Guinea appointed Alpha Bacar Barry as minister in charge of national education, literacy, technical education, and vocational training by presidential decree. President Mamadi Doumbouya selected Barry for his extensive experience across higher education, technical training, and employment policy. Guinea faces persistent education challenges, including a literacy rate of 45.33% and limited...

DR Congo and Abu Dhabi–based AD Ports signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and operate a multi-purpose terminal at Matadi port. The project aims to ease logistics bottlenecks and support rising trade volumes, although authorities disclosed no financial or technical details. The initiative forms part of a broader logistics strategy that includes the Lobito Corridor, dry ports, and...

More than 100 Senegalese artists publicly urged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to impose sanctions on Israel over the Gaza conflict. The artists demanded diplomatic, economic, and military restrictions, including a ban on Israeli military transit through Senegal. Senegal has not imposed sanctions, unlike South Africa, Namibia, and Colombia, despite its membership in the Hague...

Kenya saved about $167 million in debt servicing costs after converting Chinese loans from dollars to yuan. The swap covered three China Eximbank loans used to finance the Mombasa–Naivasha standard gauge railway. Kenya and China also agreed to extend maturities on two loans to 15 years with a four-year grace period. Kenya saved about $167 million in servicing costs on...

JPMorgan Chase is finalizing a new benchmark index for local-currency frontier market bonds, with a potential announcement by mid-2026. The index would include 20 to 25 countries with capped weightings to limit concentration risk. JPMorgan estimates the index could offer a yield premium of about 400 basis points over its flagship GBI-EM index. JPMorgan Chase is preparing a new...

Revenues at Lesotho’s Letšeng diamond mine fell 36% year on year to $97.7 million in 2025. A 14% drop in production and a 20% decline in the average price per carat drove the revenue decrease. Gem Diamonds sold fewer large stones, with only two diamonds above 100 carats in 2025 versus four in 2024. In Lesotho, revenues from the Letšeng diamond mine fell 36% year on year in...

Algeria commissioned 400 megawatts of new solar photovoltaic capacity in 2025, placing it among Africa’s top 10 solar markets. Africa added about 4.5 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2025, marking a record 54% year-on-year increase. Algeria remains far from its target of installing 15 gigawatts of renewable capacity by 2030. In 2025, Algeria commissioned 400 megawatts of new solar...

Gridworks and the Ugandan government signed two agreements to begin construction of the $50 million Amari power transmission project. The project will upgrade four high-voltage substations to strengthen grid reliability and integrate renewable generation. Gridworks said the project marks Africa’s first privately led power transmission project to reach the construction...

Gabon signed a memorandum of understanding with Infragroup Holding to digitalize and integrate its national road transport management system. The project aims to improve regulation, traceability and road safety through real-time monitoring and electronic enforcement. Structural constraints persist, as less than 20% of Gabon’s 10,384-kilometer road network remains in good...

From satellite data and AI to drones and precision farming, geospatial tech is no longer just for specialists. Today, it’s a vital tool for sovereignty and economic growth across Africa. In Togo, the sector is hitting its stride as private startups and public policy begin to align. In this interview, Richard Folly, CEO of African Geospace, dives into the tech transforming the continent. He...