The World Bankstudies an expansion of the $300 million Transforme projectto the Lobito Corridorin southeastern DR Congo.
The plan seeks to...
Chinaplans to remove tariffs on imports from African countries starting May 1, 2026.
Analysts say more industrialized African economies could...
Chinaplans to remove tariffs on imports from African countries starting May 1, 2026.
Analysts say more industrialized African economies could...
Benin has approved a national food and nutrition strategy covering 2026–2030.
The plan aims to turn national nutrition policy into concrete, funded...
Benin has approved a national food and nutrition strategy covering 2026–2030.
The plan aims to turn national nutrition policy into concrete, funded...
CEMAC prices fall 0.4% in Q4 2025, ending five-year rise
Inflation stood at 2.8%, below region’s 3% threshold
Sharpest price declines recorded in...
CEMAC prices fall 0.4% in Q4 2025, ending five-year rise
Inflation stood at 2.8%, below region’s 3% threshold
Sharpest price declines recorded in...
World Bank approves $215.9 million to support Burkina Faso agriculture
Program targets rice, maize productivity, processing, market...
World Bank approves $215.9 million to support Burkina Faso agriculture
Program targets rice, maize productivity, processing, market...
(AGRA) - As part of the implementation of the African Agribusiness Youth Strategy of the African Union Dept. of Agriculture, Rural Development , Blue...
(AGRA) - As part of the implementation of the African Agribusiness Youth Strategy of the African Union Dept. of Agriculture, Rural Development , Blue...
Ghana and South Korea signed three agreements covering climate cooperation, digital technology and maritime security.
The deals came during the...
Ghana and South Korea signed three agreements covering climate cooperation, digital technology and maritime security.
The deals came during the...
Nigeria launched the Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund (YALTF) to improve young people’s access to land and agricultural training.
The program...
Nigeria launched the Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund (YALTF) to improve young people’s access to land and agricultural training.
The program...
United States led arms exports to Africa with 19% share
African arms imports fell 41%, mainly due to Algeria drop
Sub-Saharan imports rose...
United States led arms exports to Africa with 19% share
African arms imports fell 41%, mainly due to Algeria drop
Sub-Saharan imports rose...
With much of Africa’s cultural heritage still held outside the continent and restitutions in Europe moving slowly, a South African video game imagines...
With much of Africa’s cultural heritage still held outside the continent and restitutions in Europe moving slowly, a South African video game imagines...
Togo plans 25 billion CFA francs debt issuance on March 20
Sale includes 364-day bills and three-, five-year bonds
Funds will help finance 2.751...
Togo plans 25 billion CFA francs debt issuance on March 20
Sale includes 364-day bills and three-, five-year bonds
Funds will help finance 2.751...
DR Congo insurance regulator, SEGUCE sign deal to enforce import coverage
Agreement integrates insurance certificates into digital trade documentation...
DR Congo insurance regulator, SEGUCE sign deal to enforce import coverage
Agreement integrates insurance certificates into digital trade documentation...
DRC orders gambling operators to obtain licenses by March 31
Sector generated over $1.6 billion but contributes little tax
Government preparing...
DRC orders gambling operators to obtain licenses by March 31
Sector generated over $1.6 billion but contributes little tax
Government preparing...
Africa CDC and ECDC will collaborate on disease surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, and vaccine-preventable diseases.
The agreement builds on a...
Africa CDC and ECDC will collaborate on disease surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, and vaccine-preventable diseases.
The agreement builds on a...
Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of 1.712 trillion naira ($1.22 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Exports reached 18.96 trillion naira...
Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of 1.712 trillion naira ($1.22 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Exports reached 18.96 trillion naira...
Togo parliament adopts WAEMU law against currency counterfeiting
Bill defines offences including reproduction, possession and circulation of fake...
Togo parliament adopts WAEMU law against currency counterfeiting
Bill defines offences including reproduction, possession and circulation of fake...
Africa's branded hotel pipeline reached a record 123,846 rooms across 675 projects in 2026, up 18.6% year-on-year, signalling sustained investor...
Africa's branded hotel pipeline reached a record 123,846 rooms across 675 projects in 2026, up 18.6% year-on-year, signalling sustained investor...
Mauritania, ITFC sign $1 billion framework to support trade
Program targets energy supply, SMEs financing and agriculture...
Mauritania, ITFC sign $1 billion framework to support trade
Program targets energy supply, SMEs financing and agriculture...
Paris exhibition showcases Brazilian painter Gonçalo Ivo’s Africa-inspired works
Show runs March 20-July 9 at La Maison Gacha
Exhibition...
