Elemental says it has received no royalty payments from Wahgnion since the state acquired the mine in Q3 2024. Burkina Faso received a CFA10 billion BOAD facility to boost output but has not fulfilled all commitments. Endeavour has received $50.2 million of a $60 million fixed consideration but has not reported receiving its 3% royalty. Elemental Altus Royalties says an...

Nigeria’s NIP ranks among the world’s largest real-time payment platforms, underscoring its central role in Africa’s economy and trade across it Africa’s real-time payments boom now fuels geopolitical rivalry as India, China, and Europe compete to shape the continent’s future digital infrastructure. Interoperability and currency fragmentation remain decisive challenges, determining...

Cybastion opened a national office in Guinea during the Transform Africa Summit 2025 in Conakry. The office will anchor the “Digital Fast Track” programme covering cybersecurity, digital services, infrastructure and tech training. The company plans to strengthen public-private partnerships to expand its operational footprint across African governments. US-based Cybastion...

Tunisia’s trade deficit rose to 18.43 billion dinars ($6.3 billion), up from 15.71 billion dinars in 2024.  Exports increased slightly to 52.21 billion dinars but fell in energy and agri-food sectors due to lower olive-oil sales. Imports grew 4.9% to 70.65 billion dinars, driven by equipment goods, raw materials and consumer products. Tunisia recorded a wider trade...

Uganda hosted a three-day Tanzanian delegation to benchmark its national data centre and CERT infrastructure. Both countries aim to harmonise regulations and build interoperable digital systems within the East African Community. Uganda positions itself as a regional leader in secure and resilient digital-economy development. Uganda and Tanzania have opened a new chapter in...

BII manages an $8 billion portfolio and invests about $1 billion a year in high-impact projects. DRC needs 50,000 km of fibre and 30,000 telecom towers but has only 4,000 km and 5,150 towers. The government plans $1 billion in public spending plus $500 million in external support under its 2026–2030 digital strategy. The Democratic Republic of Congo...

SES and AMN successfully upgraded over 200 telecom sites across Côte d'Ivoire, delivering 2G and 3 G mobile data services. Expansion reaches 500,00o people in rural areas where internet penetration stands at 24.6% compared to 52.7% in urban zones. The move aligns with the National Rural Connectivity Program. On November 11, space solutions provider SES and Africa Mobile Networks (AMN)...

Nigeria suspends planned 15% fuel import levy to avoid holiday shortages Move follows backlash over risks to supply, price hikes, and market dominance Dangote refinery remains key amid stalled state plants, import dependence persists The Nigerian government has suspended a 15 percent import levy on gasoline and diesel that was scheduled to take effect in December 2025. The measure was part...

Morocco’s Nador West Med port set to begin operations by end of 2026 Facility to handle 35M tons annually; operated by Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM Project aims to boost investment, development in Nador region The Nador West Med port complex in Morocco could begin operations by the end of 2026. The project was initially scheduled to open in 2027, according to local media reports citing...

EIB and ZICB to mobilize €30M for Zambian agribusiness SMEs 30% of funds reserved for women-led enterprises; €4M risk-sharing included Initiative expands EIB’s €1B investment in Zambia since 1978 EIB Global, the international arm of the European Investment Bank, has partnered with the Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank (ZICB). The two institutions plan to...