ECOWAS central bank governors reaffirm a 2027 target for launching the Eco.
Nigeria signals that the first phase could exclude UEMOA’s eight...
Nigeria sets presidential, legislative elections for Feb. 20, 2027
State elections to follow on March 6, 2027
Polls come amid reforms, security...
Nigeria sets presidential, legislative elections for Feb. 20, 2027
State elections to follow on March 6, 2027
Polls come amid reforms, security...
In 2015, all 54 African countries committed to raising education spending to at least 4 to 6 percent of GDP and/or 15 to 20 percent of total public...
In 2015, all 54 African countries committed to raising education spending to at least 4 to 6 percent of GDP and/or 15 to 20 percent of total public...
Niger’s Tiani begins two-day visit to Algeria
Trip follows ambassador recall and diplomatic normalization
Countries advance gas pipeline and...
Niger’s Tiani begins two-day visit to Algeria
Trip follows ambassador recall and diplomatic normalization
Countries advance gas pipeline and...
Burkina Faso, Algeria sign energy and mining cooperation minutes
Deal covers fuel supply, LPG trade, technical expertise
Agreement builds on...
Burkina Faso, Algeria sign energy and mining cooperation minutes
Deal covers fuel supply, LPG trade, technical expertise
Agreement builds on...
The UN cuts Togo’s 2023 population estimate to 8.13 million, from about 9.3 million.
The revision lifts GDP per capita to $1,281 in 2024, about...
The UN cuts Togo’s 2023 population estimate to 8.13 million, from about 9.3 million.
The revision lifts GDP per capita to $1,281 in 2024, about...
MENA holds 46% of global desalination capacity. Water demand could rise 20%–50% by 2050.
Desalination costs have fallen below $1 per cubic meter....
MENA holds 46% of global desalination capacity. Water demand could rise 20%–50% by 2050.
Desalination costs have fallen below $1 per cubic meter....
World Bank approves $37 million after deadly cyclones
38 killed; over 260,000 affected nationwide
Aid to support 40,000 households,...
World Bank approves $37 million after deadly cyclones
38 killed; over 260,000 affected nationwide
Aid to support 40,000 households,...
China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the...
China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the...
While Afrobeat has evolved into what is now known as Afrobeats, there is little dispute that the movement was pioneered by Fela Kuti. A musical genius and...
While Afrobeat has evolved into what is now known as Afrobeats, there is little dispute that the movement was pioneered by Fela Kuti. A musical genius and...
Faure Gnassingbé visits agricultural zones in northern Togo
Government pushes for greater food sovereignty and self-sufficiency
Farmers receive...
Faure Gnassingbé visits agricultural zones in northern Togo
Government pushes for greater food sovereignty and self-sufficiency
Farmers receive...
This week in Africa, Africa CDC is stepping up its drive for health sovereignty, building new partnerships as countries confront fresh epidemic pressures...
This week in Africa, Africa CDC is stepping up its drive for health sovereignty, building new partnerships as countries confront fresh epidemic pressures...
South Africa will remove transmission control from Eskom and create a separate public grid operator
Around 390 billion rands are needed over the next...
South Africa will remove transmission control from Eskom and create a separate public grid operator
Around 390 billion rands are needed over the next...
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...
Not long ago, Africa had fallen off Petrobras’ strategic map. Under the weight of debt and the fallout from the “Lava Jato” corruption scandal, the...
Not long ago, Africa had fallen off Petrobras’ strategic map. Under the weight of debt and the fallout from the “Lava Jato” corruption scandal, the...
Zimbabwe expanded cooperation with UNESCO on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and digital governance.
The government positioned...
Zimbabwe expanded cooperation with UNESCO on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and digital governance.
The government positioned...
The government will invest $330 million in emergency and recovery measures.
Floods have displaced 188,000 people and submerged 110,000...
The government will invest $330 million in emergency and recovery measures.
Floods have displaced 188,000 people and submerged 110,000...
A member of the Court since 2021, Lodonou was initially appointed to complete the term of his predecessor before being elected to lead the regional...
A member of the Court since 2021, Lodonou was initially appointed to complete the term of his predecessor before being elected to lead the regional...
Togo exports rise 14.6% to 249.1 billion CFA francs
India top buyer, driven by phosphate shipments
Trade deficit widens as imports reach 505 billion...
Togo exports rise 14.6% to 249.1 billion CFA francs
India top buyer, driven by phosphate shipments
Trade deficit widens as imports reach 505 billion...
