Economic information from Africa
safeguarding-africa-s-soul-the-quest-to-protect-a-continent-s-living-heritage

Safeguarding Africa’s Soul: The Quest to Protect a Continent’s Living Heritage

African countries prepare to celebrate Intangible Cultural Heritage Day Planned events spotlight traditions, rituals, and cultural...
News Infrastructures
12 October 2025
boad-approves-10-5-million-loan-for-burkina-faso-s-gateway-donsin-airport-project

BOAD Approves $10.5 Million Loan for Burkina Faso’s Gateway, Donsin Airport Project

BOAD Approves $10.5 Million Loan for Burkina Faso’s Gateway, Donsin Airport Project

BOAD approves $10.5M loan for Donsin Airport equipment Project delayed...
Read more |  12 October 2025
News Services
12 October 2025
etihad-airways-establishes-new-air-bridge-to-africa-challenging-gulf-rivals

Etihad Airways Establishes New Air Bridge to Africa, Challenging Gulf Rivals

Etihad Airways Establishes New Air Bridge to Africa, Challenging Gulf Rivals

Etihad launches daily Abu Dhabi-Addis Ababa flights on...
Read more |  12 October 2025
News Infrastructures
12 October 2025
boad-approves-10-5-million-loan-for-burkina-faso-s-gateway-donsin-airport-project

BOAD Approves $10.5 Million Loan for Burkina Faso’s Gateway, Donsin Airport Project

News Services
12 October 2025
etihad-airways-establishes-new-air-bridge-to-africa-challenging-gulf-rivals

Etihad Airways Establishes New Air Bridge to Africa, Challenging Gulf Rivals

News Digital
12 October 2025
drc-launches-1-5b-national-plan-to-build-a-digital-and-ai-economy

DRC Launches $1.5B National Plan to Build a Digital and AI Economy

DRC Launches $1.5B National Plan to Build a Digital and AI Economy

DRC launches 2026-2030 digital plan, AI strategy in Kinshasa $1B investment to boost...
Read more |  12 October 2025
News Industry
12 October 2025
despite-new-connections-sub-saharan-africa-s-electrification-drive-stalls-against-population-growth

Despite New Connections, Sub-Saharan Africa's Electrification Drive Stalls Against Population Growth

Despite New Connections, Sub-Saharan Africa's Electrification Drive Stalls Against Population Growth

730 million people lack electricity, 80% in Sub-Saharan Africa Region’s access stagnates despite...
Read more |  12 October 2025
News Infrastructures
12 October 2025
cote-d-ivoire-breaks-ground-on-50-mw-kong-solar-plant-to-diversify-its-grid

Côte d’Ivoire Breaks Ground on 50 MW Kong Solar Plant to Diversify Its Grid

Côte d’Ivoire Breaks Ground on 50 MW Kong Solar Plant to Diversify Its Grid

Côte d’Ivoire launches 50 MW Kong solar plant project Plant to power 380,000...
Read more |  12 October 2025
News Finances
12 October 2025
comesa-launches-digital-platform-to-cut-the-cost-and-risk-of-cross-border-trade

COMESA Launches Digital Platform to Cut the Cost and Risk of Cross-Border Trade

COMESA Launches Digital Platform to Cut the Cost and Risk of Cross-Border Trade

COMESA launches local-currency digital payment platform DRPP DRPP enables cross-border trade without using...
Read more |  12 October 2025
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12 October 2025
tr4-the-fungus-threatening-banana-and-its-global-supply

TR4: The Fungus Threatening Banana—And Its Global Supply

TR4: The Fungus Threatening Banana—And Its Global Supply

TR4 fungus detected in Ecuador, top global banana exporter No cure exists; Cavendish...
Read more |  12 October 2025
News Industry
10 October 2025
south-africa-s-passenger-rail-rebounds-strongly-but-challenges-persist

South Africa’s passenger rail rebounds strongly, but challenges persist

South Africa’s passenger rail rebounds strongly, but challenges persist

• PRASA reports 77 million passengers in 2024/25, nearly twice the previous...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Industry
10 October 2025
sintana-energy-acquires-challenger-to-strengthen-presence-in-african-offshore

