Madagascar is going through one of the most turbulent periods in its recent political history. After weeks of protests over water and electricity...
Thierry Djeumo, a former consultant at McKinsey France and an international consultant, is one of the authors of the new study, Operational Excellence: An...
By Mamby Diomandé, Founder and General Commissioner of SIMA, and Lionel Talon, Cultural Entrepreneur, Founder of the WeLovEya Festival and the EYA...
(MEDIAMANIA)-Agence Ecofin, a leading African business news provider, has launched its Portuguese-language platform, Agência Ecofin, extending its reach...
TotalEnergies, while announcing a $4.5 billion increase in the cost of its Mozambique gas project, requested a 10-year extension to its concession....
At the start of 2025, many expected a standoff between Niamey and China National Petroleum Corporation Niger Petroleum (CNPCNP), similar to recent...
Alphamin Resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) top tin producer, has lowered its 2025 production targets. This revision is due to the...
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...
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...
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 launches Sugarcane Outgrowers Programme to boost local sugar production Farmers to get contracts, inputs, training under national sugar supply...
Biovac opens mRNA-capable vaccine lab in Cape Town, backed by global donors Facility enables full vaccine production, supporting Africa’s health...
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...
The ranking assesses 145 countries based on the diversity and sophistication of their inputs and technologies essential to the global energy transition....
Africa expected to account for 7% of global rare earth production by 2034. South Africa, Angola, Malawi, and Tanzania set to lead regional...
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...
Gates Foundation pledges $1.4B by 2029 for climate-resilient farming Funds to support tech like bio-fertilizers, weather alerts, and soil...
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...
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...
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...
Madagascar is going through one of the most turbulent periods in its recent political history. After weeks of protests over water and electricity...
Projects to create 5,500 jobs, introduce first Luxury All-Inclusive resorts Part of Morocco’s plan to attract 26M tourists by 2030 ahead of the World...
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...
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...
Gunvor drops bid for Lukoil’s foreign assets after U.S. sanctions warning Deal covered major African oil stakes; valued at $22B with no...
France, EU launch $2.5B fund to protect Congo Basin forests Congo Basin stores 90.9B tons carbon; faces deforestation threats COP30 to unveil...
Algeria allocates $5.84B for agriculture in 2026 draft budget Funds target modernization, rural development, and cold-chain gaps Sector...
Nigeria implemented the National Payment Stack (NPS), a new unified infrastructure, to enhance digital payment interoperability. The NPS offers...
The Abu Dhabi roundtable yielded $16.4 billion in investment commitments. The IsDB and World Bank pledged over $3.3 billion in...
The new unified platform replaces the NIBSS Instant Payments system. It connects banks, fintechs, and mobile money operators for instant...
Burkina Faso successfully raised $230.8 million (CFA131.355 billion) through a regional public bond offering. The issuance was oversubscribed at...
Sweden’s development-finance institution, Swedfund, is investing USD 10 million in Solar Saver as part of a USD 60 million equity raise. The funding...
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...
Teraco expands its CT2 data centre in Cape Town, boosting power capacity to 50MW to support Africa’s fast-growing digital economy. The facility uses...
EKA Mobility eyes an assembly unit for electric buses and tricycles. The project involves Mitsui Corporation and Ghana’s Rana Motors. It aims to serve...
Guinea delays inauguration of new Conakry airport facilities, part of Phase 1 expansion Phase 2 launch to proceed; project aims to ease congestion...
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...
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...
Tanzania authorized imports of Brazilian livestock and genetic material under new sanitary agreements. The move aims to boost productivity in a sector...
The budget will fund 20,000 tons of certified potato seeds for farmers. The volume of subsidized seeds rises from 18,346 to 20,000 tons this...
Export volumes rose 22% to 3.05 million tons, exceeding 3 million for the first time. Favorable weather, new orchards, and stronger EU demand boosted...
Ethiopia’s bid is expected to be confirmed next week, ahead of Nigeria’s. The city aims to leverage its green growth strategy and renewable energy...
The state buyer Mostakbal Misr ordered 500,000 tons of wheat from Black Sea suppliers. Shipments from Russia, Bulgaria, and Ukraine are expected...
The Senegalese government earmarked CFA7.3 billion ($12.8 million) for subsidizing certified potato seeds. The program targets the purchase of 20,000...
