Ghana to receive 100 buses for Metro Mass Transit Government plans over 300 buses by year-end Operational fleet fell from 1,000 to about 400 Ghana’s transport minister has announced that 100 buses are due for delivery in March to strengthen the fleet of state-owned Metro Mass Transit (MMT). The purchase is part of a broader plan to acquire more than 300 buses by the end of the year, in a...

Burkina Faso, Ghana sign seven cooperation agreements Feb. 20 Deals cover transport, border review, narcotics, disaster response Bilateral trade reached $764 million in 2024 Burkina Faso and Ghana signed seven agreements at the close of the 13th Joint Commission meeting held on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation and strengthening ties between Ouagadougou...

Siguiri mine produced 289,000 ounces in 2025, up 6% Fourth-quarter output rose 15%, boosting annual revenue to $990 million AngloGold total output reached 3.1 million ounces, up 16% AngloGold Ashanti's Siguiri gold mine in Guinea produced 289,000 ounces in 2025, up 6% year on year, the South African miner said in its annual results published on Friday. The increase was driven...

The BCC formalised a partnership with DRC Gold Trading SA for an artisanal gold acquisition programme, to build physical reserves and strengthen monetary sovereignty. If reached, the 15-tonne annual target by DRC Gold Trading requires a fivefold rise in declared output from 2025, and up to $2.4 billion in annual local currency injections. Success hinges on competitive CDF payments and...

Located about 500 kilometers southwest of Cairo, between the oases of Bahariya and Farafra, the White Desert stands out as one of Egypt’s most distinctive natural areas. Designated a national park in 2002, it is known for its pale rock formations, sculpted over millions of years by wind erosion. The White Desert lies in the eastern Sahara and takes its name from the chalk and limestone that...

Africa secured $13.84 billion across 306 energy transition deals in 2025. Clean energy projects accounted for 98.3% of total investment value. AfDB, World Bank Group and Standard Bank ranked among top investors. Africa drew $13.84 billion in energy transition investment in 2025, according to a report published February 17 by Electron Intelligence, an economic intelligence firm...

Africa averages 65 grams of protein per person daily, versus 91 grams globally. WEF says doubling fish production could reduce the continent’s protein deficit by 25%. Structural constraints, including feed costs and poor cold chains, limit sector growth. Africa faces a structural protein gap that fish production could help narrow. Average daily protein intake on the continent stands at...

WFP warns its funds will run out within weeks without urgent support. 4.4 million people face acute hunger; only one in seven receives aid. $95 million needed to sustain operations through August 2026. Somalia is approaching a critical humanitarian threshold, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned, as its funding is expected to run out in the coming weeks without rapid financial...

DRC and World Bank approved an action plan to raise disbursement to at least 30% in 2026. Current rate stood at 22% in 2025, below 25% over the past five years. Portfolio covers 22 projects worth $1.4 billion, amid structural and security challenges. The Democratic Republic of Congo and the World Bank have agreed on a roadmap to speed up the execution of development projects and...

Finance minister presented the 2026 state financing strategy to investors in Douala. President authorized up to CFA1,650 billion in domestic and external borrowing. Funds will finance development projects and clear outstanding payment arrears. Cameroon has begun outlining how it plans to finance its 2026 budget, with a strong focus on capital markets. On February 19 in Douala, Finance...