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...
Impact funds in Africa manage $70-80B; half operate solely on the continent 124 of 250 identified funds invest exclusively in Africa, FERDI...
The 2025 AIF in Rabat mobilized $15.26 billion across 39 projects, signaling a shift from "potential" narratives to immediate...
QDB pivots from selling tech to deploying Qatari EPC contractors directly into African infrastructure projects. Al-Mana leveraged financial weight...
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...
As global competition for talent intensifies in the era of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, Africa is falling behind because of...
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...
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...
Lomé hosts first China-Africa Dialogue on Governance with 60 participants Talks focus on infrastructure, innovation, and China-Togo strategic...
Trump threatens to cut payments and bar South Africa from the 2026 Miami G20, citing alleged abuses against farmers and diplomatic protocol...
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...
Impact funds in Africa manage $70-80B; half operate solely on the continent 124 of 250 identified funds invest exclusively in Africa, FERDI data finds South African funds hold 43% of assets,...
QDB pivots from selling tech to deploying Qatari EPC contractors directly into African infrastructure projects. Al-Mana leveraged financial weight...
China’s CJN to build $1B phosphate chemical complex in Egypt’s SCZONE Three-phase project to start in 2026, targeting fertilizers, PPA, and...
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...
In Cotonou, at the Regional Summit on Digital Transformation, ministers, regulators and technical partners debated the digital future of West and Central...
Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa hosts 860+ startups but faces deep structural weaknesses EY urges reforms in governance, talent, finance and R&D to...
China’s CJN to build $1B phosphate chemical complex in Egypt’s SCZONE Three-phase project to start in 2026, targeting fertilizers, PPA, and...
The launch of this roadmap comes as Nigeria faces rising food demand, limited uptake of improved seeds and a persistent production shortfall. The country...
JP Morgan's Eweck states liquidity exists, but a shortage of "bankable" projects hinders African investment, not risk appetite. Governments fund 80-85%...
China seeks deeper mining ties with Madagascar’s new military-led government Beijing aims to boost investor interest, expand role in critical...
Senegal revises 2021 GDP up 13.5% by changing base year Informal, previously uncounted sectors now included in national accounts Public debt-to-GDP...
Senegal to deploy 1,000 hybrid taxis under FDTT-BCI SN financing deal Project targets informal sector reform, with 100 taxis arriving February 2026 Aims to modernize transport, boost service...
Guinea saves $26.9M after verifying public workers via FUGAS system Only 130,000 of 277,000 staff confirmed through biometric checks FUGAS part of broader reforms to modernize administration...
Bill aims to simplify tax system, promote compliance, and support growth Follows removal of E-Levy, COVID tax to ease household, business costs Ghana's parliament has approved the Value Added Tax...
Platform matches corporate needs with local tech solutions in real time Aims to boost national innovation, digital transition, and competitiveness Gabon's Minister of Digital Economy launched the...
Morocco opens $270M A31 highway linking key Casablanca routes New 30-km road aims to ease congestion, boost airport access Part of national plan to expand highways to 1,200 km by 2033...
Algeria and Egypt to launch direct Algiers-Alexandria maritime link to boost trade Bilateral trade surpassed $1B in 2024; target set at $5B in coming years Move aligns with AfCFTA goals...
AIIB approves $200M for Benin’s Greater Nokoué urban mobility project Plan includes road upgrades, public buses, smart traffic and lagoon transport Project targets pollution, congestion and...
Chad partners with Egypt to modernize state TV and train media staff Project aims to improve Télé Tchad’s content, skills and viewer experience Foreign media dominate; RFI and France 24 reach most...
This week in African health news: Global measles cases have dropped nearly 80 percent since 2000, but major challenges remain across the continent. Ethiopia is stepping up Hepatitis B prevention and...
Access Holdings to seek shareholder approval for ₦40B private placement on Dec 18 Deal aims to boost capital base amid new CBN recapitalization rules Access Bank is first tier-one bank to meet...
Impact funds in Africa manage $70-80B; half operate solely on the continent 124 of 250 identified funds invest exclusively in Africa, FERDI data finds South African funds hold 43% of assets,...
Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa hosts 860+ startups but faces deep structural weaknesses EY urges reforms in governance, talent, finance and R&D to scale innovation Without action, SSA-FA may capture...
The government launched FUGAS, a new digital administrative and payroll system, as a strategic reform tool. The initiative forms part of a broader modernisation programme started in 2021 and aligned...
Yttrium oxide prices jumped from $6/kg to $220–320/kg after China restricted exports. South Africa prepares to enter medium-term yttrium production through Rainbow Rare Earths and...
Maersk will resume transit through the Suez Canal from December 2025 after a two-year diversion. The Suez Canal Authority has cut transit fees by 15% to attract operators and revive traffic. Egypt...
AGL Cameroon invested CFA1 billion ($1.8 million) in new port equipment. The company has already spent more than CFA8 billion on equipment in 2025. AGL targets €22 million (CFA14.5 billion) in...
