Africa as a whole is advancing in innovation, thanks in large part to bolstered institutional capacity, the strengthening of business ecosystems, and a...
The 38 African countries covered by "The Global Attractiveness Index 2025" were mostly ranked at the bottom of the list, primarily due to weak performance...
The 38 African countries covered by "The Global Attractiveness Index 2025" were mostly ranked at the bottom of the list, primarily due to weak performance...
Morocco’s Communal Equipment Fund secures €150M loan from AfDB plus $950k in technical aid.
Financing will support 26 projects in 30+...
Morocco’s Communal Equipment Fund secures €150M loan from AfDB plus $950k in technical aid.
Financing will support 26 projects in 30+...
Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau sign deal to boost cultural ties
Agreement includes exchanges, education, training, and festivals
Deal...
Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau sign deal to boost cultural ties
Agreement includes exchanges, education, training, and festivals
Deal...
• DRC unveils $20.3B 2026 budget, up 16.4% from 2025• Budget targets revenue growth, reconstruction, inequality reduction• Reforms planned amid...
• DRC unveils $20.3B 2026 budget, up 16.4% from 2025• Budget targets revenue growth, reconstruction, inequality reduction• Reforms planned amid...
• ECOWAS adopts regional framework to strengthen social protection systems• Only 16% of West Africans covered by at least one benefit, FAO reports•...
• ECOWAS adopts regional framework to strengthen social protection systems• Only 16% of West Africans covered by at least one benefit, FAO reports•...
• WTO fishing subsidies deal takes effect after two-thirds ratification• Africa could benefit as illegal, subsidized fleets strain its waters• Only 23...
• WTO fishing subsidies deal takes effect after two-thirds ratification• Africa could benefit as illegal, subsidized fleets strain its waters• Only 23...
Uganda expects 8% yearly GDP growth, driven by oil, transport, and power projects
Crude output set to begin mid-2026, with production projected to...
Uganda expects 8% yearly GDP growth, driven by oil, transport, and power projects
Crude output set to begin mid-2026, with production projected to...
Saviu Ventures acquires stake in Jobo Interim, deal amount undisclosed
This marks the 12th investment under the Saviu II fund for African...
Saviu Ventures acquires stake in Jobo Interim, deal amount undisclosed
This marks the 12th investment under the Saviu II fund for African...
World Bank projects Côte d’Ivoire’s economy to grow 6.2% in 2025, up from 6.1% in 2024
Growth expected to average 6.4% in 2026–2027, led by...
World Bank projects Côte d’Ivoire’s economy to grow 6.2% in 2025, up from 6.1% in 2024
Growth expected to average 6.4% in 2026–2027, led by...
• Central African Republic seeks $12B for 2024-2028 development plan• 58 projects target agriculture, mining, energy, transport, and health• Goal:...
• Central African Republic seeks $12B for 2024-2028 development plan• 58 projects target agriculture, mining, energy, transport, and health• Goal:...
• Ghana launches $1.1B "Big Push" to address infrastructure gap• Funded by oil revenues, mining royalties, and private partnerships• Investment to...
• Ghana launches $1.1B "Big Push" to address infrastructure gap• Funded by oil revenues, mining royalties, and private partnerships• Investment to...
• Senegal, UAE expand port partnership to include Ndayane project• DP World to modernize Dakar terminal, build deep-water port• Bilateral ties now span...
• Senegal, UAE expand port partnership to include Ndayane project• DP World to modernize Dakar terminal, build deep-water port• Bilateral ties now span...
• Algeria confirms Sifi Ghrieb as new Prime Minister in reshuffle• Energy ministry split; new posts created to boost governance• Government aims to...
• Algeria confirms Sifi Ghrieb as new Prime Minister in reshuffle• Energy ministry split; new posts created to boost governance• Government aims to...
• Ousmane Sonko urges Senegalese abroad in Milan to back new diaspora bonds funding the PRES.• Bonds offer 3–10 year maturities with yields of 6.4%–6.95%,...
• Ousmane Sonko urges Senegalese abroad in Milan to back new diaspora bonds funding the PRES.• Bonds offer 3–10 year maturities with yields of 6.4%–6.95%,...
With the Central African Republic's next presidential election approaching and the country facing a fragile economic climate, the opposition is working to...
With the Central African Republic's next presidential election approaching and the country facing a fragile economic climate, the opposition is working to...
• Egypt, Tunisia sign 8 cooperation deals across key sectors• Target set to double trade volume to $1B in two years• Agreements include MoUs on...
• Egypt, Tunisia sign 8 cooperation deals across key sectors• Target set to double trade volume to $1B in two years• Agreements include MoUs on...
• Cameroon generated a GDP of $272 billion in 2019–2024, with agriculture and services driving growth.• Services rose to 55% of GDP, led by telecoms...
• Cameroon generated a GDP of $272 billion in 2019–2024, with agriculture and services driving growth.• Services rose to 55% of GDP, led by telecoms...
