Upcoming trading sessions on the BRVM will be closely watched. With oil stocks surging and the broader market under strain, the West African regional...
The Democratic Republic of Congo reduced emergency spending to 10.78% of total expenditure in Q4 2025, down from 20.97% in Q2.
Security...
The Democratic Republic of Congo reduced emergency spending to 10.78% of total expenditure in Q4 2025, down from 20.97% in Q2.
Security...
U.S. sanctions Rwanda Defence Force, four senior officials
Washington accuses RDF of backing M23 in eastern DRC
Rwanda rejects sanctions, says...
U.S. sanctions Rwanda Defence Force, four senior officials
Washington accuses RDF of backing M23 in eastern DRC
Rwanda rejects sanctions, says...
The 2026–27 budget targets 2% growth by 2028 through reforms and infrastructure spending.
More than $61 billion is planned for transport,...
The 2026–27 budget targets 2% growth by 2028 through reforms and infrastructure spending.
More than $61 billion is planned for transport,...
Authorities set September 2027 as the date for Madagascar’s next presidential election under the Refoundation program.
The roadmap outlines three...
Authorities set September 2027 as the date for Madagascar’s next presidential election under the Refoundation program.
The roadmap outlines three...
Only 36% of Africans view Russia’s economic and political influence as positive, while 23% rate it negative, according to Afrobarometer.
China...
Only 36% of Africans view Russia’s economic and political influence as positive, while 23% rate it negative, according to Afrobarometer.
China...
Nigeria, AFC sign $1.3 billion mining investment deal
Project includes alumina refinery, national geoscientific mapping
Mining sector...
Nigeria, AFC sign $1.3 billion mining investment deal
Project includes alumina refinery, national geoscientific mapping
Mining sector...
Togo parliament approves anti-money laundering, terrorism financing law
Law aligns with FATF, UEMOA standards, replaces 2018 framework
Introduces...
Togo parliament approves anti-money laundering, terrorism financing law
Law aligns with FATF, UEMOA standards, replaces 2018 framework
Introduces...
Ghana launched GANRAP, a policy targeting 15 months of import cover by 2028, up from 5.7 months recorded at end-2025
The framework is built on weekly...
Ghana launched GANRAP, a policy targeting 15 months of import cover by 2028, up from 5.7 months recorded at end-2025
The framework is built on weekly...
Emergency entry visa fee for foreign tourists reportedly rises from $25 to $30, effective March 1, 2026.
Free seasonal visas at Luxor and...
Emergency entry visa fee for foreign tourists reportedly rises from $25 to $30, effective March 1, 2026.
Free seasonal visas at Luxor and...
Mauritius has formally and immediately severed diplomatic relations with the Maldives.
The move follows the Maldives’ decision not to recognize...
Mauritius has formally and immediately severed diplomatic relations with the Maldives.
The move follows the Maldives’ decision not to recognize...
Military escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States has raised the risk of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez...
Military escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States has raised the risk of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez...
The World Bank is launching a $972 million program to train 18 million young people in East and Southern Africa.
Nearly 8 million youth enter the...
The World Bank is launching a $972 million program to train 18 million young people in East and Southern Africa.
Nearly 8 million youth enter the...
Africa’s average public debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 62.8% in 2025, down from 63.7% in 2024.
Global debt hit a record $348 trillion, fueled largely...
Africa’s average public debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 62.8% in 2025, down from 63.7% in 2024.
Global debt hit a record $348 trillion, fueled largely...
Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia signed binding commitments to improve cross-border transport connectivity and efficiency.
The partnership targets...
Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia signed binding commitments to improve cross-border transport connectivity and efficiency.
The partnership targets...
Nigeria’s real GDP grew 4.07% year-on-year in Q4 2025, up from 3.98% in Q3, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Oil sector growth...
Nigeria’s real GDP grew 4.07% year-on-year in Q4 2025, up from 3.98% in Q3, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Oil sector growth...
Ethiopia and Azerbaijan signed agreements covering defense, agriculture, anti-corruption, investment promotion and media cooperation.
The two...
Ethiopia and Azerbaijan signed agreements covering defense, agriculture, anti-corruption, investment promotion and media cooperation.
The two...
In this week’s health update from Africa, the Africa CDC and Zimbabwe are pushing back against Washington’s new healthcare aid approach, while ECOWAS,...
In this week’s health update from Africa, the Africa CDC and Zimbabwe are pushing back against Washington’s new healthcare aid approach, while ECOWAS,...
DRC, U.S. sign five-year health funding agreement
Deal could unlock $900 million for disease programs
DRC to contribute $300 million by...
DRC, U.S. sign five-year health funding agreement
Deal could unlock $900 million for disease programs
DRC to contribute $300 million by...
