion eurobond issuance in late 2025-26 Demand strong for five-year bonds, government says Eurobond issuance capped at $4...
South Africa secures up to $8 billion Afreximbank financing Funds target energy, infrastructure, mineral processing priorities Up to $3...
Kenya saved about $167 million in debt servicing costs after converting Chinese loans from dollars to yuan. The swap covered three China...
Nigeria launched a 50-block oil licensing round in December 2025 and eased financial terms in January 2026. The upstream regulator urged state-owned NNPC Ltd to apply alongside private...
Africa’s two-wheel motorcycle market should reach $5.55 billion in 2026 and $7.29 billion by 2031, driven by urbanization and informal transport. Rising import dependence, currency...
The United States committed $156 million to Burundi’s health sector over five years under a new memorandum of understanding. Burundi must mobilize $26 million in domestic funding by...
South Africa decided to withdraw more than 700 troops from the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo by end-2026. Pretoria cited the need to consolidate and reorganize national defense...
Nigeria launches mobile app to connect women with economic services Platform targets 25 million women, President Tinubu says App centralizes finance, training, and government support...
Gabon Loisirs et Tourisme acquires Newrest Gabon operations Deal covers 300 employees, nine sites, and industrial catering services Takeover aims to preserve jobs after labour and...
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 are increasingly dominated by filled milk powders...
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 growth stays weak, and 37% of CEMAC’s population...
Cape Town will tender an electricity trader mid-Feb 2026 to aggregate multiple producers and unlock ~300 MW of independent power. 2026 water PPPs: Paarden Eiland desalination ≈70 ML/day and Faure...
Gabon utility denies unpaid Equatorial Guinea electricity debt claims Disputed 235 million CFA francs linked to invoice verification process Cross-border power supply to rise to 5 MW from...
Airtel Nigeria to add 2Africa cable gateway in Akwa Ibom Move reduces reliance on Lagos, boosting network redundancy and resilience Data use surged in 2025 as Airtel holds 33.94% market...
Deal targets food sovereignty, climate resilience, and insecure regions Programs support 2026-2030 national development plan implementation Burkina Faso and the United Nations system have...
De Heus completes $23.2 million animal feed plant in Kenya Athi River facility targets 200,000 tonnes annual feed production Investment aims to cut imports amid Kenya’s large feed...
Prospect Resources lifts Mumbezhi copper resources 63%, adds gold and cobalt Project now hosts 174 million tonnes at 0.44% copper Exploration to continue as Zambia eyes higher copper...
Mali signs three-year employment and training partnership with UNHCR Deal targets refugee, displaced, and stateless persons’ economic integration Mali hosts over 250,000 refugees and 402,000...
Digital economy minister meets investors from the UAE and Tunisia Government seeks private partnerships to accelerate digital projects DRC plans $1.5 billion in digital transformation...
Burkina Faso upgrades Gaoua University Center to full university status Enrollment rose to 1,166 students, faculty expanded to 37 members Move supports national education reforms amid rising...
South Africa approves 18.36% residential power hikes over two years NERSA allows Eskom to recover $3.4 billion after pricing error Heavy industries receive tariff relief as households...
Government targets underserved rural and remote areas Program aims to connect one million people by end-2026 Satellite access to complement existing mobile networks Senegalese President Bassirou...
State miner SODEMI and China’s CGM create a new exploration company Joint venture launches first bauxite exploration project Côte d’Ivoire seeks to build a stronger mining pipeline Côte d’Ivoire...
(BIDC) - The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has appointed Mr. Baba Malick Ba as Regional Director overseeing Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, The Gambia, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde and Guinea,...
Government moves forward with land allocation for selected green hydrogen projects Five investor groups selected for projects worth about $35 billion Each project may access up to 30,000...
Agoco completes major overhaul of Al-Sarir refinery in eastern Libya Facility resumes operations after planned shutdown and safety tests Restart comes as Libya seeks to expand refining capacity...
PenCom licenses Awabah as the first approved pension agent Move targets informal and self-employed workers under the micro pension scheme Reform aims to widen coverage in a sector employing over 65%...
FAO food price index slips 0.4% in January to 123.9 points Sugar, dairy, and meat prices decline, offsetting gains in oils and cereals Strong global grain supply expected to limit price...
Government targets expansion from current plantation area by 2028 Ghana produced 544,773 tons of coconuts in 2024, about 24% of Africa’s output Expansion aims to lift coconut export revenues by...
Authorities say no formal application was filed before the announcement Transaction requires prior regulatory approval to be recognized Decision comes as Namibia tightens oil sector...
IMF and Zimbabwe reach agreement on a 10-month staff-monitored program Program focuses on fiscal discipline, monetary stability, and governance reforms Recent gains include lower inflation, stronger...
Standard Bank narrowly led Africa’s investment banking fees in 2025, but Afreximbank’s surge signals a shifting balance of power. Afreximbank’s rapid rise reflects a strategic pivot into capital...
Electricity access reached 84% in 2024, with full urban coverage Power mix to shift toward gas and renewables by 2030 Electricity demand expected to grow about 8% annually through 2030 Senegal is...
