Economic information from Africa
madagascar-secures-40m-from-world-bank-to-develop-electricity-sector

Madagascar secures $40M from World Bank to develop electricity sector

World Bank approved $40 million in financing to Madagascar to develop the Electricity Sector Operations and Governance Improvement Project (EGOSIP)....
Finance
24 June 2018
kilimanjaro-capital-the-canadian-holding-pulling-strings-of-the-cameroonian-secessionist-crisis

Kilimanjaro Capital: The Canadian holding pulling strings of the Cameroonian secessionist crisis?

Kilimanjaro Capital: The Canadian holding pulling strings of the Cameroonian secessionist crisis?

Apparently, the secessionist claims, born from simple corporate...
Read more |  24 June 2018
Mining
22 June 2018
burkina-faso-state-extends-karma-mine-operating-permit-s-geographical-scope

Burkina Faso: State extends Karma mine operating permit’s geographical scope

Burkina Faso: State extends Karma mine operating permit’s geographical scope

The Burkinabe government passed a decree extending the...
Read more |  22 June 2018
Finance
24 June 2018
kilimanjaro-capital-the-canadian-holding-pulling-strings-of-the-cameroonian-secessionist-crisis

Kilimanjaro Capital: The Canadian holding pulling strings of the Cameroonian secessionist crisis?

Kilimanjaro Capital: The Canadian holding pulling strings of the Cameroonian secessionist crisis?

Apparently, the secessionist claims, born from simple corporate claims issued in October...
Read more |  24 June 2018
Mining
22 June 2018
burkina-faso-state-extends-karma-mine-operating-permit-s-geographical-scope

Burkina Faso: State extends Karma mine operating permit’s geographical scope

Burkina Faso: State extends Karma mine operating permit’s geographical scope

The Burkinabe government passed a decree extending the geographical scope of Karma...
Read more |  22 June 2018
Mining
22 June 2018
burkina-faso-west-african-resources-updates-sanbrado-project-s-feasibility-study

Burkina Faso: West African Resources updates Sanbrado project’s feasibility study

Burkina Faso: West African Resources updates Sanbrado project’s feasibility study

West African Resources announced it has completed an updated feasibility study for...
Read more |  22 June 2018
Agriculture
22 June 2018
zambia-world-bank-to-provide-14-6m-to-improve-smallholder-market-access

Zambia: World Bank to provide $14.6M to improve smallholder market access

Zambia: World Bank to provide $14.6M to improve smallholder market access

Last June 19, World Bank approved $14.6 million in financing for Zambian smallholder...
Read more |  22 June 2018
Agriculture
22 June 2018
ghana-cote-d-ivoire-cocoa-cooperation-to-face-first-test-in-october-2018

Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Cooperation to face first test in October 2018

Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Cooperation to face first test in October 2018

The collaboration between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire amid global cocoa price decline...
Read more |  22 June 2018
Public Management
22 June 2018
zimbabwe-japan-provides-21m-to-upgrade-makuti-chirundu-road-axis

Zimbabwe: Japan provides $21M to upgrade Makuti-Chirundu road axis

Zimbabwe: Japan provides $21M to upgrade Makuti-Chirundu road axis

Zimbabwe will benefit from a $21 million Japan support to renovate the Makuti-Chirundu...
Read more |  22 June 2018
Public Management
22 June 2018
nigeria-to-finance-2018-budget-with-a-4-5bn-loan

Nigeria to finance 2018 budget with a $4.5bn loan  

Nigeria to finance 2018 budget with a $4.5bn loan  

Nigeria plans to borrow $4.4 billion to finance its 2018 budget, the minister...
Read more |  22 June 2018
Law
21 June 2018
benin-government-passes-a-climate-change-law

Benin: Government passes a Climate Change Law

Benin: Government passes a Climate Change Law

Through a parliamentary vote held June 18, Benin adopted Act No. 2018-18...
Read more |  21 June 2018
Comms
21 June 2018
dr-congo-communication-ministry-urges-online-media-to-register-before-next-july-15

DR Congo: Communication ministry urges online media to register before next July 15  

DR Congo: Communication ministry urges online media to register before next July 15  

