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Southern Africa advances emergency telecom systems amid rising climate risks
SADC moves to strengthen emergency telecom systems amid rising climate disasters Over 80% of member states aligning disaster frameworks with the...
Ghana, Huawei Formalize AI Training Program for 3,000 Women
 Ghana, Huawei partner to train 3,000 young women in AI Program links trainees to national “One Million Coders” initiative Part of Ghana’s...
Cameroon Launches $51.3 Million Plan to Accelerate Health System Digitization
 Cameroon launches $51.3 million digital health strategy for 2026-2030 Plan targets better care access, data tracking, and emergency...
Côte d’Ivoire Secures $232 Million From IsDB to Ease Abidjan’s Transport Strain
 Côte d’Ivoire has ratified a €200 million ($232 million) financing agreement with IsDB to support urban mobility in Abidjan. The project is...
Cameroon, UNHCR Discuss Development Approach to Refugees and Displaced
 Cameroon, UNHCR discuss linking refugee hosting with national development Country hosts nearly one million internally displaced people Talks focus on...
Togo to Host 11th African Conference on Inclusive Insurance in March
 Event focuses on expanding insurance access for low-income and informal workers Talks will examine InsurTech and solutions to boost insurance...
Cameroon: Kribi Industrial Zone expected to create 150,000 jobs over 15 years
 Kribi Port Industrial Zone could boost Cameroon growth by up to 8% Project aims to create about 150,000 jobs over 15 years Development of...
Nigeria moves 2027 presidential election to Jan. 16 amid Ramadan overlap concerns
 Nigeria moves 2027 presidential election to Jan. 16, 2027 Change avoids overlap with Ramadan after Senate and community concerns State governor...
World Bank Approves $200 Million for Ethiopia Safety Net Program
 The World Bank approved $200 million to finance the sixth phase of Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP 6). The program aims to support...
Tanzania Launches $273 Million Fuel Storage Project at Dar es Salaam Port
 Project will add 378,000 cubic metres of petroleum storage capacity Expansion aims to strengthen energy security and reduce tanker...
World Bank Approves $50 Million in Additional Financing for Flood Resilience in Tunisia
 Funding expands flood protection in Tunis, Gabès and Djerba ResCat programme now totals $175 million since 2021 The World Bank...
Gabon President Presses Utility for Solutions as Blackouts Hit Libreville
 Gabon president demands rapid action as power outages hit Greater Libreville SEEG asked to present operational measures and improve...
Gabon: Mandji Port Zone Feasibility Studies Launched, with Deliverables Expected by December 2026
 The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved grant financing in November 2025 to fund feasibility and preparatory studies for the Mandji Island port...
Ghana Inflation Slows to 3.3% as Post-Crisis Stabilization Continues
 Ghana inflation slows to 3.3% in February 2026, 14th monthly decline CPI still rises, showing prices increasing but at slower pace Tight monetary...
South Africa Uses Tax Changes to Ease Pressure on Households and Firms
 The government plans tax adjustments and incentives to ease pressure on households and businesses. Tax-free savings limits and retirement deduction...
Burundi Plans Mass Return of Refugees as Post-2015 Crisis Slowly Unwinds
 Burundi and U.N. agencies launched an $82 million plan to repatriate over 100,000 refugees by June 2026. The initiative mainly targets...
Ghana Approves Medical, Industrial Cannabis Framework
 Ghana launched a regulated framework for low-THC cannabis cultivation limited to medical and industrial purposes. Authorities based the program on the...
Driven From Goma, Amani Festival Keeps Its Message of Peace Alive in Lubumbashi
 In April 2026, the Amani Festival will change venues. Forced to leave Goma for Lubumbashi due to growing insecurity, the event turns displacement into an...
Senegal Replaces Media Regulator, Expands Oversight to Digital Platforms
 Senegal parliament approves creation of National Media Regulatory Council New body replaces CNRA, expanding oversight to digital media Reform follows...
Senegal Treasury Seeks Greater Insurer Participation in Government Securities
 Senegal Treasury urges insurers to increase investment in government securities Insurers provide under one-third of bank investment in state...
Paris Festival Celebrates Generations of Maghreb Women Filmmakers
 March is marked by festivals, conferences, workshops and other events celebrating women. In March 2026, a film program is dedicated to female directors...
