China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the...
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...
Program covers child protection, health, education and inclusion
Part of National Development Plan 2026-2030
Follows CPD 2021-2025, which...
Program covers child protection, health, education and inclusion
Part of National Development Plan 2026-2030
Follows CPD 2021-2025, which...
Africans accounted for 15% of the world’s 304 million international migrants in 2024, despite representing 19% of the global population.
About 25.1...
Africans accounted for 15% of the world’s 304 million international migrants in 2024, despite representing 19% of the global population.
About 25.1...
Africa remains the lowest-scoring region in Transparency International’s global corruption index, with only four countries exceeding the 50-point mark and...
Africa remains the lowest-scoring region in Transparency International’s global corruption index, with only four countries exceeding the 50-point mark and...
Project backed by UNESCO secures and digitizes rare West African archives
More than 2,100 manuscripts digitized and 4,000 documents...
Project backed by UNESCO secures and digitizes rare West African archives
More than 2,100 manuscripts digitized and 4,000 documents...
Somalia and Turkey signed a cooperation protocol between their telecom regulators covering cybersecurity and electronic communications.
The...
Somalia and Turkey signed a cooperation protocol between their telecom regulators covering cybersecurity and electronic communications.
The...
Namibia becomes party to Luanda Agreement alongside Angola, Botswana, and DRC
Initiative aims to counter rising competition from lab-grown...
Namibia becomes party to Luanda Agreement alongside Angola, Botswana, and DRC
Initiative aims to counter rising competition from lab-grown...
Income tax threshold to rise to 30,000 shillings per month
Government aims to ease cost-of-living pressures and boost household...
Income tax threshold to rise to 30,000 shillings per month
Government aims to ease cost-of-living pressures and boost household...
Ethiopia opened its first fully automated smart police station on Feb. 9, 2026.
The project forms part of the government’s “Digital Ethiopia...
Ethiopia opened its first fully automated smart police station on Feb. 9, 2026.
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Seychelles, India sign MoUs to deepen strategic cooperation
Modi announces $175 million programme supporting Seychelles development
Visit marks...
Seychelles, India sign MoUs to deepen strategic cooperation
Modi announces $175 million programme supporting Seychelles development
Visit marks...
US–UN hosted Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and Polisario to advance UNSC Resolution 2797; no outcomes announced.
Resolution 2797 endorses Morocco’s...
US–UN hosted Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and Polisario to advance UNSC Resolution 2797; no outcomes announced.
Resolution 2797 endorses Morocco’s...
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