DR Congo’s communication minister Lambert Mende (photo), invites all online media operating...
Read more |  21 June 2018
Public Management
21 June 2018
cote-d-ivoire-egypt-s-eec-to-organize-a-trade-mission-in-abidjan-next-july

Côte d'Ivoire: Egypt’s EEC to organize a trade mission in Abidjan next July

Côte d'Ivoire: Egypt’s EEC to organize a trade mission in Abidjan next July

The Engineering Export Council of Egypt (EEC) plans to organize jointly with...
Read more |  21 June 2018
Mining
21 June 2018
burkina-faso-tajiri-resources-raised-c-2m-for-reo-project

Burkina Faso: Tajiri Resources raised C$2M for Reo project

Burkina Faso: Tajiri Resources raised C$2M for Reo project

Tajiri Resources, active on Reo gold project in Burkina Faso, announced this...
Read more |  21 June 2018
Mining
21 June 2018
zimbabwe-produced-3-4-tons-of-gold-in-may-2018

Zimbabwe produced 3.4 Tons of gold in May 2018

Zimbabwe produced 3.4 Tons of gold in May 2018

Last month, Zimbabwe produced 3.4 tons of gold, Bloomberg reports quoting Fidelity...
Read more |  21 June 2018
Public Management
21 June 2018
morocco-tourist-arrivals-grew-by-12-to-3-4m-in-jan-apr-2018

Morocco: Tourist arrivals grew by 12% to 3.4M in Jan-Apr 2018

Morocco: Tourist arrivals grew by 12% to 3.4M in Jan-Apr 2018

Morocco received a total of 3.4 million tourists between January and April...
Read more |  21 June 2018
Electricity
20 June 2018
south-africa-eskom-former-cfo-anoj-singh-sued-for-wrongdoing

South Africa: Eskom Former CFO Anoj Singh sued for wrongdoing

South Africa: Eskom Former CFO Anoj Singh sued for wrongdoing

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has announced that it...
Read more |  20 June 2018
Mining
20 June 2018
gem-diamonds-paid-18-3m-taxes-and-royalties-to-botswana-and-lesotho-in-2017

Gem Diamonds paid $18.3M taxes and royalties to Botswana and Lesotho in 2017

Gem Diamonds paid $18.3M taxes and royalties to Botswana and Lesotho in 2017

Gem Diamonds, operating in Botswana and Lesotho, reported it has paid over $18.3...
Read more |  20 June 2018
Law
20 June 2018
madagascar-finalizes-the-anti-graft-special-unit

Madagascar finalizes the Anti-Graft Special Unit

Madagascar finalizes the Anti-Graft Special Unit

Initiated since 2017, the Anti-Graft Special Unit (PAC) is now a reality...
Read more |  20 June 2018
EcofinAgency
senegal-a-land-tenure-forum-organized-in-darou-khoudoss

Senegal: A land tenure forum organized in Darou Khoudoss

senegal-launches-a-project-to-improve-women-s-access-to-land-today

Senegal launches a project to improve Women’s access to land today

mali-former-minister-bathily-recommends-self-defense-against-land-speculators

Mali: Former minister Bathily recommends “self-defense” against land speculators

senegal-breeders-report-pastoral-land-grab-in-thies

Senegal: Breeders report pastoral land grab, in Thies

rwanda-relies-on-land-to-attract-investors

Rwanda relies on land to attract investors
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reddot Finance

24 June 2018
kilimanjaro-capital-the-canadian-holding-pulling-strings-of-the-cameroonian-secessionist-crisis

Kilimanjaro Capital: The Canadian holding pulling strings of the Cameroonian secessionist crisis?

Kilimanjaro Capital: The Canadian holding pulling strings of the Cameroonian secessionist crisis?

