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...
By Louis Strydom, Director of Growth and Development for Africa and Europe at Wärtsilä Energy Why a small, temporary rise in African carbon emissions is...
JP Morgan's Eweck states liquidity exists, but a shortage of "bankable" projects hinders African investment, not risk appetite. Governments fund 80-85%...
Lomé hosts first China-Africa Dialogue on Governance with 60 participants Talks focus on infrastructure, innovation, and China-Togo strategic...
China seeks deeper mining ties with Madagascar’s new military-led government Beijing aims to boost investor interest, expand role in critical...
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...
Senegal revises 2021 GDP up 13.5% by changing base year Informal, previously uncounted sectors now included in national accounts Public debt-to-GDP...
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...
A Chinese bank has reportedly pledged $500M to the project, joining the AfDB's similar commitment as global investor interest...
Morocco and the AfDB stressed that Africa must rely on private capital to finance rising development and infrastructure needs. Both leaders called...
Transnet secures €300M AFD loan to support energy transition, rail upgrades Loan tied to green targets, including 300 GWh renewable power use...
McKinsey expects African data center needs to rise 3.5 to 5.5 times by 2030. Capacity could reach up to 2.2 GW, requiring $10–20 billion in...
QIA and Ivanhoe sign an MoU to expand cooperation on critical minerals. The deal follows QIA’s $500 million investment for a 4 % stake...
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...
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...
Soldiers announce suspension of institutions and closure of borders President Embaló says he was arrested and denounces a coup Events unfold as the...
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...
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...
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...
Trump threatens to cut payments and bar South Africa from the 2026 Miami G20, citing alleged abuses against farmers and diplomatic protocol...
Soldiers announce suspension of institutions and closure of borders President Embaló says he was arrested and denounces a coup Events unfold as the...
Ministers agreed that regulatory stability and legal clarity are essential to attract long-term private investment across Africa. They emphasized...
AIF 2025 begins in Rabat with 2,500 delegates and 41 vetted, investment-ready projects. The forum enhances GCC investor engagement and speeds up...
Pepkor receives regulatory clearance from the Prudential Authority. The group expands beyond retail with a planned banking offer by...
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...
Cameroon’s pineapple exports fell by an average 18.1% between 2020 and 2025. Exports to the EU, Cameroon’s main market, declined 19.5% over the same period. Cameroon holds only 0.1% of global...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu launched the Global Flood Disaster Management Project on 25 November 2025 to shift Nigeria from reactive to proactive flood management. The project rests on four pillars:...
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 says slow approvals worsen...
President Donald Trump removed tariffs on more than 200 food products on November 14, 2025, easing pressure on exporters including African suppliers. African agricultural exports to the US grew at...
The DRC launched an international call for interest to build a national rail-manufacturing plant, with bids due by March 9, 2026. The project includes three industrial sites—Kisangani, Kinshasa and...
Vodacom Tanzania launches M-Pesa Global Payments, enabling seamless international transactions through partnerships with Visa, Alipay, MTN Uganda, and others. Tanzanian users can now pay global...
Lobito Corridor enters EPC bid evaluation, with AFC expecting construction start in 2026 in Angola and Zambia. Investor interest shifts toward agriculture, with agribusiness enquiries surpassing...
Mastercard expects Africa’s AI market to reach USD 16.5 billion by 2030, creating demand for machine-learning talent. Salaries for ML engineers already exceed most IT roles, with annual pay...
Government plans to vaccinate more than 7 million cattle to secure “FMD-free with vaccination” status from WOAH. Authorities aim to import 2 million vaccine doses by February and build domestic...
Botswana inaugurated the Digital Delta Data Centre, its first national facility dedicated to data sovereignty. The centre holds a Tier III certification from Uptime Institute, guaranteeing...
UNDP Liberia launched the UNDP AI Sprint to help public institutions integrate AI into decision-making. The programme aims to build regulatory, technical and analytical capacity to support...
A U.S. NGO filed a lawsuit in Washington accusing Apple of using minerals linked to armed groups and human rights abuses in the DRC and Rwanda. The DRC has launched parallel legal actions in...
Sovereign Trust Insurance will launch a rights issue to raise up to NGN 5 billion (USD 3.5 million). Nigeria’s new Insurance Industry Reform Act sharply increases capital requirements for all...
TDF and the World Bank Group signed five grant agreements worth USD 10.8 million under the ASCENT program. The program will deploy more than 350,000 clean-cooking and distributed-solar systems...
Algeria awarded 5G licenses to Mobilis, Djezzy and Ooredoo for a combined USD 492 million. Executive decrees and full technical/financial requirements were published in the Official Gazette on 24...
Seriti Green and Eskom completed the Vunumoya transmission station in 18 months for over USD 58 million. The facility will enable the early injection of 155 MW from the first phase of the 900-MW...
Lomé hosts first China-Africa Dialogue on Governance with 60 participants Talks focus on infrastructure, innovation, and China-Togo strategic alignment Event builds on long-standing...
