Africa CDC has ended mpox’s continental emergency status, moving toward a longer-term, country-led response. Ethiopia is nearing the threshold for...
CBE introduced CBE Connect in partnership with fintech StarPay.
The platform enables cross-border transfers and multiple financial services.
The...
CBE introduced CBE Connect in partnership with fintech StarPay.
The platform enables cross-border transfers and multiple financial services.
The...
DR Congo plans to tighten controls on mining exports to boost revenue collection, according to an IMF report published in January...
DR Congo plans to tighten controls on mining exports to boost revenue collection, according to an IMF report published in January...
DR Congo extended temporary import restrictions on selected goods for another 12 months.
Authorities aim to cut the import bill and support...
DR Congo extended temporary import restrictions on selected goods for another 12 months.
Authorities aim to cut the import bill and support...
Burkina Faso inaugurated two government mini-datacenters costing $28.6 million.
Authorities aim to keep public and private data hosted...
Burkina Faso inaugurated two government mini-datacenters costing $28.6 million.
Authorities aim to keep public and private data hosted...
Lualaba province signed 16 memorandums of understanding with Emirati companies covering sectors including mining, agriculture, and...
Lualaba province signed 16 memorandums of understanding with Emirati companies covering sectors including mining, agriculture, and...
Côte d’Ivoire, Benin agencies sign MoU to boost cross-border investment
Deal covers information sharing, project support and business matchmaking
Both...
Côte d’Ivoire, Benin agencies sign MoU to boost cross-border investment
Deal covers information sharing, project support and business matchmaking
Both...
Burundi launched e-KORI digital platform for online tax filing, payments
Project aims to boost domestic revenue, reduce reliance on foreign aid
World...
Burundi launched e-KORI digital platform for online tax filing, payments
Project aims to boost domestic revenue, reduce reliance on foreign aid
World...
DRC scrapped fuel tax exemptions, sharply boosting oil-related state revenue
Monthly revenue jumped nearly 1,700% after reforms began July...
DRC scrapped fuel tax exemptions, sharply boosting oil-related state revenue
Monthly revenue jumped nearly 1,700% after reforms began July...
Africa’s trade deficit with China widened 64.5% to $102 billion in 2025
Chinese exports to Africa surged 25.8%, while imports rose...
Africa’s trade deficit with China widened 64.5% to $102 billion in 2025
Chinese exports to Africa surged 25.8%, while imports rose...
Guinea-Bissau scheduled both legislative and presidential elections for December 6, 2026 by presidential decree.
The transition government said...
Guinea-Bissau scheduled both legislative and presidential elections for December 6, 2026 by presidential decree.
The transition government said...
Three African productions secured places among the 22 films competing for the Golden Bear at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.
Berlinale...
Three African productions secured places among the 22 films competing for the Golden Bear at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.
Berlinale...
South Sudan approved more than $9 billion to build a national fiber-optic backbone.
Authorities created a supervisory committee to tighten...
South Sudan approved more than $9 billion to build a national fiber-optic backbone.
Authorities created a supervisory committee to tighten...
Mauritius Telecom launches its 2026-2029 strategy to position Mauritius as a digital bridge between Africa and Asia.
The plan centers on four...
Mauritius Telecom launches its 2026-2029 strategy to position Mauritius as a digital bridge between Africa and Asia.
The plan centers on four...
Afrobarometer finds 37% banked adults, 60% use mobile money in Africa
Account ownership varies widely by country, region, income, gender,...
Afrobarometer finds 37% banked adults, 60% use mobile money in Africa
Account ownership varies widely by country, region, income, gender,...
$7 million UN-backed initiative targets 686,000 people in vulnerable border regions
Project builds water infrastructure, manages conflicts,...
$7 million UN-backed initiative targets 686,000 people in vulnerable border regions
Project builds water infrastructure, manages conflicts,...
Government plans a new IMF-backed growth program after a two-year suspension
Talks follow high-level exchanges between Gabonese authorities and the...
Government plans a new IMF-backed growth program after a two-year suspension
Talks follow high-level exchanges between Gabonese authorities and the...
President Alassane Ouattara reappointed Robert Beugré Mambé as prime minister on January 21, 2026.
The reappointment followed his resignation after...
President Alassane Ouattara reappointed Robert Beugré Mambé as prime minister on January 21, 2026.
The reappointment followed his resignation after...
Nedbank submitted an offer to acquire about 66% of Kenya’s NCBA Group for $855 million as part of its East Africa expansion.
The deal will...
Nedbank submitted an offer to acquire about 66% of Kenya’s NCBA Group for $855 million as part of its East Africa expansion.
The deal will...
