The Bank of Ghana cut its policy rate by 250 basis points to 15.5% on January 28, 2026.
Inflation fell sharply to 5.4% in December 2025 from 23.8% a...
StartupBlink ranked 25 African countries in its global innovators index, with 13 in the top 100.
South Africa ranked first in Africa at 61st globally,...
StartupBlink ranked 25 African countries in its global innovators index, with 13 in the top 100.
South Africa ranked first in Africa at 61st globally,...
Egypt’s parliament plans legislation to regulate children’s access to social media.
Lawmakers aim to limit psychological and behavioral risks linked to...
Egypt’s parliament plans legislation to regulate children’s access to social media.
Lawmakers aim to limit psychological and behavioral risks linked to...
Algeria issued its first sovereign sukuk worth about $2.3bn to fund development projects.
The 7-year sukuk offers a fixed annual return of 6%,...
Algeria issued its first sovereign sukuk worth about $2.3bn to fund development projects.
The 7-year sukuk offers a fixed annual return of 6%,...
South Africa is overhauling its automotive policy to strengthen local manufacturing and growth.
The review includes tariff changes, battery...
South Africa is overhauling its automotive policy to strengthen local manufacturing and growth.
The review includes tariff changes, battery...
Afreximbank finalized a $1.75bn syndicated receivables-backed facility for Sonangol.
The deal aims to support Angola’s oil and gas sector and...
Afreximbank finalized a $1.75bn syndicated receivables-backed facility for Sonangol.
The deal aims to support Angola’s oil and gas sector and...
Ethio Telecom is seeking to expand digital services abroad through talks with Somaliland’s Somcable.
The partnership focuses on cross-border...
Ethio Telecom is seeking to expand digital services abroad through talks with Somaliland’s Somcable.
The partnership focuses on cross-border...
South Africa recorded 10.48 million tourists in 2025, up 17.6%
Tourism minister cites policy focus, public-private collaboration
Sector...
South Africa recorded 10.48 million tourists in 2025, up 17.6%
Tourism minister cites policy focus, public-private collaboration
Sector...
ECOWAS cut aviation taxes and reduced passenger and security charges by 25% from Jan. 1, 2026, but ticket prices have yet to fall.
Member states...
ECOWAS cut aviation taxes and reduced passenger and security charges by 25% from Jan. 1, 2026, but ticket prices have yet to fall.
Member states...
Africa shifted from a net recipient of Chinese financing to a net payer over the past decade.
Debt repayments to China now exceed new lending...
Africa shifted from a net recipient of Chinese financing to a net payer over the past decade.
Debt repayments to China now exceed new lending...
ECOWAS has provided CFA400 million to support refugee assistance in Togo.
The funding targets the Savanes and Kara regions through the ANPC.
The...
ECOWAS has provided CFA400 million to support refugee assistance in Togo.
The funding targets the Savanes and Kara regions through the ANPC.
The...
AmCham Togo was officially launched in Lomé on January 26, 2026.
The chamber aims to boost private investment and structured US–Togo business...
AmCham Togo was officially launched in Lomé on January 26, 2026.
The chamber aims to boost private investment and structured US–Togo business...
Zimbabwe’s annual inflation rate fell to 4.1% in January 2026, dropping below 10% for the first time since 1997.
Authorities view the slowdown as a...
Zimbabwe’s annual inflation rate fell to 4.1% in January 2026, dropping below 10% for the first time since 1997.
Authorities view the slowdown as a...
Nigeria has introduced digital security solutions, including geolocation and panic-alert systems, to protect schools nationwide.
The government created...
Nigeria has introduced digital security solutions, including geolocation and panic-alert systems, to protect schools nationwide.
The government created...
The World Bank approved a $43 million Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) project for Botswana.
The project targets...
The World Bank approved a $43 million Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) project for Botswana.
The project targets...
Liberia and BADEA signed a $30 million financing agreement to modernize the Salayea–Konia road.
The deal includes a $700,000 grant to...
Liberia and BADEA signed a $30 million financing agreement to modernize the Salayea–Konia road.
The deal includes a $700,000 grant to...
Zambia has completed its IMF program, quietly rebuilding credibility as growth, inflation and fiscal metrics improve faster than market perceptions...
Zambia has completed its IMF program, quietly rebuilding credibility as growth, inflation and fiscal metrics improve faster than market perceptions...
U.S. to launch digital and AI training programme in Burkina Faso
Courses target youth skills at American Spaces in three cities
Initiative...
U.S. to launch digital and AI training programme in Burkina Faso
Courses target youth skills at American Spaces in three cities
Initiative...
Units report to heads, oversee risk management and incident response
Move follows surge in cyberattacks targeting Algeria in 2024
Algeria...