China seeks deeper mining ties with Madagascar’s new military-led government Beijing aims to boost investor interest, expand role in critical minerals sector U.S. firm Energy Fuels leads...
Trump threatens to cut payments and bar South Africa from the 2026 Miami G20, citing alleged abuses against farmers and diplomatic protocol failures. The rift widened at the Joburg summit when...
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 for critical areas like infrastructure,...
Countries sign MOUs on skills development and carbon credit cooperation Bilateral trade hit $138M in 2024; new programs to deepen partnerships Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong...
Burkina Faso plans fund to support senior entrepreneurship and economic activity Proposed support includes micro-loans, rural projects, and technical assistance Government also reviewing...
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 production over the long term. The measure is part...
Pit Baccardi, co-founder of the Salon des Industries Musicales d’Afrique Francophone (SIMA) and a Cameroonian native, was in Cotonou for the second edition of the event, which was held on November 13 and...
Deal includes 28M Santa Fe shares; completion expected by February 2026 Kokoseb project targets 146,000 oz/year over 11 years, pending feasibility study Australian miner WIA Gold said on Wednesday...
Aksa Enerji to build 119 MW power plant in Burkina Faso’s capital 20-year electricity sales deal signed with national utility Sonabel Project aims to boost energy security amid rising demand and...
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 boost Tanzania’s role in East Africa’s trade...
Senegal revises 2021 GDP up 13.5% by changing base year Informal, previously uncounted sectors now included in national accounts Public debt-to-GDP ratio drops from 90.8% to 80% after rebasing...
Soldiers announce suspension of institutions and closure of borders President Embaló says he was arrested and denounces a coup Events unfold as the country awaits first presidential election...
Operators say tax reductions are needed before lowering Internet prices Industry cites heavy sector taxes, rising costs, and new untaxed competition Government resists removing taxes but remains open...
Countries adopt a roadmap for one-stop border posts on key corridors Reforms aim to cut logistics delays and lower trade costs in the region Plans include upgrades to Beira’s fuel and freight corridor...
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 activity Growth expected to rebound to 5.5% in 2026 as...
Niger sends 82 tankers to help Mali manage ongoing fuel disruptions Delivery coordinated with Bamako for distribution across the domestic market Move extends the support Niamey already provided during...
Nigeria’s $2bn fiber project reportedly seeks $800m in AFDB-led funding, in addition to the $500m World Bank concessional loan and the government’s $1bn commitment. Plan targets...
Both countries advance joint governance after UNESCO expanded the site A shared management mechanism and a 2026 conservation report are required The latest session prepared updates, future activities,...
BADEA provides a $75 million term loan to Africa Finance Corporation to expand infrastructure financing capacity. AFC plans to channel the funds into energy, transport, logistics, telecom,...
Afreximbank plans a $1 billion continent-wide single transit guarantee to cut customs delays and losses. A similar system already operates in COMESA, backed by $300 million from reinsurer...
A Chinese bank has reportedly pledged $500M to the project, joining the AfDB's similar commitment as global investor interest grows. The $12.5B project relies on Ethiopian Airlines'...
(IMC MAROC)-The Morocco International Mining Congress (IMC 2025) officially opened yesterday, initiating two days of strategic dialogue, ministerial engagement, and high-level collaboration under the...
Benin hosted the first Regional Summit on Digital Transformation in West and Central Africa, gathering officials from about 20 countries to discuss issues of inclusion, connectivity, and artificial...
Kossi Ténou succeeds Badanam Patoki as president of the AMF-UMOA. Ténou brings over 20 years of experience in the West African financial system, including a role as BCEAO National Director. His...
NNPC Ltd reported a post-tax profit of 5.4 trillion naira ($3.6 billion) for 2024, continuing a profit streak that began in 2020. Reforms under the 2021 Petroleum Industry Act strengthened governance,...
Caledonia Mining must raise up to $484 million to build the Bilboes gold mine, with a payback period of 1.7 years. The project is expected to produce 1.55 million ounces of gold over 10.8 years,...
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 jobs by 2027. Uganda holds 500 million tonnes of...
BOAD will introduce a stock-market-listed composite index directly correlated with its financial performance. The instrument forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen solvency and credit quality...
ECOWAS Bank unveils plan to boost agricultural industrialization in West Africa Region lacks midstream processing capacity; over 85% of crops exported raw DFIs, including AFD and EBID, to fund...
Sovereign Trust Insurance will launch a rights issue to raise up to NGN 5 billion (USD 3.5 million). Nigeria’s new Insurance Industry Reform Act...
Burkina Faso plans fund to support senior entrepreneurship and economic activity Proposed support includes micro-loans, rural projects, and...
BADEA provides a $75 million term loan to Africa Finance Corporation to expand infrastructure financing capacity. AFC plans to channel the funds...
Afreximbank plans a $1 billion continent-wide single transit guarantee to cut customs delays and losses. A similar system already operates in...
BOAD will introduce a stock-market-listed composite index directly correlated with its financial performance. The instrument forms part of a broader...
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...
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...
The DRC launched an international call for interest to build a national rail-manufacturing plant, with bids due by March 9, 2026. The project...
