The United Kingdom has introduced new migration measures involving several African countries, combining visa restrictions with bilateral return...
Suez Canal Authority, JICA sign $22 million deal for diving support vessel
Vessel to boost canal security, emergency response and ship...
Suez Canal Authority, JICA sign $22 million deal for diving support vessel
Vessel to boost canal security, emergency response and ship...
Central African Republic holds presidential election as Touadéra seeks third term
Vote held alongside legislative and local polls, first...
Central African Republic holds presidential election as Touadéra seeks third term
Vote held alongside legislative and local polls, first...
Axis Minerals files $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea
Dispute follows Guinea’s revocation of dozens of mining...
Axis Minerals files $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea
Dispute follows Guinea’s revocation of dozens of mining...
Zimbabwe to keep buying gold in 2026 to bolster ZiG currency
Reserves rise to $1.1 billion, covering about 1.2 months of imports
IMF...
Zimbabwe to keep buying gold in 2026 to bolster ZiG currency
Reserves rise to $1.1 billion, covering about 1.2 months of imports
IMF...
Guinea holds first presidential vote since 2021 military coup
Junta leader Doumbouya dominates contested election amid opposition...
Guinea holds first presidential vote since 2021 military coup
Junta leader Doumbouya dominates contested election amid opposition...
In this week’s Health News Roundup, the U.S. is tightening health aid through bilateral agreements tied to co-financing and measurable targets, while...
In this week’s Health News Roundup, the U.S. is tightening health aid through bilateral agreements tied to co-financing and measurable targets, while...
Ethiopia seeds 2.7M hectares for summer wheat, aiming for 17.5M tons to end import dependency and save ~$1B annually in foreign exchange.
High costs...
Ethiopia seeds 2.7M hectares for summer wheat, aiming for 17.5M tons to end import dependency and save ~$1B annually in foreign exchange.
High costs...
Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state
Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven...
Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state
Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven...
AU selects three African think tank consortia under its ATTP funding scheme
Each consortium could receive about $10 million over two and a...
AU selects three African think tank consortia under its ATTP funding scheme
Each consortium could receive about $10 million over two and a...
Trump targets militants in Sokoto, citing Christian "genocide," though locals note the region is mostly Muslim.
Abuja confirms the joint strikes...
Trump targets militants in Sokoto, citing Christian "genocide," though locals note the region is mostly Muslim.
Abuja confirms the joint strikes...
Washington signed health MoUs with four African countries worth about $2.3 billion
The US will provide nearly $1.4 billion, with...
Washington signed health MoUs with four African countries worth about $2.3 billion
The US will provide nearly $1.4 billion, with...
Starlink equipment imports now require military authorization
Measure applies immediately despite lack of official justification
Decision...
Starlink equipment imports now require military authorization
Measure applies immediately despite lack of official justification
Decision...
The Libyan National Army agreed a major arms and training deal with Pakistan
The contract includes fighter jets, training aircraft, and...
The Libyan National Army agreed a major arms and training deal with Pakistan
The contract includes fighter jets, training aircraft, and...
New framework targets small traders along the shared border
Deal aims to formalize local trade and cut non-tariff barriers
Bilateral goods...
New framework targets small traders along the shared border
Deal aims to formalize local trade and cut non-tariff barriers
Bilateral goods...
In this week’s health update, the Africa CDC is turning to drone-based logistics to expand access to vaccines and essential medicines, while researchers...
In this week’s health update, the Africa CDC is turning to drone-based logistics to expand access to vaccines and essential medicines, while researchers...
Gabon raises CFA 106.5 billion in oversubscribed bond issuance
Two tranches fund infrastructure, health, education, housing projects
Strong regional...
Gabon raises CFA 106.5 billion in oversubscribed bond issuance
Two tranches fund infrastructure, health, education, housing projects
Strong regional...
In Africa, the transformation of food systems has become an urgent issue in the face of rapid population growth and major challenges such as climate...
In Africa, the transformation of food systems has become an urgent issue in the face of rapid population growth and major challenges such as climate...
Benin approves construction contract for Cotonou Cultural and Creative Quarter
12-hectare site to boost arts, cultural industries, and international...
Benin approves construction contract for Cotonou Cultural and Creative Quarter
12-hectare site to boost arts, cultural industries, and international...
Agreement supports marine protection, funding access, and blue economy growth
Draft law approved by ministers, now awaits parliamentary vote
Togo...