Algeria’s NESDA and the Algerian‑Saudi Investment Company sign cooperation deal focused on research, feasibility and investment support for SMEs and...
Algeria’s NESDA and the Algerian‑Saudi Investment Company sign cooperation deal focused on research, feasibility and investment support for SMEs and...
EBRD to invest $100 million in Nigeria fibre project
BRIDGE plans 90,000 km expansion, targets 70% penetration
World Bank...
EBRD to invest $100 million in Nigeria fibre project
BRIDGE plans 90,000 km expansion, targets 70% penetration
World Bank...
Cameroon delivers 3,585 social housing units since 2009
Pilot phase completed 1,130 of 1,675 planned units
Housing deficit estimated at 2.5 million...
Cameroon delivers 3,585 social housing units since 2009
Pilot phase completed 1,130 of 1,675 planned units
Housing deficit estimated at 2.5 million...
Axian secures digital finance license in Comoros
New entity to offer mobile nano, micro-loans
Banking rate 39%; inclusion seen reaching 75% by...
Axian secures digital finance license in Comoros
New entity to offer mobile nano, micro-loans
Banking rate 39%; inclusion seen reaching 75% by...
Cameroon raised CFA1,318 billion on BEAC market in 2025
Interest rates climbed; subscription and coverage ratios fell
2026 plan targets CFA400 billion...
Cameroon raised CFA1,318 billion on BEAC market in 2025
Interest rates climbed; subscription and coverage ratios fell
2026 plan targets CFA400 billion...
The World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law 2026 report ranks Togo as Africa’s second-best performer on gender equality in economic rights. With a score...
The World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law 2026 report ranks Togo as Africa’s second-best performer on gender equality in economic rights. With a score...
Cameroon seeks AfDB, ATIDI guarantees for CFA585 billion borrowing
Move aims to lower costs under 2026 financing plan
Past Eurobond issues carried...
Cameroon seeks AfDB, ATIDI guarantees for CFA585 billion borrowing
Move aims to lower costs under 2026 financing plan
Past Eurobond issues carried...
Sonangol to expand into uranium and lithium
Company posted over $750 million 2025 profit
Angola targets $2 billion non-diamond mining...
Sonangol to expand into uranium and lithium
Company posted over $750 million 2025 profit
Angola targets $2 billion non-diamond mining...
Burkina Faso signs $147 million US health deal
Funding targets HIV, malaria and health security
Malaria cases fell 32% in 2025
Burkina Faso...
Burkina Faso signs $147 million US health deal
Funding targets HIV, malaria and health security
Malaria cases fell 32% in 2025
Burkina Faso...
Bankable, an online outlet covering economic news in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will publish an exclusive interview Friday, Feb. 27 with Olivier...
Bankable, an online outlet covering economic news in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will publish an exclusive interview Friday, Feb. 27 with Olivier...
EU allocates €63 million humanitarian aid to Somalia
WFP warns programs could halt without $95 million
6.5 million Somalis face...
EU allocates €63 million humanitarian aid to Somalia
WFP warns programs could halt without $95 million
6.5 million Somalis face...
New joint authority to manage Kazungula Bridge and one-stop border post
Move aims to cut transit delays and support AfCFTA integration
Bridge...
New joint authority to manage Kazungula Bridge and one-stop border post
Move aims to cut transit delays and support AfCFTA integration
Bridge...
Macron and Randrianirina launch renewed two-year partnership framework
Cooperation to focus on governance, economic reform and security
Talks...
Macron and Randrianirina launch renewed two-year partnership framework
Cooperation to focus on governance, economic reform and security
Talks...
Zimbabwe ends talks on a $367 million, five-year U.S. health accord
President Mnangagwa calls the draft agreement “clearly...
Zimbabwe ends talks on a $367 million, five-year U.S. health accord
President Mnangagwa calls the draft agreement “clearly...
Kenya sold 65% of KPC in a $825 million local-currency IPO
The offer was oversubscribed, driven mainly by institutional investors
Uganda...
Kenya sold 65% of KPC in a $825 million local-currency IPO
The offer was oversubscribed, driven mainly by institutional investors
Uganda...
Fiscal deficit cut to 3.1% of GDP
Debt revised to 60.5% of GDP end-2024
The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, Feb. 24, it had...
Fiscal deficit cut to 3.1% of GDP
Debt revised to 60.5% of GDP end-2024
The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, Feb. 24, it had...
IMF mission begins in Gabon to review finances
Public debt reached 72.5% of GDP in 2024
Talks may lead to new IMF-supported programme
An...
IMF mission begins in Gabon to review finances
Public debt reached 72.5% of GDP in 2024
Talks may lead to new IMF-supported programme
An...
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