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Africa's Hotel Pipeline Hits a Record 123,846 Rooms — But the Real Story Is Where They Are Actually Being Built

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...

Togo Targets $44.5M in Second WAEMU Debt Sale of 2026

DRC Moves to Enforce Import Insurance With $60 Million in Potential Premiums

DRC Moves to Formalize Fast-Growing, Largely Informal Gambling Sector

Africa CDC, ECDC Join Forces on Continent-to-Continent Health Security

Africa CDC and ECDC will collaborate on disease surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, and vaccine-preventable diseases. The agreement builds on a...

Africa CDC, ECDC Join Forces on Continent-to-Continent Health Security

Africa CDC and ECDC will collaborate on disease surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, and vaccine-preventable diseases. The agreement builds on a...

Nigeria Posts $1.2 Billion Trade Surplus in Q4 2025

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 Posts $1.2 Billion Trade Surplus in Q4 2025

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 Passes Law to Criminalize Counterfeiting of West African CFA Franc

Togo parliament adopts WAEMU law against currency counterfeiting Bill defines offences including reproduction, possession and circulation of fake...

Togo Passes Law to Criminalize Counterfeiting of West African CFA Franc

Togo parliament adopts WAEMU law against currency counterfeiting Bill defines offences including reproduction, possession and circulation of fake...

Mauritania Signs $1 Billion Agreement with the Islamic Trade Finance Body

Mauritania, ITFC sign $1 billion framework to support trade Program targets energy supply, SMEs financing and agriculture...

Mauritania Signs $1 Billion Agreement with the Islamic Trade Finance Body

Mauritania, ITFC sign $1 billion framework to support trade Program targets energy supply, SMEs financing and agriculture...

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Paris Exhibition of Brazilian Painter Gonçalo Ivo Draws on Édouard Glissant’s Vision of Africa

Paris exhibition showcases Brazilian painter Gonçalo Ivo’s Africa-inspired works Show runs March 20-July 9 at La Maison Gacha Exhibition...

Paris Exhibition of Brazilian Painter Gonçalo Ivo Draws on Édouard Glissant’s Vision of Africa

Paris exhibition showcases Brazilian painter Gonçalo Ivo’s Africa-inspired works Show runs March 20-July 9 at La Maison Gacha Exhibition...

Senegal, Cape Verde Launch Joint Project to Tackle Plastic Waste

Senegal and Cape Verde launch project to strengthen plastic waste management Initiative supports circular economy, green jobs and institutional...

Senegal, Cape Verde Launch Joint Project to Tackle Plastic Waste

Senegal and Cape Verde launch project to strengthen plastic waste management Initiative supports circular economy, green jobs and institutional...

Zambia's Growth Seen Accelerating to 6.1% in 2026 on Copper Output, Lower Inflation

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 Growth Seen Accelerating to 6.1% in 2026 on Copper Output, Lower Inflation

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, strongest growth since 2022

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, strongest growth since 2022

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 on Regional Market but Long-Term Bonds Draw No Bids

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 on Regional Market but Long-Term Bonds Draw No Bids

Senegal raises 50 billion CFA francs through 364-day treasury bills Three- and five-year bond tranches receive no investor bids Repayment...

Cameroonian economist Vera Songwe appointed to Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences

Pope Leo XIV appoints Cameroonian economist Vera Songwe to Vatican academy Pontifical Academy advises Holy See on economic and social...

Cameroonian economist Vera Songwe appointed to Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences

Pope Leo XIV appoints Cameroonian economist Vera Songwe to Vatican academy Pontifical Academy advises Holy See on economic and social...

Ghana, EU Set to Sign Defence Partnership Within Days

Deal reflects growing security cooperation amid Sahel terrorism threats Ghana plays key role in Accra Initiative regional security efforts The...

Ghana, EU Set to Sign Defence Partnership Within Days

Deal reflects growing security cooperation amid Sahel terrorism threats Ghana plays key role in Accra Initiative regional security efforts The...

Taxation and Gender Equality: Where Do African Tax Policies Stand?

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...

Taxation and Gender Equality: Where Do African Tax Policies Stand?

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...

East African Community Overhauls Funding Formula to Address Budget Shortfalls

EAC adopts new formula balancing equal and capacity-based contributions Reform takes effect July 1, 2026, to ease funding tensions Summit grants 50%...

