Chevron confirms a new hydrocarbon discovery in Nigeria’s shallow offshore Niger Delta The Awodi-07 well identified oil and gas reservoirs, with volumes yet to be disclosed The find comes as Nigeria targets 2 million b/d of oil production by 2027 U.S. Chevron said it has made a new hydrocarbon discovery in Nigeria through its partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company...

WAEMU public debt market has become the main source of local-currency sovereign financing Rapid growth in issuance is exposing limits in market depth and secondary market liquidity Authorities call for broader investor base, stronger discipline, and deeper secondary trading Discussions at the 8th Public Securities Market Meetings in Lomé on January 27 pointed to an operational WAEMU...

ECOWAS has provided CFA400 million to support refugee assistance in Togo. The funding targets the Savanes and Kara regions through the ANPC. The program has been extended until the end of March 2026. Togo has secured CFA400 million in funding from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to support assistance for refugees in the country. The program is being implemented by...

AmCham Togo was officially launched in Lomé on January 26, 2026. The chamber aims to boost private investment and structured US–Togo business ties. Its creation comes as US trade policy tightens despite AGOA’s extension. The American Chamber of Commerce in Togo (AmCham Togo) was officially launched on January 26, in Lomé. The body aims to structure and deepen economic relations...

Zimbabwe seeks technical cooperation with Australia to advance its nascent artificial intelligence sector. The country plans to launch a national AI strategy in March 2026 to modernize public services and boost digital skills. Mobile penetration in Zimbabwe has reached 103% and internet access 83%, signaling rising digital adoption. Zimbabwe aims to accelerate its digital transformation...

Zimbabwe’s annual inflation rate fell to 4.1% in January 2026, dropping below 10% for the first time since 1997. Authorities view the slowdown as a prerequisite for adopting the gold-backed Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency as the sole legal tender by 2030. Foreign exchange reserves backing the ZiG rose to more than $1.2 billion from about $276 million since April 2024. Zimbabwe’s...

Senegal plans to deploy official software to digitize birth and death registrations nationwide. The initiative forms part of Senegal’s $1.7 billion New Deal for Technology launched in 2025. Authorities aim to curb fraud, improve data reliability, and secure personal information through a state-certified system. Matar Ndao, Director General of Senegal’s National Civil Status Agency...

(AXIAN) - VIA Assurance officially announces the launch of its operations in Madagascar, following the granting of its license as a Life and Non-Life insurance company. This launch in Madagascar marks a strategic milestone for AXIAN and reflects the Group’s ambition to position the country as a hub for innovation and impact in building a more inclusive insurance sector. In Madagascar,...

Mauritania has opened talks with Moroccan institutions to establish a national architecture school in Nouakchott. The project builds on existing academic cooperation with Morocco and aims to align training with labor market needs. The Mauritanian government formally approved the creation of a national architecture school in October 2025. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania has initiated...

NUST launched 11 new programs from bachelor’s to PhD level in digital and quantitative fields, with enrollment open until February 4, 2026. The university introduced Namibia’s first honours bachelor’s degree in actuarial science under the national qualifications framework. The initiative aligns with Namibia’s higher-education reform, including tuition-free public universities starting...