Impact funds in Africa manage $70-80B; half operate solely on the continent 124 of 250 identified funds invest exclusively in Africa, FERDI data finds South African funds hold 43% of assets, leading regional impact investment Impact investment funds active in Africa manage between 70 billion and 80 billion dollars in assets, and almost half of them operate exclusively on the...

Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa hosts 860+ startups but faces deep structural weaknesses EY urges reforms in governance, talent, finance and R&D to scale innovation Without action, SSA-FA may capture just 10-15% of Africa’s tech investment Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA-FA) is seeing a surge in tech events, hackathons and startups that occasionally raise tens of millions of...

The government launched FUGAS, a new digital administrative and payroll system, as a strategic reform tool. The initiative forms part of a broader modernisation programme started in 2021 and aligned with the Simandou 2040 vision. An October 2025 diagnostic report identified 22 major dysfunctions hampering Guinea’s public administration. Guinea ranked 42nd out of 54 African countries in...

Yttrium oxide prices jumped from $6/kg to $220–320/kg after China restricted exports. South Africa prepares to enter medium-term yttrium production through Rainbow Rare Earths and Steenkampskraal. China and Myanmar currently supply almost all global yttrium output, with China imposing strict export licences since April 2025. Yttrium ranks among the 17 metals classified as rare...

Maersk will resume transit through the Suez Canal from December 2025 after a two-year diversion. The Suez Canal Authority has cut transit fees by 15% to attract operators and revive traffic. Egypt recorded losses of about $800 million per month and a 60% drop in canal revenues during the Red Sea disruptions. Months of disruptions in the Red Sea and a historic drop in Suez Canal...

AGL Cameroon invested CFA1 billion ($1.8 million) in new port equipment. The company has already spent more than CFA8 billion on equipment in 2025. AGL targets €22 million (CFA14.5 billion) in investments in 2026. Since early 2025, AGL Cameroon has accelerated capital spending to support its expansion. The company has already invested more CFAthan 8 billion this year. AGL, the...

Togo adopted a national framework to identify and design projects for submission to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The mechanism standardizes project analysis, selection and monitoring to boost access to international climate finance. The initiative aims to strengthen public–private partnerships and enhance Togo’s participation in global climate negotiations, including future COPs. Togo...

Montage Gold signed a binding deal to acquire all remaining shares of African Gold in a $170 million transaction. The deal includes a 54% premium for African Gold shareholders, who will own 7.8% of Montage after completion. The acquisition strengthens Montage’s footprint in Côte d’Ivoire, where it already develops Koné, expected to become the country’s largest gold mine by...

Kamoa-Kakula’s total electricity demand will rise to 347 MW by December 2028, up from 208 MW in 2025. Inga II’s rehabilitated turbine is already supplying up to 50 MW and should reach 150 MW by 2027. Kamoa Copper plans to secure over 210 MW from SNEL, 100 MW in imports and 60 MW in solar capacity, ensuring surplus clean energy. The Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic...

Botswana and Oman signed strategic agreements that include a 500-MW solar photovoltaic project. The energy partnership covers fuel-storage infrastructure, petroleum supply and trading, and large-scale solar development. Botswana plans to raise its renewable-energy share from 8% to 50% by 2030 to reach universal electricity access. Botswana aims to accelerate renewable-energy development to...