As African countries accelerate the digitalization of civil registries, elections, and public services, biometrics is becoming a key pillar of state infrastructure. Yet the market remains largely shaped by foreign groups, and African players are still struggling to secure a strong position within it. In its “Biometrics and Digital Identification Systems in Africa” report published in...

Benin’s ANAC issues operating permit to Amazone Airlines Project aligns with national aviation and tourism ambitions Airline will face strong competition and high operating costs Benin’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) granted an operating license to Amazone Airlines on February 13, 2026. The regulatory approval clears the way for the airline to begin commercial...

Kenya plans to attract $1.2–2bn investor for Kenya Airways KQ posted first operating profit in 11 years in March 2025 Government aims to reduce fiscal burden from loss-making entities Kenya’s National Treasury is preparing an international expression of interest to attract an investor willing to inject between $1.2 billion and $2 billion into Kenya Airways (KQ),...

Africa-based investors accounted for 30% of active VC players in 2025 Total VC funding reached $3.9 billion across 506 deals Venture debt jumped 91% in value to $1.8 billion Africa-based investors represented 30% of venture capital players funding African startups in 2025, compared with 28% from North America and 25% from Europe, according to a report published on February 10 by...

This week in Africa, Africa CDC is stepping up its drive for health sovereignty, building new partnerships as countries confront fresh epidemic pressures — from cholera in South Sudan to a renewed poliovirus threat in Central Africa. At the same time, bold health moves are unfolding across the continent. Algeria is preparing to launch its first heart transplants, Uganda is shifting emergency...

South Africa will remove transmission control from Eskom and create a separate public grid operator Around 390 billion rands are needed over the next decade to upgrade the transmission network The reform aims to attract private investment and respond to IMF pressure In a Feb.12 national address, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that the government will complete the functional unbundling...

Joëlle TRAORÉ is a tax law expert with a PhD from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. She specializes in international and African taxation, with expertise in illicit financial flows, global tax reforms, and domestic resource mobilization Tax havens hold an unusual place in contemporary economic debates. Often associated with minimal taxation and strong financial secrecy, they are...

Safran invests €280m to build one of the world's largest landing gear plants in Morocco, creating 500 jobs at the Nouaceur Midparc platform Factory to produce A320 landing gear systems, adding high-value capability to Morocco's aerospace sector alongside Safran's engine complex Investment reflects European nearshoring trend, consolidating Morocco as a dual-capability aerospace base for...

AFDG acquires Butembo copper project via reverse takeover U.S.-listed firm rebrands as Copper Intelligence Project lacks compliant resource estimate or reserve declaration The Butembo copper project, located in the insecure eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has been acquired by African Discovery Group (AFDG). The U.S.-traded company said it signed a definitive share purchase agreement...

Kenya recorded about 2.54 billion cyber threat incidents in a single quarter of 2025 Nigerian organisations faced around 4,700 attempted attacks per week, indicating high risk exposure Resilio Africa to support 200 institutions with tailored cybersecurity plans targeting hospitals, schools, media outlets, helplines and police services A new Pan-African cybersecurity initiative, Resilio...