By David Adama, Senior Specialist for Continental and Regional Engagement at AGRA, and Henry Lagat, Lead for Generation Africa Youth Voice and Empowerment...
Joëlle TRAORÉ is a tax law expert with a PhD from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. She specializes in international and African taxation, with...
In 2025, the development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, the largest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was marked by two major events: a...
French think tank coins “CUBITA” for six agricultural powers Group accounts for one-third of global farm exports Report says members could reshape...
Algeria plans to launch construction of the $13 billion Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) after Ramadan. The TSGP would transport 20–30...
As digital payments continue to expand across Francophone Africa, the ecosystem is moving into a more mature phase where the core challenge is no longer...
Parliament passes Copyright Amendment Bill to improve royalty collection and enforcement New framework introduces digital payment systems and...
Botswana and Mauritius to host business forum on March 20 in Gaborone Focus on ICT, fintech, finance, and services sectors Initiative aims to...
Russia is increasingly using African ship registries to sustain oil exports under sanctions Weak oversight and “flags of convenience” complicate...
Algeria launches major zinc-lead mine in Bejaia province Deposit holds 54Mt ore, targets 170kt zinc annually Project supports diversification,...
Government suppliers assured continued access to foreign currency despite shift to ZiG payments RBZ campaign reaches 610,000 people across 48...
Eni reports over 1 trillion cubic feet of new gas offshore Libya Discoveries could be tied to existing infrastructure for quick output Move...
Creative industries expand with women at the core, but face persistent financing gaps Sector contributes up to $310 billion to GDP and...
Senegal plans to revoke 71 mining and quarry licenses as part of a sector cleanup. The move follows similar reforms in Guinea, Mali and...
Côte d’Ivoire ranks 81st globally in StartupBlink innovation business index Country leads West Africa in access to capital and financial...
After reaching a historic peak in 2024, cocoa prices have fallen sharply, signaling a possible shift in the global market cycle. The downturn is putting...
Nigerian Breweries begins pilot barley cultivation to cut imports Ethiopia leads Africa barley output; Morocco, Algeria major producers Nigeria aims...
Parliament passes Copyright Amendment Bill to improve royalty collection and enforcement New framework introduces digital payment systems and stricter penalties for infringement Reform aligns...
Russia is increasingly using African ship registries to sustain oil exports under sanctions Weak oversight and “flags of convenience” complicate...
Four years after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the fertilizer market is facing a new shock as military tensions escalate between Iran, Israel and the...
Dangote signs 25-year gas supply deal with China’s GCL for Ethiopia plant The project aims to support local fertilizer production and cut...
Eni reports over 1 trillion cubic feet of new gas offshore Libya Discoveries could be tied to existing infrastructure for quick output Move...
By David Adama, Senior Specialist for Continental and Regional Engagement at AGRA, and Henry Lagat, Lead for Generation Africa Youth Voice and Empowerment...
Companies and NGOs warn against reopening the EU deforestation regulation again Repeated delays have already pushed implementation to...
Four years after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the fertilizer market is facing a new shock as military tensions escalate between Iran, Israel and the...
Dangote signs 25-year gas supply deal with China’s GCL for Ethiopia plant The project aims to support local fertilizer production and cut...
Morocco ranks Africa’s top IP performer, 22nd globally in 2026 Strong patent framework, but enforcement gaps persist (piracy,...
Morocco expects agricultural sector growth of 15% in 2026 Improved rainfall boosts crops after seven years of drought Cereal production forecast above...
Djibouti receives a $35 million grant to expand rural access to drinking water The project will benefit over 120,000 people and strengthen climate resilience It is part of a broader regional...
DeAfrica is training 1,068 participants from 45 African countries in AI The program aims to prepare youth for a fast-evolving AI-driven economy The initiative reflects growing demand for digital...
Ghana will block telecom access for users linked to mobile money fraud The measure relies on the national ID system used for SIM registration It comes as mobile money grows rapidly alongside...
