• China’s Mainland to invest $100M in Liberia's agriculture• Projects include rice, cassava, cocoa, and food logistics• Plan targets 150,000 farmers, boosts incomes up to 30% Chinese agri-food group Mainland plans to invest $100 million in Liberia's agricultural sector starting in 2025, according to a statement released on the Ministry of Agriculture's website on...

• Empower commissions 1.1 MWp solar plant for L'Oréal Egypt• Project avoids 800+ tons CO2, supports L'Oréal’s 2030 goals• Equity financing enabled rapid execution without project debt Norwegian developer Empower New Energy announced Wednesday the commissioning of a 1.1 MWp photovoltaic solar power plant for L'Oréal Egypt in the city of 10th of Ramadan. The installation will produce...

• AU launches campaign to replace distorted Mercator map projection• Equal Earth map promoted to show Africa’s true size• Goal: restore Africa’s global image in education and media The African Union is campaigning for a new standard in cartography to correct what it calls a distorted, marginalizing view of the continent. On the familiar Mercator projection map, Africa appears only...

FirstRand, SA's largest bank by market cap, confirms plans to enter Kenya. CBK's ten-fold capital hike leaves 12 of 39 banks short, spurring M&A opportunities. Stanbic and Absa already dominate; FirstRand must weigh premium buy-in versus slow organic build. FirstRand Group, Africa’s largest bank by market capitalization, is considering entering Kenya’s banking sector, capitalizing on...

Galerie36 in Dakar showcases modern African art, fostering cultural exchange. Ayofemi Kirby’s intimate gallery redefines art spaces with a community focus. Daouda Niane Dit Uda’s vibrant, faceless artworks explore shared humanity. In the heart of Dakar, Senegal, where the Atlantic breeze mingles with the city’s vibrant cultural pulse, a new beacon of creativity has emerged....

Five SEZs near Dar es Salaam target textiles, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and agri-processing.  Investors offered land, tax breaks, and fast-track permits — factories can start in 24 hours.  Zones connected to rail and ports to expand exports and create jobs. On August 12, the Tanzanian Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) inaugurated five new Special...

The plant could produce over 10 million tires annually at full capacity. First phase of the project to start in 2026. Project aims to cut Africa’s reliance on tire imports and boost Egypt’s automotive sector. Egypt has signed a $1 billion agreement with Chinese tire manufacturer Sailun to build a large-scale production facility in the TEDA Egypt industrial zone in Aïn Sokhna,...

(GSMA)-MWC25 Kigali, the African continent's largest and most influential connectivity event, will return on 21- 23 October with a dynamic agenda designed to foster cross-border collaboration, investment, and policy dialogue. Hosted by the GSMA in partnership with the Ministry of ICT & Innovation of Rwanda, the event will bring together regional and global leaders to shape the future of...

Gabon launches coordinated policies to integrate 16,000 disabled people into education, health, training, and work. The National Committee for the Integration of People with Disabilities (CNIPH) held its first meeting with government leaders. Success depends on political will, resource mobilization, and cooperation among government, businesses, and civil society. Access to...

The DRC and Brazil signed multiple agreements to boost diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation. Trade between the two countries surged 28% in 2024, hitting a record $259 million. The partnership covers vital sectors, including military, agriculture, environment, biofuels, health, and electoral cooperation. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Brazil solidified...