Apparently, the secessionist claims, born from simple corporate claims issued in October...
Read more |  24 June 2018
19 June 2018
ghana-mobile-money-accounts-grew-by-21-34-in-2017

Ghana: Mobile Money Accounts grew by 21.34% in 2017

Ghana: Mobile Money Accounts grew by 21.34% in 2017

In Ghana, the number of mobile savings accounts reached 23.9 million in...
Read more |  19 June 2018
18 June 2018
kenya-equity-bank-plans-20-new-branches-by-2020-to-serve-most-demanding-customers

Kenya: Equity Bank plans 20 new branches by 2020 to serve “most demanding” customers

Kenya: Equity Bank plans 20 new branches by 2020 to serve “most demanding” customers

Equity Bank of Kenya announced it will open four new branches in...
Read more |  18 June 2018
18 June 2018
nigeria-access-bank-raises-158m-from-13-international-banks

Nigeria: Access Bank raises $158M from 13 international banks

Nigeria: Access Bank raises $158M from 13 international banks

NSE-listed group Access Bank raised, via its London-based subsidiary, a $158 million trade...
Read more |  18 June 2018
13 June 2018
african-trade-insurance-to-double-portfolio-to-7bln-by-2022

African Trade Insurance to double portfolio to $7bln, by 2022

African Trade Insurance to double portfolio to $7bln, by 2022

The African Trade Insurance (ATI) agency plans to raise its trade and...
Read more |  13 June 2018
11 June 2018
cote-d-ivoire-coris-bank-to-grant-smes-17-9m-at-9-annual-prime-rate

Côte d’Ivoire: Coris Bank to grant SMEs $17.9M at 9% annual prime rate

Côte d’Ivoire: Coris Bank to grant SMEs $17.9M at 9% annual prime rate

The Ivorian subsidiary of Coris Bank International approved a new credit line...
Read more |  11 June 2018
11 June 2018
global-finance-best-banks-awards-2018-rawbank-remains-best-bank-in-dr-congo

Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2018 : RAWBANK remains best bank in DR Congo

Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2018 : RAWBANK remains best bank in DR Congo

For the 4th consecutive year, RAWBANK remains the best bank of the...
Read more |  11 June 2018
7 June 2018
african-trade-insurance-reports-9-9m-net-profit-for-2017

African Trade insurance reports $9.9M net profit for 2017

African Trade insurance reports $9.9M net profit for 2017

The African Trade Insurance (ATI) announced it has achieved $9.9 million in net...
Read more |  7 June 2018
5 June 2018
nigeria-14-startups-captured-9-2m-in-q1-2018

Nigeria: 14 Startups captured $9.2M in Q1, 2018

Nigeria: 14 Startups captured $9.2M in Q1, 2018

Between January and March this year, 14 Nigeria-based startups raised up to $9.2...
Read more |  5 June 2018

reddot Public Management

22 June 2018
zimbabwe-japan-provides-21m-to-upgrade-makuti-chirundu-road-axis

Zimbabwe: Japan provides $21M to upgrade Makuti-Chirundu road axis

Zimbabwe: Japan provides $21M to upgrade Makuti-Chirundu road axis

Zimbabwe will benefit from a $21 million Japan support to renovate the Makuti-Chirundu...
Read more |  22 June 2018
22 June 2018
nigeria-to-finance-2018-budget-with-a-4-5bn-loan

Nigeria to finance 2018 budget with a $4.5bn loan  

Nigeria to finance 2018 budget with a $4.5bn loan  

Nigeria plans to borrow $4.4 billion to finance its 2018 budget, the minister...
Read more |  22 June 2018
21 June 2018
cote-d-ivoire-egypt-s-eec-to-organize-a-trade-mission-in-abidjan-next-july

Côte d'Ivoire: Egypt’s EEC to organize a trade mission in Abidjan next July

Côte d'Ivoire: Egypt’s EEC to organize a trade mission in Abidjan next July

The Engineering Export Council of Egypt (EEC) plans to organize jointly with...
Read more |  21 June 2018
21 June 2018
morocco-tourist-arrivals-grew-by-12-to-3-4m-in-jan-apr-2018

Morocco: Tourist arrivals grew by 12% to 3.4M in Jan-Apr 2018

Morocco: Tourist arrivals grew by 12% to 3.4M in Jan-Apr 2018

Morocco received a total of 3.4 million tourists between January and April...
Read more |  21 June 2018
20 June 2018
conflict-prevention-could-help-save-5-70bln-per-year-report