East African Community Overhauls Funding Formula to Address Budget Shortfalls

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 Programme to Mobilise $1.1B in Private Investment

Nigeria launches $750m solar mini-grid programme to expand rural electricity Initiative expected to mobilise $1.1bn in private...

Nigeria Launches $750M Solar Programme to Mobilise $1.1B in Private Investment

Nigeria launches $750m solar mini-grid programme to expand rural electricity Initiative expected to mobilise $1.1bn in private...

Togo Hosts WAEMU Workshop on Regional Living Standards Survey as It Seeks to Catch Up

Lomé hosts WAEMU mid-term workshop on household living conditions survey Experts review household, community infrastructure and price data...

Togo Hosts WAEMU Workshop on Regional Living Standards Survey as It Seeks to Catch Up

Lomé hosts WAEMU mid-term workshop on household living conditions survey Experts review household, community infrastructure and price data...

Togo Standardises Geographic Reference Systems to Improve Land and Urban Planning

Togo announces unified national geospatial reference system reform Government installing benchmarks and CORS stations nationwide Professionals...

Togo Standardises Geographic Reference Systems to Improve Land and Urban Planning

Togo announces unified national geospatial reference system reform Government installing benchmarks and CORS stations nationwide Professionals...

South Africa and Brazil Seek Deeper Trade and Strategic Cooperation

Cyril Ramaphosa is on a two-day state visit to Brazil. Talks aim to expand trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. Bilateral trade...

South Africa and Brazil Seek Deeper Trade and Strategic Cooperation

Cyril Ramaphosa is on a two-day state visit to Brazil. Talks aim to expand trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. Bilateral trade...

IsDB Backs Mauritania’s Health and Energy Plans With $136 Million

IsDB approved $136 million in financing for Mauritania. Funds will support a maternal hospital and a power interconnection with...

IsDB Backs Mauritania’s Health and Energy Plans With $136 Million

IsDB approved $136 million in financing for Mauritania. Funds will support a maternal hospital and a power interconnection with...

Washington Seeks Intelligence Return to Mali After Years of Tension

The U.S. is negotiating to resume intelligence operations in Mali. Washington recently lifted sanctions on Malian officials. Talks reflect a...

Washington Seeks Intelligence Return to Mali After Years of Tension

The U.S. is negotiating to resume intelligence operations in Mali. Washington recently lifted sanctions on Malian officials. Talks reflect a...

Senegal Receives $710,000 in Medical Equipment to Strengthen Hospitals

Senegal received $710,000 in donated medical equipment. The equipment was provided by Al Attaa and Baitulmaal. Supplies will support...

Senegal Receives $710,000 in Medical Equipment to Strengthen Hospitals

Senegal received $710,000 in donated medical equipment. The equipment was provided by Al Attaa and Baitulmaal. Supplies will support...

Madagascar’s Leader Dismisses Prime Minister and Government Amid Pressure

Madagascar’s president dismissed the prime minister and dissolved the government. A new prime minister will be appointed under constitutional...

Madagascar’s Leader Dismisses Prime Minister and Government Amid Pressure

Madagascar’s president dismissed the prime minister and dissolved the government. A new prime minister will be appointed under constitutional...

Climate Change Could Shrink Somalia’s Economy by 13.5% by 2060, World Bank Says

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 Shrink Somalia’s Economy by 13.5% by 2060, World Bank Says

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...

Kenya’s Foreign Reserves Jump to $14.6 Billion as Debt Refinancing Advances

Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves increased to $14.59 billion on March 5, up from $12.53 billion a week earlier. The reserves now...

Kenya’s Foreign Reserves Jump to $14.6 Billion as Debt Refinancing Advances

Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves increased to $14.59 billion on March 5, up from $12.53 billion a week earlier. The reserves now...

Kenya to Fund Nairobi Airport Expansion with Proceeds from State Pipeline Firm's IPO

Kenya to fund Nairobi airport expansion using pipeline company IPO proceeds Government allocates $155 million seed capital from National...

Kenya to Fund Nairobi Airport Expansion with Proceeds from State Pipeline Firm's IPO

Kenya to fund Nairobi airport expansion using pipeline company IPO proceeds Government allocates $155 million seed capital from National...

Angola Says Attracted $21.8B in Investment Proposals Over Past Five Years, 80% from China

Angola receives 596 investment proposals worth $21.8 billion in five years About 80% of proposals came from Chinese investors Reforms and...

