Ecofin Agency - As global Islamic finance aims for $6 trillion in assets during this year, 2026, world-renowned expert Muhammad Zubair Mughal—CEO of...
The Africa Cup of Nations, underway in Morocco, is showcasing the payoff from grassroots investment and long-term vision. Comoros, Mozambique and Tanzania...
Everyday digital activities, from buying goods on foreign platforms to streaming series and following social media influencers, generate billions of...
The world’s top cashew producer since 2015, Côte d’Ivoire is relying on public incentives to draw private investment as it pushes to expand domestic...
Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven...
In Nigeria, as in much of Africa, weaknesses in the seed sector remain a major constraint on the productivity of staple crops such as rice and maize. As...
Nedbank submitted an offer to acquire about 66% of Kenya’s NCBA Group for $855 million as part of its East Africa expansion. The deal will...
Gates Foundation and OpenAI commit $50 million to implement AI solutions in 1,000 African health centers by 2028 under the “Horizon 1000”...
BRVM highlights resilience amid global uncertainty at 2025 annual briefing WAEMU growth hit 6.7%; record CFA 4.2 trillion raised, mainly sovereign...
Kenya launches sale of 65% stake in Kenya Pipeline ahead of IPO Offering priced at 9 shillings, aiming to raise about $825 million IPO...
As global demand for green hydrogen grows more slowly than expected, African governments and developers are urged to move away from large-scale projects...
South Africa declares national disaster after deadly floods and storms Severe weather kills dozens, damages homes, infrastructure across...
Kenya will sell up to 65 percent of Kenya Pipeline Company by January 2026, seeking about 100 billion shillings to support budgets and...
Benin held investor meetings in London for a multi-tranche international bond that would include its first seven-year sukuk. The deal could reach...
Ghana ends long-term stability deals and pushes a 9–12% sliding royalty, redrawing the fiscal map as gold prices soar. GoldBod expands state control:...
Ethiopia said earlier this week it aims to build its first nuclear power plant by 2036. Success will depend on Addis Ababa’s ability to secure key...
Fitch revised Benin's outlook to Positive (B+), citing 7.5% growth and a debt-to-GDP ratio projected to fall to 49.8% by 2027. Despite growth, GDP per...
Nedbank submitted an offer to acquire about 66% of Kenya’s NCBA Group for $855 million as part of its East Africa expansion. The deal will give Nedbank access to more than 60 million...
BRVM highlights resilience amid global uncertainty at 2025 annual briefing WAEMU growth hit 6.7%; record CFA 4.2 trillion raised, mainly sovereign...
Cyclones accounted for over half the losses on the continent, Munich Re reports, with less than 20% of the damages covered by insurance. Natural...
Financial cost of food waste seen rising from $526 billion in 2025 Meat, fresh produce, and ready-to-eat foods drive the largest losses Poor...
South Africa declares national disaster after deadly floods and storms Severe weather kills dozens, damages homes, infrastructure across...
Ecofin Agency - As global Islamic finance aims for $6 trillion in assets during this year, 2026, world-renowned expert Muhammad Zubair Mughal—CEO of...
Trump offers to revive U.S. mediation over Nile water sharing Plan aims to secure Egypt’s water flows and Ethiopia’s power generation GERD...
Cyclones accounted for over half the losses on the continent, Munich Re reports, with less than 20% of the damages covered by insurance. Natural...
Financial cost of food waste seen rising from $526 billion in 2025 Meat, fresh produce, and ready-to-eat foods drive the largest losses Poor...
First shipment of nearly 200,000 tons reaches China in January Simandou starts commercial exports after entering production in late...
In power since 1986, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has secured a new term. His main rival in the presidential election has alleged fraud and violence,...
President Alassane Ouattara reappointed Robert Beugré Mambé as prime minister on January 21, 2026. The reappointment followed his resignation after the December 27 legislative...
Orange Côte d’Ivoire launched a satellite Internet service to expand coverage beyond 4G and fiber networks. The offer targets underserved rural areas and high-demand users such as remote workers...
