Tunisia plans to build 5,000 social housing units by 2030 at an estimated cost of 750 million dinars ($259.2 million).
The first phase includes...
Transition council endorses revised Constitution on January 13, 2026.
Reform strengthens presidential powers while keeping a semi-presidential...
Transition council endorses revised Constitution on January 13, 2026.
Reform strengthens presidential powers while keeping a semi-presidential...
UN forecasts Africa growth at 4% in 2026 and 4.1% in 2027 after 3.9% in 2025.
East Africa to lead growth, while Central and Southern Africa lag...
UN forecasts Africa growth at 4% in 2026 and 4.1% in 2027 after 3.9% in 2025.
East Africa to lead growth, while Central and Southern Africa lag...
U.S. House passes bill to extend AGOA through December 2028
Extension restores duty-free access, allows refunds on 2025–2026 imports
Bill...
U.S. House passes bill to extend AGOA through December 2028
Extension restores duty-free access, allows refunds on 2025–2026 imports
Bill...
UAE to phase out more tariffs; Nigerian firms gain market, visa access
Agreement aims to boost exports, jobs, and investment-led growth in...
UAE to phase out more tariffs; Nigerian firms gain market, visa access
Agreement aims to boost exports, jobs, and investment-led growth in...
Somalia cancelled all agreements with the UAE covering ports, institutions, and security cooperation
Mogadishu cited sovereignty concerns and alleged...
Somalia cancelled all agreements with the UAE covering ports, institutions, and security cooperation
Mogadishu cited sovereignty concerns and alleged...
Finance Law 2026 grants tax exemptions to certified digital start-ups
Benefits apply for three years and target firms outside the VITIB zone
Measure...
Finance Law 2026 grants tax exemptions to certified digital start-ups
Benefits apply for three years and target firms outside the VITIB zone
Measure...
Algeria rolls out AMLAK nationwide, replacing paper land titles with digital records
System centralizes land issuance, improves traceability,...
Algeria rolls out AMLAK nationwide, replacing paper land titles with digital records
System centralizes land issuance, improves traceability,...
Oman Air plans to launch its first direct sub-Saharan Africa route with flights from Muscat to Kigali starting in June 2026, subject to regulatory...
Oman Air plans to launch its first direct sub-Saharan Africa route with flights from Muscat to Kigali starting in June 2026, subject to regulatory...
Lomé will host a new summit on January 17 to address the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The meeting follows a Rwanda–DRC peace...
Lomé will host a new summit on January 17 to address the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The meeting follows a Rwanda–DRC peace...
Morocco plans to unveil its national artificial intelligence strategy, “Morocco AI 2030,” in January.
The roadmap aims to modernize public...
Morocco plans to unveil its national artificial intelligence strategy, “Morocco AI 2030,” in January.
The roadmap aims to modernize public...
Rwanda and Oman signed four memorandums of understanding covering logistics, aviation, airports, and digital technologies.
Oman Air announced plans...
Rwanda and Oman signed four memorandums of understanding covering logistics, aviation, airports, and digital technologies.
Oman Air announced plans...
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed held high-level talks in Djibouti on regional security, trade, and economic cooperation.
The visit comes amid tensions...
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed held high-level talks in Djibouti on regional security, trade, and economic cooperation.
The visit comes amid tensions...
Everyday digital activities, from buying goods on foreign platforms to streaming series and following social media influencers, generate billions of...
Everyday digital activities, from buying goods on foreign platforms to streaming series and following social media influencers, generate billions of...
Sub-Saharan Africa receives approximately $9.1 billion in IMF lending, while North African countries receive an additional $6.1...
Sub-Saharan Africa receives approximately $9.1 billion in IMF lending, while North African countries receive an additional $6.1...
The Summit marks a significant shift, prioritising a multipolar approach over traditional bilateralism, with Germany and India attending.
Emmanuel...
The Summit marks a significant shift, prioritising a multipolar approach over traditional bilateralism, with Germany and India attending.
Emmanuel...
Proceeds will finance climate adaptation and emissions reduction projects
Projects aim to cut CO₂ emissions by 10 million tons and benefit 8.3 million...
Proceeds will finance climate adaptation and emissions reduction projects
Projects aim to cut CO₂ emissions by 10 million tons and benefit 8.3 million...
This week in Africa, Africa CDC continues its clinical trial on mpox, while a new study highlights limits in malaria control efforts. Surveillance against...
This week in Africa, Africa CDC continues its clinical trial on mpox, while a new study highlights limits in malaria control efforts. Surveillance against...
Zambia withdraws its request for a 12-month extension of its IMF lending program worth about $145 million in additional funding.
The IMF confirms...
Zambia withdraws its request for a 12-month extension of its IMF lending program worth about $145 million in additional funding.
