Nigeria introduced LekeeLekee, created by ARISE and THISDAY founders, positioned as an African alternative to global platforms. It offers direct creator monetisation and content moderation tailored to African contexts. Emerging in a market of 416M mobile internet users and 35M Ayoba users, LekeeLekee reflects Africa’s push for digital sovereignty. Nigeria has launched a new...

Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities released key opposition figures arrested after the November 2025 coup. The transition pledged to form an inclusive government with opposition participation, ECOWAS said. The IMF forecast economic growth of 5.5% in 2025 despite political risks. Guinea-Bissau’s political transition has begun sending signals of de-escalation toward the...

The African Development Fund plans its first-ever market borrowing of about $1 billion. Donor contributions fell sharply, with the latest replenishment reaching $11 billion versus a $25 billion target. The fund is seeking a credit rating ahead of a potential bond issuance within two years. The African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional lending arm of the...

Murphy Oil plans a second exploration well on offshore block CI-502 after inconclusive results from Civette-1X. The company will drill the Caracal prospect as part of a three-well exploration program operated with a 90% stake. Murphy confirmed the presence of an active petroleum system despite non-commercial hydrocarbon volumes. Murphy Oil Corporation plans to resume...

About 87.5% of Nigerian fintechs use artificial intelligence to detect fraud, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. Nigerian financial institutions processed nearly 11 billion instant payment transactions in 2024, more than double the 2022 volume. Around 62.5% of fintechs seek participation in a regulated AI sandbox, while 75% prioritize ethical and transparent AI...

The BCEAO granted Semoa a level-3 “full service” payment institution license on January 27, 2026, the first such approval in Togo. Semoa processed more than 4 million transactions worth over €161 million since 2016, serving more than 552,000 beneficiaries. The license allows Semoa to offer all payment services, including money transfers and cross-border...

African airlines increased passenger traffic by 7.8% in 2025, according to IATA. Africa posted the world’s lowest load factor at 74.9% despite rising capacity. Global supply-chain constraints cost airlines more than $11 billion in 2025, IATA said. In 2025, African airlines increased passenger traffic by 7.8% compared with 2024, according to the latest report from the...

Namibia’s regulator proposed tax relief to lower the cost of 4G-compatible smartphones and expand broadband adoption. About 35% of Namibia’s population remained offline at the end of 2025, according to DataReportal. High device taxes and low affordability continue to limit effective use of existing 4G infrastructure. In Namibia, the Communications Regulatory Authority of...

Congo launched technical studies for the 510-MW Kitéké hydropower project near Brazzaville. Authorities plan to double national power capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030 with a focus on renewables. Congo raised electricity access to 59% in 2025 from 49% in 2024. The government of the Republic of the Congo launched technical studies for the Kitéké hydropower project on the...

African avocado exports rose 16.7% in 2025 to 430,432 tonnes, according to FAO preliminary data. Morocco became Africa’s top avocado exporter after shipments surged 90% to 141,000 tonnes. Kenya and South Africa recorded export declines due to Red Sea logistics disruptions. In 2025, African countries placed about 430,432 tonnes of avocados on international markets, according...