Conflict prevention could help save $5-70bln per year (Report)

Conflict prevention could help save $5-70bln per year (Report)

A recent World Bank-UN Report on violent conflicts indicated that a scaled-up...
Read more |  20 June 2018
20 June 2018
developing-countries-host-85-of-world-refugees-hcr

Developing countries host 85% of world refugees (HCR)

Developing countries host 85% of world refugees (HCR)

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported yesterday June 19 that...
Read more |  20 June 2018
20 June 2018
liberia-world-bank-grants-11-07m-to-the-education-sector

Liberia: World Bank grants $11.07M to the education sector

Liberia: World Bank grants $11.07M to the education sector

World Bank approved, yesterday June 19, $11.07 million in financing to Liberia to...
Read more |  20 June 2018
18 June 2018
tanzania-government-plans-tax-amnesty-and-relief-program-to-boost-investment

Tanzania: Government plans Tax Amnesty and Relief Program to boost investment

Tanzania: Government plans Tax Amnesty and Relief Program to boost investment

Tanzania may soon introduce a tax amnesty and tax relief program, to...
Read more |  18 June 2018
15 June 2018
benin-organized-a-land-conflict-awareness-meeting-in-malanville

Benin organized a Land Conflict Awareness Meeting in Malanville

Benin organized a Land Conflict Awareness Meeting in Malanville

The communal and judicial authorities in Malanville (North of Benin) organized an...
Read more |  15 June 2018

reddot Agriculture

22 June 2018
zambia-world-bank-to-provide-14-6m-to-improve-smallholder-market-access

Zambia: World Bank to provide $14.6M to improve smallholder market access

Zambia: World Bank to provide $14.6M to improve smallholder market access

Last June 19, World Bank approved $14.6 million in financing for Zambian smallholder...
Read more |  22 June 2018
22 June 2018
ghana-cote-d-ivoire-cocoa-cooperation-to-face-first-test-in-october-2018

Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Cooperation to face first test in October 2018

Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Cooperation to face first test in October 2018

The collaboration between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire amid global cocoa price decline...
Read more |  22 June 2018
19 June 2018
egypt-agricultural-exports-reached-3-2m-tons-between-september-2017-and-april-2018

Egypt: Agricultural exports reached 3.2M tons between September 2017 and April 2018

Egypt: Agricultural exports reached 3.2M tons between September 2017 and April 2018

Egypt exported about 3.2 million tons of agricultural products during the period...
Read more |  19 June 2018
19 June 2018
uganda-coffee-export-dropped-by-11-4-in-april-2018

Uganda: Coffee export dropped by 11.4% in April 2018

Uganda: Coffee export dropped by 11.4% in April 2018

At the end of April 2018, Uganda’s coffee shipments stood at 295,194...
Read more |  19 June 2018
18 June 2018
global-coffee-surplus-to-reach-8-million-sacs-in-2018-19-usda

Global coffee surplus to reach 8 million sacs in 2018-19 (USDA)

Global coffee surplus to reach 8 million sacs in 2018-19 (USDA)

In 2018/2019, the global coffee market will record a surplus of 8...
Read more |  18 June 2018
18 June 2018
egypt-coffee-demand-increased-in-q1-2018

Egypt: Coffee demand increased in Q1, 2018

Egypt: Coffee demand increased in Q1, 2018

In Egypt, coffee market recorded a whopping increase during the first three...
Read more |  18 June 2018
15 June 2018
mozambique-targets-50m-in-cotton-export-earnings-by-august-2018

Mozambique targets $50M in cotton export earnings, by August 2018

Mozambique targets $50M in cotton export earnings, by August 2018

In Mozambique, cotton export is expected to generate $50 million by next August,...
Read more |  15 June 2018
14 June 2018
ghana-and-cote-d-ivoire-to-set-common-cocoa-export-volume-in-2019-20

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to set common cocoa export volume in 2019-20

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to set common cocoa export volume in 2019-20

Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana will adopt a common policy on the volume...
Read more |  14 June 2018
14 June 2018
mozambique-processed-wood-export-generated-84-5m-in-2017

