• DRC signed a €43M deal with FC Barcelona, adding to earlier partnerships with AC Milan and AS Monaco, totaling €89.8M.• The deals face criticism amid local crises, with calls to prioritize basic services.• Government says the aim is to boost tourism, global image, and local sports development. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recently formalized its third partnership...

The BOOST program is a significant milestone for Cabo Verde’s digital and economic development, especially as the country positions itself as a rising innovation hub in West Africa and across the Lusophone world. The Government of Cabo Verde, in partnership with the World Bank’s UGPE (Unidade Gestora de Projetos Especiais) has launched BOOST. This transformative new program, launched on...

• Kenya and Uganda signed 8 new deals to boost ties in trade, infrastructure, and resource management.• Focus areas include SGR extension, steel plant project, and easing trade barriers.• Leaders aim to strengthen EAC integration and regional industrialization. Kenya and Uganda signed eight new agreements on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Nairobi, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation...

• Chad’s ADETIC partners with 2iE to train professionals in digital technologies.• Deal includes training, intern exchanges, and joint research.• ENASTIC-2iE pact supports academic cooperation. Chad's Agency for the Development of Information and Communication Technologies (ADETIC) has partnered with Burkina Faso's International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE), a...

• FAO and Japan to provide $1.2 million to support Côte d’Ivoire’s rice digitalization.• Funding builds on existing tools like the Orange Agritech platform.• The country must raise rice output by 55% to meet self-sufficiency targets by 2026. Côte d’Ivoire will receive $1.2 million in funding from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), with financial backing from...

Rosatom plans to begin production at Mkuju River uranium project by 2029. Construction is set to start in Q1 2026, with annual output of up to 3,000 tons. The mine could create over 4,000 jobs amid rising global uranium demand. Mantra Tanzania, the local subsidiary of Russian state nuclear company Rosatom, aims to bring its Mkuju River uranium project into operation by 2029....

Senegal plans to launch a national wheat strategy to support local production. Eight local wheat varieties have been developed and tested since 2023. The country aims to reduce wheat imports by at least 40% by 2028. Senegal is preparing a national strategy to develop its wheat sector and kick-start domestic production, which is currently non-existent. A two-day national workshop...

B2Gold expects to produce 180,000 ounces of gold annually from 2026 to 2029 at Fekola Regional. A mining permit is expected by Q3 2025, with production starting by year-end. Mali will hold a 35% stake under the new mining code, including 5% for local investors. Canadian miner B2Gold expects to extract more than 22 tons of gold from its Fekola Regional project in Mali between...

Morocco reclaims top spot in Africa’s mining attractiveness rankings, placing 18th globally. The country improved sharply in mining policy perception, moving from 80th to 28th place. Zambia, Namibia, and Botswana also rank among Africa’s most competitive mining hubs. Morocco has regained its position as the most attractive mining jurisdiction in Africa, ranking 18th worldwide...

A new report warns that Africa’s barter deals trading minerals for security risk long-term sovereignty and revenues. The study highlights a recent U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda as a key example. Researchers urge African governments to strengthen institutions and demand transparency in mining agreements. Barter-style deals in which African countries trade...