Gold prices surged to a record $4,800 per ounce, exceeding Morgan Stanley’s timeline by nearly a year. Geopolitical tensions and sustained central bank buying continued to drive demand for...
US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian exports, disrupting a country that handles 90% of the world’s diamond polishing. Botswana’s diamond output, sales, and fiscal revenues...
Burkina Faso launched construction of a $4.9 million modern slaughterhouse in Banfora to strengthen meat processing capacity. The facility will process cattle, small ruminants, and pigs and...
Nedbank submitted an offer to acquire about 66% of Kenya’s NCBA Group for $855 million as part of its East Africa expansion. The deal will give Nedbank access to more than 60 million...
Ghana’s Gold Board signed the country’s first local gold refining agreement with a domestic refinery to process artisanal gold. The deal will deliver one tonne of raw gold per week to Gold Coast...
Government plans to buy 123,000 tons of unsold cocoa to calm the market Exporters struggle to meet contracts after a sharp fall in cocoa prices Funding source and final cost of the rescue operation...
South Africa to raise public officials’ salaries by 3.8-4.1% from April Increases come amid fiscal constraints and modest economic recovery COSATU criticises move as VAT rises to...
Congo sets presidential election for March 15, 2026, officials say Denis Sassou N’Guesso nominated by ruling party; opposition candidates emerge Campaign opens Feb. 28 amid modest economic...
Italian group expands footprint through acquisitions and new plants since 2024 Planned Metal Crowns takeover would strengthen East Africa presence Growth driven by rising beverage production...
Spark+ Africa Fund provides $1 million loan to VisionFund Ghana Funds support rollout of clean cooking loans, starting with improved stoves Deal targets clean cooking access gap across...
Gold exports rose 75.8% to $5.8 billion over the past 12 months Coffee exports hit a record $2.4 billion in the first 10 months of 2025 Higher gold prices reinforced Uganda’s...
Togo targets middle-income status by 2030 despite mounting climate pressures World Bank estimates $14 billion climate funding needed by 2050 Government seeks private capital, reforms...
SCZone signs deal with Eroglu Global Holding for a new packaging plant in Qantara West Project targets both Egypt’s domestic market and exports Investment adds to Eroglu’s existing...
Civette-1X encountered hydrocarbons but volumes fell below economic thresholds Results confirm an active petroleum system in offshore block CI-502 Well is part of a three-well exploration...
Trump offers to revive U.S. mediation over Nile water sharing Plan aims to secure Egypt’s water flows and Ethiopia’s power generation GERD remains the core economic and security fault...
Ethiopia aims to grow the agricultural share of the GDP from 34.9% in 2024 to a forecasted 37.64% by 2030 by institutionalizing urban farming as a permanent custom rather than a temporary survival...
EFCC and NASRDA sign cooperation deal on space-based surveillance Satellite tools to support investigations and asset tracing Illegal mining costs Nigeria about $9 billion a...
EU funds national program to curb bullying and gender-based violence More than 11,000 bullying cases reported in public schools in 2024–2025 Estimates put annual victims at about 3.2 million...
Sovereign Metals recovers rare earth–bearing monazite at the Kasiya site Tests show high-grade heavy rare earth content alongside rutile residues Rare earths could become a low-cost...
Client portfolio slipped 0.4% in Q3, but remains up 10.4% year to date Equity, deposits, and lending all posted solid growth Sector remains highly concentrated among four major...
CCI-Togo plans a dedicated investment fund for start-ups from 2026 Digital, agro-industry, crafts, and services are among the target sectors The fund will combine financing with technical...
Togo’s outstanding debt on UMOA-Titres fell to CFA1,810.5 billion in 2025 The country raised CFA411 billion, down from 2024 levels Strategy shifted toward longer maturities via the BRVM...
Cobalt prices more than doubled in 2025, while copper rose over 40%, with supply-demand balance expected to guide 2026 pricing. DRC plans annual cobalt export quotas of 96,600 tonnes for 2026-2027,...
Gates Foundation and OpenAI commit $50 million to implement AI solutions in 1,000 African health centers by 2028 under the “Horizon 1000” program. Rwanda will host the program’s pilot, aimed at...
