South Africa secured adoption of a G20 declaration despite the absence of the United States and several major leaders. The final text advances African priorities on debt relief, climate finance, and strategic minerals. Washington accused Pretoria of “instrumentalising” its presidency after the summit concluded. The G20 summit convened for the first time on African soil in...

The High Court in London lifted an injunction on a 600,000-barrel cargo, allowing South Sudan to sell the crude. BB Energy maintains a $188 million claim linked to an undelivered prepayment deal. South Sudan’s total oil-linked debt stands at an estimated $2.3 billion. South Sudan continues to face severe financial pressure as the country manages an...

Farmers plan to plant 2.67 million hectares of maize in 2025/2026, up 2.7% from last season. White maize area is set to rise by 15,000 ha (+0.9%), while yellow maize area will increase by 54,000 ha (+5.4%). South Africa’s maize harvest is expected to rebound 28% to 16.4 million tonnes in 2024/2025. South Africa, the continent’s largest maize producer, plans to maintain its...

Government targets Internet access for 20 million unconnected Nigerians, mainly in rural areas. NigComSat and a 90,000-km fibre rollout form part of the national broadband plan (2020–2025). Nigeria counts 120 million people without mobile Internet, according to GSMA’s 2024 report. Nigeria’s government said it aims to create a favourable environment for innovation and...

Orom-Cross graphite reserves increase 47% to 23 million tonnes grading 5.18%. The project retains a planned initial capex of  $62 million from the 2022 PFS. Blencowe will use the upgraded reserves for the final feasibility study before financing and a 2026 production start. Blencowe Resources said the Orom-Cross project is set to become Uganda’s first graphite mine....

BoG cuts its benchmark rate to 18% from 21.5%, citing disinflation and better macro conditions. Inflation drops from 23.5% in January 2025 to 8% in October 2025, returning to target. Cedi appreciates 32.2% against the dollar as reserves rise to $11.4 billion. The Bank of Ghana (BoG) cut its benchmark interest rate by 350 basis points to 18% from 21.5%. The Monetary Policy...

The launch of this roadmap comes as Nigeria faces rising food demand, limited uptake of improved seeds and a persistent production shortfall. The country aims to improve the quality and availability of seeds to boost yields and reduce its reliance on imports. Nigeria launched its Seed Sector Strategy and Investment Plan on Thursday, November 27, at the SeedConnect Africa conference in Abuja. The...

Intelcia to buy back 65% stake from Altice, regain full ownership by 2026 Group targets global top 10 ranking by 2030 through acquisitions, AI expansion Company now operates in 19 countries, with revenue up tenfold in 10 years Moroccan group Intelcia announced on Wednesday that its management team will buy back the 65% stake held by Luxembourg-based Altice since 2016. The value of the...

As global competition for talent intensifies in the era of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, Africa is falling behind because of structural constraints in innovation, regulation and advanced skills development. Mauritius, Seychelles and South Africa are the most attractive African countries for talent in 2025, according to a ranking published on Wednesday by the European...

In Cotonou, at the Regional Summit on Digital Transformation, ministers, regulators and technical partners debated the digital future of West and Central Africa. One message dominated both the corridor conversations and the plenary sessions: the continent cannot afford to wait any longer. With fast-growing populations, the need to create millions of jobs, and the rapid rise of artificial...