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...
MTN and ZTE have launched a quad-band Massive-MIMO pilot site in Cape Town and introduced a five-band Ultra-Broadband Radio, enhancing signal strength,...
TUI Group is opening seven new hotels across North, West and East Africa, raising its continental portfolio to 106 hotels and over 34,000 rooms in nine...
Malawi faces fertilizer shortages due to forex and procurement delays; the government seeks urgent external support to secure 2025/26 supplies. Only...
SN Brafaso resumes production after a long shutdown and major investment. The state-backed brewery enters a beer market now dominated by Brakina and...
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...
Côte d’Ivoire approves $46.9M animal and fisheries budget for 2026, up 24% 42% allocated to fisheries resource development under national policy...
Zimbabwe opens new hatchery to produce 2.7M fingerlings annually Facility aims to boost local tilapia output to 14,000 tons by 2032 Aquaculture...
Kenya plans to expand irrigated farmland to 1 million hectares by 2032 50 mega-dams, 200 medium dams planned to support water capture Goal is to...
ANA signs a cooperation agreement with Canada’s Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles. Partnership covers training, research, species diversification, and...
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...
Cameroon’s pineapple exports fell by an average 18.1% between 2020 and 2025. Exports to the EU, Cameroon’s main market, declined 19.5% over the...
President Donald Trump removed tariffs on more than 200 food products on November 14, 2025, easing pressure on exporters including African...
Subcontracted workers in Gabon’s oil industry threaten to strike before December 31 over precarious working conditions. The extractive sector...
Tunisia records more than 10 million tourists between January and November. Strong growth from Britain, France, China and other key markets. The...
Government plans to vaccinate more than 7 million cattle to secure “FMD-free with vaccination” status from WOAH. Authorities aim to import 2...
A U.S. NGO filed a lawsuit in Washington accusing Apple of using minerals linked to armed groups and human rights abuses in the DRC and Rwanda. The...
TDF and the World Bank Group signed five grant agreements worth USD 10.8 million under the ASCENT program. The program will deploy more than...
Government to invest CFA33 billion in rural connectivity between 2026 and 2027. Program will lean on new technologies, including DirectToDevice...
Botswana inaugurated the Digital Delta Data Centre, its first national facility dedicated to data sovereignty. The centre holds a Tier III...
UNDP Liberia launched the UNDP AI Sprint to help public institutions integrate AI into decision-making. The programme aims to build...
Algeria awarded 5G licenses to Mobilis, Djezzy and Ooredoo for a combined USD 492 million. Executive decrees and full technical/financial...
Operators say tax reductions are needed before lowering Internet prices Industry cites heavy sector taxes, rising costs, and new untaxed...
Orange Morocco opens 1.5MW data center in Casablanca for cloud, AI, security Facility supports Maroc Digital 2030 goals, boosts digital...
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Mastercard expects Africa’s AI market to reach USD 16.5 billion by 2030, creating demand for machine-learning talent. Salaries for ML engineers...
Two ministries agree on shared transport services for vocational trainees. The plan supports equal opportunity and better learning conditions...
While Africa’s workforce is expanding rapidly, recent data show most jobs remain informal, many workers live below the poverty line, and access to social...
Aptech Africa installs 252 kWp hybrid solar system at Eritrean hospital System ensures stable power for medical oxygen unit in Mendefera WHO: Half...
Over 4,600 adults gained literacy skills under 2024–2025 campaign 172 new centers built; national goal is 30% illiteracy reduction Strategy supports...
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Côte d’Ivoire Plans $58.4 mln Push to Expand Rural Connectivity
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Cameroon’s Cocoa Boom Fuels Trade Surpluses With Key Partners
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Kenya to Appeal East African Court’s Suspension of Its Trade Deal With the E.U.
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Risk is Not the Issue for Africa Funding, Lack of Investable Projects Is, According to JP Morgan
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Work On Togo’s Grid Expansion Hits 34% Completion In Kara
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Access Bank, Partners, Unveils Project to Support Women Entrepreneurs
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Nigeria’s Task Systems Tops 4,000 Global Candidates To Win Microsoft Partner Award
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BasiGo’s Plan To Deploy 1,000 Electric Buses Backed by Proparco
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South Africa Clears Lesaka’s $63.8 Million Acquisition Of Bank Zero
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Togo Reviews 42 New Standards For Key Agri-Food Sectors
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Anthropic, Rwanda’s government, and ALX launched Chidi, an AI mentor built on Claude. It wi...
(MCB) - The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (“MCB”) has successfully granted a strategic financing...
S&P upgrades Zambia to CCC+ as debt talks advance and copper output rebounds. About 94% of $...
Government, ESCWA, and experts meet to shape national framework Plan aims to fight corruption, c...
Orange Egypt and Qatar’s Qilaa International Group have partnered to develop WTOUR, a digital platform offering trip planning, hotel bookings, local...
Singita will invest $60m to build a 60-bed lodge on Santa Carolina Island and $42m in projects across the Bazaruto Archipelago. The...
