REGIDESO and Singapore-based EFGH signed a service framework agreement to digitalize revenue collection nationwide. The partnership will develop secure digital payment channels to improve transparency and boost investor confidence. EFGH is expanding its African footprint, following a recent joint venture in Ghana to build a national “Finternet” system. REGIDESO and Embed Financial...

Togo reviews 2026-2030 transhumance plan amid rising pastoral challenges Workshops in Dapaong, Tsévié address land use, climate, and farmer-herder tensions FAO-backed plan aims to ensure peaceful, sustainable pastoralism nationwide Togo is moving forward with the revision of its national transhumance strategy. Two workshops were held this week in Dapaong and Tsévié to support...

The 2025 AIF in Rabat mobilized $15.26 billion across 39 projects, signaling a shift from "potential" narratives to immediate action. Stakeholders including Ethiopian Airlines advanced critical deals, such as the Bishoftu airport and a major fiber-optic infrastructure project. As Angola and Ethiopia eye hosting the next event, leaders emphasized rigorous follow-up to implement...

CCI-Togo urges IMF to channel more funding toward private sector growth Talks reviewed chamber-led projects aligned with national economic priorities Togo benefits from $400M IMF program supporting reforms and fiscal stability Togo's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI-Togo) is advocating for International Monetary Fund financing to be better directed toward the private...

Talks explored collaboration with VITIB on startups, research, and smart services Visit follows Côte d'Ivoire's $146M 2026 digital transformation budget approval The chief of staff for Côte d'Ivoire's minister of digital transition, Raymond Assoua, met a delegation from Russia's Skolkovo Foundation in Abidjan on Monday to discuss strengthening cooperation in technology and...

Drilling targets include Dish Mountain, Ashashire, Tsenge, and Urchin zones $500M mine set for mid-2026 launch, aims for 240,000 oz/year over 10 years Allied Gold Corp plans to accelerate gold exploration work at its Kurmuk project in Ethiopia in 2026, the Canadian miner said in an activity update on Thursday. This follows the completion of 193 drill holes totaling 39,000 meters from...

Benin proposes $48M 2026 digital budget, down 6.3% from 2025 Funds target AI integration, broadband expansion, and media modernization Plans include digital skills training and SMART GOUV administrative platform rollout Benin's Minister of Digitalization and Digital Affairs, Aurélie Adam Soulé Zoumarou, presented a draft budget of 27.2 billion CFA francs ($48 million) for...

Mauritania launches free digital portal for Official Gazette with 30,000+ texts Platform offers bilingual access, advanced search, and authenticated legal documents Project supports transparency, legal access, and broader digital modernization goals Mauritania's government has inaugurated a free digital portal for the Official Gazette, the authorities announced on Monday. The...

JA Africa launches $1.5M digital safety program in four African countries Initiative to train 250,000 children, 6,000 teachers, 8,000 caregivers by 2027 Program uses Google tools to promote safe, responsible digital citizenship for youth Junior Achievement (JA) Africa has launched a digital literacy and online safety program in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, the...

Maize demand in Cameroon exceeds output, driving up imports sharply Low yields, post-harvest losses, and informal exports worsen supply gap Report urges sector modernization, better inputs, and improved storage infrastructure Maize, Cameroon’s most widely grown cereal and a key part of its food security system, plays a central role in the rural economy, yet the sector...