Paris exhibition showcases Brazilian painter Gonçalo Ivo’s Africa-inspired works
Show runs March 20-July 9 at La Maison Gacha
Exhibition...
Senegal and Cape Verde launch project to strengthen plastic waste management
Initiative supports circular economy, green jobs and institutional...
Senegal and Cape Verde launch project to strengthen plastic waste management
Initiative supports circular economy, green jobs and institutional...
Zambia’s GDP growth forecast at 6.1% in 2026, Fitch says
Higher copper output and lower inflation expected to drive growth
Kariba dam recovery...
Zambia’s GDP growth forecast at 6.1% in 2026, Fitch says
Higher copper output and lower inflation expected to drive growth
Kariba dam recovery...
South Africa’s economy grew 1.1% in 2025, up from 0.5%
Fourth-quarter GDP expanded 0.4%, fifth consecutive quarterly growth
Services, trade...
South Africa’s economy grew 1.1% in 2025, up from 0.5%
Fourth-quarter GDP expanded 0.4%, fifth consecutive quarterly growth
Services, trade...
Senegal raises 50 billion CFA francs through 364-day treasury bills
Three- and five-year bond tranches receive no investor bids
Repayment...
Senegal raises 50 billion CFA francs through 364-day treasury bills
Three- and five-year bond tranches receive no investor bids
Repayment...
Pope Leo XIV appoints Cameroonian economist Vera Songwe to Vatican academy
Pontifical Academy advises Holy See on economic and social...
Pope Leo XIV appoints Cameroonian economist Vera Songwe to Vatican academy
Pontifical Academy advises Holy See on economic and social...
Deal reflects growing security cooperation amid Sahel terrorism threats
Ghana plays key role in Accra Initiative regional security efforts
The...
Deal reflects growing security cooperation amid Sahel terrorism threats
Ghana plays key role in Accra Initiative regional security efforts
The...
Joëlle TRAORÉ is a tax law expert with a PhD from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. She specializes in international and African taxation, with...
Joëlle TRAORÉ is a tax law expert with a PhD from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. She specializes in international and African taxation, with...
EAC adopts new formula balancing equal and capacity-based contributions
Reform takes effect July 1, 2026, to ease funding tensions
Summit grants 50%...
EAC adopts new formula balancing equal and capacity-based contributions
Reform takes effect July 1, 2026, to ease funding tensions
Summit grants 50%...
Nigeria launches $750m solar mini-grid programme to expand rural electricity
Initiative expected to mobilise $1.1bn in private...
Nigeria launches $750m solar mini-grid programme to expand rural electricity
Initiative expected to mobilise $1.1bn in private...
Lomé hosts WAEMU mid-term workshop on household living conditions survey
Experts review household, community infrastructure and price data...
Lomé hosts WAEMU mid-term workshop on household living conditions survey
Experts review household, community infrastructure and price data...
Togo announces unified national geospatial reference system reform
Government installing benchmarks and CORS stations nationwide
Professionals...
Togo announces unified national geospatial reference system reform
Government installing benchmarks and CORS stations nationwide
Professionals...
Cyril Ramaphosa is on a two-day state visit to Brazil.
Talks aim to expand trade, investment, and strategic cooperation.
Bilateral trade...
Cyril Ramaphosa is on a two-day state visit to Brazil.
Talks aim to expand trade, investment, and strategic cooperation.
Bilateral trade...
IsDB approved $136 million in financing for Mauritania.
Funds will support a maternal hospital and a power interconnection with...
IsDB approved $136 million in financing for Mauritania.
Funds will support a maternal hospital and a power interconnection with...
The U.S. is negotiating to resume intelligence operations in Mali.
Washington recently lifted sanctions on Malian officials.
Talks reflect a...
The U.S. is negotiating to resume intelligence operations in Mali.
Washington recently lifted sanctions on Malian officials.
Talks reflect a...
Senegal received $710,000 in donated medical equipment.
The equipment was provided by Al Attaa and Baitulmaal.
Supplies will support...
Senegal received $710,000 in donated medical equipment.
The equipment was provided by Al Attaa and Baitulmaal.
Supplies will support...
Madagascar’s president dismissed the prime minister and dissolved the government.
A new prime minister will be appointed under constitutional...
Madagascar’s president dismissed the prime minister and dissolved the government.
A new prime minister will be appointed under constitutional...
Climate change could reduce Somalia’s GDP by up to 13.5% by 2060, according to a World Bank report.
Agriculture accounts for more than 70% of GDP...
Climate change could reduce Somalia’s GDP by up to 13.5% by 2060, according to a World Bank report.
Agriculture accounts for more than 70% of GDP...
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