Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is preparing to resume operations in October 2025 after a four-year suspension. The Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE) proposes a “tolling model” where TOR refines crude owned by private partners for fixed fees. TOR’s debt reached $517 million by mid-2025, with liabilities exceeding assets by about $435 million,...

A third party is willing to assume Zambia’s $45 million debt to Afreximbank, potentially unlocking the country’s five-year debt restructuring impasse. The dispute centers on Afreximbank’s claim to privileged creditor status, which could exempt it from debt relief under Paris Club rules. A resolution could set a precedent for African multilateral banks and reshape sovereign debt...

Somalia’s livestock exports could reach a record $1 billion by end-2025, marking an eighth consecutive year of growth. The country has tripled its livestock export revenues since 2018, supported by strong Middle Eastern demand. EU and World Bank-funded programs are modernizing production and improving water and pastoral infrastructure. Somalia expects its livestock exports to...

Nigeria's economy expanded by 3.9% in the first half of 2025. This growth was driven by improvements in the oil sector combined with resilient non-oil activity. Cautious optimism is supported by recent currency stability and signs that high inflation may be easing. Nigeria's economy, Africa's largest by population, is exhibiting renewed dynamism. Real GDP growth accelerated to 3.9% in the...

New partnership launched at MWC Kigali: Airtel Africa Foundation, ITU, RISA, and Cisco joined forces to boost digital skills in Rwanda. Airtel Rwanda will provide free routers, Wi-Fi, and data to Digital Transformation Centres in underserved areas. The initiative builds on ITU’s success in Ghana and complements Airtel’s 'Tech For Her' program in other African countries. Airtel...

Morocco has raised its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target to 53% by 2035, up from 45.5% by 2030. The new climate plan includes 21.6% unconditional cuts and 31.4% conditional reductions dependent on international financing and technology. The country plans to triple renewable capacity to over 15 GW by 2030 and phase out coal by 2040. Morocco has unveiled a higher climate target,...

UNESCO defines higher education as all forms of post-secondary education, including academic, professional, technical, and artistic fields. The institution distinguishes between “higher education” and “technical and vocational education and training (TVET)” in human rights instruments. UNESCO emphasizes that higher education equips individuals with advanced skills to enhance...

Safaricom's M-Pesa integrated with Ethiopia's national payment network, EthSwitch, on October 27. The move establishes full interoperability between M-Pesa and over fifteen domestic banks and mobile wallets. M-Pesa recorded 164.6 million transactions valued at $159.4 million during the 2025 financial year. Mobile phone company Safaricom Ethiopia integrated its M-Pesa platform...

Malawi's government declared a "state of catastrophe" in several districts on October 25, 2025, due to severe food shortages. The decision stems from the combined effects of prolonged droughts, rising commodity prices, and other macroeconomic factors. Nearly four million people currently face high levels of food insecurity, according to October 2025 IPC analysis. Malawi declared a...

Algeria ranks as Africa's second-largest food importer, trailing only Egypt. The government established the National Scientific Council for Food Security to integrate research and innovation into agriculture. The council's formation responds to persistent drought and aims to enhance sectoral resilience against climate change. Algeria, the second-largest food importer in Africa...