Galp will focus growth on upstream oil assets in Brazil and Namibia while separating downstream operations. The group may list part of its downstream business after an industrial split with Moeve,...
TAAG and Standard Bank launched a credit-based ticket payment solution for domestic and international flights. The scheme allows Standard Bank clients to prefinance travel for up to six months without...
(AGL) - Africa Global Logistics (AGL), a major player in transport and logistics in Africa, announces the launch of WeGoAfrica, an integrated logistics solution for African small and medium-sized...
Ignite Energy Access commissioned 15 solar mini-grids in Zambia’s eastern district of Chadiza. The projects form part of a broader 60-site mini-grid program under the IAEREP initiative. Decentralized...
Koryx Copper raised about $33 million to advance technical studies and exploration at its Haib copper project in Namibia. A preliminary economic assessment estimated capital spending...
SG Industrial FZE signed a natural gas supply agreement with Shoreline Natural Gas on January 20, 2026. The deal followed a separate gas supply agreement signed with Shell Nigeria Gas in December...
Africa’s biofuels push is energy security: cut import bills and FX pressure by blending local fuels into petrol and diesel—starting now in 2026 Mandates only work with infrastructure and rules—offtake,...
Rwanda held strategic discussions on cybersecurity, AI computing infrastructure, and digital sovereignty at the 2026 World Economic Forum. The government explored potential partnerships with Cisco and...
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe placed artificial intelligence and machine learning at the core of its operating model. The company aimed to reduce costs, improve service quality, and protect margins amid...
From 2026, Europe’s methane transparency—echoed by moves in Japan and South Korea—pushes African producers toward stricter, market-relevant compliance. Cutting leaks and flaring can pay for itself:...
BGFIBank Gabon accounted for 71.29% of all new bank credit in Gabon in the first quarter of 2025. No other bank operating in Gabon exceeded a 10% market share in new lending by end-March...
Angola will start construction of a 65-kilometer bypass road in Huambo province in May 2026. The project will connect national roads 270 and 120 to divert heavy traffic and protect main...
Algeria trained more than 1,200 career, evaluation, and employment counselors to improve graduate job placement. Youth unemployment exceeded 29%, while unemployment among higher-education...
Togo extradites ex-Burkina leader Paul-Henri Damiba to Burkina Faso Extradition follows Jan. 12 request; Damiba faces corruption, embezzlement charges Burkina Faso gave guarantees on fair...
Ethiopian Airlines orders nine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for delivery 2031-2033 Deal supports fleet renewal, fuel efficiency and long-haul network expansion Order aligns with Vision 2040 growth...
BRVM highlights resilience amid global uncertainty at 2025 annual briefing WAEMU growth hit 6.7%; record CFA 4.2 trillion raised, mainly sovereign bonds Exchange outlines 2026-2030 plan...
BII commits $40 million as cornerstone investor in $1 billion climate fund Allianz-led blended fund targets renewables, transport, agriculture in emerging markets Nearly 40% of...
AfDB raises A$1 billion via five-year Kangaroo social bond AAA-rated bond priced at 4.6%, strong demand topped A$2.6 billion Proceeds to fund social projects across Africa The African...
AXIAN Energy secures about $1 million Norad grant for African projects Funding supports early-stage renewables in Zambia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sierra Leone Grant aims to accelerate...
Egypt reinstates customs duties on foreign phones from Jan. 21, 2026 Egyptians abroad get 90-day exemption; tourists use foreign or tourist SIMs Unpaid phones face network deactivation after...
Côte d’Ivoire introduces 9% VAT on fertiliser inputs under 2026 budget Measure raises importer costs; fertiliser inputs were previously VAT-exempt Higher costs may curb fertiliser use, officials...
Canadian miner Fortuna says reserves at its Séguéla mine rose to 1.54 million ounces, supporting a study to lift annual production above 200,000 ounces. The Séguéla gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire now holds...
Cyclones accounted for over half the losses on the continent, Munich Re reports, with less than 20% of the damages covered by insurance. Natural disasters in Africa caused about $3 billion in...