Sintana Energy acquires Challenger to strengthen presence in African offshore

Sintana Energy acquires Challenger to strengthen presence in African offshore

• Canadian Sintana buys UK-based Challenger Energy in all-share deal worth $61 million•...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Finances
10 October 2025
burkina-faso-creates-1-7mln-fund-to-support-local-film-industry

Burkina Faso creates $1.7mln fund to support local film industry

Burkina Faso creates $1.7mln fund to support local film industry

• Faso Films Fund aims to finance local and diaspora cinema projects•...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Agriculture
10 October 2025
guinea-bissau-raises-2025-cashew-export-forecast-to-250-000-tons

Guinea-Bissau Raises 2025 Cashew Export Forecast to 250,000 Tons

Guinea-Bissau Raises 2025 Cashew Export Forecast to 250,000 Tons

• Guinea-Bissau now expects to export 250,000 tons of cashew nuts in...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Industry
10 October 2025
mali-in-talks-with-u-s-miner-flagship-to-restart-morila-gold-mine

Mali in Talks With U.S. Miner Flagship to Restart Morila Gold Mine

Mali in Talks With U.S. Miner Flagship to Restart Morila Gold Mine

• Mali’s state-owned SOREM signed an agreement with U.S.-based Flagship Mining to...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Industry
10 October 2025
gabon-todini-partner-on-major-hydropower-projects-to-ease-power-shortages

Gabon, Todini Partner on Major Hydropower Projects to Ease Power Shortages

Gabon, Todini Partner on Major Hydropower Projects to Ease Power Shortages

• Gabon signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italy’s Todini Costruzioni...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Digital
10 October 2025
tanzania-s-state-telecom-pushes-fiber-to-the-home-amidst-shifting-internet-landscape

Tanzania's State Telecom Pushes Fiber-to-the-Home Amidst Shifting Internet Landscape

Tanzania's State Telecom Pushes Fiber-to-the-Home Amidst Shifting Internet Landscape

• Tanzania's TTCL expands its "Faiba Mlangoni Kwako" fiber internet project as...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Finances
10 October 2025
burkina-faso-to-require-large-companies-to-establish-headquarters-in-the-country

Burkina Faso to Require Large Companies to Establish Headquarters in the Country

Burkina Faso to Require Large Companies to Establish Headquarters in the Country

• Companies with annual revenue above CFA5 billion ($8.8 million) will be...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Industry
10 October 2025
toubani-seeks-259-million-to-fund-kobada-gold-project-in-mali

Toubani Seeks $259 Million to Fund Kobada Gold Project in Mali

Toubani Seeks $259 Million to Fund Kobada Gold Project in Mali

• Toubani Resources plans to raise $259 million (AUD 395 million) to fund...
Read more |  10 October 2025
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reddot Finance

5 November 2016

AfDB lends Tunisia €180 million to reduce regional disparities

AfDB lends Tunisia €180 million to reduce regional disparities

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced in a statement released on...
Read more |  5 November 2016
21 September 2016

Attijariwafa Bank to build giant tower in Casablanca Finance City

Attijariwafa Bank to build giant tower in Casablanca Finance City

Morocco’s leading bank, Attijariwafa Bank, has announced on September 19 that it...
Read more |  21 September 2016
15 September 2016

ODI says Brexit could cost developing nations about €400m

ODI says Brexit could cost developing nations about €400m

UK’s recent exit from the European Union (Brexit), should impact the economy...
Read more |  15 September 2016
18 July 2016

Nigeria: Inflation spikes to highest in 11 years after naira is floated

Nigeria: Inflation spikes to highest in 11 years after naira is floated

Nigeria’s global inflation rate grew by 16.5% at the end of June,...
Read more |  18 July 2016
31 March 2016

Zambia’s currency appreciates 13% after Glencore approves $1.1 billion project

Zambia’s currency appreciates 13% after Glencore approves $1.1 billion project

Zambia’s currency, the Kwacha, surged 1.3% on Wednesday March 30, 2016 traded...
Read more |  31 March 2016
17 December 2015

