Mozambique grants 30-year LNG concession to state-owned company consortium Project includes LNG terminal in Beira, pipeline to South Africa, and energy sites New entity to manage operations; Sasol says setup ensures network continuity Mozambique has formalized the award of a 30-year concession for the development and operation of a set of liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure. The...

The African Development Bank states that regional power integration is essential for reliable, affordable, and scalable electricity in Africa. Mission 300 can only succeed if national energy plans align with regional master plans and if utilities are financially strong and well governed. Africa will attract private investment and lower electricity costs by building interconnected power...

Dangote Refinery selects Honeywell to expand capacity to 1.4M barrels/day Deal includes tech to boost polypropylene output to 2.4M tons/year Expansion backed by internal funds, IPO plans, and Middle East investors Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has chosen U.S. company Honeywell to supply technology, services, and equipment that will allow the refinery to process a wider range of crude...

While technological innovation is gaining momentum in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, a recent study across 19 countries highlights a major obstacle: fragmented ecosystems. A few countries, such as Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, are moving ahead with clearer digital strategies, but most are not. Nineteen countries in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa (FSSA) are pushing forward with technological...

Barrick to pay $430M to Mali, ending dispute over Loulo-Gounkoto mine Charges dropped, employees to be released, mine control returns to Barrick Uncertainty remains over permit renewal, seized gold, and future ownership The resolution of a dispute between Barrick Mining and Mali includes a payment of 244 billion CFA francs ($430 million) by the company to Bamako, Bloomberg reported...

Funds target drilling at Zaranou, soil mapping at Maphai project $6M acquisition of three permits awaits shareholder approvals Australian miner Skylark Minerals said on Monday it has received firm commitments from investors to raise A$10 million ($6.4 million) through a share placement. The funds will support an exploration program the junior company plans to launch by 2026 at its new gold...

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....