Nigeria launched an emergency program on February 12 to curb the spread of Tuta absoluta, which can destroy up to 80–100% of untreated tomato crops. Authorities reported more than 1.3 billion naira in tomato losses in May 2025, contributing to higher market prices. Nigeria produced 3.73 million tons of tomatoes in 2024 across nearly 824,000 hectares, with output stagnating...

Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire launched the Green Energy Park Maroc–Côte d’Ivoire (GEP-MCI) in Yamoussoukro. The platform focuses on applied research, testing and training in solar photovoltaic and thermal technologies. African solar panel imports reached 15,032 MW in the 12 months to June 2025, up 60% year-on-year, according to Ember. The Institute for Research in Solar Energy...

Gabon signed a commerciality declaration with Assala Gabon for the Grand N’Gongui field on February 13, 2026. The project targets output of about 10,000 barrels per day once developed. Oil exports reached CFA3,992.7 billion ($7.23 billion) in 2023, representing 67% of total exports. The Gabonese government declared the Grand N’Gongui oil field commercially viable and authorized...

Galiano Gold plans to produce 140,000–160,000 ounces at Asanko in 2026, up about 25% from 2025. The company expects 80,000–90,000 ounces in the second half of 2026 as higher-grade ore from Abore ramps up. The guidance remains below the 180,000–210,000 ounces projected in January 2025. Canadian miner Galiano Gold plans to increase gold production at its Asanko mine in Ghana by...

Africa attracted only 10% of global mining exploration spending in 2024 despite representing 22% of the world’s landmass. Botswana explored only about 30% of its territory and launched a new state-owned exploration company to improve geological data. Nigeria estimates its mineral reserves at $700 billion and signed agreements to strengthen geological mapping and data...

Angola created more than 1.1 million formal jobs between 2018 and 2025, according to official data. The unemployment rate stood at 28.8% in the second quarter of 2025, with youth disproportionately affected. More than 78% of workers remain in the informal sector, limiting the impact of formal job growth. Angola created more than 1.1 million formal jobs between 2018 and 2025,...

MTN Congo activated the 2Africa submarine cable, adding a second international route after weeks of WACS disruptions. 2Africa provides 180 terabits per second of nominal capacity, compared with 14.5 Tbps for WACS. Studies show that doubling submarine cable capacity can cut broadband prices in Africa by 7% to 50%, depending on the segment. MTN Congo announced on Friday, February...

World Bank approves $37 million after deadly cyclones 38 killed; over 260,000 affected nationwide Aid to support 40,000 households, rebuild services The World Bank has approved $37 million to support people affected by Cyclones Fytia and Gezani. In a statement released on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, the lender said the initial response plan will support 40,000 households...

China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the low value of African exports to the Asian giant and their concentration in a small number of countries. China will eliminate tariffs on all imports from African countries with which it has diplomatic ties from May 1, 2026, President Xi Jinping...

Madagascar to develop 150,000 hectares of new rice fields Imports doubled to 800,000 tons in 2025 Drought and lower yields cut 2025/26 output 19% Madagascar plans to develop 150,000 hectares of new rice-growing areas. On February 14, the Agriculture Ministry signed a memorandum of understanding with private firm COM'ON HOLDING & PARTENAIRE to support the initiative. Under the agreement,...