In late August 2025, Australia’s West African Resources said it had received a proposal from the Burkinabe government to sell it an additional 35% stake in the Kiaka gold mine. The mine, which the company began operating in late June, is already 15% owned by the state, which is seeking to boost its mining revenue. Mining company West African Resources (WAF) says it wants to help Burkina Faso...

Gabon, France, EU sign €203M deal to modernize Transgabonais railway Project upgrades 648 km line, boosts safety and capacity to 16 trains/day Funded by €173M French loan, €30M EU grant under Global Gateway strategy Gabon, France, and the European Union signed an agreement Monday for a €203 million ($234 million) program to modernize and secure the...

While Africa’s workforce is expanding rapidly, recent data show most jobs remain informal, many workers live below the poverty line, and access to social protection is still limited. The International Labour Organization (ILO) defines decent work as employment that offers a fair income, job security, social protection, equal opportunity and fundamental rights, as well as freedom of expression...

Ahead of the upcoming African European Union Summit in Luanda, the Africa-Europe Foundation has released its 'State of Africa-Europe 2025' report, calling for a radical shift in the partnership between the two continents. In this exclusive interview, Executive Director Paul Walton argues that the traditional donor-beneficiary dynamic is obsolete in today’s fragmented geopolitical landscape....

Aptech Africa installs 252 kWp hybrid solar system at Eritrean hospital System ensures stable power for medical oxygen unit in Mendefera WHO: Half of Sub-Saharan hospitals lack reliable electricity access Solar developer Aptech Africa announced Monday the successful installation of a new hybrid solar system at Mendefera Hospital in Eritrea. This system, designed for the hospital's...

Bank of Africa net income rose 12% to 3B dirhams by Sept. 2025 Growth driven by 17% rise in interest income, strong loan performance Credit cleanup, digital expansion, and inclusion key to ongoing strategy Bank of Africa (BOA) reported a 12% rise in group net income to 3 billion dirhams ($323 million) for the period ending Sept. 30, 2025. The performance was supported by a 9% increase in...

Djibouti launches $8M “E-SKILLS” project to train 3,000 by 2029 Campus 42, Digital Houses, and sector digitization form project pillars Initiative supports Vision 2035 to build inclusive digital economy Djibouti’s government launched the “E-SKILLS” project on Monday, an initiative aimed at developing the digital abilities of at least 3,000 youths and women by 2029. The...

Zimbabwe opens new hatchery to produce 2.7M fingerlings annually Facility aims to boost local tilapia output to 14,000 tons by 2032 Aquaculture meets only 16% of national fish demand, data shows Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Agriculture has inaugurated a new hatchery at the Matopos Research Institute near Bulawayo, according to local daily The Herald. The government did not disclose the...

Green energy growth in South Africa has not boosted net job creation Most jobs are short-term; only 6,000 permanent roles created in renewables Coal dominance, grid limits, and weak industry base hinder job expansion South Africa’s surge in green investment has yet to translate into net job gains, despite a wave of solar and wind projects, according to official data. Statistics South...

Over 4,600 adults gained literacy skills under 2024–2025 campaign 172 new centers built; national goal is 30% illiteracy reduction Strategy supports SDG 4 on education, expands digital learning tools The 2024-2025 literacy campaign in Côte d’Ivoire has delivered notable results, according to a national review presented Friday in Abidjan. Officials reported that more than 4,610...