Burkina Faso to import 710 pregnant cattle from Brazil to modernise livestock Imported breeds boost milk yields, meat weight, and genetic improvement Government targets dairy self-sufficiency, meat exports, reduced imports Burkina Faso will import 710 pregnant cattle from Brazil to support livestock producers, as part of a broader strategy to modernise its dairy and meat sectors. The...

Rice consumption surges in Côte d’Ivoire, driven by urbanization and dietary shifts Domestic output rises but fails to meet nearly 3 million-ton demand Imports climb, doubling costs; Côte d’Ivoire ranks Africa’s second-largest importer Rice is steadily becoming a staple across West Africa, driven by population growth, rapid urbanization and changing diets. In Côte d’Ivoire, this...

Panoro plans three-well initial development pending investment approval Project builds on active Dussafu Marin block, producing about 30,500 bpd The Bourdon oil discovery offshore Gabon is moving toward a final investment decision (FID), according to an operational update published by Panoro Energy on Wednesday, Jan. 21. The Norwegian company said the project is in the maturation phase...

Egypt repays about $5 billion in foreign oil and gas arrears Government aims to cut remaining arrears to $1.2 billion by 2026 Payments follow currency shortages; LNG imports hit record 8.92 million tons The Egyptian government announced on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, that it has paid down part of the financial arrears owed to its foreign partners in the oil and gas sectors. While...

Africa CDC has ended mpox’s continental emergency status, moving toward a longer-term, country-led response. Ethiopia is nearing the threshold for declaring the end of its Marburg outbreak under close surveillance. New research is pointing to possible additional vectors in cholera transmission amid a record resurgence, while Doctors Without Borders is warning about the lasting fallout from U.S....

Mineral resource estimates are often widely promoted by mining companies. Some lead to sharp stock market gains and make it easier to secure new financing. These announcements play a central role in the mining industry, yet remain poorly understood by non-specialist observers. Here is a closer look. In September 2025, Australian company Resolute Mining released an updated mineral resource...

Zambia and the SADC signed agreements on the North-South and Beira corridors. The deals aim to boost freight efficiency, trade, and corridor modernization. The corridors handle a large share of regional trade and population flows. Zambia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Museba Frank Tayali, on January 22 signed two framework agreements with the Secretariat of the Southern African...

Circular migration is based on structured, value-added mobility between countries of origin and host countries. In this model, African students and professionals acquire skills abroad and later mobilize them in their home countries, either through temporary stays or permanent returns. The approach goes beyond simple knowledge transfer. It supports innovation, encourages business creation,...

A local bank pool will finance Camtel’s CFA52.2 billion network expansion. BEAC approved CFA31.3 billion in refinancing via its special facility. The funding targets 2G, 3G, and 4G rollout nationwide. A banking pool made up of Commercial Bank Cameroun (CBC), Afriland First Bank, Union Bank of Cameroon (UBC), and National Financial Credit (NFC) has been selected to support Cameroon...

President Goïta named Hilaire Bebian Diarra as mining activities commissioner. The new body will oversee mining code compliance and sector strategy. The move strengthens presidential control over mining sector governance. Mali’s President Assimi Goïta signed a decree this week appointing Hilaire Bebian Diarra as commissioner in charge of mining activities, with ministerial rank. The...