The IMF confirms...
Kenya’s economy grew 4.9% year on year in Q3 2025, up from 4.2% a year earlier.
Construction, mining, hospitality and real estate drove growth...
Kenya’s economy grew 4.9% year on year in Q3 2025, up from 4.2% a year earlier.
Construction, mining, hospitality and real estate drove growth...
Rwanda ranks first in Africa in the World Bank’s Business Ready 2025 with a score of 67.94.
Benin and Senegal enter Africa’s Top 10 for the first time...
Rwanda ranks first in Africa in the World Bank’s Business Ready 2025 with a score of 67.94.
Benin and Senegal enter Africa’s Top 10 for the first time...
Ivory Coast expects a new government after the prime minister and cabinet resigned following December 27 legislative elections.
The ruling RHDP won...
Ivory Coast expects a new government after the prime minister and cabinet resigned following December 27 legislative elections.
The ruling RHDP won...
Ethiopia and Oman signed a memorandum of understanding on January 5, 2026, during their first-ever political consultation in Addis Ababa.
The two...
Ethiopia and Oman signed a memorandum of understanding on January 5, 2026, during their first-ever political consultation in Addis Ababa.
The two...
Egypt’s diaspora sent $37.5 billion in remittances during the first 11 months of 2025, up 42% year on year.
Remittances became Egypt’s...
Egypt’s diaspora sent $37.5 billion in remittances during the first 11 months of 2025, up 42% year on year.
Remittances became Egypt’s...
Electoral authorities declared President Faustin-Archange Touadéra the provisional winner with 76.15% of votes in the first round.
Opposition parties...
Electoral authorities declared President Faustin-Archange Touadéra the provisional winner with 76.15% of votes in the first round.
Opposition parties...
Organizers opened submissions for the sixth Annaba Mediterranean Film Festival from Jan. 8 to Feb. 28, 2026.
The festival accepts feature films, short...
Organizers opened submissions for the sixth Annaba Mediterranean Film Festival from Jan. 8 to Feb. 28, 2026.
The festival accepts feature films, short...
Nigeria aims to place its economy on a $1 trillion GDP trajectory by 2036 under a new growth acceleration plan.
The government targets job...
Nigeria aims to place its economy on a $1 trillion GDP trajectory by 2036 under a new growth acceleration plan.
The government targets job...
Russia recruits African fighters and female workers to support its war effort in Ukraine, according to IFRI.
Recruiters target young Africans seeking...
Russia recruits African fighters and female workers to support its war effort in Ukraine, according to IFRI.
Recruiters target young Africans seeking...
Ethiopia agreed in principle with investors holding over 45% of its $1 billion eurobond due 2024.
The deal aligns with IMF-backed reform targets...
Ethiopia agreed in principle with investors holding over 45% of its $1 billion eurobond due 2024.
The deal aligns with IMF-backed reform targets...
Several countries across Africa face mounting public health challenges, ranging from workforce shortages and ethical concerns in medical research to...
Several countries across Africa face mounting public health challenges, ranging from workforce shortages and ethical concerns in medical research to...
New government expands to 31 members, up from 30 previously
Key economic portfolios reassigned amid focus on cost of living
Reshuffle follows local...
New government expands to 31 members, up from 30 previously
Key economic portfolios reassigned amid focus on cost of living
Reshuffle follows local...
Togo adopts 2025-2034 decentralization roadmap to strengthen local governance
Policy targets capacity building, resource transfer, citizen...
Togo adopts 2025-2034 decentralization roadmap to strengthen local governance
Policy targets capacity building, resource transfer, citizen...
Cameroon to tax foreign online platforms from Jan. 1, 2026
Non-resident firms face 3% minimum levy or 30% corporate tax
Reform targets...
Cameroon to tax foreign online platforms from Jan. 1, 2026
Non-resident firms face 3% minimum levy or 30% corporate tax
Reform targets...
WAPCo tax exemption extended; corporate rate cut to 30%
Changes aim ease investment constraints, update regional gas framework
Togo has...
WAPCo tax exemption extended; corporate rate cut to 30%
Changes aim ease investment constraints, update regional gas framework
Togo has...
Gabon names Thierry Minko economy and finance minister in Jan. 1 reshuffle
Move follows transition, aims to tighten finances, tackle rising...
Gabon names Thierry Minko economy and finance minister in Jan. 1 reshuffle
Move follows transition, aims to tighten finances, tackle rising...
Burkina Faso public debt rose to 8,311 billion CFA francs mid-2025
Domestic borrowing dominates; market-issued securities form bulk of...
Burkina Faso public debt rose to 8,311 billion CFA francs mid-2025
Domestic borrowing dominates; market-issued securities form bulk of...
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