ICAO is auditing aviation security in Kinshasa and Lubumbashi from March 18–30 The review is key to improving compliance and restoring international confidence DRC aims to address past gaps...
Authorities are probing a leak on a pipeline linked to the Al-Sharara field The fire was contained with no casualties and production remains stable Al-Sharara remains central to Libya’s plan...
DRC has launched a program to improve geological data and mining governance The initiative aims to attract investment and strengthen critical mineral value chains The move comes as the country...
Nearly 90% of Kenya’s electricity comes from renewable sources Access to electricity has risen sharply, reaching 79% in 2025 The growth of solar and wind is creating new grid stability...
Companies and NGOs warn against reopening the EU deforestation regulation again Repeated delays have already pushed implementation to 2026–2027 The April review is seen as a critical test of...
Djibrilla Issa takes charge of World Bank programs in Senegal, Mauritania, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and The Gambia, managing a $6 billion portfolio. His mandate focuses on sustainable and...
Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund I (AEF) secures $180 million in its first close, exceeding its $150 million target. The fund targets majority stakes in African SMEs across industry,...
Bank of Ghana lowers its policy rate by 150 basis points to 14%, the lowest since July 2021. The cut reflects improving macroeconomic conditions and declining inflation, which fell to 3.3% in...
Kenya engages Singapore in discussions to enhance its digital transformation and public security. Talks focus on Singapore’s model for national security coordination and technology...
Pancontinental Energy extends its PEL 87 offshore permit in Namibia by 12 months, valid until January 2027. The company must complete an environmental impact assessment, reprocess 3D seismic data,...
Stanlib Asset Management raises 5 billion rand ($295 million) in the first close of its Khanyisa fund for clean energy. Fund already invests in 14 operational renewable assets under South Africa’s...
MTN Mobile Money Zambia partnered with Indo Zambia Bank to enable payments via bank POS terminals. The integration allows MoMo users to pay merchants directly without cash. The initiative...
Initial capital cost for the Songwe Hill project increased to $297.8 million from $277 million. The project targets payback in 3.4 years and annual output of 5,954 tonnes of rare earth...
Parliament passes Copyright Amendment Bill to improve royalty collection and enforcement New framework introduces digital payment systems and stricter penalties for infringement Reform aligns...
Authorities launched an investigation into a pipeline leak following a fire near the Al-Sharara oil field. The National Oil Corporation contained the fire with no reported casualties and maintained...
Ghana’s real GDP growth reached 6% in 2025, up from 5.8% in 2024. The services sector led growth, contributing over 63% and expanding 8.6% in Q4. Information, agriculture, gold production and...
Nigeria secured £746 million ($990.4 million) in UK-backed financing to upgrade Apapa and Tin Can Island ports. The project combines infrastructure expansion and digitalization to ease congestion...
Botswana and Mauritius to host business forum on March 20 in Gaborone Focus on ICT, fintech, finance, and services sectors Initiative aims to boost intra-African trade and cross-border...
Nigeria plans Coventry University campus in Lagos with admissions expected in late 2026 Initiative aims to reduce outbound education spending and ease foreign exchange pressure Project...
Nigeria signs $496 million dairy investment deal with Asset Green Project includes 20,000-hectare complex, 10,000 cows, processing facilities Initiative aims to boost local output,...
Morocco forecasts economic growth rising to 5.6% in 2026 Outlook driven by agriculture rebound and resilient non-farm activity Inflation seen low at 0.8%, external deficit expected to...
Cameroon signs MoUs for $1.5 billion waste-to-energy projects Plans target waste treatment, energy recovery in Douala and Yaoundé Projects face funding, infrastructure gaps and...
Newcore Gold increases Enchi project resources to 1.50 million ounces Growth follows drilling across four deposits, boosting development prospects Company targets feasibility study by June...
Côte d’Ivoire sets five digital priorities for 2026 transformation plan Focus on connectivity, digital payments, skills, cybersecurity, innovation Budget rises to 83.2 billion CFA francs to...
