Côte d'Ivoire keeps BB/B rating, but Senegal debt exposure flagged Ivorian banks now key conduit for risky Senegalese bond financing S&P sees limited contagion, but rising regional stress is a concern S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Côte d'Ivoire's sovereign credit rating at 'BB/B' with a stable outlook. The agency warned, however, about the growing exposure of Ivorian...

(TRANSFORM AFRICA SUMMIT) - On the second day of the Transform Africa Summit 2025, held under the theme “AI for Africa: Innovate Locally, Impact Globally,” Guinea moved from being an exemplary host to taking the lead in driving Africa’s digital transformation. The day was highlighted by the official launch of Pillar 3 of the Simandou 2040 Program and the rollout of TELEMO, a national...

Government targets 4,500 additional zones for mobile coverage by 2027 Second phase focuses on villages and rural areas with 500–2,000 residents Authorities also push fiber rollout and wider use of the Alcomsat-1 satellite Algeria plans to extend mobile network coverage to 4,500 additional areas by 2027. The announcement was made on November 15, by Sid Ali Zerrouki, Minister of Posts and...

OPEC and GECF expect rising demand to outpace investment Oil and gas sectors require trillions in long-term financing Groups say hydrocarbons will remain central to the global energy mix The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) warn of growing pressure on global supply. Their alert was issued during the sixth OPEC-GECF Energy...

Niger installs 1,031 km of fiber across five national corridors Project aims to connect with Benin, Nigeria, Chad, Burkina Faso, and Algeria Authorities expect better service quality, wider access, and lower costs Niger has completed all sections of its component of the Trans-Saharan Fiber Optic Backbone. A provisional handover ceremony was held on Friday, November 14, 2025, marking a key...

Ethiopia and Rusal sign deal for a 500,000-ton aluminum smelter First phase requires about $1 billion in investment Project targets rising global demand expected to grow about 40% by 2030 Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) announced on Friday, November 14, the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Russia’s Rusal to build an aluminum smelter with an annual capacity of...

KBPO identifies more than 1,600 fossil fuel-linked participants at COP30. Their number exceeds almost all national delegations except Brazil’s. Their presence may influence discussions on emissions, finance, and energy transition. A new analysis by the Kick Big Polluters Out (KBPO) coalition shows that more than 1,600 participants linked to fossil energy companies are currently attending...

Senegal’s Plant Protection Directorate receives six new-generation drones. The equipment improves surveillance and phytosanitary operations with faster, safer interventions. Drones support efforts to curb major pests, including fall armyworm and fruit fly. In Senegal, the Plant Protection Directorate (DPV) received six “new-generation” drones for surveillance and phytosanitary...

Togo adopts a 2026 draft budget of CFA2740.5 billion (around $4.8 billion). Spending rises 14.4%, with nearly half allocated to social programs. Growth is expected at 6.5% in 2026, above the IMF’s 5.5% medium-term outlook. The Togolese government adopted the draft Finance Bill for 2026 during the Council of Ministers meeting held on Friday, November 14, 2025. The document...

Vodafone Foundation opens six new digital classrooms in Mozambique. The country now hosts 26 Instant Network Schools (INS), benefiting over 91,000 students. The initiative targets refugee inclusion and digital skill development amid a complex humanitarian context. Vodafone Foundation has launched six new digital classrooms in Mozambique, aiming to enhance education access for...