Salpha Energy secures 2 billion naira from All On to strengthen local solar production. The funding aims to boost industrial capacity and scale access in underserved areas. Over 2 million Nigerians have benefited from Salpha’s off-grid power solutions. Salpha Energy, a company focused on local assembly and distribution of solar units for off-grid areas, announced on May 21 it...

Tanzania plans to boost local palm oil production to cut down on imports that meet over half of its edible oil needs. The country seeks technical and training support from Indonesia, the world’s top palm oil producer.  A partnership agreement includes short- and long-term training for Tanzanian experts and farmers. Tanzania, which depends heavily on imported edible oil,...

Algeria Telecom begins public survey to locate underserved areas lacking fiber optic internet.  Neighborhood committees are asked to submit data to support 2026 network expansion plans. Initiative supports FTTH rollout and aims to bridge the national digital divide. Algeria Telecom has launched a digital survey to identify zones still lacking access to its fiber optic network....

The ARIA platform is now active in Guinea and Togo, with Proparco joining as a financial partner to support private sector growth. Since its 2021 launch, ARIA has helped mobilize over $50 million in investments across underserved African markets. Of the companies identified by ARIA, half aim to cut imports or boost exports, and 43% require technical support to secure investor...

SCAF is co-financing Konexa’s $80 million solar energy project in Nigeria, which includes a 50 MW power plant and infrastructure to serve two industrial sites. The investment aims to expand renewable electricity supply and strengthen Konexa’s clean energy trading platform. This early-stage support helps turn clean energy projects into viable investments and supports...

• Guinea-Bissau intensifies its digital transformation push, focusing on health services. • Partnership with Italy’s Antares Vision Group to digitize the pharmaceutical system. • Move aims to address healthcare gaps and improve access to care using ICT tools. Guinea-Bissau is ramping up efforts to modernize its healthcare system as part of a nationwide digital transformation strategy...

Quilemba Solar, a joint venture of TotalEnergies (51%), Sonangol (30%), and Maurel & Prom (19%), is building Angola’s largest private solar power plant. The plant, located in Huíla province, will start with 35 MWc capacity and could expand to 80 MWc, powering 40,000 households by early 2026. Angola aims to boost energy access through more private and solar investment, as solar...

• Madagascar signs $90M deal with Israeli firm LR Group to launch a smart agriculture project.• The plan covers 10,000 hectares across four regions and aims to help over 10,000 small farmers.• Technologies include solar irrigation, hybrid seeds, satellite tracking, and AI for crop planning. Madagascar announced a partnership with Israeli group LR Group Ltd on a $90 million smart...

• Benin is accepting applications for the "Next Impact" program until June 14, offering funding and support to young entrepreneurs.• Selected projects can receive up to CFA30 million and benefit from six months of training, coaching, and expert access.• The program targets key sectors like agro-industry, green economy, and tech to help build strong, job-creating businesses. Benin is...

• EgyptAir orders ten Airbus A350-900 jets as part of a plan to grow its fleet from 70 to 97 aircraft by 2028.• The airline aims to strengthen its position against Ethiopian Airlines and Royal Air Maroc.• African air travel is expected to grow by 5.2% per year until 2040, despite structural challenges in the sector. Africa’s air travel market has long been led by three major players:...