Orange Tunisie launches nationwide satellite internet service with up to 100 Mbps Expansion follows Eutelsat partnership, rollout across several African markets Move targets underserved...
Equity Group reports 75.5 billion shillings profit, up 55% Growth driven by regional subsidiaries and digital banking expansion Board raises dividend payout 35.3% after strong...
Up to 16 Nigerian power plants offline, cutting generation capacity Output drops to 3,700-4,000 MW amid gas shortages, sector debt Government plans bonds to clear debts, stabilize...
Ethiopia and Italy sign bilateral debt restructuring agreement Deal follows G20 framework, unlocking over $3.5 billion relief Agreement supports reforms amid inflation, forex...
Central African Republic plans skilled trades chamber based on Burkina Faso model Initiative aims to boost youth training, jobs, and income activities Burkina Faso to support with expertise;...
Tunisie Telecom launches Kashy mobile wallet with Viamobile partnership App enables transfers, payments, top-ups, and cash withdrawals nationwide Move reflects telecom shift into digital services and...
Rwanda launches Nyungwe-Ruhango ecosystem restoration project backed by GEF funding REMA to implement across Southern Province under Green Amayaga programme Project to restore land, create jobs,...
Russia is increasingly using African ship registries to sustain oil exports under sanctions Weak oversight and “flags of convenience” complicate enforcement of U.S. restrictions The trend highlights...
Tanzania’s central bank has taken a stake in Africa Finance Corporation The move gives access to long-term infrastructure financing and technical support AFC continues to expand its shareholder base...
Algeria has launched a national framework to align training with measurable skills The reform replaces a system of over 400 specialties with competency-based units The move targets a persistent gap...
Ghana is receiving 100 buses assembled in Egypt to support public transport The delivery is part of a plan to acquire more than 300 buses in 2026 The move aims to rebuild a shrinking fleet and ease...
Mozambique LNG is offering contracts to local firms across construction, logistics, and services The move aligns with government efforts to boost local content in extractive projects The project is...
Guinea is preparing export restrictions to support falling global bauxite prices The move follows a sharp price drop and rising logistical costs Authorities may draw on models like Congo’s cobalt...
Rwanda is targeting China and India to diversify horticulture export markets Airspace restrictions have disrupted shipments to the Middle East, a key outlet The shock highlights risks tied to heavy...
Cameroon plans a CFA40 billion capital increase for BC-PME, pending regulator approval Funds will support lending to agriculture-linked sectors under an import-substitution program The move comes as...
IFC plans a $22.6 million guarantee to support private health projects in Abidjan Two specialized centers—oncology and ophthalmology—are set to be developed The move aligns with a broader rise...
BOA Senegal net profit rises 10.1% to 21.9bn CFA francs Growth driven by higher banking income and controlled loan losses Bank maintains dividend as shares gain on strong earnings Bank of Africa...
Ghana faces strain on its electricity network due to about 1,000 overloaded transformers. Authorities plan large-scale replacement and capacity upgrades to stabilize power distribution. The government...
Namibia and Russia agreed to expand cooperation across energy, mining, and agriculture. Both countries emphasized improving the investment climate and advancing pending agreements. Bilateral trade...
Burkina Faso will require all IT technical certification applications to be submitted online starting April 1. The reform eliminates physical submissions and aims to streamline administrative...
A Telecel entrou oficialmente no mercado de telecomunicações do Gana em fevereiro de 2023, ao assumir as operações da Vodafone, então em dificuldades. Desde então, a empresa comprometeu-se a expandir...
DR Congo issues new rules for regulated digital services Framework sets authorization process, five-year renewable permits Operators must comply by July 2026 or face sanctions The...
Côte d’Ivoire raises 110bn CFA francs, meeting full target Investor demand hits 291bn CFA francs, nearly threefold oversubscribed Strong demand driven by banks favoring short-term Treasury...
