The investment ispart of a $130M deal closed in Dec 2025 to fund Vinci’s full airport concession in strategic Cabo Verde. The financing supports a French group in modernising Cape Verdean airports, marking a major milestone for green infrastructure in Africa. This sustainable investment package secures long-term growth for the archipelago, linking private capital to regional...

As concessional financing and budget support become increasingly uncertain for many African countries, Tanzania is looking for new room to manoeuvre to keep funding its infrastructure projects. With gold prices at record highs, the country plans to draw on part of its bullion reserves. Tanzania plans to sell part of its gold reserves to fund infrastructure investment, Planning and Investment...

India halts diesel exports to EU after new Russian oil rules Shipments redirected to West Africa, hitting record late 2025 levels EU sanctions close loophole, reshaping global diesel trade flows India halted diesel exports to the European Union in January while shipping record volumes to West Africa. Data from maritime tracking firms Kpler and Vortexa show the shift followed...

Morocco launches second “Video Game Creator” training programme with France Nine-month certified course aims to build national gaming talent Strategy targets regional hub as Africa’s gaming market expands Moroccan authorities on Monday launched the second edition of the “Video Game Creator” programme, an initiative designed to train young professionals for careers in...

Mali approves industrial explosives plant with China’s NORINCO subsidiary State holds 51% stake; plant to supply mining sector Project aims to cut explosives imports after costly 2025 purchases The Malian government said on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, that the Council of Ministers had approved plans to build an industrial explosives manufacturing plant in the country. The state...

Guinea has resumed road clearance operations across Greater Conakry since mid-January. Authorities cite traffic safety, urban sanitation, and long-term planning goals. Informal traders are bearing the brunt of short-term economic disruption. Road clearance operations resumed last week across Greater Conakry, following an announcement on Jan. 19 by Guinea’s National Police...

SOTRACO received 375 new buses on January 27, 2026, bringing total acquisitions to 530 units. The investment is part of the PMUGO and the presidential education initiative. The state has taken full control of SOTRACO after buying out private shareholders. Burkina Faso’s public transport company SOTRACO (Ouagadougou Urban Transport Company) received a batch of 375 buses on...

Aya Gold & Silver plans to invest about $60 million in exploration at Zgounder and Boumadine in 2026. Most drilling is planned at Boumadine, with 200,000 meters scheduled during the year. High silver prices are supporting investment plans and project optimization. Canadian mining company Aya Gold & Silver plans to spend about $60 million on exploration at its Zgounder...

Raw sugar prices fell 16.9% in 2025 on the New York ICE. Global production is expected to exceed consumption in 2025/2026. Lower prices could ease Africa’s food import bill. Raw sugar prices closed at 15.01 cents per pound ($331 per ton) on December 31 on the New York Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), down from 18.08 cents per pound ($398.5 per ton) on January 2, 2025. This...

Maman Laouali Abdou Rafa was appointed economy and finance minister on January 26, 2026. He previously served as BCEAO national director for Niger and held senior finance ministry roles. The IMF projects Niger’s growth at 6.6% in 2025 after a rebound in 2024. By decree signed on January 26, by Niger’s President Abdourahamane Tiani (pictured), Maman Laouali Abdou Rafa was...