Mozambique: Processed wood export generated $84.5M in 2017

Mozambique: Processed wood export generated $84.5M in 2017

In 2017, Mozambique’s timber shipments generated about MT5 billion (around $84.5 million). Xavier...
Read more |  14 June 2018

reddot Electricity

20 June 2018
south-africa-eskom-former-cfo-anoj-singh-sued-for-wrongdoing

South Africa: Eskom Former CFO Anoj Singh sued for wrongdoing

South Africa: Eskom Former CFO Anoj Singh sued for wrongdoing

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has announced that it...
Read more |  20 June 2018
19 June 2018
egypt-invests-84-million-for-a-more-energy-efficient-street-lighting-system

Egypt invests $84 million for a more energy-efficient street lighting system

Egypt invests $84 million for a more energy-efficient street lighting system

The Egyptian finance ministry pumps EGP1.5 billion (nearly $84 million) into the national...
Read more |  19 June 2018
19 June 2018
madagascar-secures-40m-from-world-bank-to-develop-electricity-sector

Madagascar secures $40M from World Bank to develop electricity sector

Madagascar secures $40M from World Bank to develop electricity sector

World Bank approved $40 million in financing to Madagascar to develop the Electricity...
Read more |  19 June 2018
14 June 2018
nigeria-to-boost-power-production-by-12-000mw-with-dangote-pipeline

Nigeria to boost power production by 12,000MW with Dangote pipeline

Nigeria to boost power production by 12,000MW with Dangote pipeline

In Nigeria, the construction of Dangote group’s subsea gas pipeline is expected...
Read more |  14 June 2018
12 June 2018
morocco-world-bank-grants-an-additional-125m-for-noor-midelt-solar-plants

Morocco: World Bank grants an additional $125M for Noor Midelt solar plants

Morocco: World Bank grants an additional $125M for Noor Midelt solar plants

World Bank has approved an additional $125 million in financing to Morocco for...
Read more |  12 June 2018
8 June 2018
mozambique-kibo-mining-partners-with-termoelectrica-to-develop-a-300-mw-coal-fired-power-plant

Mozambique: Kibo Mining partners with Termoeléctrica to develop a 300 MW coal-fired power plant

Mozambique: Kibo Mining partners with Termoeléctrica to develop a 300 MW coal-fired power plant

The multinational Kibo Mining signed a partnership agreement with the Mozambican company...
Read more |  8 June 2018
7 June 2018
south-africa-mainstream-raises-518m-to-set-250-mw-of-wind-power-plants

South Africa: Mainstream raises $518M to set 250 MW of wind power plants

South Africa: Mainstream raises $518M to set 250 MW of wind power plants

Mainstream Renewable Power announced it has completed a fundraising operation aimed at...
Read more |  7 June 2018
5 June 2018
nigeria-starecore-nuclear-to-set-23-micro-nuclear-grids

Nigeria: StareCore Nuclear to set 23 micro nuclear grids

Nigeria: StareCore Nuclear to set 23 micro nuclear grids

The Canadian company StareCore Nuclear plans to set 23 small modular of...
Read more |  5 June 2018
1 June 2018
uganda-jubilee-holdings-to-inject-44m-into-bujagali-dam-project

Uganda: Jubilee Holdings to inject $44M into Bujagali Dam Project

Uganda: Jubilee Holdings to inject $44M into Bujagali Dam Project

In Uganda, insurer Jubilee Holdings will inject an additional $44 million into the...
Read more |  1 June 2018

reddot Mining

22 June 2018
burkina-faso-state-extends-karma-mine-operating-permit-s-geographical-scope

Burkina Faso: State extends Karma mine operating permit’s geographical scope

Burkina Faso: State extends Karma mine operating permit’s geographical scope

The Burkinabe government passed a decree extending the geographical scope of Karma...
Read more |  22 June 2018
22 June 2018
burkina-faso-west-african-resources-updates-sanbrado-project-s-feasibility-study

Burkina Faso: West African Resources updates Sanbrado project’s feasibility study

Burkina Faso: West African Resources updates Sanbrado project’s feasibility study

West African Resources announced it has completed an updated feasibility study for...
Read more |  22 June 2018
21 June 2018
burkina-faso-tajiri-resources-raised-c-2m-for-reo-project