Kenya signs deal with China’s Stecol to upgrade Nairobi road Project expands 23.5km route to dual carriageway with interchanges $298.9M China loan to fund works over 36 months Kenya on...
Four years after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the fertilizer market is facing a new shock as military tensions escalate between Iran, Israel and the United States. The conflict has disrupted trade...
Telecel Ghana to boost network investment by 150% in 2026 Expansion targets capacity, reliability and future 5G readiness Move aims to compete with MTN dominance in mobile market Telecel...
Guinea signs deal with Azerbaijan for digital one-stop portal Platform aims to centralize services, cut delays, improve access Reform supports broader push to digitize fragmented public...
Japan grants up to $13.5 million under carbon scheme Project supports renewables target of 35% by 2030 Tunisia will host a 130-MW photovoltaic solar power plant financed by Japan under its...
Partnership covers research, exchanges, joint projects and funding efforts Deal aims to boost training, mobility and African health research The University of Lomé and Gabon’s University of...
Algeria launches major zinc-lead mine in Bejaia province Deposit holds 54Mt ore, targets 170kt zinc annually Project supports diversification, reduces reliance on hydrocarbons Algeria began...
Turaco raises Afema gold resource to 4.65Moz from 4.06Moz Update adds Herman deposit, expands existing site resources Upgrade supports feasibility study and potential mine development...
Bank of Ghana lowers its policy rate by 150 basis points to 14%, the lowest since July 2021. The cut reflects improving macroeconomic conditions...
Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund I (AEF) secures $180 million in its first close, exceeding its $150 million target. The fund targets...
Ghana’s real GDP growth reached 6% in 2025, up from 5.8% in 2024. The services sector led growth, contributing over 63% and expanding 8.6% in...
Morocco forecasts economic growth rising to 5.6% in 2026 Outlook driven by agriculture rebound and resilient non-farm activity Inflation...
Equity Group reports 75.5 billion shillings profit, up 55% Growth driven by regional subsidiaries and digital banking expansion Board raises...
Gabon inaugurates a new border post in Kabala to improve trade and mobility with Republic of the Congo. The project supports regional integration...
Ghana launches the Timbuktoo AgriTech Hub in Accrato support digital innovation in agriculture. The initiative forms part of a pan-African program...
Ethiopian Airlines expands Bole Airport domestic terminal to improve passenger flow Three new airports to raise domestic network to 26...
Nigeria secured £746 million ($990.4 million) in UK-backed financing to upgrade Apapa and Tin Can Island ports. The project combines...
Ghana is receiving 100 buses assembled in Egypt to support public transport The delivery is part of a plan to acquire more than 300 buses in 2026 The...
Kenya signs deal with China’s Stecol to upgrade Nairobi road Project expands 23.5km route to dual carriageway with interchanges $298.9M China...
Burkina Faso launches rehabilitation of Bobo-Dioulasso–Banfora and Banfora–Orodara roads Projects worth 81 billion CFA francs aim to boost mobility and...
Ghana commissions LPG tanker MT Asharami Ghana to strengthen supply chain Government plans local cylinder manufacturing and $50m logistics...
Nigeria signs $496 million dairy investment deal with Asset Green Project includes 20,000-hectare complex, 10,000 cows, processing...
Rwanda is targeting China and India to diversify horticulture export markets Airspace restrictions have disrupted shipments to the Middle East, a key...
Kenyan agricultural exports to China will be duty-free starting May 1 Move covers key products including tea, coffee, avocados, and...
The United States is exploring Morocco as an alternative fertilizer supplier amid Middle East disruptions. About 22% of U.S. fertilizer imports,...
Victory Farms plans a $5.7 million fish farm on Lake Victoria Project could add up to 30,000 tons of tilapia annually Aquaculture is...
Burkina Faso suspends fresh tomato exports to secure supply for domestic processing plants. Authorities halt export permits while granting a...
U.N. designates Oct. 1 as International Coffee Day by resolution Coffee industry worth $200 billion, supporting 25 million farmers globally Key...
