Guinea-Bissau scheduled both legislative and presidential elections for December 6, 2026 by presidential decree.
The transition government said...
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...
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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...
Patrick Achi elected president of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Assembly
Former prime minister wins 84.98% in 2026–2031 legislature vote
RHDP...
Patrick Achi elected president of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Assembly
Former prime minister wins 84.98% in 2026–2031 legislature vote
RHDP...
Mamadi Doumbouya sworn in as Guinea’s president on Jan. 17
He pledges unity, inclusive governance, jobs and institutional integrity
Guinea...
Mamadi Doumbouya sworn in as Guinea’s president on Jan. 17
He pledges unity, inclusive governance, jobs and institutional integrity
Guinea...
IMF approves $261 million disbursement after completing Ethiopia’s fourth ECF review
Funds support macroeconomic reforms and a shift toward...
IMF approves $261 million disbursement after completing Ethiopia’s fourth ECF review
Funds support macroeconomic reforms and a shift toward...
Chinese exporters may redirect excess supply to Africa in 2026 as U.S. market access tightens.
China’s trade surplus with Africa rose 77% year on...
Chinese exporters may redirect excess supply to Africa in 2026 as U.S. market access tightens.
China’s trade surplus with Africa rose 77% year on...
Libya’s central bank cut the dinar by 14.7% to 6.37 per dollar, marking the second devaluation in less than a year.
Authorities cited unchecked...
Libya’s central bank cut the dinar by 14.7% to 6.37 per dollar, marking the second devaluation in less than a year.
Authorities cited unchecked...
Focus areas include education, rural development, climate resilience, digitalisation
Programme targets water access, vulnerable groups and human...
Focus areas include education, rural development, climate resilience, digitalisation
Programme targets water access, vulnerable groups and human...
Gabon launches SIGFIP to centralise all public revenues and spending
System integrates tax, customs, procurement and real-time financial...
Gabon launches SIGFIP to centralise all public revenues and spending
System integrates tax, customs, procurement and real-time financial...
This week’s health headlines in Africa highlight Kenya’s severe drought and a spike in typhoid cases in the DRC. As clinical trials for mpox and Lassa...
This week’s health headlines in Africa highlight Kenya’s severe drought and a spike in typhoid cases in the DRC. As clinical trials for mpox and Lassa...
In power since 1986, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has secured a new term. His main rival in the presidential election has alleged fraud and violence,...
In power since 1986, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has secured a new term. His main rival in the presidential election has alleged fraud and violence,...
Ethiopia said earlier this week it aims to build its first nuclear power plant by 2036. Success will depend on Addis Ababa’s ability to secure key...
Ethiopia said earlier this week it aims to build its first nuclear power plant by 2036. Success will depend on Addis Ababa’s ability to secure key...
Fitch revised Benin's outlook to Positive (B+), citing 7.5% growth and a debt-to-GDP ratio projected to fall to 49.8% by 2027.
Despite growth, GDP per...
Fitch revised Benin's outlook to Positive (B+), citing 7.5% growth and a debt-to-GDP ratio projected to fall to 49.8% by 2027.
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Nigeria forecasts 4.68% growth in 2026, finance minister says
Easing inflation, stable naira and reforms underpin economic outlook
Government...
Nigeria forecasts 4.68% growth in 2026, finance minister says
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The IMF will send a new mission chief to Dakar for an introductory visit without formal negotiations on a new program.
Senegal’s public debt...
The IMF will send a new mission chief to Dakar for an introductory visit without formal negotiations on a new program.
Senegal’s public debt...
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