Togo adopted a national framework to identify and design projects for submission to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The mechanism standardizes project analysis, selection and monitoring to boost access...
Montage Gold signed a binding deal to acquire all remaining shares of African Gold in a $170 million transaction. The deal includes a 54% premium for African Gold shareholders, who will own 7.8%...
Kamoa-Kakula’s total electricity demand will rise to 347 MW by December 2028, up from 208 MW in 2025. Inga II’s rehabilitated turbine is already supplying up to 50 MW and should reach 150 MW by...
Botswana and Oman signed strategic agreements that include a 500-MW solar photovoltaic project. The energy partnership covers fuel-storage infrastructure, petroleum supply and trading, and large-scale...
REGIDESO and Singapore-based EFGH signed a service framework agreement to digitalize revenue collection nationwide. The partnership will develop secure digital payment channels to improve transparency...
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...
Access Holdings to seek shareholder approval for ₦40B private placement on Dec 18 Deal aims to boost capital base amid new CBN recapitalization rules...
REGIDESO and Singapore-based EFGH signed a service framework agreement to digitalize revenue collection nationwide. The partnership will develop secure...
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...
AGL Cameroon invested CFA1 billion ($1.8 million) in new port equipment. The company has already spent more than CFA8 billion on equipment in...
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...
Morocco opens $270M A31 highway linking key Casablanca routes New 30-km road aims to ease congestion, boost airport access Part of national...
Senegal to deploy 1,000 hybrid taxis under FDTT-BCI SN financing deal Project targets informal sector reform, with 100 taxis arriving February 2026...
AIIB approves $200M for Benin’s Greater Nokoué urban mobility project Plan includes road upgrades, public buses, smart traffic and lagoon...
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...
The DRC launched an international call for interest to build a national rail-manufacturing plant, with bids due by March 9, 2026. The project...
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...
Maersk will resume transit through the Suez Canal from December 2025 after a two-year diversion. The Suez Canal Authority has cut transit fees by 15%...
Montage Gold signed a binding deal to acquire all remaining shares of African Gold in a $170 million transaction. The deal includes a 54% premium...
Kamoa-Kakula’s total electricity demand will rise to 347 MW by December 2028, up from 208 MW in 2025. Inga II’s rehabilitated turbine is already...
Algeria and Egypt to launch direct Algiers-Alexandria maritime link to boost trade Bilateral trade surpassed $1B in 2024; target set...
Yttrium oxide prices jumped from $6/kg to $220–320/kg after China restricted exports. South Africa prepares to enter medium-term yttrium...
Botswana and Oman signed strategic agreements that include a 500-MW solar photovoltaic project. The energy partnership covers fuel-storage...
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...
Angola’s Longonjo project may boost heavy rare earths fivefold Upgrade could raise dysprosium and terbium output to 160 tonnes/year Higher...
Guinea saves $26.9M after verifying public workers via FUGAS system Only 130,000 of 277,000 staff confirmed through biometric checks FUGAS...
Talks explored collaboration with VITIB on startups, research, and smart services Visit follows Côte d'Ivoire's $146M 2026 digital...
Benin proposes $48M 2026 digital budget, down 6.3% from 2025 Funds target AI integration, broadband expansion, and media...
Mauritania launches free digital portal for Official Gazette with 30,000+ texts Platform offers bilingual access, advanced search, and...
JA Africa launches $1.5M digital safety program in four African countries Initiative to train 250,000 children, 6,000 teachers, 8,000...
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...
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This week in African health news: Global measles cases have dropped nearly 80 percent since 2000, but major challenges remain across the continent....
The government launched FUGAS, a new digital administrative and payroll system, as a strategic reform tool. The initiative forms part of a broader...
Government creates a multisector commission to implement drug-testing rules in schools and training centers. Medical teams will conduct periodic...
Governments add 20 million children to school-feeding programs in two years, raising total beneficiaries to 87 million. Studies show school...
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...
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Senegal to Introduce 1,000 Hybrid Taxis to Restructure Informal Transport Sector
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Guinea Claims $26.9M Saved Since 2024 with Biometric Audit of Public Workforce
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Ghana Parliament Passes VAT Bill Raising Threshold for SMEs
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Gabon Introduces KIMBA to Drive Demand-Supply Matching in Digital Services
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Cameroon Moves to Channel CFA8B Cylinder Market to Local Factories With Import Tax
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Guinea Approves $34.5 Million Digital Strategy for Vocational Training
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Togo Kicks Off Landmark 20th Lomé Fair with Digital Push, Chinese Delegation
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Urban Pigeons Found to Harbor Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Togo
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Zambia Unveils National Strategy to Protect Young Internet Users
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S&P upgrades Zambia to CCC+ as debt talks advance and copper output rebounds. About 94% of $...
Vodacom Tanzania launches M-Pesa Global Payments, enabling seamless international transactions thr...
Anthropic, Rwanda’s government, and ALX launched Chidi, an AI mentor built on Claude. It wi...
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...
