The government approved a CFA10 billion ($17.9 million) BOAD loan for the Yargo–Bourzanga road segment. The 96-kilometer stretch links the Centre-North and Sahel regions. The project forms part of broader efforts to expand and modernize national road infrastructure. Burkina Faso’s government, meeting in Council of Ministers on February 19 approved a CFA10 billion loan, or...

Morocco is the only African country rated low risk for corporate nonpayment in Allianz Trade’s 2026 report. Côte d’Ivoire and Algeria are rated medium risk, while South Africa is classified as sensitive risk. Ghana and Tunisia fall into the high-risk category. Morocco is the only African country presenting a low risk of corporate nonpayment, according to the third edition of...

Belgium blocks KoBold access to DR Congo colonial geological archive Digitization deal signed July 2025 remains unimplemented Dispute highlights strategic control over critical mineral data Belgium, the Democratic Republic of Congo and U.S. company KoBold Metals are at odds over access to colonial-era geological records held at the Royal Museum for Central Africa (AfricaMuseum) in...

Royal Air Maroc launches Casablanca–Los Angeles flights, restoring Africa–LAX service after seven years of absence. Weak local demand means success depends on transit traffic via Casablanca and careful yield management. Ethiopia’s past exit highlights risks as RAM tests a historically difficult US West Coast market. Announced in December 2025, Royal Air Maroc has confirmed...

Ongwe Minerals has launched a 6,000-meter drilling campaign on its Namibian gold licenses. Twin Hills and Kokoseb could lift national gold output starting in 2027. Gold is poised to play a larger role as diamond revenues weaken. Canadian junior Ongwe Minerals announced on February 18 the launch of a 6,000-meter drilling campaign on its gold projects in Namibia. The move comes amid...

Zambia and Mozambique launch a one-stop border post to streamline customs, cut delays and boost corridor trade to Beira and Nacala ports. The Chanida–Cassacatiza OSBP integrates border procedures and digital systems to reduce costs and improve revenue collection. The project supports Vision 2030 and regional trade goals under SADC, strengthening Zambia’s access to global...

Ghana hosts the first large-scale Alpha antenna rollout, positioning MTN and Huawei at the forefront of AI-driven mobile networks globally. The deployment boosts traffic by 6.8% and multiplies maintenance efficiency, cutting field interventions across MTN’s radio sites. For Ghana, where mobile speeds rank outside Africa’s top tier, smarter infrastructure may narrow performance and...

Ivanhoe will spend $50 million in 2026 exploring the Western Forelands project in the DRC. The site is seen as a potential second copper mine near Kamoa-Kakula. An updated resource estimate is expected by mid-2026. Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines plans to allocate $50 million in 2026 to exploration work at its Western Forelands copper project in the Democratic...

Study finds nearly 80% of respondents in both markets already hold stablecoins Users cite faster, cheaper payments as digital dollars gain traction over local currencies Central banks warn of rising digital dollarisation and risks to monetary control Demand for stablecoins is accelerating sharply in Nigeria and South Africa, underscoring how Africa’s two largest economies are...

Kenya raised $2.25B via dual-tranche Eurobonds to buy back 2028/2032 debt, luring investors with yields of 8.1% and 8.95% to smooth repayments. Ivory Coast led the wave with a $1.3B 15-year bond at 5.39%, while Benin and Algeria diversified by tapping Sukuk markets for cheaper capital. Market access remains uneven; Egypt manages tight refinancing as the DRC prepares...