Gaza war and Red Sea attacks incurred forgone revenue of $9–10bn to the Suez Canal
Gulf tensions now threaten wider shipping routes and global...
March is marked by festivals, conferences, workshops and other events celebrating women. In March 2026, a film program is dedicated to female directors...
March is marked by festivals, conferences, workshops and other events celebrating women. In March 2026, a film program is dedicated to female directors...
Nigeria secured $552 million under the HOPE-EDU program to fast-track nationwide basic education reform.
Authorities described the funding as the...
Nigeria secured $552 million under the HOPE-EDU program to fast-track nationwide basic education reform.
Authorities described the funding as the...
Government allocates about $37.8m to help the SABC repay part of its debt to Sentech and prevent risks to national broadcasting signals.
Funding...
Government allocates about $37.8m to help the SABC repay part of its debt to Sentech and prevent risks to national broadcasting signals.
Funding...
Agreement signed March 2 during Belarus minister’s Lomé visit
Deal aims to expand cooperation in industry and agriculture
Togo and Belarus have...
Agreement signed March 2 during Belarus minister’s Lomé visit
Deal aims to expand cooperation in industry and agriculture
Togo and Belarus have...
Ghana aims to raise international reserves to 15 months of import cover by 2028 under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy...
Ghana aims to raise international reserves to 15 months of import cover by 2028 under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy...
Mali’s 2025 budget deficit reaches 1.5% of GDP
Tax revenue stronger than forecast; spending below target
IMF projects economic growth around...
Mali’s 2025 budget deficit reaches 1.5% of GDP
Tax revenue stronger than forecast; spending below target
IMF projects economic growth around...
Nigeria approves 48 billion naira to boost engineering education
Funds target labs, workshops at 12 federal universities
Initiative aims to...
Nigeria approves 48 billion naira to boost engineering education
Funds target labs, workshops at 12 federal universities
Initiative aims to...
OAPI, WIPO launch regional technology innovation support centers network
Centers to improve patent access, training across 17 member...
OAPI, WIPO launch regional technology innovation support centers network
Centers to improve patent access, training across 17 member...
Cameroon Treasury bill demand rises to 84.84% in January
Rate surpasses CEMAC regional average of 69.04%
Average yield falls to 6.87%, easing...
Cameroon Treasury bill demand rises to 84.84% in January
Rate surpasses CEMAC regional average of 69.04%
Average yield falls to 6.87%, easing...
Togo plans “administrative conferences” to coordinate public policy implementation
Pilot project to launch in Kara region before national...
Togo plans “administrative conferences” to coordinate public policy implementation
Pilot project to launch in Kara region before national...
DRC launches program supporting businesses adopting standardized electronic invoicing
Government to distribute 4,000 electronic fiscal devices...
DRC launches program supporting businesses adopting standardized electronic invoicing
Government to distribute 4,000 electronic fiscal devices...
1.5 million Dollvet FMD vaccine doses arrive from Turkey
Shipment delayed by Middle East tensions, government statement says
South Africa battles...
1.5 million Dollvet FMD vaccine doses arrive from Turkey
Shipment delayed by Middle East tensions, government statement says
South Africa battles...
The government collected CFA501.6 billion in tax revenue in 2025, 22.76% above target.
Officials credit reforms and digitalization for the CFA93.12...
The government collected CFA501.6 billion in tax revenue in 2025, 22.76% above target.
Officials credit reforms and digitalization for the CFA93.12...
The government will tie university evaluations to graduate job placement and track alumni outcomes nationwide.
Internships will become mandatory in...
The government will tie university evaluations to graduate job placement and track alumni outcomes nationwide.
Internships will become mandatory in...
Macky Sall has formally entered the race to become the next UN secretary-general, with his candidacy submitted by Burundi on behalf of the African...
Macky Sall has formally entered the race to become the next UN secretary-general, with his candidacy submitted by Burundi on behalf of the African...
The Democratic Republic of Congo reduced emergency spending to 10.78% of total expenditure in Q4 2025, down from 20.97% in Q2.
Security...
The Democratic Republic of Congo reduced emergency spending to 10.78% of total expenditure in Q4 2025, down from 20.97% in Q2.
Security...
U.S. sanctions Rwanda Defence Force, four senior officials
Washington accuses RDF of backing M23 in eastern DRC
Rwanda rejects sanctions, says...
U.S. sanctions Rwanda Defence Force, four senior officials
Washington accuses RDF of backing M23 in eastern DRC
Rwanda rejects sanctions, says...
