In Cotonou, at the Regional Summit on Digital Transformation, ministers, regulators and technical partners debated the digital future of West and Central...
In 2024, Benin’s authorities announced a coming ban on imports of frozen chicken and table eggs, saying the move aims to boost and better organize local...
Pit Baccardi, co-founder of the Salon des Industries Musicales d’Afrique Francophone (SIMA) and a Cameroonian native, was in Cotonou for the second...
Benin hosted the first Regional Summit on Digital Transformation in West and Central Africa, gathering officials from about 20 countries to discuss issues...
Ahead of the upcoming African European Union Summit in Luanda, the Africa-Europe Foundation has released its 'State of Africa-Europe 2025' report, calling...
As African governments confront declining donor funding and a persistent learning crisis, the Gates Foundation has made foundational learning its top...
The 2025 AIF in Rabat mobilized $15.26 billion across 39 projects, signaling a shift from "potential" narratives to immediate...
China’s CJN to build $1B phosphate chemical complex in Egypt’s SCZONE Three-phase project to start in 2026, targeting fertilizers, PPA, and...
New 10% royalty to apply from 2026 when gold hits $2,501 an ounce Move mirrors recent fiscal adjustments in Mali and Burkina...
The launch of this roadmap comes as Nigeria faces rising food demand, limited uptake of improved seeds and a persistent production shortfall. The country...
As global competition for talent intensifies in the era of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, Africa is falling behind because of...
JP Morgan's Eweck states liquidity exists, but a shortage of "bankable" projects hinders African investment, not risk appetite. Governments fund 80-85%...
Africa50 urges DFIs to adopt speed KPIs after cutting its project development timeline to 3.5 years, far below the 7–10-year norm. CEO Alain Ebobissé...
China seeks deeper mining ties with Madagascar’s new military-led government Beijing aims to boost investor interest, expand role in critical...
Trump threatens to cut payments and bar South Africa from the 2026 Miami G20, citing alleged abuses against farmers and diplomatic protocol...
Senegal revises 2021 GDP up 13.5% by changing base year Informal, previously uncounted sectors now included in national accounts Public debt-to-GDP...
Soldiers announce suspension of institutions and closure of borders President Embaló says he was arrested and denounces a coup Events unfold as the...
The 2025 AIF in Rabat mobilized $15.26 billion across 39 projects, signaling a shift from "potential" narratives to immediate action. Stakeholders including Ethiopian Airlines advanced...
New 10% royalty to apply from 2026 when gold hits $2,501 an ounce Move mirrors recent fiscal adjustments in Mali and Burkina...
South Africa secured adoption of a G20 declaration despite the absence of the United States and several major leaders. The final text advances...
US$150 million from the African Development Bank and US$125 million from EIB Global, guaranteed by the European Union, to modernise Mauritania’s main...
JP Morgan's Eweck states liquidity exists, but a shortage of "bankable" projects hinders African investment, not risk appetite. Governments fund 80-85%...
In Cotonou, at the Regional Summit on Digital Transformation, ministers, regulators and technical partners debated the digital future of West and Central...
QDB pivots from selling tech to deploying Qatari EPC contractors directly into African infrastructure projects. Al-Mana leveraged financial weight...
South Africa secured adoption of a G20 declaration despite the absence of the United States and several major leaders. The final text advances...
US$150 million from the African Development Bank and US$125 million from EIB Global, guaranteed by the European Union, to modernise Mauritania’s main...
Lomé hosts first China-Africa Dialogue on Governance with 60 participants Talks focus on infrastructure, innovation, and China-Togo strategic...
With intra-regional trade stalled at less than 12% of total commerce, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is stepping up its financing...
IMF cuts Mali’s 2025 growth forecast to 4.1% due to fuel supply disruption Gold output decline, power cuts, and reduced aid also weigh on...
Togo reviews 2026-2030 transhumance plan amid rising pastoral challenges Workshops in Dapaong, Tsévié address land use, climate, and farmer-herder tensions FAO-backed plan aims to ensure...
The 2025 AIF in Rabat mobilized $15.26 billion across 39 projects, signaling a shift from "potential" narratives to immediate action. Stakeholders including Ethiopian Airlines advanced...
CCI-Togo urges IMF to channel more funding toward private sector growth Talks reviewed chamber-led projects aligned with national economic priorities Togo benefits from $400M IMF program...
