Operators say tax reductions are needed before lowering Internet prices Industry cites heavy sector taxes, rising costs, and new untaxed competition Government resists removing taxes but remains open to continued talks Madagascar’s telecom companies insist that tax relief is a prerequisite for the tariff reductions demanded by authorities. In a statement published on Tuesday, November...

Countries adopt a roadmap for one-stop border posts on key corridors Reforms aim to cut logistics delays and lower trade costs in the region Plans include upgrades to Beira’s fuel and freight corridor used by Zimbabwe Mozambique and Zimbabwe signed several memorandums of understanding over the weekend to deepen economic integration, improve regional connectivity, and strengthen border...

IMF cuts Mali’s 2025 growth forecast to 4.1% due to fuel supply disruption Gold output decline, power cuts, and reduced aid also weigh on activity Growth expected to rebound to 5.5% in 2026 as conditions improve Following a virtual mission conducted as part of the first review of Mali’s reference program, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team revised the country’s economic growth...

Niger sends 82 tankers to help Mali manage ongoing fuel disruptions Delivery coordinated with Bamako for distribution across the domestic market Move extends the support Niamey already provided during the 2024 crisis Several international media outlets reported on November 25 that Niger sent 82 fuel tankers to Mali. The shipment comes as logistical disruptions continue to slow the arrival...

Nigeria’s $2bn fiber project reportedly seeks $800m in AFDB-led funding, in addition to the $500m World Bank concessional loan and the government’s $1bn commitment. Plan targets 90,000 km of new fiber to expand the national backbone to 125,000 km and boost nationwide digital connectivity. Private ISPs lack incentive to invest in rural broadband; public catalytic...

Both countries advance joint governance after UNESCO expanded the site A shared management mechanism and a 2026 conservation report are required The latest session prepared updates, future activities, and a unified plan Togo and Benin are working together on the coordinated management of the transnational cultural site of Koutammakou. The two countries recently held in Défalé the second...

BADEA provides a $75 million term loan to Africa Finance Corporation to expand infrastructure financing capacity. AFC plans to channel the funds into energy, transport, logistics, telecom, industrial and natural-resource projects. The partnership supports long-term capital mobilisation for a sector facing an annual financing gap of up to $108 billion. Africa Finance Corporation...

Afreximbank plans a $1 billion continent-wide single transit guarantee to cut customs delays and losses. A similar system already operates in COMESA, backed by $300 million from reinsurer ZEP-RE. Afreximbank says a continental rollout could save up to $300 million per year in transit costs. Afreximbank plans to launch a $1 billion single transit-guarantee programme to...

 A Chinese bank has reportedly pledged $500M to the project, joining the AfDB's similar commitment as global investor interest grows. The $12.5B project relies on Ethiopian Airlines' resilience in foreign revenue, with the group self-funding a significant portion. With an annual capacity of 110M passengers, the airport aims to be Africa's largest, drawing interest from US, EU,...

(IMC MAROC)-The Morocco International Mining Congress (IMC 2025) officially opened yesterday, initiating two days of strategic dialogue, ministerial engagement, and high-level collaboration under the theme “Strategic and Critical Metals: Morocco, an Open Industrial and Technological Hub for Regional and Global Added Value.” Day 1 convened ministers, CEOs, global institutions, and leading...