Zimbabwe’s wheat harvest hits record 639,942 tons, up 13% year-on-year Surplus of 280,000 tons expected, export talks underway with neighboring...
Rwanda’s coffee exports generated $116 million, up 47.4% from the previous year. Output rose 25% to 21,000 tonnes as rejuvenated farms...
Inspired Evolution leads $60M equity round to expand Sedgeley Solar Group SSG to grow decentralized solar capacity across Southern Africa’s C&I...
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) increased its equity investment in Egypt’s Infinity Power by $40 million, bringing its...
Changan partners with Yango to expand smart mobility in Africa and the Middle East. Yango Motors becomes the official distributor of Changan vehicles...
Barrick Mining’s Lumwana mine in Zambia produced 109,000 tonnes of copper by September 2025, up 41% year-on-year. The company targets between...
The regulator accuses AVZ and two executives of misleading investors. The case concerns undisclosed disputes over the Manono lithium project in the...
Court issues arrest warrant for ex-oil minister Sylva over $14.86M fraud EFCC places Sylva on wanted list amid probe into failed refinery...
Morocco welcomed 16.6M tourists Jan-Oct 2025, up 14% year-on-year Annual arrivals may exceed 19M, surpassing 18M government target Tourism revenues...
Kibali gold mine Q3 output rises 21% to 191,000 ounces Boost driven by 133% increase in open-pit ore production Barrick maintains full-year target;...
Namibia to launch national campaign on AI, digital and media literacy Govt cites rise in scams, deepfakes, and disinformation as key threats AI...
Equinix to open $22M data center in Lagos by Q1 2026 Project part of $100M Africa plan amid rising digital infrastructure...
Guinea, Sierra Leone sign MoU to end roaming charges on calls and data Agreement supports border connectivity, follows 2024 internet backbone...
Gabon seeks Morocco’s expertise to advance its “Gabon Digital” strategy launched in November 2024. Talks focus on infrastructure investment, academic...
Kigali hosted Africa Blockchain Festival 2025, uniting 1,000+ investors, developers, and regulators to explore blockchain’s economic...
UNHCR, ITU, and GSMA are expanding the Connectivity for Refugees initiative to connect 20 million forcibly displaced people and hosts by 2030. Chad...
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Mozambique’s northern development agency ADIN launched a digital platform to centralize and monitor reconstruction and employment projects. The tool...
ILO defines informal jobs as unregistered or unprotected work in any sector Informal work limits protections, distorts markets, and hampers...
Morocco, Portugal launch academic forum to boost university ties, student mobility Event supports 2023 pledge to deepen “Global Strategic...
The program targets 22 million people across eight major cities. It aims to improve accountability and strengthen essential services. The World...
Kenya launches “Dual Training” policy combining classroom and workplace learning Over 10,000 trainees enrolled in 100 institutions with 1,500 partner...
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Togo’s Service Sector Expands to 61.9% of GDP, Among Highest in WAEMU
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Togo’s Newly Elected Mayors to Take Office Starting November 12
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Entente Council Ministers Call for Sustainable Financing and Stronger Regional Governance
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Togo Under Review as WAEMU Assesses Progress on 2025 Community Reforms
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Australia’s ASIC sues AVZ Minerals over disclosure failures in Congo lithium case
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Senegal Sets CFA7.3bn Budget to Support Potato Seed Program
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Namibia Moves to Curb Deepfake and Scam Risks with National AI Awareness Campaign
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Rixos, Alliances Group to Invest $320 Million in New Luxury Hotels Across Morocco
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Cameroon Logistics Bodies Partner to Accelerate Digital Trade Operations
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Cameroon Plans 650 Kilometers of New Roads in 2026 to Boost National Connectivity
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The Bank expects a 41% rise in 2025 and a further 6% increase in 2026. Gold topped $4,00...
Social media users accuse the UAE of backing Sudan’s RSF militia. Activists and celebrities c...
Africa is projected to supply up to 9% of the global rare earths market thanks to announced mines, p...
Ghana holds talks to address energy debt and tighten sector oversight New inspector, stricter...
The Namib Erg, also known as the Namib Sand Sea, is one of the most ancient and spectacular desert landscapes on Earth. Stretching along Namibia’s...
Grand Egyptian Museum opens 1 Nov 2025 near Giza, showcasing 100k artefacts including full Tutankhamun collection. Triangular glass façade mirrors...
