Eritrea faces some of the Horn of Africa’s deepest infrastructure and climate-resilience gaps, limiting trade and productivity, according to the AfDB. Drought exposure and food insecurity create regional spillover risks, prompting targeted support for water systems and climate-resilient agriculture. The Bank’s strategy aims to reintegrate Eritrea into regional value chains after years of...

Africa holds 3% of global solar PV jobs but posts fastest 23% growth Utility-scale and off-grid solar drive new roles in installation, sales and logistics Solar leads global electricity employment as sector grows to 76 million workers in 2024 Africa holds a small but rapidly expanding share of global solar photovoltaic (PV) employment, according to a report published Friday by the...

Cameroon leads global sawn Sapelli and Iroko exports, earning CFA122.2 billion in 2024 Cocoa and rubber exports surge, reinforcing raw-material dominance amid modest processing gains Country retains low global export share, highlighting weak competitiveness in finished goods Cameroon’s wood sector again emerged as the country’s main export driver in 2024. According to the...

DRC nears deal for Equity BCDC to fund 1,000 Transco buses via digital ticketing Revenue from each ticket will secure loan repayment through a dedicated account Transport ministry hopes model spurs wider bank financing for urban mobility projects The Democratic Republic of Congo’s transport minister said last week that Equity BCDC will finance the purchase of 1,000 buses for...

Cameroon raises Sonara refinery rehab estimate to 300 billion CFA after new study Lenders, including BEAC’s Window B facility, signal interest in financing the project Refinery shutdown since 2019 fire forces costly fuel imports, straining regional reserves Cameroon’s sole oil refinery will require 300 billion CFA francs ($533 million) for rehabilitation, according to a new...

DRC awards $600 million, 23-year dry-port concession at Kasumbalesa to Yellowstone Project includes warehouses, container zones, fuel storage and parking for 1,800 trucks Strategic hub links major regional corridors serving Zambia’s Copperbelt and Katanga mines The Democratic Republic of Congo signed a $600 million concession contract on Monday with South Africa’s...

Morocco and Spain sign wide-ranging cooperation deals spanning policy, justice and agriculture New accords deepen ties amid easing tensions since 2022 Western Sahara dispute thaw Spain remains Morocco’s top trading partner, handling over 37% of 2024 trade Morocco and Spain signed a series of agreements on Thursday to strengthen their bilateral cooperation, covering foreign...

Niger accuses Orano of storing 400 barrels of radioactive material near Arlit Orano denies any activity at the site and rejects responsibility for alleged waste Tensions rise as both sides remain locked in arbitration over uranium operations Niger’s authorities have accused Orano of storing 400 barrels of radioactive material in Madaouela, near Arlit, where the French company...

Government launches satellite program to reach underserved and remote areas Goal is to connect one million people to the Internet by the end of 2026 Initiative supports the New Technological Deal and aims to reduce digital inequality Senegal’s Minister of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital Affairs, Alioune Sall, announced on December 4, 2025 the launch of a national...

Government presents 27 companies chosen for the new innovation and business-transformation program Initiative targets start-ups, microenterprises, SMEs, and mid-sized firms in 15 strategic sectors Selection used a three-stage process combining eligibility screening and expert review Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé yesterday introduced the first group of 27 companies selected...