Control Risks’ ranking of African countries by political risks

Control Risks’ ranking of African countries by political risks

Only eight African countries have been listed among the countries with low...
Read more |  17 December 2015
17 October 2015

Algeria will build a port linked to main highways to transport goods to Africa

Algeria will build a port linked to main highways to transport goods to Africa

Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal announced, on 14 October, that his country...
Read more |  17 October 2015
14 October 2015

Agricultural Bank of China and a Congolese consortium inaugurate Banque Sino-Congolaise pour l’Afrique

Agricultural Bank of China and a Congolese consortium inaugurate Banque Sino-Congolaise pour l’Afrique

A new banking establishment has just been created in the Republic of...
Read more |  14 October 2015
1 October 2015

Equity Bank gets green light from regulators to buy ProCredit Bank in DR Congo

Equity Bank gets green light from regulators to buy ProCredit Bank in DR Congo

The Kenyan bank group Equity Bank announced, on 30 September, having obtained...
Read more |  1 October 2015

reddot Public Management

20 March 2018

86 million “climate migrants” will come from sub-Saharan Africa by 2050, World Bank indicates

86 million “climate migrants” will come from sub-Saharan Africa by 2050, World Bank indicates

It is estimated that around 143 million persons could become “climate migrants”...
Read more |  20 March 2018
5 March 2018

Burkina Faso generated CFA1,022 billion from mining activities in 2016, the ministry of mines reports

Burkina Faso generated CFA1,022 billion from mining activities in 2016, the ministry of mines reports

In 2016, Burkina Faso obtained mining revenues of CFA1, 022 billion, the...
Read more |  5 March 2018

reddot Agriculture

15 September 2025
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"Africa’s Food Future Plays Out A Few Feet Underground," (Simon Heck)

"Africa’s Food Future Plays Out A Few Feet Underground," (Simon Heck)

• Roots and tubers like cassava, sweet potato, and yam will be...
Read more |  15 September 2025
9 November 2018

Africa agribusiness, a US$1 trillion business by 2030

Africa agribusiness, a US$1 trillion business by 2030

As project sponsors, borrowers, lenders and investors gathered at the Africa Investment...
Read more |  9 November 2018
25 October 2018

Agri-tech can turn African Savannah into global food basket – African Development Bank

Agri-tech can turn African Savannah into global food basket – African Development Bank

The African Development Bank is championing a new regional and global effort...
Read more |  25 October 2018
5 October 2018

Ghana to lose $300 million as a consequence of bearing price drop of cocoa on the international market

Ghana to lose $300 million as a consequence of bearing price drop of cocoa on the international market

In Ghana, keeping the price of cocoa for the 2018/2019 cocoa season...
Read more |  5 October 2018
4 October 2018

Côte d’Ivoire: Cocoa producers generated CFA1,356 billion during 2017/2018 campaign (government)

Côte d’Ivoire: Cocoa producers generated CFA1,356 billion during 2017/2018 campaign (government)

At the end of the 2017/2018 cocoa campaign, Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa producers...
Read more |  4 October 2018
3 October 2018

Guinea : Cosumar acquires 55% stake in Comaguis

Guinea : Cosumar acquires 55% stake in Comaguis

Yesterday, the Moroccan sugar company Cosumar announced that it acquired a 55%...
Read more |  3 October 2018
2 October 2018

Côte d’Ivoire : Cocoa farm gate price set to CFA750 per kilo for 2018/2019 season

Côte d’Ivoire : Cocoa farm gate price set to CFA750 per kilo for 2018/2019 season

In Côte d’Ivoire, cocoa farm gate price has been set to CFA750...
Read more |  2 October 2018
2 October 2018

Ghana : cocoa freight fees reduced by 9.4%

Ghana : cocoa freight fees reduced by 9.4%

In Ghana, fees for shipping cocoa to Europe will decrease from 39...
Read more |  2 October 2018
31 August 2018