• Zambia and Zimbabwe sign two MoUs to deepen cooperation and strengthen dialogue.• Agreements cover private sector support and joint oil and gas pipeline...
• Zambia and Zimbabwe sign two MoUs to deepen cooperation and strengthen dialogue.• Agreements cover private sector support and joint oil and gas pipeline...
World Bank says 70% of IDA21’s $100bn concessional funds may go to Africa, Bloomberg reports.
44 African countries, majority of IDA...
World Bank says 70% of IDA21’s $100bn concessional funds may go to Africa, Bloomberg reports.
44 African countries, majority of IDA...
(AfDB)-African leaders, experts, the African Development Bank and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen...
(AfDB)-African leaders, experts, the African Development Bank and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen...
(AfDB)-The Government of Borno State, in collaboration with the African Development Bank and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), have...
(AfDB)-The Government of Borno State, in collaboration with the African Development Bank and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), have...
Botswana launched a new sovereign wealth fund on September 9, 2025, to reduce reliance on diamonds and support long-term prosperity.
Unlike the...
Botswana launched a new sovereign wealth fund on September 9, 2025, to reduce reliance on diamonds and support long-term prosperity.
Unlike the...
Ghana to accept U.S.-deported West African nationals
First group of 14 arrivals includes Nigerians, Gambians
Mahama notes strained U.S. ties,...
Ghana to accept U.S.-deported West African nationals
First group of 14 arrivals includes Nigerians, Gambians
Mahama notes strained U.S. ties,...
India offers $680M aid to Mauritius for key sectors
Funds to support hospital, airport, port, and security
Seven bilateral deals signed;...
India offers $680M aid to Mauritius for key sectors
Funds to support hospital, airport, port, and security
Seven bilateral deals signed;...
• Benin approves 2026 draft budget of 3.784T CFA francs (+6.5%)• Social spending set at 42%, inflation target around 2%• Growth forecast 7.5% in 2026,...
• Benin approves 2026 draft budget of 3.784T CFA francs (+6.5%)• Social spending set at 42%, inflation target around 2%• Growth forecast 7.5% in 2026,...
• Africa sets $50B annual climate funding goal at ACS2 summit• Plans include new African Climate Fund, Innovation Pact• $1.3T needed yearly;...
• Africa sets $50B annual climate funding goal at ACS2 summit• Plans include new African Climate Fund, Innovation Pact• $1.3T needed yearly;...
• Journalist Ali Soumana jailed for article alleging customs fraud• Charged with defamation, linked to PM's alleged document• Arrest follows broader media...
• Journalist Ali Soumana jailed for article alleging customs fraud• Charged with defamation, linked to PM's alleged document• Arrest follows broader media...
GDP expanded 0.8% in Q2 2025, after 0.1% growth in the previous quarter
Manufacturing, mining, and trade drove growth, while construction...
GDP expanded 0.8% in Q2 2025, after 0.1% growth in the previous quarter
Manufacturing, mining, and trade drove growth, while construction...
World Bank report highlights weak tax contribution from agriculture despite large exports
Farm companies achieve only 2% of potential corporate tax...
World Bank report highlights weak tax contribution from agriculture despite large exports
Farm companies achieve only 2% of potential corporate tax...
• Algeria’s SNS signs $950 mln agreements with partners from Senegal and China• Deals aim to raise steel output, exports, and local integration•...
• Algeria’s SNS signs $950 mln agreements with partners from Senegal and China• Deals aim to raise steel output, exports, and local integration•...
• Bank of Ghana slashed policy rate to 25%, but credit costs remain among the world’s highest.• The Cedi has reversed early-year gains, down 31% since...
• Bank of Ghana slashed policy rate to 25%, but credit costs remain among the world’s highest.• The Cedi has reversed early-year gains, down 31% since...
• WAEMU posts 0.9% deflation in July, second month in a row• Food, hospitality prices drop; alcohol, education costs rise• Niger sees sharpest deflation;...
• WAEMU posts 0.9% deflation in July, second month in a row• Food, hospitality prices drop; alcohol, education costs rise• Niger sees sharpest deflation;...
• Senegal approves $300M deal to solarize and modernize agriculture• Six-year BOT model includes energy transfer to local producers• Supports...
• Senegal approves $300M deal to solarize and modernize agriculture• Six-year BOT model includes energy transfer to local producers• Supports...
Botswana tops Africa in IMD 2025 World Talent Ranking
Kenya joins ranking; South Africa drops to 62nd place
Switzerland leads globally; U.S....
Botswana tops Africa in IMD 2025 World Talent Ranking
Kenya joins ranking; South Africa drops to 62nd place
Switzerland leads globally; U.S....
Disasters cause $12.7 bln in yearly damages to African buildings and infrastructure.
Floods account for nearly 69% of losses, with energy and...
Disasters cause $12.7 bln in yearly damages to African buildings and infrastructure.
Floods account for nearly 69% of losses, with energy and...
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