Burkina Faso: Tajiri Resources raised C$2M for Reo project

Burkina Faso: Tajiri Resources raised C$2M for Reo project

Tajiri Resources, active on Reo gold project in Burkina Faso, announced this...
Read more |  21 June 2018
21 June 2018
zimbabwe-produced-3-4-tons-of-gold-in-may-2018

Zimbabwe produced 3.4 Tons of gold in May 2018

Zimbabwe produced 3.4 Tons of gold in May 2018

Last month, Zimbabwe produced 3.4 tons of gold, Bloomberg reports quoting Fidelity...
Read more |  21 June 2018
20 June 2018
gem-diamonds-paid-18-3m-taxes-and-royalties-to-botswana-and-lesotho-in-2017

Gem Diamonds paid $18.3M taxes and royalties to Botswana and Lesotho in 2017

Gem Diamonds paid $18.3M taxes and royalties to Botswana and Lesotho in 2017

Gem Diamonds, operating in Botswana and Lesotho, reported it has paid over $18.3...
Read more |  20 June 2018
20 June 2018
burkina-faso-avesoro-resources-updates-youga-project-s-reserves-and-extends-mine-life-to-2027

Burkina Faso: Avesoro Resources updates Youga project’s reserves and extends mine life to 2027

Burkina Faso: Avesoro Resources updates Youga project’s reserves and extends mine life to 2027

Avesoro Resources announced yesterday June 19 results of an updated mineral resource...
Read more |  20 June 2018
19 June 2018
dr-congo-alphamin-resources-raises-c-19-2m-for-bisie-tin-project

DR Congo: Alphamin Resources raises C$19.2M for Bisie tin project

DR Congo: Alphamin Resources raises C$19.2M for Bisie tin project

Alphamin Resources announced yesterday June 18, it has successfully completed a C$19.2...
Read more |  19 June 2018
18 June 2018
angola-lucapa-diamond-generates-2m-from-lulo-diamond-sales

Angola: Lucapa Diamond generates $2M from Lulo diamond sales

Angola: Lucapa Diamond generates $2M from Lulo diamond sales

Lucapa Diamond and its partners generated A$2.7 million ($2 million) from the...
Read more |  18 June 2018
15 June 2018
eritrea-nevsun-extends-bisha-mine-s-life-to-2022

Eritrea: Nevsun extends Bisha mine’s life to 2022

Eritrea: Nevsun extends Bisha mine’s life to 2022

Nevsun Resources announced yesterday June 14, it will extend the life of...
Read more |  15 June 2018

reddot Telecom

27 April 2018
airtel-celebrates-20-years-in-seychelles

Airtel celebrates 20 years in Seychelles

26 April 2018
senegal-to-host-africa-internet-summit-from-april-29-to-may-11

Senegal to host Africa Internet Summit from April 29 to May 11

26 April 2018
airtel-seychelles-renovates-home-of-lucy-lista-at-cascade

Airtel Seychelles renovates home of Lucy Lista at Cascade

25 April 2018
celtel-niger-airtel-gets-the-first-4g-mobile-license-granted-in-niger

CELTEL Niger (Airtel) gets the first 4G mobile license granted in Niger

23 April 2018
gabon-to-invest-cfa150-billion-in-digital-technology-in-the-next-3-years

Gabon to invest CFA150 billion in digital technology in the next 3 years

18 April 2018
airtel-changemaker-award-airtel-madagascar-won-the-gold-award

Airtel Changemaker Award : Airtel Madagascar won the Gold Award

26 March 2018
ghana-mtn-to-upgrade-services-quality-with-an-investment-of-144-million-in-2018

Ghana: MTN to upgrade services quality with an investment of $144 million, in 2018

16 February 2018

Senegal: Expresso launches its “E-Money” service

9 February 2018

DR Congo: VSAT antenna holders and ISP summoned to identify themselves

reddot Comms

21 June 2018
dr-congo-communication-ministry-urges-online-media-to-register-before-next-july-15

DR Congo: Communication ministry urges online media to register before next July 15  