FAO campaigns for “zero hunger” by 2030

FAO campaigns for “zero hunger” by 2030

To fight hunger and malnutrition, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is...
Read more |  31 August 2018

reddot Electricity

13 December 2018
abrec-increases-capital-by-cfa182-million-to-improve-operations

ABREC increases capital by CFA182 million to improve operations

ABREC increases capital by CFA182 million to improve operations

Following deliberations last July 25, the African Biofuel and Renewable Energy Company...
Read more |  13 December 2018
26 October 2018

African Development Bank urges power sector to capitalize on women’s capabilities

African Development Bank urges power sector to capitalize on women’s capabilities

The African Development Bank Group, in partnership with the French Development Agency,...
Read more |  26 October 2018
8 October 2018

Ghana and Burkina Faso inaugurate a 225 kV power line

Ghana and Burkina Faso inaugurate a 225 kV power line

Ghana and Burkina Faso inaugurated the 225 KV power line linking them....
Read more |  8 October 2018
4 October 2018

"Mamane le Gondwanais" plans a renewable energy awareness-raising campaign in Niger

"Mamane le Gondwanais" plans a renewable energy awareness-raising campaign in Niger

Mohamed Mouctari Moustapha Tahi, the humorist from Niger better known as Mamane...
Read more |  4 October 2018
27 September 2018

Tanzania seeks $3.6 billion for 9 energy projects

Tanzania seeks $3.6 billion for 9 energy projects

Tanzania will need $3.611 billion to complete the nine power plants and transmission...
Read more |  27 September 2018
26 September 2018

OPIC backs SET Fund for off-grid solar projects in Africa and Asia

OPIC backs SET Fund for off-grid solar projects in Africa and Asia

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) announced that it provided $25 million to...
Read more |  26 September 2018
12 September 2018

Jacobs Engineering SA commissioned to upgrade electrical infrastructures in Benin

Jacobs Engineering SA commissioned to upgrade electrical infrastructures in Benin

Jacobs Engineering S.A, a Moroccan firm specialized in various sectors like mining,...
Read more |  12 September 2018
28 August 2018

Kenya : Kipeto Wind Energy to build a 100MW wind power plant in Nairobi South

Kenya : Kipeto Wind Energy to build a 100MW wind power plant in Nairobi South

During his visit to the United States of America, the Kenyan president...
Read more |  28 August 2018
22 August 2018

Burkina Faso plans large electrification projects to extend its electricity network

Burkina Faso plans large electrification projects to extend its electricity network

Burkina Faso has just issued a call for tender to select companies...
Read more |  22 August 2018

reddot Mining

20 July 2016

South Africa: Harmony Gold achieves output target for 2016

South Africa: Harmony Gold achieves output target for 2016

South African miner Harmony Gold said it has successfully produced the 1.1...
Read more |  20 July 2016
24 March 2016

Botswana: Botswana Diamonds and Alrosa start exploration in Orapa

Botswana: Botswana Diamonds and Alrosa start exploration in Orapa

AIM-listed Bostwana Diamonds and joint-venture partner Alrosa began exploration at the PL...
Read more |  24 March 2016

reddot Telecom

8 October 2015

Morocco: ANRT orders Maroc Telecom to publish its offer for unbundling before mid-October

29 July 2015

DR Congo: the installation of fiber optic has been “disastrous” according to Thomas Lukaha Losendjola

27 July 2015

Orange group strengthens its position in Méditel capital and takes over control of Board

reddot Comms

5 October 2018

Kenya : Facebook to partner with Africa Check to report fake news

Kenya : Facebook to partner with Africa Check to report fake news

In Kenya, Facebook will soon start reporting fake news published on its...
Read more |  5 October 2018
4 October 2018

“Panafricaines”: 2nd edition to be held in Morocco on October 26-27

“Panafricaines”: 2nd edition to be held in Morocco on October 26-27

On October 26-27, the second edition of Les Panafricaines, the forum of...
Read more |  4 October 2018
3 October 2018

Tunisia: Cinema as a tool for fight against corruption

Tunisia: Cinema as a tool for fight against corruption

From October 29 to November 1, 2018, Tunis, Tunisia’s capital will host...
Read more |  3 October 2018
1 October 2018

