Cameroon expects cotton production to rise to 350,100 tons in 2025 This would mark the highest output since 2022 China remains the top buyer of Cameroonian cotton Cameroon is on track to produce around 350,100 tons of cotton in 2025, according to estimates from the Bank of Central African States (BEAC). If confirmed, this would be the highest level recorded by the state-run...

The adoption of a digital traceability system facilitates better quality control and enhances the reputation of African produce globally. It will offer new opportunities for farmers and exporters while addressing the barriers that have historically hindered market access. Uganda is adopting a digital traceability system aimed at boosting the global competitiveness of its fruit and vegetable...

Cameroon’s cocoa production could climb to 306,800 tons by the end of the 2024–2025 season, according to new data from the Bank of Central African States (BEAC). This would mark the country’s highest cocoa output in over five years if the forecast holds. The season officially ends on July 15, 2025. The BEAC's projection shows a 17,400-ton increase compared to the previous season, when the...

Togo pushes new forestry regulations to modernize its environmental laws. Sector players met in Lomé from April 24 to 25, 2025, to validate a revised draft forestry code. The Ministry of Environment and Forest Resources (MERF) leads the reform to align national rules with global sustainable management standards and multilateral agreements. The update falls under the government’s 2020-2025...

Cameroon has officially launched its first chemical fertilizer production plant, marking a key step in cutting back on costly imports and supporting local agriculture. On May 7, Gabriel Mbaïrobé, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, inaugurated the facility in Bonaberi, Douala. The factory was built by Hydrochem Cameroun, a subsidiary of the Noutchogouin Jean Samuel Group (NJS). It...

Bayobab’s continued investments in fibre infrastructure reflect its mission to power Africa’s digital economy by connecting people, businesses, and markets across the continent. The new Kampala–Malaba link positions Uganda as a hub in the East African digital ecosystem, opening new opportunities for cloud service providers, hyperscalers, and enterprise customers. On May 6, Bayobab Uganda,...

The DR Congo government is looking for a firm to repair and modernize the Bumba-Aketi-Buta-Mungbere railway, stretching 870 km in the northeast part of the country. On May 2, 2025, Kinshasa launched an international tender to find a company.  The line, with a 0.60 m gauge and rails ranging from 18 to 33 kg/m, once anchored the region’s economy by moving agricultural and mining products,...

Zambia’s power watchdog greenlit the Kalumbila-Kolwezi Interconnection Project (KKIP) on May 6. The project will see the design, financing, construction, and operation of a 330 kV high-voltage line stretching roughly 190 km to connect Zambia with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Backed by Enterprise Power DRC (Enpower), a private electricity trading company, the KKIP has been years in...

A few months ago, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) partnered with former US Navy SEAL officer Erik Prince to secure mining revenues. Concluded before the ongoing conflict with the Rwandan-backed M3 rebels broke out in January, the partnership was reported by Reuters. According to the international media, which quoted an unnamed source, the move aims to ensure that "extractive and...

India pledged digital infrastructure support to Angola, including cooperation in e-governance, space, and healthcare $200M defense credit line and will help implementdigital public infrastructure model, enabling digital IDs, e-payments, and social registries in Angola. India has pledged to share its expertise in digital public infrastructure with Angola. The announcement came after...