Togo mandates data rollover, extends SIM validity to six months Operators must bill mobile internet usage strictly in bytes Reform aligns with regional rules, boosts consumer protections Togo’s telecommunications regulator has introduced new billing rules for the country’s two mobile operators, Yas Togo and Moov Africa Togo, covering data rollover, billing transparency and SIM...

Togo, Turkey discuss Lomé-Mersin logistics corridor MoU planned to streamline trade, cut transit times Bilateral trade exceeds $270 million in 2025 Togo and Turkey are exploring the establishment of a direct logistics corridor between the Port of Lomé and the Port of Mersin, located on Turkey's northeastern Mediterranean coast. The project was discussed in Lomé over the...

DRC launches gold-backed SGRT token in pre-sale Token promises gold collateral, carbon credit-linked returns Project raises legal, liquidity, production feasibility questions The Sovereign Gold Reserve Token (SGRT) is already in pre-sale on the WinstantGold platform, Bankable observed on Feb. 22, 2026. Its official launch is scheduled later this year in Kinshasa. The SGRT is...

Sacim sells 288,000 carats in first Antwerp public sale Marks return of Congolese diamonds after decade absence Follows 2025 trading liberalization, amid falling exports Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Ltd Congo Corp (SACIM) has completed its first public sale of 288,000 carats of industrial diamonds in Antwerp, Belgium, the Consulate General of the Democratic Republic of Congo...

Leaders shift focus from aid rhetoric to industrial capacity, calling for capital that builds factories, not dependency. A new Jobs Wall Tracker aims to convert public and private pledges into measurable employment outcomes. AfCFTA integration is framed as essential to unlocking scale, cutting costs, and attracting long-term investors. As the Africa Business Forum 2026 concluded in...

Temple Tree Hospitality project to inject $200 million into resort expansion and infrastructure Direct flights from London and Manchester improve international accessibility Growing private sector and skills development strengthen tourism value chain The Gambia is stepping up efforts to expand its tourism industry, a sector that contributes roughly 20% to national GDP and...

Kenya plans a new terminal and runway at JKIA to add 15 million passenger capacity by 2029. The airport handled 8.8 million travelers in 2025, exceeding its original 8 million design limit. Financing hurdles and rising competition from Rwanda and Tanzania add pressure to deliver. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority unveiled plans late last week to expand Jomo Kenyatta International...

Sonatel has activated the 2Africa subsea cable to strengthen broadband capacity and network resilience. The 45,000 km system delivers up to 180 Tbps, about ten times the capacity of older cables. Senegal now connects to five international fiber-optic cables as digital usage rises. Sonatel, the Orange Group subsidiary in Senegal, announced on February 20, the operational launch of...

Bayobab has activated a new cross-border fiber link between Zambia and Mozambique. The interconnection gives landlocked Zambia direct access to international subsea cable capacity, including 2Africa. The move reflects a broader strategy to diversify routes and reduce disruption risks. In a statement released on Saturday, February 21, Bayobab, the infrastructure subsidiary of South...

Ethio Telecom has launched TeleStream to diversify revenue and boost data consumption. The move aligns with its “Next Horizon Digital and Beyond 2028” strategy. The operator aims to capture value in digital content, challenging international streaming platforms. Ethio Telecom, Ethiopia’s state-owned telecom operator, last week launched TeleStream, a new digital streaming...