Rwanda: Caricaturing officials is now a punishable offense

Rwanda: Caricaturing officials is now a punishable offense

Last September 27, Rwanda’s parliament passed a law punishing the caricaturing of...
Read more |  1 October 2018
26 September 2018

Tunisia: 2 residents out of 3 have no faith in the media (Barr Al Aman)

Tunisia: 2 residents out of 3 have no faith in the media (Barr Al Aman)

In Tunisia, 2 people out of 3 have little or no confidence...
Read more |  26 September 2018
24 September 2018

Côte d’Ivoire: Disney and UniFrance organize the first edition of Festival Afrique Junior

Côte d’Ivoire: Disney and UniFrance organize the first edition of Festival Afrique Junior

On October 2-6, The Walt Disney Company and UniFrance, an institution that promotes...
Read more |  24 September 2018
21 September 2018

Reuters launches an Africa-focused video service

Reuters launches an Africa-focused video service

Reuters just extended its video offers aimed at Africans by launching Africa...
Read more |  21 September 2018
13 September 2018

10 countries are expected to attend Abidjan for the FEJA, the biggest eSport and video game event powered by Paradise Game

10 countries are expected to attend Abidjan for the FEJA, the biggest eSport and video game event powered by Paradise Game

From November 23-25th Abidjan will host the second year the Electronic and...
Read more |  13 September 2018
4 September 2018

Senegal: Start Network launches insurance policy to cover drought-related risks

Senegal: Start Network launches insurance policy to cover drought-related risks

Start Network, a global network of forty national and international humanitarian organizations,...
Read more |  4 September 2018

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safeguarding-africa-s-soul-the-quest-to-protect-a-continent-s-living-heritage

Safeguarding Africa’s Soul: The Quest to Protect a Continent’s Living Heritage

African countries prepare to celebrate Intangible Cultural Heritage Day Planned events spotlight traditions, rituals, and cultural...
News Infrastructures
12 October 2025
boad-approves-10-5-million-loan-for-burkina-faso-s-gateway-donsin-airport-project

BOAD Approves $10.5 Million Loan for Burkina Faso’s Gateway, Donsin Airport Project

BOAD Approves $10.5 Million Loan for Burkina Faso’s Gateway, Donsin Airport Project

BOAD approves $10.5M loan for Donsin Airport equipment Project delayed...
Read more |  12 October 2025
News Services
12 October 2025
etihad-airways-establishes-new-air-bridge-to-africa-challenging-gulf-rivals

Etihad Airways Establishes New Air Bridge to Africa, Challenging Gulf Rivals

Etihad Airways Establishes New Air Bridge to Africa, Challenging Gulf Rivals

Etihad launches daily Abu Dhabi-Addis Ababa flights on...
Read more |  12 October 2025
News Digital
12 October 2025
drc-launches-1-5b-national-plan-to-build-a-digital-and-ai-economy

DRC Launches $1.5B National Plan to Build a Digital and AI Economy

DRC Launches $1.5B National Plan to Build a Digital and AI Economy

DRC launches 2026-2030 digital plan, AI strategy in Kinshasa $1B investment to boost...
Read more |  12 October 2025
News Industry
12 October 2025
despite-new-connections-sub-saharan-africa-s-electrification-drive-stalls-against-population-growth

Despite New Connections, Sub-Saharan Africa's Electrification Drive Stalls Against Population Growth

Despite New Connections, Sub-Saharan Africa's Electrification Drive Stalls Against Population Growth

730 million people lack electricity, 80% in Sub-Saharan Africa Region’s access stagnates despite...
Read more |  12 October 2025
News Infrastructures
12 October 2025
cote-d-ivoire-breaks-ground-on-50-mw-kong-solar-plant-to-diversify-its-grid

Côte d’Ivoire Breaks Ground on 50 MW Kong Solar Plant to Diversify Its Grid

Côte d’Ivoire Breaks Ground on 50 MW Kong Solar Plant to Diversify Its Grid

Côte d’Ivoire launches 50 MW Kong solar plant project Plant to power 380,000...
Read more |  12 October 2025
News Finances
12 October 2025
comesa-launches-digital-platform-to-cut-the-cost-and-risk-of-cross-border-trade

