In this interview with Agence Ecofin, Abdourahman Ali Abdillahi, CEO of Air Djibouti, discusses the national carrier's unprecedented choice to voluntarily contribute to Djibouti’s sovereign carbon registry. He explains how this innovative mechanism operates, its concrete benefits, and the company's wider strategic vision for ecological transition, regional development, and economic sovereignty....

The fintech leaders primarily emerge from Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa, nations recognized for having the continent’s most developed and well-funded technology ecosystems. Ten African financial technology companies have earned a place in the "World’s Top Fintech Companies: 2025," a global ranking announced on July 16, 2025. Compiled by U.S. broadcaster CNBC in collaboration with...

Exports surge 67% to reach 100,000 tonnes, defying forecasts and consolidating EU market position Highlights: • Morocco shipped a record 100,000 tonnes of avocados in the 2024/2025 season, outpacing South Africa• Sector growth driven by private investment, favorable climate, and EU trade access• Exports projected to reach up to 140,000 tonnes by 2030, per CIRAD estimates Morocco has...

Highlights: • The academy will train professionals locally.• Sector faces aging fleet, financial issues at TAAG, and lack of domestic training infrastructure• New academy part of broader reforms to boost profitability and regional competitiveness Angola will soon begin construction of a national Aeronautics Academy to train aviation professionals locally, in a move aimed at reducing...

Highlights: • $20 billion in investment pledged by Chinese firms for agriculture, mining, automotive, steel, and energy sectors.• Projects aim to support food security, job creation, and Nigeria’s industrial transformation.• Partnership also targets increased Nigerian exports to China and high-value supply chain development. Nigeria is banking on Chinese financing, technology, and...

• Uganda partners with Bukona Agro Processors to produce bioethanol from maize.• Over 10,000 farmers will supply 30,000 tonnes of maize annually for blending fuel.• Experts warn of rising food insecurity as maize shifts from food to fuel use. Uganda joins a growing list of African nations turning to biofuels to speed up their energy transition. While the shift brings economic opportunity,...

• Zimbabwe's lithium exports jumped 30% year-on-year by mid-2025, despite an 80% global price drop.• National production surged 222% in 2024, with further growth expected this year.• Mining firms in Zimbabwe remain optimistic, citing future demand tied to the global energy transition. Lithium prices plunged over 80% between March 2023 and March 2024, according to Fastmarkets. The global...

• Candi Solar plans to raise “tens of millions” in new Series D funding by 2026.• Current funds will deepen its footprint in South Africa and India’s fast-growing solar markets.• The company targets innovation and talent growth to serve the rising demand from businesses. Candi Solar, a specialist in decentralized solar energy, targets a fresh funding round to speed up expansion in...

• Congo’s cobalt embargo and China’s rare earth restrictions pushed prices up sharply.• Lithium and graphite prices continued to fall amid oversupply and delayed production.• Manganese prices rose but face a mixed outlook as demand for batteries grows. As the first half of 2025 came to a close, metal prices diverged sharply—some were lifted by geopolitical restrictions, others...

• MTN Uganda graduates 298 vulnerable young women in coding, graphic design, and cybersecurity.• Women face higher unemployment and training gaps, with nearly 40% of Ugandan women aged 15-24 not in education or work.• MTN plans to expand the initiative nationwide, linking training to self-employment and job placements. Companies address Africa’s digital skills shortage by targeting young...