Gabon plans to raise up to CFA331 billion in domestic debt in early 2026 The revised target is about 43% higher than initially planned Investor confidence has improved after renewed IMF engagement signals Gabon has revised its public debt issuance calendar for the first quarter of 2026, sharply increasing its domestic borrowing targets, according to a note published in late January...

Puma Energy has appointed Paulo Varela as managing director for Mozambique Varela previously led Galp Mozambique’s local distribution operations The appointment comes as Puma Energy reports mixed quarterly performance Puma Energy has appointed Paulo Varela, the former head of Galp Mozambique, as its managing director for Mozambique, according to reports published by local media...

Gombe State signed a deal with New Zealand’s Livestock Improvement Corporation The partnership targets herd management, genetics, and sustainable livestock practices The move aligns with Nigeria’s plan to double milk production by 2030 Nigeria’s Gombe State has signed a partnership agreement with Livestock Improvement Corporation, a New Zealand company specializing in...

Rwanda, partners break ground on $2 billion Kigali Innovation City Smart city targets digital economy, education and technology exports Project backed by Africa50, BADEA through public-private partnership The Government of Rwanda, Africa50 and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) on Tuesday 10 September officially broke ground on the construction of...

The accords cover visas, trade, defense, air transport, and health regulation A visa waiver was agreed for holders of diplomatic, official, and ordinary passports Bilateral trade rose to $1.4 million in 2024, up from $256,000 in 2023 Ghana and Zambia have signed 10 agreements and memorandums of understanding spanning a wide range of sectors, the Ghanaian presidency said...

MTN is considering buying back telecom towers it sold years ago, signalling that control of infrastructure matters again in Africa’s digital future. After testing the asset-light model, MTN now views towers as strategic assets, crucial for energy costs, network quality, and the 5G rollout. The move could reshape African telecoms, challenge tower companies, and force regulators to...

Four outsourcing firms have launched the Outsourcing Alliance of Kenya The group aims to grow business services and create 100,000 jobs by 2026 The initiative aligns with government efforts to boost digital employment Four leading providers of outsourced business services in Kenya have formed a new private coalition aimed at accelerating the growth of the country’s business...

President Tinubu ordered troops to Kaiama after attacks killed civilians Amnesty International reported at least 170 deaths in Kwara and Katsina states The deployment comes amid a broader surge in extremist violence nationwide Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu, said on Thursday that an army battalion had been deployed to the town of Kaiama, in Kwara State, following what he...

Africa looks smaller in SG’s 2025 accounts mainly due to subsidiary sales, not a collapse in demand or operating activity. SG exits some markets but stays selective: Tunisia reinforced, South Africa retained, Ghana exit not yet fully finalized. Investment banking and services in Africa remain active, even as SG reduces balance-sheet exposure and market leadership. At first...

The government is asking SOTEL and Airtel to amend a 2025 agreement The N’Djamena–Mberé route is central to Chad’s international connectivity Officials want to reduce the risk of nationwide Internet outages The Chadian government is seeking changes to an agreement with telecom operators SOTEL and Airtel as it moves to restart work on the N’Djamena–Mberé fiber-optic...