World Bank to conduct jobs and growth analysis targeting youth employment
Visit highlights Ghana’s push for economic transformation and private...
U.S. and Togo discuss expanding cooperation on security and migration
Washington continues support for stability efforts in northern...
U.S. and Togo discuss expanding cooperation on security and migration
Washington continues support for stability efforts in northern...
Government suppliers assured continued access to foreign currency despite shift to ZiG payments
RBZ campaign reaches 610,000 people across 48...
Government suppliers assured continued access to foreign currency despite shift to ZiG payments
RBZ campaign reaches 610,000 people across 48...
Denis Sassou Nguesso wins reelection with 94.82% in provisional results
Turnout reaches 84.65% in a vote contested by six opposition...
Denis Sassou Nguesso wins reelection with 94.82% in provisional results
Turnout reaches 84.65% in a vote contested by six opposition...
Seven African countries are part of a U.S. investigation into forced labor practices
The probe could affect trade ties under frameworks like...
Seven African countries are part of a U.S. investigation into forced labor practices
The probe could affect trade ties under frameworks like...
President Michael Randrianirina appointed Rajaonarison Mamitiana Jeannot Ruffin as Prime Minister on March 16.
Ruffin becomes the second prime minister...
President Michael Randrianirina appointed Rajaonarison Mamitiana Jeannot Ruffin as Prime Minister on March 16.
Ruffin becomes the second prime minister...
System to enable tree-level traceability from forest to export
Reform targets data gaps, fraud risks, and weak sector oversight
Gabon's government...
System to enable tree-level traceability from forest to export
Reform targets data gaps, fraud risks, and weak sector oversight
Gabon's government...
SMEs drive up to 40% of GDP and most jobs but face regulatory and financial constraints
Power shortages and limited access to finance remain major...
SMEs drive up to 40% of GDP and most jobs but face regulatory and financial constraints
Power shortages and limited access to finance remain major...
Rules set technical requirements and ensure fair competition in market
Reform targets safer infrastructure and consumer protection in construction...
Rules set technical requirements and ensure fair competition in market
Reform targets safer infrastructure and consumer protection in construction...
Sudan to deploy USSD services to expand access to digital banking
Technology enables low-cost transactions via mobile phones without...
Sudan to deploy USSD services to expand access to digital banking
Technology enables low-cost transactions via mobile phones without...
Programme targets fiscal stability, private investment, and climate resilience
Growth outlook improves, but debt, climate risks, and reliance on...
Programme targets fiscal stability, private investment, and climate resilience
Growth outlook improves, but debt, climate risks, and reliance on...
New 2,000-unit housing project launched in Busia County
Part of broader effort to close Kenya’s housing gap
Program also aims to boost jobs...
New 2,000-unit housing project launched in Busia County
Part of broader effort to close Kenya’s housing gap
Program also aims to boost jobs...
Event highlights growing role of diaspora entrepreneurs across multiple sectors
Networks support trade, investment and SME...
Event highlights growing role of diaspora entrepreneurs across multiple sectors
Networks support trade, investment and SME...
Creative industries expand with women at the core, but face persistent financing gaps
Sector contributes up to $310 billion to GDP and...
Creative industries expand with women at the core, but face persistent financing gaps
Sector contributes up to $310 billion to GDP and...
Togo minister opens talks with private sector to boost growth
Businesses cite financing gaps, debt, and energy costs as...
Togo minister opens talks with private sector to boost growth
Businesses cite financing gaps, debt, and energy costs as...
Morocco ranks Africa’s top IP performer, 22nd globally in 2026
Strong patent framework, but enforcement gaps persist (piracy,...
Morocco ranks Africa’s top IP performer, 22nd globally in 2026
Strong patent framework, but enforcement gaps persist (piracy,...
The World Bank has approved a $250 million program to support access to finance for SMEs in Niger.
Around 7,500 micro, small and medium-sized...
The World Bank has approved a $250 million program to support access to finance for SMEs in Niger.
Around 7,500 micro, small and medium-sized...
S&P Global Ratings downgraded Botswana’s sovereign rating from BBB to BBB- with a negative outlook on March 13, leaving the country one notch above...
S&P Global Ratings downgraded Botswana’s sovereign rating from BBB to BBB- with a negative outlook on March 13, leaving the country one notch above...
Rwanda says it will withdraw Mozambique troops without sustained funding
Kigali says mission costs far exceed current EU support
Rwandan...