Talks explored collaboration with VITIB on startups, research, and smart services Visit follows Côte d'Ivoire's $146M 2026 digital transformation budget approval The chief of staff for...
Drilling targets include Dish Mountain, Ashashire, Tsenge, and Urchin zones $500M mine set for mid-2026 launch, aims for 240,000 oz/year over 10 years Allied Gold Corp plans to accelerate gold...
Benin proposes $48M 2026 digital budget, down 6.3% from 2025 Funds target AI integration, broadband expansion, and media modernization Plans include digital skills training and SMART...
Mauritania launches free digital portal for Official Gazette with 30,000+ texts Platform offers bilingual access, advanced search, and authenticated legal documents Project supports...
JA Africa launches $1.5M digital safety program in four African countries Initiative to train 250,000 children, 6,000 teachers, 8,000 caregivers by 2027 Program uses Google tools to...
Maize demand in Cameroon exceeds output, driving up imports sharply Low yields, post-harvest losses, and informal exports worsen supply gap Report urges sector modernization, better inputs,...
Cameroon prioritizes external debt to protect credit standing, delays local payments Domestic repayments to worsen in 2026 as IMF loan payback begins Government plans revenue-based budget amid...
QDB pivots from selling tech to deploying Qatari EPC contractors directly into African infrastructure projects. Al-Mana leveraged financial weight to open AIF "boardrooms," inserting Qatari...
China’s CJN to build $1B phosphate chemical complex in Egypt’s SCZONE Three-phase project to start in 2026, targeting fertilizers, PPA, and battery materials Complex to create 10,000...
Angola’s Longonjo project may boost heavy rare earths fivefold Upgrade could raise dysprosium and terbium output to 160 tonnes/year Higher HREO content expected to increase demand and pricing...
Gas supply from OML 17 doubled to 135 million scf/day Power plants’ output rose from ~100 MW to over 350 MW Boost improved Niger Delta power but long-term stability remains uncertain Power...
Two countries expected to sign a preferential trade agreement by January 2026 Tunisia to grant tariff advantages to Indonesian agro-food products Indonesia to lower duties on Tunisian goods,...
ARTP signs cooperation agreement with the ITU at the WTDC-25 in Baku Project aims to build skills, support ecosystems, and create digital tools for young women Initiative aligns with Senegal’s...
EIB and AfDB approve two loans totaling $275 million for SNIM Funding supports rail rehabilitation, new tracks, and rolling stock SNIM aims to raise production to 24 million tons by...
Sound Energy advances steps to obtain helium and natural hydrogen permits Technical studies completed but no exploration authorization granted yet Global helium supply disruptions keep prices...
New 10% royalty to apply from 2026 when gold hits $2,501 an ounce Move mirrors recent fiscal adjustments in Mali and Burkina Faso Rising prices lift revenue prospects but raise miners’...
IFC to provide strategic advisory support to help MOPO enter new markets MOPO relies on a pay-as-you-go solar battery rental model across six countries Partnership aims to advance the World...
Environmental study confirms a 2026 start for the first 500 MW phase Project includes 1000 MW of solar capacity and 200 MWh of storage Egypt aims to raise renewable energy to 42% of its...
AEE Power plans a 14.04 MW hybrid mini-grid for the city Network to include solar, battery storage, and backup thermal generation System expected to serve up to 25,018 customers within five...
Government seeks CFA3104.2 billion in fresh financing for 2026 Funding need rises by CFA777.7 billion compared with last year Debt risk remains high as total obligations continue to...
Spending plan reaches CFA8816.4 billion, up 14% from 2025 Special Accounts nearly double after creation of a new women and youth fund Financing needs total CFA3104.2 billion amid high...
Army general Horta N’Tam is sworn in as transition president for one year Ceremony follows a military coup and arrests of top political and security figures IMF sees 5.5% GDP growth in 2025...
Government creates a multisector commission to implement drug-testing rules in schools and training centers. Medical teams will conduct periodic screenings and offer treatment without legal...
Governments add 20 million children to school-feeding programs in two years, raising total beneficiaries to 87 million. Studies show school meals sharply reduce absenteeism and dropouts...
South Africa secured adoption of a G20 declaration despite the absence of the United States and several major leaders. The final text advances African priorities on debt relief, climate finance,...