Burkina Faso invested CFA1.5 billion ($2.6 million) in two fish-feed factories in Bobo-Dioulasso and Bagré. Each plant holds production capacity...
Nearly 90% of Kenya’s electricity comes from renewable sources Access to electricity has risen sharply, reaching 79% in 2025 The growth of...
Pancontinental Energy extends its PEL 87 offshore permit in Namibia by 12 months, valid until January 2027. The company must complete an...
Stanlib Asset Management raises 5 billion rand ($295 million) in the first close of its Khanyisa fund for clean energy. Fund already invests in 14...
Up to 16 Nigerian power plants offline, cutting generation capacity Output drops to 3,700-4,000 MW amid gas shortages, sector...
Authorities are probing a leak on a pipeline linked to the Al-Sharara field The fire was contained with no casualties and production remains...
Initial capital cost for the Songwe Hill project increased to $297.8 million from $277 million. The project targets payback in 3.4...
Authorities launched an investigation into a pipeline leak following a fire near the Al-Sharara oil field. The National Oil Corporation contained...
Newcore Gold increases Enchi project resources to 1.50 million ounces Growth follows drilling across four deposits, boosting development...
DeAfrica is training 1,068 participants from 45 African countries in AI The program aims to prepare youth for a fast-evolving AI-driven economy The...
Ghana will block telecom access for users linked to mobile money fraud The measure relies on the national ID system used for SIM...
Kenya engages Singapore in discussions to enhance its digital transformation and public security. Talks focus on Singapore’s model for national...
MTN Mobile Money Zambia partnered with Indo Zambia Bank to enable payments via bank POS terminals. The integration allows MoMo users to pay...
Côte d’Ivoire sets five digital priorities for 2026 transformation plan Focus on connectivity, digital payments, skills, cybersecurity,...
Tunisie Telecom launches Kashy mobile wallet with Viamobile partnership App enables transfers, payments, top-ups, and cash withdrawals nationwide Move...
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Nigeria plans Coventry University campus in Lagos with admissions expected in late 2026 Initiative aims to reduce outbound education spending and...
ICAO is auditing aviation security in Kinshasa and Lubumbashi from March 18–30 The review is key to improving compliance and restoring...
Central African Republic plans skilled trades chamber based on Burkina Faso model Initiative aims to boost youth training, jobs, and income...
Algeria has launched a national framework to align training with measurable skills The reform replaces a system of over 400 specialties with...
Cape Verde partners with Portugal to roll out international student assessments The move aims to benchmark performance and improve education...
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World Bank Grants $35 Million to Improve Rural Water Access in Djibouti
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African cotton producers meet in Lomé to tackle productivity challenges
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Private Initiative Trains Over 1,000 African Youth in AI Skills
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Cameroon Suspends Fuel Shipments From Importers Over Payment Disputes
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Ghana Plans to Cut Telecom Access for Mobile Money Fraud Offenders
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DRC Undergoes ICAO Security Audit at Key Airports as It Seeks to Lift Flight Restrictions
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Cemac Seeks to Bring Informal Cross-Border Trade Into Official Data
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In Bertoua, a Little-Known French Firm Eyes Entry Into Energy Projects
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Côte d’Ivoire Launches EMY 101 AI Chatbot for Public Services
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Happy Pay Founder Wesley Billett Promotes Interest-Free Installment Payments
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Togo parliament adopts WAEMU law against currency counterfeiting Bill defines offences including ...
CCR-UEMOA presents mid-term review of private sector competitiveness efforts Reforms, AfCFTA trai...
Telecel Ghana to boost network investment by 150% in 2026 Expansion targets capacity, reliabi...
ECOWAS is proposing a regional digital platform for passengers to file and track complaints online...
Located about forty kilometers east of Lomé along the Gulf of Guinea, Aného is one of the most historically significant towns in Togo. Nestled between a...
Rwanda’s capital immediately impresses visitors with its striking cleanliness and orderly layout, qualities that frequently set it apart from other cities...