IMF approves $10.48 million in disbursements under ECF and RSF programs Program targets largely met, with progress on governance reforms Growth seen at 5.2% in 2025, inflation around...
Senegal targets digital hub status by 2034 but faces connectivity-profitability tradeoff 540 uncovered zones, 7 million affected, upgrades costly amid margin pressure Operators urge...
Mali plans to raise CFA1,450 billion on the WAEMU financial market in 2026 Issuance will be spread quarterly through Treasury bills and bonds Regional market remains central to Mali’s budget financing...
Essaouira is a coastal city in Morocco, on the Atlantic Ocean, in the Marrakech–Safi region, about two and a half hours by road from Marrakech. It stands out for its mild, windy climate, which shapes both...
Gabon signs three cooperation deals during President Oligui Nguema’s Abu Dhabi visit Agreements cover gold mining, digital government modernization, and port logistics Deals aim to attract...
Egypt allocates extra 410 MHz spectrum, valued $3.5 billion, supporting 5G expansion Government launches National Spectrum Roadmap 2026-2030 to optimize spectrum management 5G rollout...
Africa needs 6.1 million additional health professionals to reach universal health coverage by 2030, Africa CDC says. Only Rwanda, Botswana, and Cabo Verde meet the Abuja Declaration target of...
Ivory Coast set the 2026 minimum farmgate cashew price at CFA400 per kilogram, down 6% year on year. Authorities cited weaker international prices and U.S. tariff measures that disrupted global...
BW Energy’s Angola offshore entry faces partner preemption notice Partner may exercise right of first refusal on Blocks 14, 14K Deal with Azule Energy remains pending regulatory, contractual...
South Africa, China sign trade cooperation deal at JETC meeting Agreement targets duty-free access, investment, higher-value South African exports Move follows U.S. tariff dispute, as Pretoria pivots...
Etana signs 10-year renewable power deal with Sibanye-Stillwater Agreement supplies up to 220 MW via wind, solar from 2027 Deal reflects growth in South Africa’s private electricity wheeling...
World Bank assesses progress on PACTDIGITAL and WURI programs Midterm review highlights coverage of 750 digital white zones 2026 roadmap focuses on networks, data centers, and fiber optic...
Start-up of the Bargny-Sendou port is now scheduled for late 2026 The project aims to handle minerals, hydrocarbons, and agricultural cargo Annual capacity is planned at 20 million tons In Senegal,...
Oil majors expand offshore exploration from Senegal to Angola Gulf of Guinea accounts for about 11% of global hydrocarbon discoveries since 2020 Regulatory reforms and offshore potential drive renewed...
S&P expects loan growth and asset quality to improve across most African markets Strong growth is forecast in Egypt, Morocco, and Nigeria, with a mild recovery in South Africa About 50% of rated...
City plans municipal rules to tax short-term rentals at hotel-level rates Properties mainly used for short stays would face a 135% tax increase Cape Town had 26,484 Airbnb listings as of September...
Deposits grow 2.7%, supporting lending recovery Average loan sizes small, credit risk persists Loans granted by Togolese microfinance institutions rose by 8.4 billion CFA francs at the end of...
Togo develops local organic certification framework for producers Standards aim to ease access to organic labels and markets Framework reviewed at Lomé workshop with GIZ support Organic...
The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) will run from February 7 to 22, 2026, in Los Angeles, positioning itself as a major soft power platform for African countries and the diaspora. The...
Ethiopia and the European Investment Bank signed a €110 million ($130 million) loan agreement for rural development financing. The project targets micro and small enterprises through rural...
TotalEnergies will operate the offshore PEL104 exploration license in Namibia with a 42.5% stake. The license sits in the Lüderitz Basin and covers about 11,000 square kilometers. Offshore...
African airlines increased air cargo volumes by 6.0% in 2025, beating global growth. December traffic rose 10.1%, the fastest increase among all regions worldwide. IATA expects global air...
Renewables and nuclear could generate around half of global electricity by 2030, according to the IEA. Solar power and nuclear energy drive most of the projected growth. Africa accelerates...
Gabon plans to raise up to CFA331 billion in domestic debt in early 2026 The revised target is about 43% higher than initially planned Investor confidence has improved after renewed IMF...
Puma Energy has appointed Paulo Varela as managing director for Mozambique Varela previously led Galp Mozambique’s local distribution operations The appointment comes as Puma Energy reports...
Gombe State signed a deal with New Zealand’s Livestock Improvement Corporation The partnership targets herd management, genetics, and sustainable livestock practices The move aligns with...
Rwanda, partners break ground on $2 billion Kigali Innovation City Smart city targets digital economy, education and technology exports Project backed by Africa50, BADEA through...
The accords cover visas, trade, defense, air transport, and health regulation A visa waiver was agreed for holders of diplomatic, official, and ordinary passports Bilateral trade rose...
S&P expects loan growth and asset quality to improve across most African markets Strong growth is forecast in Egypt, Morocco, and Nigeria, with a mild...
Gabon Loisirs et Tourisme acquires Newrest Gabon operations Deal covers 300 employees, nine sites, and industrial catering services Takeover...
