Ethiopia plans to increase avocado cultivation from 30,000 to 150,000 hectares within five years. The government uses the Green Legacy Initiative to produce and distribute 1.8 million high-yield avocado seedlings in 2025. Avocado exports currently contribute modestly, but the government aims to boost foreign currency earnings and horticultural export revenues. Ethiopia is shifting...

South Africa plans to produce its own foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine starting in 2026. Livestock accounts for 41% of the country’s agricultural GDP and supports over 500,000 people. The government has spent over 72 million rands on imported FMD vaccines amid a recent surge in outbreaks. South Africa moves decisively to reduce reliance on imported vaccines by developing a...

As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, so too do concerns about the rising tide of cyber threats. Ecofin Agency recently spoke with Babel Balsomi, a cybersecurity expert, ethical hacker, and CEO of Hiero Digital, at the 5th Cyber Africa Forum. In this exclusive interview, Balsomi delves into the escalating risks from AI-powered cyberattacks, examines the foundational weaknesses in...

This partnership is set to unlock broader economic opportunities and foster greater digital inclusion by improving the affordability, reach, and reliability of high-capacity connectivity solutions. African digital infrastructure provider, the West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC), has signed a Framework Agreement (FWA) with TMCEL, Mozambique’s national telecommunications operator, to...

500-ha site on Dibamba River: rail, road, river links. Phase 1: 100-ha multimodal logistics zone, CFA 160 bn. Phase 2: 350-ha industrial-port with agro units, timber cluster, fishing port. On July 24, Cameroonian Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute officially launched the construction of a 500-hectare industrial and logistics complex along the Dibamba River. This project is a CFA 230...

• Government to issue ₦80 billion in bonds through two tranches• Highest yield: 19.30% on four-year notes due April 2029• Bonds tradable, tax-exempt for some investors, and government-backed Nigeria’s federal government will raise ₦80 billion (about $52 million) by issuing bonds on July 28, the Debt Management Office (DMO) announced on July 23. Settlement is scheduled for July...

As AI reshapes global digital ecosystems, Africa is stepping forward to claim its stake. With limited representation in global AI systems—especially in local languages, datasets, and connectivity realities—there’s growing urgency to build solutions rooted in the continent’s unique contexts. Google has announced a $37 million commitment to strengthen research, education,...

• Only Seychelles, Mauritius, and South Africa rank in the global Top 50 for passport power.• Seychelles passport provides visa-free access to 156 destinations, the highest in Africa.• Eritrea, Libya, and Somalia hold the bottom spots in Africa, with the fewest visa-free destinations. The Henley Passport Index ranks the world’s passports by the number of places holders can visit without...

With a new international airport and plans for an aeronautics academy, Angola deepens ties with Ethiopia to strengthen air transport, support tourism, and drive economic diversification. Highlights: ● Angola and Ethiopia sign air transport cooperation deal in Luanda● Plans include local aviation training, airport–rail links, and revitalization of TAAG● The agreement supports AU’s...

Production declines at Sentinel mine offset gains at Kansanshi; company eyes rebound with new processing plant. Highlights: ● First Quantum’s Zambian copper output fell to 170,116 t in H1 2025, down 9% YoY from 188,800 t.● Sentinel mine posted a sharp 23% drop; Kansanshi rose 10% thanks to early ramp-up gains.● Despite setback, annual target of 360,000–420,000 t remains unchanged...