• Gabon raises CFA119.91 billion via a multi-tranche bond issued on the Bvmac.• Investors now show renewed confidence amid post-election stability.• Funds to finance major state infrastructure, including a new Administrative City. Gabon successfully raised CFA119.91 billion ($214 million) through its latest bond issuance, surpassing the initial target of CFA85 billion. The operation,...

• Somalia launches “Centennial Vision 2060” to become a peaceful, inclusive, middle-income nation.• President Mohamud urges national unity to overcome conflict, poverty, and climate threats.• UN and IMF see signs of resilience despite fragile conditions and economic hardship. On June 23, 2025, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud launched the Centennial Vision 2060 (CV2060), a...

• Gates Foundation commits $1.6 billion over five years to Gavi.• Bill Gates warns of rising child deaths due to foreign aid cuts.• Funding comes as Gavi faces reduced support from key donors, including the U.S. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a five-year, $1.6 billion commitment to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The funding aims to expand...

Lebara Group is now bringing its affordable and reliable mobile services to Africa, starting with Nigeria. This marks a major step in its global expansion and reflects its commitment to delivering transparent, high-quality telecom solutions tailored to local needs. UK-based telecom operator Lebara Group has entered Nigeria’s competitive telecom market with Lebara Nigeria, launching the unique...

(CMOC)-CMOC Group announced today that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% equity in the Cangrejos Gold Project in Ecuador, marking a major milestone in the company’s strategic expansion into the global gold sector. The transaction closed on June 24, 2025. On June 26, CMOC Chairman and Chief Investment Officer Mr. Liu Jianfeng met with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa in...

The government of Malawi has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese company Hunan Sunwalk for a $7 billion investment to develop the country’s mining sector, with a strong focus on titanium extraction. The announcement, made public a few days ago, was widely covered by the local media and presented as a major turning point for Malawi. However, the lack of clear details around...

Kigali to build 100 km of roads by 2029, targeting 25 km yearly. $100M AfDB loan supports transport upgrade. Citizens to cofund 50% amid growing congestion. Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, plans to build 100 kilometers of secondary roads by 2029. Mayor Samuel Dusengiyumva announced the project on Tuesday, June 24, stating it will be rolled out in phases, with 25 kilometers constructed...

Canada’s GoviEx kicks off new exploration phase to grow Muntanga project Drilling targets expansion of uranium resources and discovery of new deposits Muntanga expected to produce 2.2 million pounds of uranium per year for 12 years Vancouver-based GoviEx Uranium announced on June 24 the launch of its 2025 exploration program at the Muntanga uranium project in Zambia. The...

Africa still has the largest gap in electricity access. While Central and South Asia have made significant strides, progress in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in rural areas, remains far too slow. However, improvements in other regions demonstrate that faster progress is achievable with targeted policies and well-tailored investments. Sub-Saharan Africa still faces the largest electricity access...

Transport and food prices have been climbing steadily across Africa in recent years. In Côte d’Ivoire, the government has tried to lessen the impact on citizens by lowering fuel prices. However, despite these efforts, which address fuel that was the second most expensive in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) in 2024, just behind Senegal, the real impact on daily life has been...