The High Court in London lifted an injunction on a 600,000-barrel cargo, allowing South Sudan to sell the crude. BB Energy maintains a $188 million claim linked to an undelivered prepayment...
Farmers plan to plant 2.67 million hectares of maize in 2025/2026, up 2.7% from last season. White maize area is set to rise by 15,000 ha (+0.9%), while yellow maize area will increase by 54,000...
Government targets Internet access for 20 million unconnected Nigerians, mainly in rural areas. NigComSat and a 90,000-km fibre rollout form part of the national broadband plan...
Orom-Cross graphite reserves increase 47% to 23 million tonnes grading 5.18%. The project retains a planned initial capex of $62 million from the 2022 PFS. Blencowe will use the...
BoG cuts its benchmark rate to 18% from 21.5%, citing disinflation and better macro conditions. Inflation drops from 23.5% in January 2025 to 8% in October 2025, returning to target. Cedi...
The launch of this roadmap comes as Nigeria faces rising food demand, limited uptake of improved seeds and a persistent production shortfall. The country aims to improve the quality and availability of...
Intelcia to buy back 65% stake from Altice, regain full ownership by 2026 Group targets global top 10 ranking by 2030 through acquisitions, AI expansion Company now operates in 19 countries, with...
As global competition for talent intensifies in the era of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, Africa is falling behind because of structural constraints in innovation, regulation and...
In Cotonou, at the Regional Summit on Digital Transformation, ministers, regulators and technical partners debated the digital future of West and Central Africa. One message dominated both the corridor...
Agreement follows tighter fiscal policy, reform progress after earlier delays IMF warns of reform fatigue, global risks despite improving economic outlook Sierra Leone could...
Tinubu declares national security emergency amid rising violence, abductions 20,000 new police recruits planned; DSS to deploy forest rangers urgently President urges state police creation to...
US$150 million from the African Development Bank and US$125 million from EIB Global, guaranteed by the European Union, to modernise Mauritania’s main railway corridor The landmark project will expand...
Wega Food to boost sugar output to 700 tons/day within three months Company claims expansion will end shortages and enable refined sugar exports Sector faces labor, policy hurdles as Cameroon eyes...
Kenya restructures the PPP for the 233-kilometer Nairobi–Mau Summit corridor. Two Sino-Kenyan consortia will now split the project after talks for a single contract collapsed. The highway is central...
The two countries sign an MoU to boost Nigeria’s capacity to produce medicines and vaccines. The agreement focuses on technology transfer, skills building and industrial collaboration. Nigeria aims to...
The government says price reductions must be real, visible and applied to daily-use plans. Authorities denounce a system in which poorer households pay far more per gigabyte. Officials warn they may...
Chad and U.S. officials discuss expanding American involvement in digital projects. Washington is exploring opportunities tied to Chad’s 2030 development agenda. The country’s weak digital indicators...
The ministry’s 2026 budget is set at CFA7.96 billion, down 0.43% from 2025. Most of the spending is tied to operating costs, with reforms still prioritized. Officials stress modernization,...
Government to invest CFA33 billion in rural connectivity between 2026 and 2027. Program will lean on new technologies, including DirectToDevice satellite links. Officials warn that coverage alone will...
New report shows Cameroon runs surpluses with countries that buy its cocoa. Cocoa and its derivatives make up as much as 84% of imports in some markets. Authorities urge more local processing to...
Kenya moves to overturn a court order freezing its E.U. trade agreement. An NGO says the pact violates East African Community market rules. The deal, in force since 2024, underpins billions in trade...
JP Morgan's Eweck states liquidity exists, but a shortage of "bankable" projects hinders African investment, not risk appetite. Governments fund 80-85% of African infrastructure, while direct private...
Tunisia records more than 10 million tourists between January and November. Strong growth from Britain, France, China and other key markets. The country is closing in on its goal of 11 million...
Contract workers in Gabon’s oil industry denounce short-term deals and unmet commitments. Unions warn of a possible strike by December 31 if conditions do not improve. The dispute comes as oil still...
SN Brafaso resumes production after a long shutdown and major investment. The state-backed brewery enters a beer market now dominated by Brakina and Libs. Officials say the company must compete on...
Visa renews its push for a partnership with the Central Bank of Congo. The plan focuses on innovation, financial inclusion, and support for local fintech. Mobile payments in the DRC are growing fast,...