Egypt: President Al Sissi Exposes Suez Canal Vulnerability to Middle East tensions and Red Sea insecurity
 Gaza war and Red Sea attacks incurred forgone revenue of $9–10bn to the Suez Canal Gulf tensions now threaten wider shipping routes and global...
Nigeria Secures $552 Million to Fast-Track Basic Education Reform
 Nigeria secured $552 million under the HOPE-EDU program to fast-track nationwide basic education reform. Authorities described the funding as the...
South Africa Moves to Stabilize Public Broadcasting with Budget Support for SABC–Sentech Debt
 Government allocates about $37.8m to help the SABC repay part of its debt to Sentech and prevent risks to national broadcasting signals. Funding...
Togo, Belarus Sign Visa Waiver for Diplomatic, Service Passports
 Agreement signed March 2 during Belarus minister’s Lomé visit Deal aims to expand cooperation in industry and agriculture Togo and Belarus have...
Ghana Targets 15-Month Import Cover by 2028 Under Gold-Backed Reserve Plan
 Ghana aims to raise international reserves to 15 months of import cover by 2028 under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy...
Mali’s Budget Deficit Narrows to 1.5% of GDP in 2025 as Growth Nears 5%
 Mali’s 2025 budget deficit reaches 1.5% of GDP Tax revenue stronger than forecast; spending below target IMF projects economic growth around...
Nigeria Approves $35 Million to Upgrade Engineering Training at Technical Universities
 Nigeria approves 48 billion naira to boost engineering education Funds target labs, workshops at 12 federal universities Initiative aims to...
African intellectual property body, UN agency launch regional network to expand patent access
 OAPI, WIPO launch regional technology innovation support centers network Centers to improve patent access, training across 17 member...
Cameroon Sees Stronger Investor Interest in Treasury Bills in January as Borrowing Costs Ease
 Cameroon Treasury bill demand rises to 84.84% in January Rate surpasses CEMAC regional average of 69.04% Average yield falls to 6.87%, easing...
Togo Introduces ‘Administrative Conferences’ to Coordinate Local State Services
 Togo plans “administrative conferences” to coordinate public policy implementation Pilot project to launch in Kara region before national...
DRC Launches Program to Support Adoption of Electronic Fiscal Invoicing
 DRC launches program supporting businesses adopting standardized electronic invoicing Government to distribute 4,000 electronic fiscal devices...
South Africa Receives 1.5 Million Foot-and-Mouth Vaccines From Turkey to Fight Outbreak
 1.5 million Dollvet FMD vaccine doses arrive from Turkey Shipment delayed by Middle East tensions, government statement says South Africa battles...
Burkina Faso Beats Tax Revenue Target in 2025, Strengthening Fiscal Room
 The government collected CFA501.6 billion in tax revenue in 2025, 22.76% above target. Officials credit reforms and digitalization for the CFA93.12...
Guinea Overhauls Higher Education to Tackle Youth Unemployment
 The government will tie university evaluations to graduate job placement and track alumni outcomes nationwide. Internships will become mandatory in...
Macky Sall Joins Race to Succeed António Guterres as UN Secretary-General
 Macky Sall has formally entered the race to become the next UN secretary-general, with his candidacy submitted by Burundi on behalf of the African...

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Senegal Launches $360 Million Regional Bond Sale

Senegal launches 200 billion CFA bond in UEMOA Proceeds to fund 2026 budget, transformation agend...

Senegal Launches $360 Million Regional Bond Sale
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As Hormuz and Suez Tensions Escalate, Africa Faces a Potential Energy and Trade Shock

Military escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States has raised the risk of disruptions...

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Algeria’s NESDA, ASICOM Sign SME Investment Deal; Funding Details Unspecified

Algeria’s NESDA and the Algerian‑Saudi Investment Company sign cooperation deal focused on researc...

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DRC seeks ITC support to advance battery mineral value chains

DRC seeks ITC support for local battery value chains Musompo SEZ targets $2 billion private ...

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Nigeria Advances Banking Reform With Strong Recapitalization Progress

Central Bank of Nigeria said 20 commercial banks have met new minimum capital requirements, with...

Nigeria Advances Banking Reform With Strong Recapitalization Progress
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