Rwanda says it will withdraw Mozambique troops without sustained funding
Kigali says mission costs far exceed current EU support
Rwandan...
New Kinshasa-based court granted exclusive jurisdiction and dedicated prosecutor
Tribunal expected to begin operations within three...
New Kinshasa-based court granted exclusive jurisdiction and dedicated prosecutor
Tribunal expected to begin operations within three...
Togo’s industrial free zone has attracted $741 million in investment since 1994.
The zone hosts 91 active companies and has created around 19,000...
Togo’s industrial free zone has attracted $741 million in investment since 1994.
The zone hosts 91 active companies and has created around 19,000...
Fitch expects Rwanda’s GDP growth to exceed 7% in 2027, driven by construction, agriculture, and tourism.
Inflation is projected to rise to 7.6% in...
Fitch expects Rwanda’s GDP growth to exceed 7% in 2027, driven by construction, agriculture, and tourism.
Inflation is projected to rise to 7.6% in...
After reaching a historic peak in 2024, cocoa prices have fallen sharply, signaling a possible shift in the global market cycle. The downturn is putting...
After reaching a historic peak in 2024, cocoa prices have fallen sharply, signaling a possible shift in the global market cycle. The downturn is putting...
IMF approves reviews, unlocking about $91 million for Niger
Funds support macroeconomic stability, private-sector growth and climate...
IMF approves reviews, unlocking about $91 million for Niger
Funds support macroeconomic stability, private-sector growth and climate...
Senegal, U.S. sign $135 million health system support deal
Funding targets surveillance, labs, workforce training and digital health...
Senegal, U.S. sign $135 million health system support deal
Funding targets surveillance, labs, workforce training and digital health...
Orange Côte d’Ivoire hosts UN Global Compact network meeting
Firms discuss CSR, sustainability standards and private sector collaboration
Membership...
Orange Côte d’Ivoire hosts UN Global Compact network meeting
Firms discuss CSR, sustainability standards and private sector collaboration
Membership...
CCR-UEMOA presents mid-term review of private sector competitiveness efforts
Reforms, AfCFTA training and partnerships aim to boost regional business...
CCR-UEMOA presents mid-term review of private sector competitiveness efforts
Reforms, AfCFTA training and partnerships aim to boost regional business...
This week, Africa is facing a mixed health situation. Namibia has declared an end to its mpox outbreak, while Madagascar is reporting rising case counts....
This week, Africa is facing a mixed health situation. Namibia has declared an end to its mpox outbreak, while Madagascar is reporting rising case counts....
Funding to improve laboratories, surveillance and health workforce capacity
Initiative supports pandemic preparedness and universal health coverage...
Funding to improve laboratories, surveillance and health workforce capacity
Initiative supports pandemic preparedness and universal health coverage...
Nigeria launches digital platform to monitor education procurement processes
System aims reduce delays, improve transparency and...
Nigeria launches digital platform to monitor education procurement processes
System aims reduce delays, improve transparency and...
Senegal plans institutional reforms to better coordinate support for SMEs.
A national SME council and a dedicated promotion fund are among the...
Senegal plans institutional reforms to better coordinate support for SMEs.
A national SME council and a dedicated promotion fund are among the...
The IEA will release around 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves.
The move follows supply disruptions linked to the war involving...
The IEA will release around 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves.
The move follows supply disruptions linked to the war involving...
Chinaplans to remove tariffs on imports from African countries starting May 1, 2026.
Analysts say more industrialized African economies could...
Chinaplans to remove tariffs on imports from African countries starting May 1, 2026.
Analysts say more industrialized African economies could...
The World Bankstudies an expansion of the $300 million Transforme projectto the Lobito Corridorin southeastern DR Congo.
The plan seeks to...
The World Bankstudies an expansion of the $300 million Transforme projectto the Lobito Corridorin southeastern DR Congo.
The plan seeks to...
Benin has approved a national food and nutrition strategy covering 2026–2030.
The plan aims to turn national nutrition policy into concrete, funded...
Benin has approved a national food and nutrition strategy covering 2026–2030.
The plan aims to turn national nutrition policy into concrete, funded...
CEMAC prices fall 0.4% in Q4 2025, ending five-year rise
Inflation stood at 2.8%, below region’s 3% threshold
Sharpest price declines recorded in...
CEMAC prices fall 0.4% in Q4 2025, ending five-year rise
Inflation stood at 2.8%, below region’s 3% threshold
Sharpest price declines recorded in...
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