Zimbabwe projects at least 8.5% growth in 2026
Forecast follows IMF staff-monitored reform program
Inflation below 10%, reserves...
Zimbabwe projects at least 8.5% growth in 2026
Forecast follows IMF staff-monitored reform program
Inflation below 10%, reserves...
Heineken to cut 5,000-6,000 jobs globally by 2027
2025 sales volumes fell 1.2% amid weaker demand
Company expects 2-6% operating profit growth in...
Heineken to cut 5,000-6,000 jobs globally by 2027
2025 sales volumes fell 1.2% amid weaker demand
Company expects 2-6% operating profit growth in...
The IMF approved a $4.87 million disbursement to Comoros following the fifth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program.
The four-year...
The IMF approved a $4.87 million disbursement to Comoros following the fifth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program.
The four-year...
Cape Verde launched the “Strengthening Opportunities and Fostering Integration” project to support ECOWAS nationals residing in the country.
ECOWAS is...
Cape Verde launched the “Strengthening Opportunities and Fostering Integration” project to support ECOWAS nationals residing in the country.
ECOWAS is...
Rwanda signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. technology firm Oracle to launch a nationwide digital skills development initiative.
Oracle will...
Rwanda signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. technology firm Oracle to launch a nationwide digital skills development initiative.
Oracle will...
Kenya is considering issuing new eurobonds to refinance maturing debt and improve its repayment profile, Finance Minister John Mbadi...
Kenya is considering issuing new eurobonds to refinance maturing debt and improve its repayment profile, Finance Minister John Mbadi...
ITFC signs €630 million 2026 financing plan with Senegal
Funds support fuel imports, peanuts, energy and food security
Plan part...
ITFC signs €630 million 2026 financing plan with Senegal
Funds support fuel imports, peanuts, energy and food security
Plan part...
Kawtar Raji-Briand, a partner at the law firm Gauvin Raji, advises clients on structuring innovative financing, cross-border transactions, and legal and...
Kawtar Raji-Briand, a partner at the law firm Gauvin Raji, advises clients on structuring innovative financing, cross-border transactions, and legal and...
India signed digital public infrastructure cooperation agreements with 23 countries, including six in Africa.
Six African countries will access 18...
India signed digital public infrastructure cooperation agreements with 23 countries, including six in Africa.
Six African countries will access 18...
Egypt targets doubling oil production within five years
Government renegotiates contracts to attract foreign investment
Plan includes arrears...
Egypt targets doubling oil production within five years
Government renegotiates contracts to attract foreign investment
Plan includes arrears...
Mali creates state-owned Sopamim to manage mining stakes
Move aims to boost state control, revenue share
Mining generated 1,075 billion CFA...
Mali creates state-owned Sopamim to manage mining stakes
Move aims to boost state control, revenue share
Mining generated 1,075 billion CFA...
Lomé hosts regional conference on climate-focused tax policies
Eight African countries discuss environmental tax reforms
Event supports...
Lomé hosts regional conference on climate-focused tax policies
Eight African countries discuss environmental tax reforms
Event supports...
Togo plant exports fall to CFA 5.83 billion
Animal product exports rise to CFA 5.02 billion
Imports far exceed exports, highlighting trade...
Togo plant exports fall to CFA 5.83 billion
Animal product exports rise to CFA 5.02 billion
Imports far exceed exports, highlighting trade...
Egypt launches $1.1 billion IL MONTE GALALA Red Sea project
Development includes towers, marina, conference center in Ain Sokhna
Part...
Egypt launches $1.1 billion IL MONTE GALALA Red Sea project
Development includes towers, marina, conference center in Ain Sokhna
Part...
Platform enables access to taxes, banking, civil records
Government says biometric data stored by interior ministry
Djibouti’s President...
Platform enables access to taxes, banking, civil records
Government says biometric data stored by interior ministry
Djibouti’s President...
Cambridge museum to return 116 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Artifacts looted by British troops in 1897
European nations accelerate restitution...
Cambridge museum to return 116 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Artifacts looted by British troops in 1897
European nations accelerate restitution...
Nigeria to begin selling selected state-owned assets in 2026 under Tinubu’s fiscal reform programme.
BPE has identified 91 federal assets across...
Nigeria to begin selling selected state-owned assets in 2026 under Tinubu’s fiscal reform programme.
BPE has identified 91 federal assets across...
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