Upcoming trading sessions on the BRVM will be closely watched. With oil stocks surging and the broader market under strain, the West African regional...
Upcoming trading sessions on the BRVM will be closely watched. With oil stocks surging and the broader market under strain, the West African regional...
The 2026–27 budget targets 2% growth by 2028 through reforms and infrastructure spending.
More than $61 billion is planned for transport,...
The 2026–27 budget targets 2% growth by 2028 through reforms and infrastructure spending.
More than $61 billion is planned for transport,...
Authorities set September 2027 as the date for Madagascar’s next presidential election under the Refoundation program.
The roadmap outlines three...
Authorities set September 2027 as the date for Madagascar’s next presidential election under the Refoundation program.
The roadmap outlines three...
Only 36% of Africans view Russia’s economic and political influence as positive, while 23% rate it negative, according to Afrobarometer.
China...
Only 36% of Africans view Russia’s economic and political influence as positive, while 23% rate it negative, according to Afrobarometer.
China...
Nigeria, AFC sign $1.3 billion mining investment deal
Project includes alumina refinery, national geoscientific mapping
Mining sector...
Nigeria, AFC sign $1.3 billion mining investment deal
Project includes alumina refinery, national geoscientific mapping
Mining sector...
Togo parliament approves anti-money laundering, terrorism financing law
Law aligns with FATF, UEMOA standards, replaces 2018 framework
Introduces...
Togo parliament approves anti-money laundering, terrorism financing law
Law aligns with FATF, UEMOA standards, replaces 2018 framework
Introduces...
Ghana launched GANRAP, a policy targeting 15 months of import cover by 2028, up from 5.7 months recorded at end-2025
The framework is built on weekly...
Ghana launched GANRAP, a policy targeting 15 months of import cover by 2028, up from 5.7 months recorded at end-2025
The framework is built on weekly...
Emergency entry visa fee for foreign tourists reportedly rises from $25 to $30, effective March 1, 2026.
Free seasonal visas at Luxor and...
Emergency entry visa fee for foreign tourists reportedly rises from $25 to $30, effective March 1, 2026.
Free seasonal visas at Luxor and...
Mauritius has formally and immediately severed diplomatic relations with the Maldives.
The move follows the Maldives’ decision not to recognize...
Mauritius has formally and immediately severed diplomatic relations with the Maldives.
The move follows the Maldives’ decision not to recognize...
Military escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States has raised the risk of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez...
Military escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States has raised the risk of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez...
The World Bank is launching a $972 million program to train 18 million young people in East and Southern Africa.
Nearly 8 million youth enter the...
The World Bank is launching a $972 million program to train 18 million young people in East and Southern Africa.
Nearly 8 million youth enter the...
Africa’s average public debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 62.8% in 2025, down from 63.7% in 2024.
Global debt hit a record $348 trillion, fueled largely...
Africa’s average public debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 62.8% in 2025, down from 63.7% in 2024.
Global debt hit a record $348 trillion, fueled largely...
Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia signed binding commitments to improve cross-border transport connectivity and efficiency.
The partnership targets...
Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia signed binding commitments to improve cross-border transport connectivity and efficiency.
The partnership targets...
Nigeria’s real GDP grew 4.07% year-on-year in Q4 2025, up from 3.98% in Q3, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Oil sector growth...
Nigeria’s real GDP grew 4.07% year-on-year in Q4 2025, up from 3.98% in Q3, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Oil sector growth...
Ethiopia and Azerbaijan signed agreements covering defense, agriculture, anti-corruption, investment promotion and media cooperation.
The two...
Ethiopia and Azerbaijan signed agreements covering defense, agriculture, anti-corruption, investment promotion and media cooperation.
The two...
In this week’s health update from Africa, the Africa CDC and Zimbabwe are pushing back against Washington’s new healthcare aid approach, while ECOWAS,...
In this week’s health update from Africa, the Africa CDC and Zimbabwe are pushing back against Washington’s new healthcare aid approach, while ECOWAS,...
DRC, U.S. sign five-year health funding agreement
Deal could unlock $900 million for disease programs
DRC to contribute $300 million by...
DRC, U.S. sign five-year health funding agreement
Deal could unlock $900 million for disease programs
DRC to contribute $300 million by...
Algeria’s NESDA and the Algerian‑Saudi Investment Company sign cooperation deal focused on research, feasibility and investment support for SMEs and...
Algeria’s NESDA and the Algerian‑Saudi Investment Company sign cooperation deal focused on research, feasibility and investment support for SMEs and...
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