• Nigeria’s exports to Togo surged six-fold to ₦812 billion in Q2 2025, overtaking South Africa.• Lower costs, shorter dwell times and CFA franc stability make Lomé the preferred trade route.• Togo is expanding port capacity with AfDB-backed financing to capture sustained Nigerian flows. Lomé has emerged as Nigeria’s foremost African trade partner, overtaking South Africa on...

• Libya, Nigeria revive talks on gas pipeline to Europe via Libya• Proposed 3,300 km route would link to existing Greenstream pipeline• Project aims to boost exports, diversify Nigeria’s gas markets Libya and Nigeria are considering reviving talks on a gas pipeline project that would transport Nigerian gas to Europe via Libya. The development was reported by Libyan media on Saturday,...

• Kenya achieved 70% rural electrification at $160–$700 per connection, averaging $500 per household (Kenya REA, 2021).• Nigeria’s $410 billion grid-extension plan costs $25,000 per km with 42% system losses (TCN, Q4 2023).• Adopting Kenya’s decentralized model, Nigeria could achieve universal access for ~$12.5 billion, a 97% saving. The African Development...

• Senegal, UAE expand port partnership to include Ndayane project• DP World to modernize Dakar terminal, build deep-water port• Bilateral ties now span energy, trade, education, and security Senegal and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the port sector, formalized by an agreement signed between the Emirati port company DP World, Senegal's Ministry of...

• Algeria confirms Sifi Ghrieb as new Prime Minister in reshuffle• Energy ministry split; new posts created to boost governance• Government aims to sustain 3.6% growth, diversify economy beyond oil Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune appointed a new government on Sunday, September 14, confirming Sifi Ghrieb as Prime Minister. The cabinet reshuffle introduced several key changes. Saïd...

Surprisingly, only one African song made it onto Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The track is "Essence," a collaboration between Nigerian artists Wizkid and Tems. When monthly magazine Rolling Stone released its latest list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time with only one African song included, the editors may have been wrong about the quantity, but they were right...

• Terra Metals has invested in the Nalolo Solar project in Zambia with local and regional partners.• The plant is planned at about 300 megawatts, with final contracted capacity not yet confirmed.• Regulatory approvals are complete, but financing, construction and tariff details remain undisclosed. Terra Metals Inc., a Delaware-registered company, announced on Sept. 14 a strategic equity...

• Cabo Verde to roll out nationwide 5G by 2026• Government sees 5G as key to digital, economic growth• Current mobile coverage exceeds 88% for 4G networks Cabo Verde's government plans to deploy fifth-generation (5G) mobile internet nationwide by 2026, according to a presentation on the proposed national 5G strategy last week. "5G is a priority for 2026 and will serve as the foundation...

• UBS raises 2025 gold forecast to $3,800 amid rate cut bets• Gold hits $3,643/oz; silver tops $40 for first time since 2011• Central bank buying, weaker dollar fuel precious metals rally Swiss bank UBS now forecasts gold prices to reach $3,800 an ounce by the end of 2025, up from its previous target of $3,500. The updated forecast, reported on Friday, September...

• Askari signs agreement to sell Australian gold assets to focus on Africa projects• Proceeds to fund Ethiopia gold acquisition, exploration activities• Shift aligns with rising interest in Africa’s mineral reserves Askari Metals announced on Friday, September 12, that it has reached an agreement to sell its subsidiary, First Western Gold Pty, to Forrestania Resources Limited. The...