• The Green Climate Fund approves $222 million for FAO to launch the SURAGGWA program in eight Sahelian countries.• The initiative focuses on restoring degraded lands and developing value chains for climate-resilient non-timber forest products.• The program aims to boost incomes and food security for agro-pastoral communities vulnerable to drought. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has...

Through such initiatives, Cassava Technologies aims to position itself as a leading digital solutions provider across its markets, empowering Africans to thrive in the digital economy. Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology company, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) to accelerate the...

As Kenya races toward a more connected future, the country stands as a regional leader in harnessing technology to unlock human potential and transform lives. Kenya’s Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has unveiled the latest Sector Statistics Report, covering the period from January to March 2025. The report shows that the sector is not just expanding—it's transforming how Kenyans live,...

(AfDB)-The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $47.5 million loan to the Kingdom of Eswatini. The loan will support the government's efforts to transform the economy, achieve sustainable growth, create jobs, improve service delivery, and enhance the livelihoods of its people.  The Enhancing Economic Resilience and Competitiveness Program (EERCP)...

(AfDB)-The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a ZAR 2.5 billion (approximately $139 million) corporate loan to the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, marking the Bank's first direct lending to a subnational entity in Africa. The transaction will finance critical infrastructure projects in electricity, water, sanitation, and solid waste...

The taxation of the telecommunications sector is sparking intense debate across Africa. Policymakers face difficult decisions, caught between governments' fiscal needs and the urgent drive for digital inclusion. Their challenge is to avoid undermining the continent's digital transformation, a global shift expected to deliver significant financial benefits. The mobile telecommunications sector...

Nigeria unveils over $1.4 billion in lithium and rare earth processing projects, including Africa’s largest planned facility Aims to process at least 30% of minerals locally and raise mining’s GDP share to 10% by 2026 Key hurdles include informal mining and unclear supply chains for new plants Nigeria announced, in June, plans to build what it calls Africa's largest...

 Côte d’Ivoire to introduce digital education in early schooling from 2025-2026 Goal is to build digital skills early and align with future job needs Challenges include teacher training and rural infrastructure gaps Côte d’Ivoire plans to integrate digital education into its preschool and primary curricula starting with the 2025-2026 school year. Mariatou Koné, the...

ITSCI resumes 3T mineral traceability in Walikale, DRC, after March 2025 suspension Risks persist from illegal taxes and armed group involvement along transport routes Smuggling and certification flaws continue to undermine traceability credibility The International Tin Supply Chain Initiative (ITSCI) has announced it is resuming operations in Walikale, North Kivu province of the...

Senegal's peanut output is forecast to drop 54% to 731,000 tons in 2024/2025 Poor rainfall, bad inputs, and a 35% cut in harvested area are key factors A rebound is expected in 2025/2026 with higher state support and better weather Senegal's peanut production is projected to plummet to 731,000 tons for the 2024/2025 season. This represents a steep 54% decline from the previous...