DR Congo: Communication ministry urges online media to register before next July 15  

DR Congo’s communication minister Lambert Mende (photo), invites all online media operating...
Read more |  21 June 2018
14 June 2018
cote-d-ivoire-africa-radio-to-be-broadcasted-in-abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire: Africa Radio to be broadcasted in Abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire: Africa Radio to be broadcasted in Abidjan

Ivorian authorities gave Africa Radio the green light to launch its activities...
Read more |  14 June 2018
8 May 2018
south-africa-multichoice-alerts-icasa-against-overregulation

South Africa: MultiChoice alerts ICASA against overregulation

South Africa: MultiChoice alerts ICASA against overregulation

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will conduct a survey...
Read more |  8 May 2018
20 April 2018
cote-d-ivoire-revenues-from-newsstand-sale-fell-by-1-3-million-in-2017

Côte d’Ivoire: Revenues from newsstand sale fell by $1.3 million in 2017

Côte d’Ivoire: Revenues from newsstand sale fell by $1.3 million in 2017

In Côte d'Ivoire, newsstand sale generated $5.6 million in 2017, down 18.8% from...
Read more |  20 April 2018
18 April 2018
tanzania-singer-diamond-platnumz-arrested-for-publishing-indecent-content-on-social-media

Tanzania: Singer Diamond Platnumz arrested for publishing indecent content on social media

Tanzania: Singer Diamond Platnumz arrested for publishing indecent content on social media

In Tanzania, singer Diamond Platnumz (photo) was arrested on April 16 for...
Read more |  18 April 2018
9 April 2018
cote-d-ivoire-solibra-to-launch-its-vimto-beverage-in-glass-bottle

Côte d’Ivoire: Solibra to launch its Vimto beverage in glass bottle

Côte d’Ivoire: Solibra to launch its Vimto beverage in glass bottle

Today April 9, Société de limonaderies et basseries d’Afrique (Solibra), subsidiary of the French...
Read more |  9 April 2018
30 March 2018
africa-attracted-only-4-of-ads-public-relations-and-related-services-market-share-in-2017

Africa attracted only 4% of ads, public relations and related services market share in 2017

Africa attracted only 4% of ads, public relations and related services market share in 2017

Africa accounted for just 4% of global advertising, public relations and related...
Read more |  30 March 2018
29 March 2018
sony-and-ebony-life-tv-partner-to-produce-a-series-on-dahomey-warriors-former-kingdom-in-benin

Sony and Ebony Life TV partner to produce a series on Dahomey warriors, former kingdom in Benin

Sony and Ebony Life TV partner to produce a series on Dahomey warriors, former kingdom in Benin

Sony Pictures and the Nigerian entertainment company Ebony Life, have signed a...
Read more |  29 March 2018
22 March 2018

Google to support media’s combat against fake news with $300 million

Google to support media’s combat against fake news with $300 million

Google has just announced a series of projects to fight fake news...
Read more |  22 March 2018

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Madagascar secures $40M from World Bank to develop electricity sector

World Bank approved $40 million in financing to Madagascar to develop the Electricity Sector Operations and Governance Improvement Project (EGOSIP)....
Finance
24 June 2018
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Kilimanjaro Capital: The Canadian holding pulling strings of the Cameroonian secessionist crisis?

Kilimanjaro Capital: The Canadian holding pulling strings of the Cameroonian secessionist crisis?

Apparently, the secessionist claims, born from simple corporate...
Read more |  24 June 2018
Mining
22 June 2018
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Burkina Faso: State extends Karma mine operating permit’s geographical scope

Burkina Faso: State extends Karma mine operating permit’s geographical scope

The Burkinabe government passed a decree extending the...
Read more |  22 June 2018
Mining
22 June 2018
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Burkina Faso: West African Resources updates Sanbrado project’s feasibility study

Burkina Faso: West African Resources updates Sanbrado project’s feasibility study

West African Resources announced it has completed an updated feasibility study for...
Read more |  22 June 2018
Agriculture
22 June 2018
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Zambia: World Bank to provide $14.6M to improve smallholder market access