Units report to heads, oversee risk management and incident response
Move follows surge in cyberattacks targeting Algeria in 2024
Algeria...
As concessional financing and budget support become increasingly uncertain for many African countries, Tanzania is looking for new room to manoeuvre to...
As concessional financing and budget support become increasingly uncertain for many African countries, Tanzania is looking for new room to manoeuvre to...
Mali approves industrial explosives plant with China’s NORINCO subsidiary
State holds 51% stake; plant to supply mining sector
Project aims...
Mali approves industrial explosives plant with China’s NORINCO subsidiary
State holds 51% stake; plant to supply mining sector
Project aims...
Guinea has resumed road clearance operations across Greater Conakry since mid-January.
Authorities cite traffic safety, urban sanitation, and...
Guinea has resumed road clearance operations across Greater Conakry since mid-January.
Authorities cite traffic safety, urban sanitation, and...
Extractive sector surged 50.9%; manufacturing grew 3.5% on food, fuel gains
Cumulative industrial activity up 11.7% by end-September 2025
Industrial...
Extractive sector surged 50.9%; manufacturing grew 3.5% on food, fuel gains
Cumulative industrial activity up 11.7% by end-September 2025
Industrial...
France has invested €450M in Togo via AFD, including €80M in grants
Cooperation focuses on water, energy, agriculture, and infrastructure...
France has invested €450M in Togo via AFD, including €80M in grants
Cooperation focuses on water, energy, agriculture, and infrastructure...
MENA waste generation hits 155M tonnes; 67% poorly managed, World Bank says
Region risks $7.2B in yearly environmental damage, plastic pollution...
MENA waste generation hits 155M tonnes; 67% poorly managed, World Bank says
Region risks $7.2B in yearly environmental damage, plastic pollution...
Madagascar launches pilot for national biometric digital ID system
Full rollout targets 2M adults from April to June 2026
Reform aims to streamline...
Madagascar launches pilot for national biometric digital ID system
Full rollout targets 2M adults from April to June 2026
Reform aims to streamline...
Tanzania to build 9,048 factories, targeting 6.5M jobs by 2032
Plan focuses on rural industry, youth entrepreneurship, and value-added agriculture
New...
Tanzania to build 9,048 factories, targeting 6.5M jobs by 2032
Plan focuses on rural industry, youth entrepreneurship, and value-added agriculture
New...
FDI to Africa dropped to $59 billion in 2025, with North Africa down 67%
Sub-Saharan Africa proved more resilient, posting a limited 6%...
FDI to Africa dropped to $59 billion in 2025, with North Africa down 67%
Sub-Saharan Africa proved more resilient, posting a limited 6%...
The EU will fund €25 million to support artisanal fisheries in Liberia’s coastal counties
The project targets cold storage, ice production,...
The EU will fund €25 million to support artisanal fisheries in Liberia’s coastal counties
The project targets cold storage, ice production,...
(OAFLAD) - At a critical juncture for Africa’s development trajectory, the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) enters a renewed...
(OAFLAD) - At a critical juncture for Africa’s development trajectory, the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) enters a renewed...
Senegal, Morocco to hold joint cooperation commission in Rabat
Talks cover trade, economy, culture; dozens of agreements under discussion
Meeting...
Senegal, Morocco to hold joint cooperation commission in Rabat
Talks cover trade, economy, culture; dozens of agreements under discussion
Meeting...
Ghana launches 2,000-unit housing project for Armed Forces
Project is first phase of 10,000-unit plan over five years
Initiative targets housing...
Ghana launches 2,000-unit housing project for Armed Forces
Project is first phase of 10,000-unit plan over five years
Initiative targets housing...
President Mahama announced plans for a national cyber and electronic warfare hub
The center is expected to be located in Tamale, in northern Ghana
The...
President Mahama announced plans for a national cyber and electronic warfare hub
The center is expected to be located in Tamale, in northern Ghana
The...
IMF plans a staff mission to Gabon in February, with no formal program request filed.
Authorities say they intend to work toward IMF support after...
IMF plans a staff mission to Gabon in February, with no formal program request filed.
Authorities say they intend to work toward IMF support after...
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will travel to Turkey on Jan. 26, 2026, for a state visit.
Nigeria and Turkey plan to sign multiple...
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will travel to Turkey on Jan. 26, 2026, for a state visit.
Nigeria and Turkey plan to sign multiple...
Long dominated by mining, particularly gold and phosphates, Senegal’s extractive sector has seen oil and gas fields enter production over the past two...
Long dominated by mining, particularly gold and phosphates, Senegal’s extractive sector has seen oil and gas fields enter production over the past two...
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