The DRC removes Afriland First Bank from a payroll portfolio worth $5.3 million. Authorities reassign payments for 29,513 teachers and 2,039 schools to other banks. The move follows months of...
Angola and Alstom signed a protocol agreement to study a coastal commuter rail line. The 50-kilometer Blue Line would link Cacuaco and Benfica to ease Luanda’s traffic. The project joins stalled and...
Subcontracted workers in Gabon’s oil industry threaten to strike before December 31 over precarious working conditions. The extractive sector accounts for over 30% of Gabon’s GDP and crude oil...
Tom van den Berg will become COO on January 1, replacing Mark Farren. He will oversee Kamoa-Kakula, Kipushi, and Platreef as production ramps up. Transition focuses on stabilizing Kamoa-Kakula after...
BoG cuts its benchmark rate to 18% from 21.5%, citing disinflation and better macro conditions. Inflation drops from 23.5% in January 2025 to 8%...
Cameroon prioritizes external debt to protect credit standing, delays local payments Domestic repayments to worsen in 2026 as IMF loan payback...
Government seeks CFA3104.2 billion in fresh financing for 2026 Funding need rises by CFA777.7 billion compared with last year Debt risk...
Spending plan reaches CFA8816.4 billion, up 14% from 2025 Special Accounts nearly double after creation of a new women and youth...
Intelcia to buy back 65% stake from Altice, regain full ownership by 2026 Group targets global top 10 ranking by 2030 through acquisitions, AI...
Angola and Alstom signed a protocol agreement to study a coastal commuter rail line. The 50-kilometer Blue Line would link Cacuaco and Benfica to ease...
Lobito Corridor enters EPC bid evaluation, with AFC expecting construction start in 2026 in Angola and Zambia. Investor interest shifts toward...
Tanzania to begin Bagamoyo deep-sea port construction in December Port to be 20x larger than Dar es Salaam, with 28 planned berths Project aims to...
The DRC launched an international call for interest to build a national rail-manufacturing plant, with bids due by March 9, 2026. The project...
AEE Power plans a 14.04 MW hybrid mini-grid for the city Network to include solar, battery storage, and backup thermal generation System...
Kenya restructures the PPP for the 233-kilometer Nairobi–Mau Summit corridor. Two Sino-Kenyan consortia will now split the project after talks for a...
Nigeria’s $2bn fiber project reportedly seeks $800m in AFDB-led funding, in addition to the $500m World Bank concessional loan and the...
Uganda and Kenya launched the $500 million Devki Mega Steel plant, expected to produce 1 million tonnes of steel per year and create up to 20,000...
Farmers plan to plant 2.67 million hectares of maize in 2025/2026, up 2.7% from last season. White maize area is set to rise by 15,000 ha...
Maize demand in Cameroon exceeds output, driving up imports sharply Low yields, post-harvest losses, and informal exports worsen supply...
Two countries expected to sign a preferential trade agreement by January 2026 Tunisia to grant tariff advantages to Indonesian agro-food...
Wega Food to boost sugar output to 700 tons/day within three months Company claims expansion will end shortages and enable refined sugar exports...
SN Brafaso resumes production after a long shutdown and major investment. The state-backed brewery enters a beer market now dominated by Brakina and...
Malawi faces fertilizer shortages due to forex and procurement delays; the government seeks urgent external support to secure 2025/26 supplies. Only...
Kenya, Malaysia sign deal for duty-free export of Kenyan farm products Agreement boosts trade in tea, coffee, flowers, avocados, and titanium...
Tanzania’s Tea Board opens talks with Egypt’s embassy in Dar es Salaam. Discussions focus on expanding market access and new trade...
Gas supply from OML 17 doubled to 135 million scf/day Power plants’ output rose from ~100 MW to over 350 MW Boost improved Niger Delta power...
EIB and AfDB approve two loans totaling $275 million for SNIM Funding supports rail rehabilitation, new tracks, and rolling stock SNIM...
Sound Energy advances steps to obtain helium and natural hydrogen permits Technical studies completed but no exploration authorization granted...
Angola’s Longonjo project may boost heavy rare earths fivefold Upgrade could raise dysprosium and terbium output to 160 tonnes/year Higher...
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The High Court in London lifted an injunction on a 600,000-barrel cargo, allowing South Sudan to sell the crude. BB Energy maintains a $188...
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Government creates a multisector commission to implement drug-testing rules in schools and training centers. Medical teams will conduct periodic...
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