Zambia withdraws its request for a 12-month extension of its IMF lending program worth about $145 million in additional funding.
The IMF confirms...
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...
United States, Côte d’Ivoire sign $487 million five-year health partnership
Deal targets HIV, malaria, maternal health and system...
United States, Côte d’Ivoire sign $487 million five-year health partnership
Deal targets HIV, malaria, maternal health and system...
Côte d’Ivoire ruling RHDP wins 197 of 255 parliamentary seats
Result consolidates President Ouattara’s control of executive and...
Côte d’Ivoire ruling RHDP wins 197 of 255 parliamentary seats
Result consolidates President Ouattara’s control of executive and...
Togo passes new law tightening anti-money laundering and terrorism financing rules
Legislation aligns with FATF standards and UEMOA 2023...
Togo passes new law tightening anti-money laundering and terrorism financing rules
Legislation aligns with FATF standards and UEMOA 2023...
Togo parliament approves 2026 budget at 2,751.5 billion CFA francs
Budget rises 12.93% from revised 2025 spending levels
Measures include...
Togo parliament approves 2026 budget at 2,751.5 billion CFA francs
Budget rises 12.93% from revised 2025 spending levels
Measures include...
Guinea provisional results show Doumbouya wins presidency with 86.72%
Opposition boycott clears first-round victory, Supreme Court validation...
Guinea provisional results show Doumbouya wins presidency with 86.72%
Opposition boycott clears first-round victory, Supreme Court validation...
Burkina Faso adopts 2026 budget projecting 3,431.5 billion CFA francs revenue
Spending prioritises security, education, health and rural...
Burkina Faso adopts 2026 budget projecting 3,431.5 billion CFA francs revenue
Spending prioritises security, education, health and rural...
Niger approves electronic AES passports and biometric ID cards
Reform supports Sahel integration after exit from ECOWAS passport...
Niger approves electronic AES passports and biometric ID cards
Reform supports Sahel integration after exit from ECOWAS passport...
NNPC plans stake sales in oil and gas assets, launches bidding process
Divestment aims to streamline portfolio and attract investment amid low...
NNPC plans stake sales in oil and gas assets, launches bidding process
Divestment aims to streamline portfolio and attract investment amid low...
Suez Canal Authority, JICA sign $22 million deal for diving support vessel
Vessel to boost canal security, emergency response and ship...
Suez Canal Authority, JICA sign $22 million deal for diving support vessel
Vessel to boost canal security, emergency response and ship...
Central African Republic holds presidential election as Touadéra seeks third term
Vote held alongside legislative and local polls, first...
Central African Republic holds presidential election as Touadéra seeks third term
Vote held alongside legislative and local polls, first...
Axis Minerals files $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea
Dispute follows Guinea’s revocation of dozens of mining...
Axis Minerals files $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea
Dispute follows Guinea’s revocation of dozens of mining...
The United Kingdom has introduced new migration measures involving several African countries, combining visa restrictions with bilateral return...
The United Kingdom has introduced new migration measures involving several African countries, combining visa restrictions with bilateral return...
Zimbabwe to keep buying gold in 2026 to bolster ZiG currency
Reserves rise to $1.1 billion, covering about 1.2 months of imports
IMF...
Zimbabwe to keep buying gold in 2026 to bolster ZiG currency
Reserves rise to $1.1 billion, covering about 1.2 months of imports
IMF...
Guinea holds first presidential vote since 2021 military coup
Junta leader Doumbouya dominates contested election amid opposition...
Guinea holds first presidential vote since 2021 military coup
Junta leader Doumbouya dominates contested election amid opposition...
In this week’s Health News Roundup, the U.S. is tightening health aid through bilateral agreements tied to co-financing and measurable targets, while...
In this week’s Health News Roundup, the U.S. is tightening health aid through bilateral agreements tied to co-financing and measurable targets, while...
Ethiopia seeds 2.7M hectares for summer wheat, aiming for 17.5M tons to end import dependency and save ~$1B annually in foreign exchange.
High costs...
Ethiopia seeds 2.7M hectares for summer wheat, aiming for 17.5M tons to end import dependency and save ~$1B annually in foreign exchange.
High costs...
Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state
Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven...
Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state
Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven...
AU selects three African think tank consortia under its ATTP funding scheme
Each consortium could receive about $10 million over two and a...
AU selects three African think tank consortia under its ATTP funding scheme
Each consortium could receive about $10 million over two and a...
Trump targets militants in Sokoto, citing Christian "genocide," though locals note the region is mostly Muslim.
Abuja confirms the joint strikes...
Trump targets militants in Sokoto, citing Christian "genocide," though locals note the region is mostly Muslim.
Abuja confirms the joint strikes...
Washington signed health MoUs with four African countries worth about $2.3 billion
The US will provide nearly $1.4 billion, with...
Washington signed health MoUs with four African countries worth about $2.3 billion
The US will provide nearly $1.4 billion, with...
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