• Eastern authorities threaten force majeure over key oil terminals• NOC denies export disruption, but internal divisions raise concerns• Oil output reached 1.38M bpd in April, highest in over a decade Libya is facing renewed risks to its crude oil exports following a warning from authorities in the east of the country. On May 29, 2025, the eastern administration threatened to declare a...

• Solar Panda enters Senegal to supply off-grid households with solar power• Over 350,000 homes in Kenya already equipped with its solar kits• The kits offer lighting, charging, and TV access for rural communities Canadian renewable energy firm Solar Panda has announced its entry into the Senegalese market, aiming to improve access to electricity for off-grid households. The company...

• Guinea withdraws 129 exploration permits, including three held by Resolute• Resolute says it received no official notice and may pursue legal action• One affected permit includes a key asset tied to a $175M sale to AngloGold On May 26, 2025, the Guinean government announced the withdrawal of 129 mining exploration permits covering various metals, including gold. Among the affected...

• Nearly 90% of Burundians lacked internet access in 2023, per ITU• Government targets 4G coverage in 178 rural divisions, reaching 786,000 people• Project includes national roaming, renewable energy, and open infrastructure As of 2023, almost 90% of Burundi’s population had no access to the internet, according to data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). To address...

• Cape Town’s central rail line resumes service after $73 million in repairs• Line was shut since 2019 due to vandalism and infrastructure decay• Government targets broader rail recovery to ease urban congestion South Africa has reopened the central railway line in Cape Town after a five-year shutdown, marking a key step in the government’s broader plan to restore the national...

• BOAD and JICA sign €200 million loan deal to support West Africa’s growth corridor plan.• Funding targets roads, rail, logistics, and basic services across key trade routes.• The project aims to unlock €2.1 billion in total investments to boost regional integration. The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has secured a €200 million loan (about $227 million)...

• TotalEnergies divests 12.5% stake in Nigeria’s Bonga field to Shell• Deal aligns with strategy to cut costs and prioritize low-carbon assets• Shell expands deep-water operations with added 11,000 boe/day output TotalEnergies has sold its non-operated 12.5% stake in Nigeria’s Bonga deep-water oil field to Shell for $510 million. The transaction, finalized on May 29, 2025, aligns...

• Kagame and Tokaïev signed agreements in diplomacy, ICT, finance, and more• This is Kagame’s second official visit to Kazakhstan since 2016• Talks focused on trade, agriculture, mining, and digital governance Rwandan President Paul Kagame made an official visit to Kazakhstan from May 27 to 28, 2025, to strengthen bilateral diplomatic and economic ties. This marked his second visit to...

• Trigon signed a $24 million deal to sell its Kombat mine stake to Horizon• Horizon’s shareholder approval is expected on June 11• Kombat operations remain suspended due to underground mine issues Canada’s Trigon Metals has agreed to sell its 80% stake in Namibia’s only industrial copper mine, Kombat, to UK-based Horizon Corporation for $24 million. The sale, announced on...

• Apple featured three mobile games by Maliyo Games for Africa Day• Africa’s video game industry earned over $1 billion in revenue in 2024• Games were updated by local talent trained through the GameUp Africa program Apple has highlighted the work of Nigeria-based game studio Maliyo Games in celebration of Africa Day, marking a growing global recognition of Africa’s video game...