South Africa to raise public officials’ salaries by 3.8-4.1% from April
Increases come amid fiscal constraints and modest economic...
South Africa to raise public officials’ salaries by 3.8-4.1% from April
Increases come amid fiscal constraints and modest economic...
Congo sets presidential election for March 15, 2026, officials say
Denis Sassou N’Guesso nominated by ruling party; opposition candidates...
Congo sets presidential election for March 15, 2026, officials say
Denis Sassou N’Guesso nominated by ruling party; opposition candidates...
Togo targets middle-income status by 2030 despite mounting climate pressures
World Bank estimates $14 billion climate funding needed by...
Togo targets middle-income status by 2030 despite mounting climate pressures
World Bank estimates $14 billion climate funding needed by...
Trump offers to revive U.S. mediation over Nile water sharing
Plan aims to secure Egypt’s water flows and Ethiopia’s power generation
GERD...
Trump offers to revive U.S. mediation over Nile water sharing
Plan aims to secure Egypt’s water flows and Ethiopia’s power generation
GERD...
Ethiopia aims to grow the agricultural share of the GDP from 34.9% in 2024 to a forecasted 37.64% by 2030 by institutionalizing urban farming as a...
Ethiopia aims to grow the agricultural share of the GDP from 34.9% in 2024 to a forecasted 37.64% by 2030 by institutionalizing urban farming as a...
EFCC and NASRDA sign cooperation deal on space-based surveillance
Satellite tools to support investigations and asset tracing
Illegal mining...
EFCC and NASRDA sign cooperation deal on space-based surveillance
Satellite tools to support investigations and asset tracing
Illegal mining...
Togo’s outstanding debt on UMOA-Titres fell to CFA1,810.5 billion in 2025
The country raised CFA411 billion, down from 2024 levels
Strategy...
Togo’s outstanding debt on UMOA-Titres fell to CFA1,810.5 billion in 2025
The country raised CFA411 billion, down from 2024 levels
Strategy...
Togo extradites ex-Burkina leader Paul-Henri Damiba to Burkina Faso
Extradition follows Jan. 12 request; Damiba faces corruption, embezzlement...
Togo extradites ex-Burkina leader Paul-Henri Damiba to Burkina Faso
Extradition follows Jan. 12 request; Damiba faces corruption, embezzlement...
BRVM highlights resilience amid global uncertainty at 2025 annual briefing
WAEMU growth hit 6.7%; record CFA 4.2 trillion raised, mainly sovereign...
BRVM highlights resilience amid global uncertainty at 2025 annual briefing
WAEMU growth hit 6.7%; record CFA 4.2 trillion raised, mainly sovereign...
Cyclones accounted for over half the losses on the continent, Munich Re reports, with less than 20% of the damages covered by insurance.
Natural...
Cyclones accounted for over half the losses on the continent, Munich Re reports, with less than 20% of the damages covered by insurance.
Natural...
Regional growth outlook revised up by 0.2 point from October forecast
Nigeria growth raised, South Africa also revised slightly...
Regional growth outlook revised up by 0.2 point from October forecast
Nigeria growth raised, South Africa also revised slightly...
Burkina Faso has launched construction of a national digital infrastructure supervision center costing CFA3.05 billion ($5.4...
Burkina Faso has launched construction of a national digital infrastructure supervision center costing CFA3.05 billion ($5.4...
Somalia, Qatar sign defence cooperation deal at DIMDEX 2026
Agreement covers military training, capability development and security...
Somalia, Qatar sign defence cooperation deal at DIMDEX 2026
Agreement covers military training, capability development and security...
Togo, Rwanda agree visa-free travel for all passport holders
Deal aims to boost trade, tourism and business ties
Agreement supports broader...
Togo, Rwanda agree visa-free travel for all passport holders
Deal aims to boost trade, tourism and business ties
Agreement supports broader...
Platform uses secure national digital identity via biometric civil register
Initiative supports broader public sector digitalisation and service...
Platform uses secure national digital identity via biometric civil register
Initiative supports broader public sector digitalisation and service...
Togo projects tax revenue up 10.8% in 2026 budget
Taxes to supply over 82% of total state revenue
Government relies on taxation as main budget...
Togo projects tax revenue up 10.8% in 2026 budget
Taxes to supply over 82% of total state revenue
Government relies on taxation as main budget...
Kenya launches sale of 65% stake in Kenya Pipeline ahead of IPO
Offering priced at 9 shillings, aiming to raise about $825 million
IPO...
Kenya launches sale of 65% stake in Kenya Pipeline ahead of IPO
Offering priced at 9 shillings, aiming to raise about $825 million
IPO...
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