ILO promotes short, flexible learning to meet labor market shifts Micro-learning shows higher completion and retention rates Approach seen as cost-effective for skills development in Africa The...
Amazon plans to launch satellite internet services in South Africa in 2026 Project would rely on partnerships with local operators, unlike Starlink’s model Regulatory rules and a large unconnected...
Opaia launches plant with capacity of 22,000 vehicles a year Factory to assemble cars, utility vehicles, and 1,000 buses Project expected to create 3,500 local jobs Angola is set to...
Regional growth outlook revised up by 0.2 point from October forecast Nigeria growth raised, South Africa also revised slightly higher Global risks remain tilted to the downside, IMF...
BICEC ranked first in Cameroon for new credit issuance with a 17.60% market share in Q1 2025. Banks increased total new lending by 28.72% year on year despite lower loan...
MINGO has signed a deal with African Boxing to deliver ticketing across 54 countries, becoming the main boxing events platform. Counterfeit tickets and resale scandals cost millions; Zambia...
Africa’s 2026 digital boom is inevitable, but success belongs to those utilizing "lite" cost strategies to maximize efficiency over flashiness. Rising costs in old hubs drive growth to efficient...
Benue State aims to train about 23,000 young people in digital skills every two years. The program relies on a partnership with Cisco Networking Academy. Authorities seek to improve...
Burkina Faso has launched construction of a national digital infrastructure supervision center costing CFA3.05 billion ($5.4 million). Authorities aim to strengthen digital sovereignty,...
Kenya plans new Eurobond to ease domestic borrowing, Treasury official says Move follows improved market conditions and rising spending...
Client portfolio slipped 0.4% in Q3, but remains up 10.4% year to date Equity, deposits, and lending all posted solid growth Sector remains...
CCI-Togo plans a dedicated investment fund for start-ups from 2026 Digital, agro-industry, crafts, and services are among the target...
Togo’s outstanding debt on UMOA-Titres fell to CFA1,810.5 billion in 2025 The country raised CFA411 billion, down from 2024 levels Strategy...
BGFIBank Gabon accounted for 71.29% of all new bank credit in Gabon in the first quarter of 2025. No other bank operating in Gabon exceeded a 10%...
Foreign-led deal targets major expansion of Misrata’s non-oil port terminal Capacity planned to rise to 4 million containers a year from 685,000 in...
Egypt has launched a new deepwater container terminal at Ain Sokhna port The facility can handle mega container ships and is run by a global...
Compagnie du TransGuinéen signed its first rail maintenance contract with local company FYIA-Scoop. The TransGuinéen railway will span more than...
Angola will start construction of a 65-kilometer bypass road in Huambo province in May 2026. The project will connect national roads 270 and 120 to...
Ethiopian Airlines orders nine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for delivery 2031-2033 Deal supports fleet renewal, fuel efficiency and long-haul network...
Opaia launches plant with capacity of 22,000 vehicles a year Factory to assemble cars, utility vehicles, and 1,000 buses Project expected to...
Throughput rose 3.4% in 2025 on infrastructure upgrades Bulk cargo and rail volumes posted strong year-on-year growth Major investments are underway...
VINCI Airports completes first phase of Cape Verde airport modernisation New €142 million programme targets terminals, runways, retail...
Burkina Faso launched construction of a $4.9 million modern slaughterhouse in Banfora to strengthen meat processing capacity. The facility...
Government plans to buy 123,000 tons of unsold cocoa to calm the market Exporters struggle to meet contracts after a sharp fall in cocoa...
Italian group expands footprint through acquisitions and new plants since 2024 Planned Metal Crowns takeover would strengthen East Africa...
SCZone signs deal with Eroglu Global Holding for a new packaging plant in Qantara West Project targets both Egypt’s domestic market and...
Ethiopia aims to grow the agricultural share of the GDP from 34.9% in 2024 to a forecasted 37.64% by 2030 by institutionalizing urban farming as a...
Côte d’Ivoire introduces 9% VAT on fertiliser inputs under 2026 budget Measure raises importer costs; fertiliser inputs were previously...