PenCom licenses Awabah as the first approved pension agent Move targets informal and self-employed workers under the micro pension scheme Reform aims...
Mali plans to raise CFA1,450 billion on the WAEMU financial market in 2026 Issuance will be spread quarterly through Treasury bills and bonds Regional...
Deposits grow 2.7%, supporting lending recovery Average loan sizes small, credit risk persists Loans granted by Togolese microfinance institutions...
Floods damaged over 5,000 km of roads, disrupting transport nationwide Repeated climate shocks strain finances, limiting resilient infrastructure...
Djibouti secures $35m ITFC financing to expand petroleum bunkering and reinforce its role as a Red Sea maritime and trade hub Facility,...
Tanzania in talks with World Bank on Dar port expansion loan Four new berths to boost capacity, handle deep-draft vessels Traffic growth...
Cape Town will tender an electricity trader mid-Feb 2026 to aggregate multiple producers and unlock ~300 MW of independent power. 2026 water...
Start-up of the Bargny-Sendou port is now scheduled for late 2026 The project aims to handle minerals, hydrocarbons, and agricultural cargo Annual...
MTN is considering buying back telecom towers it sold years ago, signalling that control of infrastructure matters again in Africa’s digital...
Senegal’s solar boom is real, but it runs on private momentum as public ambition outpaces the state’s financial capacity. Households and industries...
AD Ports secures $115 million for Safaga Red Sea terminal IFC-backed financing supports $200 million Egypt port investment Project boosts...
Ivory Coast set the 2026 minimum farmgate cashew price at CFA400 per kilogram, down 6% year on year. Authorities cited weaker international...
De Heus completes $23.2 million animal feed plant in Kenya Athi River facility targets 200,000 tonnes annual feed...
Government targets expansion from current plantation area by 2028 Ghana produced 544,773 tons of coconuts in 2024, about 24% of Africa’s...
Togo develops local organic certification framework for producers Standards aim to ease access to organic labels and markets Framework...
Gombe State signed a deal with New Zealand’s Livestock Improvement Corporation The partnership targets herd management, genetics, and sustainable...
Indian palm oil imports hit 766,000 tonnes in January Palm oil trades about $100 per tonne below soybean oil Rising Malaysian stocks...
Burkina Faso launches floating cage fish farming project at Yakouta dam Dori site starts with 22 cages, targets 200 tons annually Government pushes...
Government plans CFA-equivalent investment of 41.8 billion Congolese francs over 2026–2028 Funds target farm equipment purchases and rehabilitation of...
Gabon utility denies unpaid Equatorial Guinea electricity debt claims Disputed 235 million CFA francs linked to invoice verification...
Prospect Resources lifts Mumbezhi copper resources 63%, adds gold and cobalt Project now hosts 174 million tonnes at 0.44%...
State miner SODEMI and China’s CGM create a new exploration company Joint venture launches first bauxite exploration project Côte d’Ivoire seeks to...
Nigeria launched a 50-block oil licensing round in December 2025 and eased financial terms in January 2026. The upstream regulator urged state-owned...
Africa’s two-wheel motorcycle market should reach $5.55 billion in 2026 and $7.29 billion by 2031, driven by urbanization and informal...
Government moves forward with land allocation for selected green hydrogen projects Five investor groups selected for projects worth about $35...
Agoco completes major overhaul of Al-Sarir refinery in eastern Libya Facility resumes operations after planned shutdown and safety tests Restart comes...
Authorities say no formal application was filed before the announcement Transaction requires prior regulatory approval to be recognized Decision comes...
Nigeria launches mobile app to connect women with economic services Platform targets 25 million women, President Tinubu says App centralizes...
Airtel Nigeria to add 2Africa cable gateway in Akwa Ibom Move reduces reliance on Lagos, boosting network redundancy and resilience Data use...
Digital economy minister meets investors from the UAE and Tunisia Government seeks private partnerships to accelerate digital projects DRC...
Government targets underserved rural and remote areas Program aims to connect one million people by end-2026 Satellite access to complement existing...
Senegal targets digital hub status by 2034 but faces connectivity-profitability tradeoff 540 uncovered zones, 7 million affected, upgrades costly...
World Bank assesses progress on PACTDIGITAL and WURI programs Midterm review highlights coverage of 750 digital white zones 2026 roadmap focuses on...
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Mali signs three-year employment and training partnership with UNHCR Deal targets refugee, displaced, and stateless persons’ economic...
Deal targets food sovereignty, climate resilience, and insecure regions Programs support 2026-2030 national development plan...
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South Africa to Withdraw MONUSCO Troops by End-2026
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Cameroon municipalities defend CFA21.4bn solar streetlight project amid controversy
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Cameroon names first five companies to support industrial expansion
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Africa Looks to India as Digital Governance Partnerships Expand
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Gabon Partners With UAE’s Presight to Deploy AI in Public Administration
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Cameroon audit flags high rental costs weighing on state debt recovery firm
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Oil majors expand offshore exploration from Senegal to Angola Gulf of Guinea accounts for about 1...
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