Agreement supports marine protection, funding access, and blue economy growth
Draft law approved by ministers, now awaits parliamentary vote
Togo...
Madagascar begins drafting national cybersecurity strategy amid rising digital use
Strategy to address cyber threats, child protection, and digital...
Madagascar begins drafting national cybersecurity strategy amid rising digital use
Strategy to address cyber threats, child protection, and digital...
Togo launches cash transfer programme for over 700,000 vulnerable households
Each household to receive 25,000 CFA via mobile money platforms
Programme...
Togo launches cash transfer programme for over 700,000 vulnerable households
Each household to receive 25,000 CFA via mobile money platforms
Programme...
Zambia expects a $190 million IMF disbursement, pending board approval of the latest Extended Credit Facility reviews.
The government targets a...
Zambia expects a $190 million IMF disbursement, pending board approval of the latest Extended Credit Facility reviews.
The government targets a...
Nigeria’s FX reserves have risen sharply, yet the naira remains weak, revealing a structural mismatch between dollar inflows and the economy’s real...
Nigeria’s FX reserves have risen sharply, yet the naira remains weak, revealing a structural mismatch between dollar inflows and the economy’s real...
SDSI 2026–2030 includes 44 projects with a budget of CFA10.156 billion
Plan targets IT governance, security, and public service...
SDSI 2026–2030 includes 44 projects with a budget of CFA10.156 billion
Plan targets IT governance, security, and public service...
AfDB portfolio under review against a macroeconomic backdrop of modest growth and disinflation
IMF data confirm real GDP expansion around 4–5%...
AfDB portfolio under review against a macroeconomic backdrop of modest growth and disinflation
IMF data confirm real GDP expansion around 4–5%...
Egypt and Canada signed three projects worth about EGP 552 million ($11.5 million) focused on women’s empowerment and food security.
UNHCR and...
Egypt and Canada signed three projects worth about EGP 552 million ($11.5 million) focused on women’s empowerment and food security.
UNHCR and...
Togo cut projected 2025 budget revenue by 1% to CFA1,472 billion while raising spending by 2.3% to CFA1,717.1 billion.
The revised budget shows a...
Togo cut projected 2025 budget revenue by 1% to CFA1,472 billion while raising spending by 2.3% to CFA1,717.1 billion.
The revised budget shows a...
Fifth review completed under Ghana’s IMF-backed ECF program
Decision unlocks immediate $385 million disbursement
Total IMF support since 2023...
Fifth review completed under Ghana’s IMF-backed ECF program
Decision unlocks immediate $385 million disbursement
Total IMF support since 2023...
India, Ethiopia upgrade ties to strategic partnership during Modi visit
Agreements cover data centre, debt restructuring, customs,...
India, Ethiopia upgrade ties to strategic partnership during Modi visit
Agreements cover data centre, debt restructuring, customs,...
Ghana’s public debt fell to about 61.8% of GDP in 2024, supported by fiscal consolidation and debt restructuring
Inflation dropped sharply...
Ghana’s public debt fell to about 61.8% of GDP in 2024, supported by fiscal consolidation and debt restructuring
Inflation dropped sharply...
Cape Verde, EU sign $23.5 million grant-funded budget support programme
Funds target electricity access, digital ecosystem, public finance...
Cape Verde, EU sign $23.5 million grant-funded budget support programme
Funds target electricity access, digital ecosystem, public finance...
Rwanda recorded double-digit GDP growth of 11.8% in the third quarter of 2025, up from 7.8% in the previous quarter.
Services, industry, and...
Rwanda recorded double-digit GDP growth of 11.8% in the third quarter of 2025, up from 7.8% in the previous quarter.
Services, industry, and...
Senegal inaugurates first military vehicle assembly plant in Diamniadio
Project partners with South Korea to cut reliance on imported defence...
Senegal inaugurates first military vehicle assembly plant in Diamniadio
Project partners with South Korea to cut reliance on imported defence...
While the disclosure of unprecedented hidden debt has rattled markets and drawn concern from the IMF, a closer look at the fundamentals suggests Senegal...
While the disclosure of unprecedented hidden debt has rattled markets and drawn concern from the IMF, a closer look at the fundamentals suggests Senegal...
South Africa selects four new solar projects under REIPPPP bid window seven
Red Rocket, Engie win 890-MW capacity worth about $955...
South Africa selects four new solar projects under REIPPPP bid window seven
Red Rocket, Engie win 890-MW capacity worth about $955...
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