Zambia: World Bank to provide $14.6M to improve smallholder market access

Last June 19, World Bank approved $14.6 million in financing for Zambian smallholder...
Read more |  22 June 2018
Agriculture
22 June 2018
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Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Cooperation to face first test in October 2018

Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Cooperation to face first test in October 2018

The collaboration between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire amid global cocoa price decline...
Read more |  22 June 2018
Public Management
22 June 2018
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Zimbabwe: Japan provides $21M to upgrade Makuti-Chirundu road axis

Zimbabwe: Japan provides $21M to upgrade Makuti-Chirundu road axis

Zimbabwe will benefit from a $21 million Japan support to renovate the Makuti-Chirundu...
Read more |  22 June 2018
Public Management
22 June 2018
nigeria-to-finance-2018-budget-with-a-4-5bn-loan

Nigeria to finance 2018 budget with a $4.5bn loan  

Nigeria to finance 2018 budget with a $4.5bn loan  

Nigeria plans to borrow $4.4 billion to finance its 2018 budget, the minister...
Read more |  22 June 2018
Law
21 June 2018
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Benin: Government passes a Climate Change Law

Benin: Government passes a Climate Change Law

Through a parliamentary vote held June 18, Benin adopted Act No. 2018-18...
Read more |  21 June 2018
Comms
21 June 2018
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DR Congo: Communication ministry urges online media to register before next July 15  

DR Congo: Communication ministry urges online media to register before next July 15  

DR Congo’s communication minister Lambert Mende (photo), invites all online media operating...
Read more |  21 June 2018
Public Management
21 June 2018
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Côte d'Ivoire: Egypt’s EEC to organize a trade mission in Abidjan next July

Côte d'Ivoire: Egypt’s EEC to organize a trade mission in Abidjan next July

The Engineering Export Council of Egypt (EEC) plans to organize jointly with...
Read more |  21 June 2018
Mining
21 June 2018
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Burkina Faso: Tajiri Resources raised C$2M for Reo project

Burkina Faso: Tajiri Resources raised C$2M for Reo project

Tajiri Resources, active on Reo gold project in Burkina Faso, announced this...
Read more |  21 June 2018
Mining
21 June 2018
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Zimbabwe produced 3.4 Tons of gold in May 2018

Zimbabwe produced 3.4 Tons of gold in May 2018

Last month, Zimbabwe produced 3.4 tons of gold, Bloomberg reports quoting Fidelity...
Read more |  21 June 2018
Public Management
21 June 2018
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Morocco: Tourist arrivals grew by 12% to 3.4M in Jan-Apr 2018

Morocco: Tourist arrivals grew by 12% to 3.4M in Jan-Apr 2018

Morocco received a total of 3.4 million tourists between January and April...
Read more |  21 June 2018
Electricity
20 June 2018
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South Africa: Eskom Former CFO Anoj Singh sued for wrongdoing

South Africa: Eskom Former CFO Anoj Singh sued for wrongdoing

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has announced that it...
Read more |  20 June 2018
Mining
20 June 2018
gem-diamonds-paid-18-3m-taxes-and-royalties-to-botswana-and-lesotho-in-2017

Gem Diamonds paid $18.3M taxes and royalties to Botswana and Lesotho in 2017

Gem Diamonds paid $18.3M taxes and royalties to Botswana and Lesotho in 2017

Gem Diamonds, operating in Botswana and Lesotho, reported it has paid over $18.3...
Read more |  20 June 2018
Law
20 June 2018
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Madagascar finalizes the Anti-Graft Special Unit

Madagascar finalizes the Anti-Graft Special Unit

Initiated since 2017, the Anti-Graft Special Unit (PAC) is now a reality...
Read more |  20 June 2018
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Senegal: A land tenure forum organized in Darou Khoudoss

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Senegal launches a project to improve Women’s access to land today

mali-former-minister-bathily-recommends-self-defense-against-land-speculators

Mali: Former minister Bathily recommends “self-defense” against land speculators

senegal-breeders-report-pastoral-land-grab-in-thies

Senegal: Breeders report pastoral land grab, in Thies

rwanda-relies-on-land-to-attract-investors

Rwanda relies on land to attract investors
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