ReconAfrica confirmed hydrocarbons in the Kavango West-1X well on onshore block PEL 73, marking the first data-backed validation since exploration began in 2021. The well revealed a 400-meter hydrocarbon column, including 64 meters of identified reservoir zones in the Otavi limestone formation. Namibia will conduct production tests in the coming weeks to assess commercial viability...

The Senate accepted the government’s first major land reform proposal in over 50 years. The reform introduces full cadastre digitisation, ends land prescription and targets illicit subdivisions. The government is testing a blockchain-based land management system using Solana. The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo accepted on 28 November 2025 a draft law presented by...

CAMTEL signs a three-year deal with Ethio Telecom to support digital modernisation and prepare the launch of its Blue Money service. The partnership covers public-service digitisation, network upgrades, and organisational transformation backed by Ethiopia’s telecom expertise. The agreement supports Cameroon’s digital strategy as CAMTEL seeks to strengthen competitiveness in...

The African Development Bank has greenlit a second-phase loan to support Cabo Verde’s E-Governance and Public Financial Management Reform Programme. The programme Targets digitising court systems, attracting tech firms and remote workers through a “digital nomads” programme, and implementing reforms to improve tax efficiency and public resource management. The country now...

Mauritius recorded a 56% increase in UK Google searches for “Christmas in Mauritius” over the past three months. The island ranked fourth overall in Travelbag’s study of UK festive travel demand, behind Abu Dhabi, Vietnam, and Dubai. Rising demand highlights Mauritius’ role in long-haul tourism flows and its competition with destinations in the Middle East and Asia. A...

WAEMU banking liquidity increased by CFA1,700 billion ($3.02 billion) in one year, according to BCEAO Governor Jean-Claude Kassi Brou. Private-sector credit grew by 6% year-on-year, supported by abundant liquidity and strong economic activity. Regional inflation fell to –1.3% in Q3, easing financing pressures and strengthening the monetary environment. The sharp rise in...

MCFA awarded €1.2 million to Sun King Zambia to deploy up to 45,000 induction cookstoves by 2029. Zambia’s clean-cooking access stands at only 8.9%, far below the government’s 40% target for 2030. MCFA has committed €22.3 million across 13 companies in sub-Saharan Africa and seeks to catalyse another €13.6 million. Clean cooking continues to advance...

Chad plans to improve connectivity around refugee camps for over 1.5 million displaced people. The strategy integrates solar energy, telecom access, and digital education to enable communication, learning, and economic activity. The government seeks international support to implement the digital inclusion initiative and position Chad as a model for humanitarian tech...

Egypt is strengthening its alliance between Arab International Optronics (AIO) and Thales to advance its defence and technology infrastructure. A cornerstone of the initiative is the launch of the Thales Academy in Egypt, which will train military, government, and civilian personnel in high-tech fields such as AI, cybersecurity, and optoelectronics. With a defence budget...

DRC’s new quota circular brings clarity to cobalt exports, lifting prices slightly as markets expect continued supply tightness. CMOC and Glencore shares rise on confirmed export allocations, easing fears of curtailments while highlighting operational risks. Cobalt hydroxide and sulfate prices edge up 1–2%, supported by low inventories and capped exports, with Q1 2026 flows...