• Roots and tubers like cassava, sweet potato, and yam will be central to Africa's food security in the coming decade.• Despite their importance, these crops suffer from insufficient support, with production growth driven by area expansion rather than productivity.• The International Potato Center's new partnership aims to boost producer access to planting material and technology,...

• Kenyan lender Equity Bank has initiated steps to enter the Ethiopian banking market, recently opened to foreign investment.• Ethiopia offers a market of 120 million people with one of the continent's lowest banking penetration rates.• The National Bank of Ethiopia recently issued directives inviting foreign banks, following new legislation adopted in December 2024. The Kenyan banking...

• Africa holds 30% of global critical mineral reserves but lacks adequate export infrastructure.• Major powers (Japan, US, EU, China) invest billions in corridors like Nacala and Lobito, primarily for mineral export.• These projects risk prioritizing external mineral needs over African industrial development and regional integration. At the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African...

• Ousmane Sonko urges Senegalese abroad in Milan to back new diaspora bonds funding the PRES.• Bonds offer 3–10 year maturities with yields of 6.4%–6.95%, aiming to raise up to 1.8T CFA.• Senegal turns to its diaspora as debt hits 119% of GDP and IMF support remains suspended. Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko chose Milan to launch an unprecedented appeal to the diaspora. On...

With the Central African Republic's next presidential election approaching and the country facing a fragile economic climate, the opposition is working to make its voice heard. Among its leading figures is Martin Ziguélé, a former prime minister (2001-2003) and current president of the MLPC party. As a member of parliament and the National Assembly's Finance Committee, he has been an advocate...

• Qatar’s Baladna to build $3.5B dairy complex in Algeria• 117,000-hectare farm to house 270,000 cows, cut imports• Project targets late 2027 output; 5,000 jobs expected Qatar's Baladna food group plans to build what it calls the world's largest dairy complex in Algeria, a $3.5 billion project and one of the most significant agro-industrial initiatives ever undertaken in the...

With about 600 million people lacking electricity access in Africa, nearly half the continent's population, power outages are a frequent part of daily life, with potentially serious consequences for healthcare facilities. A study published in August 2025 by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reveals that 54% of community health centers surveyed in Mali use a solar photovoltaic...

• IEA warns of slow progress in Africa's green hydrogen plans• Less than 0.5% of projects in emerging regions have funding• High costs, low renewables, export reliance hinder large-scale rollout Africa is one of the most sought-after regions for green hydrogen development, with projects that could transform its energy landscape and position it as a major player in global exports. However,...

• Egypt, Tunisia sign 8 cooperation deals across key sectors• Target set to double trade volume to $1B in two years• Agreements include MoUs on health, exports, SMEs, and youth programs Egypt and Tunisia have signed eight cooperation agreements in various sectors following the 18th session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint High Commission. The documents, initialed on Thursday, September...

• Blencowe raises £1.12M to complete Orom-Cross feasibility study• Study due Q4 2025; mine aims for 50,000t graphite in Phase 2• Project seeks financing amid falling global graphite prices Blencowe Resources announced on Friday, September 12, that it has raised 1.12 million British pounds (about $1.5 million) through a share placement. The company intends to use the funds to...