The UAE imported 748 tons of gold from African countries in 2024, up 18% year-on-year. Togo, Uganda, and Rwanda topped exports to Dubai despite limited domestic production. SWISSAID links part of Sudan’s exports to networks tied to armed groups. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) imported 748 tons of gold from African countries in 2024, an 18% increase from the previous year. Africa...

Africa’s sports economy surges toward $20B by 2035, driven by youth, streaming, and rising demand for local and global competitions. Bolloré’s Canal+ takeover of MultiChoice unites SuperSport & Showmax, creating Africa’s biggest sports media powerhouse. The merger reshapes African sports culture—bringing local heroes, leagues, and global events to viewers in their own...

World Bank values the region’s forest ecosystem services at $1.15 trillion in 2020. Only $7.8 billion of that was captured by national economies in the same year. The Bank urges stronger carbon market access and better forest finance systems. Countries in the Congo Basin are capturing only a fraction of the true value of the ecosystem services their forests provide to...

Morocco could generate up to 66.8 TWh of electricity per year from rooftop solar installations. This capacity could cover 98% of the charging needs for 2.5 million electric vehicles by 2035. The study calls for clearer regulations to accelerate solar self-production and EV integration. A new study by the think tank Imal Initiative for Climate and Development, published on November...

PAK won FECIAC 2025’s Regional Integration Champion award after earning FCFA 35.3 billion in 2024, up 24% from 2023. The port handled 12.7 million tonnes in 2024, with FCFA 3.4 billion net profit and FCFA 183.36 billion balance sheet as of Dec 2024. PAK unveiled a 2,600 ha industrial zone to boost local processing and regional trade under Cameroon’s industrial growth plan. The...

Gold Standard certified the first African carbon credits eligible for the aviation offset scheme CORSIA. The credits come from Hestian’s clean cooking program, which distributes improved stoves in Malawi. Over 1.5 million credits were validated, marking a milestone for Africa’s carbon market integration. Gold Standard announced on November 5 that it has, for the first time,...

Egypt launched a new international bidding round for offshore oil and gas exploration. The tender covers four Red Sea blocks and remains open until May 3, 2026. Contract signings for awarded blocks are expected by 2027. Egypt has launched a new international bidding round for oil and gas exploration in the Red Sea. The announcement was made on November 4, 2025, by Minister of...

Rwanda signed a deal with Bboxx to provide 50,000 LPG cooking kits to low-income households. The project aims to cut reliance on wood and charcoal and promote cleaner energy use. Over 7,000 kits have already reached more than 35,000 people in three districts. The Rwandan government has partnered with Bboxx to supply 50,000 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cooking kits to low-income...

Senegal raised CFA180.38 billion ($316.2 million) to fund its Food Sovereignty Support Project (PASS). The initiative aims to strengthen local production, resilience, and climate sustainability. Around 2.6 million people across 10 regions are expected to benefit. Senegal raised CFA180.38 billion ($316.2 million) to support the Food Sovereignty Support Project (PASS), Minister of...

The TANIT project aims to boost Tunisia’s agricultural resilience through treated wastewater use. The initiative is part of the 2025-2027 Tunisia-Italy cooperation program and the Mattei Plan for Africa. About 11,500 hectares will be irrigated with recycled water across four governorates. Tunisia and Italy officially launched on November 3, 2025, the TANIT project, a program...