Morocco, Poland sign MoU on animal health and sanitary cooperation Deal aims to support livestock trade amid Morocco’s herd decline Agreement could...
Algeria plans cooperatives to lease agricultural equipment to farmers Government to establish national council for agricultural mechanization Policy...
Ghana’s Gold Board signed the country’s first local gold refining agreement with a domestic refinery to process artisanal gold. The deal will...
Spark+ Africa Fund provides $1 million loan to VisionFund Ghana Funds support rollout of clean cooking loans, starting with improved...
Gold exports rose 75.8% to $5.8 billion over the past 12 months Coffee exports hit a record $2.4 billion in the first 10 months of...
Gold prices surged to a record $4,800 per ounce, exceeding Morgan Stanley’s timeline by nearly a year. Geopolitical tensions and sustained...
US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian exports, disrupting a country that handles 90% of the world’s diamond polishing. Botswana’s...
Civette-1X encountered hydrocarbons but volumes fell below economic thresholds Results confirm an active petroleum system in offshore block...
Sovereign Metals recovers rare earth–bearing monazite at the Kasiya site Tests show high-grade heavy rare earth content alongside rutile...
Cobalt prices more than doubled in 2025, while copper rose over 40%, with supply-demand balance expected to guide 2026 pricing. DRC plans annual cobalt...
EFCC and NASRDA sign cooperation deal on space-based surveillance Satellite tools to support investigations and asset tracing Illegal mining...
Rwanda held strategic discussions on cybersecurity, AI computing infrastructure, and digital sovereignty at the 2026 World Economic Forum. The...
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe placed artificial intelligence and machine learning at the core of its operating model. The company aimed to reduce costs,...
Egypt reinstates customs duties on foreign phones from Jan. 21, 2026 Egyptians abroad get 90-day exemption; tourists use foreign or tourist...
Amazon plans to launch satellite internet services in South Africa in 2026 Project would rely on partnerships with local operators, unlike Starlink’s...
MINGO has signed a deal with African Boxing to deliver ticketing across 54 countries, becoming the main boxing events platform. Counterfeit...
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EU funds national program to curb bullying and gender-based violence More than 11,000 bullying cases reported in public schools in...
TAAG and Standard Bank launched a credit-based ticket payment solution for domestic and international flights. The scheme allows Standard Bank clients...
(AGL) - Africa Global Logistics (AGL), a major player in transport and logistics in Africa, announces the launch of WeGoAfrica, an integrated logistics...
Algeria trained more than 1,200 career, evaluation, and employment counselors to improve graduate job placement. Youth unemployment exceeded 29%,...
ILO promotes short, flexible learning to meet labor market shifts Micro-learning shows higher completion and retention rates Approach seen as...
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Ivory Coast Reappoints Robert Beugré Mambé as Prime Minister
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Ivory Coast Internet Market Heats Up as Orange Goes Satellite
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Botswana Warns US Trade Policy Could Deepen Diamond Industry Slump
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Italy's Naos Investimenti Eyes Expansion into Togo Financial Market
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Congolese Engineer Elie Yossa Launches Findapp to Centralize Local Services Data
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La Poste Burkina Faso Digitizes Retail via Fasoranana Marketplace
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Ivorian Entrepreneur Stéphane Lavri Launches Madata for African SMEs
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South Sudan Tightens Control Over Digital Gateways and Data Centers
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Cameroon gives up key economic post in CEEAC commission reshuffle
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Togolese banks provided 16.2% of WAEMU cross-border credit by September 2025 Regional cross...
Microfinance deposits in Togo increased by CFA11.9 billion, a 2.7% rise in the second quarter of 2...
Nigerian fintech Paystack launches Paystack Microfinance Bank Bank created after acquiring ...
Tether partnered with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to strengthen digital asset cyb...
Located at the mouth of the Senegal River, about twenty kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean, Saint-Louis Island holds a distinctive place in the country’s...
The Vodun Days are a major cultural event held in Benin to celebrate, promote, and raise awareness of vodun, an ancestral religion deeply rooted in the...