COMESA Launches Digital Platform to Cut the Cost and Risk of Cross-Border Trade

COMESA Launches Digital Platform to Cut the Cost and Risk of Cross-Border Trade

COMESA launches local-currency digital payment platform DRPP DRPP enables cross-border trade without using...
Read more |  12 October 2025
News
12 October 2025
tr4-the-fungus-threatening-banana-and-its-global-supply

TR4: The Fungus Threatening Banana—And Its Global Supply

TR4: The Fungus Threatening Banana—And Its Global Supply

TR4 fungus detected in Ecuador, top global banana exporter No cure exists; Cavendish...
Read more |  12 October 2025
News Industry
10 October 2025
south-africa-s-passenger-rail-rebounds-strongly-but-challenges-persist

South Africa’s passenger rail rebounds strongly, but challenges persist

South Africa’s passenger rail rebounds strongly, but challenges persist

• PRASA reports 77 million passengers in 2024/25, nearly twice the previous...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Industry
10 October 2025
sintana-energy-acquires-challenger-to-strengthen-presence-in-african-offshore

Sintana Energy acquires Challenger to strengthen presence in African offshore

Sintana Energy acquires Challenger to strengthen presence in African offshore

• Canadian Sintana buys UK-based Challenger Energy in all-share deal worth $61 million•...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Finances
10 October 2025
burkina-faso-creates-1-7mln-fund-to-support-local-film-industry

Burkina Faso creates $1.7mln fund to support local film industry

Burkina Faso creates $1.7mln fund to support local film industry

• Faso Films Fund aims to finance local and diaspora cinema projects•...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Agriculture
10 October 2025
guinea-bissau-raises-2025-cashew-export-forecast-to-250-000-tons

Guinea-Bissau Raises 2025 Cashew Export Forecast to 250,000 Tons

Guinea-Bissau Raises 2025 Cashew Export Forecast to 250,000 Tons

• Guinea-Bissau now expects to export 250,000 tons of cashew nuts in...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Industry
10 October 2025
mali-in-talks-with-u-s-miner-flagship-to-restart-morila-gold-mine

Mali in Talks With U.S. Miner Flagship to Restart Morila Gold Mine

Mali in Talks With U.S. Miner Flagship to Restart Morila Gold Mine

• Mali’s state-owned SOREM signed an agreement with U.S.-based Flagship Mining to...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Industry
10 October 2025
gabon-todini-partner-on-major-hydropower-projects-to-ease-power-shortages

Gabon, Todini Partner on Major Hydropower Projects to Ease Power Shortages

Gabon, Todini Partner on Major Hydropower Projects to Ease Power Shortages

• Gabon signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italy’s Todini Costruzioni...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Digital
10 October 2025
tanzania-s-state-telecom-pushes-fiber-to-the-home-amidst-shifting-internet-landscape

Tanzania's State Telecom Pushes Fiber-to-the-Home Amidst Shifting Internet Landscape

Tanzania's State Telecom Pushes Fiber-to-the-Home Amidst Shifting Internet Landscape

• Tanzania's TTCL expands its "Faiba Mlangoni Kwako" fiber internet project as...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Finances
10 October 2025
burkina-faso-to-require-large-companies-to-establish-headquarters-in-the-country

Burkina Faso to Require Large Companies to Establish Headquarters in the Country

Burkina Faso to Require Large Companies to Establish Headquarters in the Country

• Companies with annual revenue above CFA5 billion ($8.8 million) will be...
Read more |  10 October 2025
News Industry
10 October 2025
toubani-seeks-259-million-to-fund-kobada-gold-project-in-mali

Toubani Seeks $259 Million to Fund Kobada Gold Project in Mali

Toubani Seeks $259 Million to Fund Kobada Gold Project in Mali

• Toubani Resources plans to raise $259 million (AUD 395 million) to fund...
Read more |  10 October 2025
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