Angola Says Attracted $21.8B in Investment Proposals Over Past Five Years, 80% from China

Angola receives 596 investment proposals worth $21.8 billion in five years About 80% of proposals came from Chinese investors Reforms and...

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Côte d’Ivoire Partners With BNI to Channel Diaspora Funds Into Investment

Côte d’Ivoire has signed an agreement with the National Investment Bank to support diaspora-led projects. The deal includes tailored banking products,...

Côte d’Ivoire Partners With BNI to Channel Diaspora Funds Into Investment

Côte d’Ivoire has signed an agreement with the National Investment Bank to support diaspora-led projects. The deal includes tailored banking products,...

Ghana’s Mahama Heads to South Korea for Talks on Economic Cooperation

John Dramani Mahama will conduct a working visit to South Korea from March 10–14 to deepen bilateral cooperation. Ghana and South Korea signed...

Ghana’s Mahama Heads to South Korea for Talks on Economic Cooperation

John Dramani Mahama will conduct a working visit to South Korea from March 10–14 to deepen bilateral cooperation. Ghana and South Korea signed...

Togo, World Bank review implementation of 18 projects valued at $1.49 billion

Discussions address procurement delays, coordination and funding absorption challenges World Bank says Togo maintains strong project portfolio...

Togo, World Bank review implementation of 18 projects valued at $1.49 billion

Discussions address procurement delays, coordination and funding absorption challenges World Bank says Togo maintains strong project portfolio...

Kenya Teachers’ Health Scheme Processes $27M in Claims After Shift From Private Insurance

KES 3.5 billion in medical claims processed since the new scheme began 249,000 teachers and dependents treated across the country 2,823 hospitals used...

Kenya Teachers’ Health Scheme Processes $27M in Claims After Shift From Private Insurance

KES 3.5 billion in medical claims processed since the new scheme began 249,000 teachers and dependents treated across the country 2,823 hospitals used...

Guinea Dissolves 40 Political Parties Including Key Opposition Groups

Authorities in Guinea dissolved 40 political parties, including the main opposition groups Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea, Rally of the Guinean...

Guinea Dissolves 40 Political Parties Including Key Opposition Groups

Authorities in Guinea dissolved 40 political parties, including the main opposition groups Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea, Rally of the Guinean...

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Côte d’Ivoire, UNFPA Sign $75M Programme to Improve Maternal Health and Family Planning

Côte d’Ivoire, UNFPA sign $75 million cooperation programme for 2026-2030 Plan targets maternal health, family planning, gender-based...

Côte d’Ivoire, UNFPA Sign $75M Programme to Improve Maternal Health and Family Planning

Côte d’Ivoire, UNFPA sign $75 million cooperation programme for 2026-2030 Plan targets maternal health, family planning, gender-based...

Malawi Central Bank Cuts Key Rate to 24%, Sees Scope for Cautious Easing

Malawi central bank cuts benchmark rate 200 basis points to 24% Decision follows inflation decline, driven mainly by lower food...

Malawi Central Bank Cuts Key Rate to 24%, Sees Scope for Cautious Easing

Malawi central bank cuts benchmark rate 200 basis points to 24% Decision follows inflation decline, driven mainly by lower food...

Togo Integrates Digital Surveillance Tool Into Fiscal Product Marking System

Togo integrates Digital Marketing Intelligence platform with automated product marking system Inspectors trained to detect fraud, counterfeits...

Togo Integrates Digital Surveillance Tool Into Fiscal Product Marking System

Togo integrates Digital Marketing Intelligence platform with automated product marking system Inspectors trained to detect fraud, counterfeits...

Guinea adopts legislative framework for $200 bln 'Simandou 2040' plan

Guinea council adopts laws guiding “Simandou 2040” development strategy Plan includes 122 projects, $200 billion investment over 15...

Guinea adopts legislative framework for $200 bln 'Simandou 2040' plan

Guinea council adopts laws guiding “Simandou 2040” development strategy Plan includes 122 projects, $200 billion investment over 15...

DRC Tightens Monitoring of Financial Flows in Infrastructure Projects to Prevent Financial Crime

DRC agencies sign deal to monitor financial flows in infrastructure projects Partnership aims to improve transparency, traceability, prevent corruption...

DRC Tightens Monitoring of Financial Flows in Infrastructure Projects to Prevent Financial Crime

DRC agencies sign deal to monitor financial flows in infrastructure projects Partnership aims to improve transparency, traceability, prevent corruption...

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