• Digital nomadism is expanding rapidly, with over 80 million nomads globally in 2025• Africa is drawing growing interest due to affordable living,...
In preparation for establishing a National Center for Economic and Strategic Intelligence in Cameroon, agents from the General Directorate of External...
• Africa has $4 trillion in unexploited resources to finance its own development• Lack of structured, safe channels keeps these funds from...
Across Côte d'Ivoire, in major cities like Abidjan, Korhogo, and Gagnoa, a crucial question is sparking intense debate: Who will be the candidates in the...
The Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute (INPHB), established in 1996 through the merger of several schools, is now considered Côte d’Ivoire’s...
In a West African financial landscape marked by tighter regulation of the fintech sector, digital financial companies must innovate to continue growing....
Kenya plans to roll out the ANTITRAC animal identification and traceability system nationwide. The system aims to curb cattle theft and improve...
President Paul Biya, 92, to seek eighth term in October 2025 election In power since 1982, Biya confirmed candidacy after signing voter...
Starting August 1, the U.S. will impose a 30% tariff on South African agricultural exports, including citrus, beef, and wine. South Africa’s citrus...
After 15 years on the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger, Madagascar's Atsinanana Rainforests have officially been deemed safe. This decision marks a...
Standard Bank granted Paymenow a $22 million loan to expand its early wage access service in Southern Africa. Paymenow helps employees access...
Brazil’s robusta coffee harvest is set to more than double since 2016/2017, narrowing the gap with Vietnam. Brazil’s robusta thrives due to its...
India and Namibia signed MoUs in disaster resilience, cybersecurity, education, health, and entrepreneurship. Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Angola launches a $300 million World Bank-funded project to tackle urban challenges. The project focuses on improving governance, housing,...
Agriculture contributes 22.7% to Nigeria’s GDP and employs 34% of its workforce. Nigeria plans to launch a satellite-based “Innovative Agriculture”...
• The U.S. imposed a 20% tariff on cashew exports from Vietnam and a 40% tax on suspected transshipments.• Vietnam supplies 90% of U.S. cashew imports and...
• Senegal raised $2.25 billion regionally in H1 2025 after IMF funding froze over $7 billion in hidden debt• Public debt hit 119% of GDP;...
Kenya plans to roll out the ANTITRAC animal identification and traceability system nationwide. The system aims to curb cattle theft and improve animal health management. Kenya targets...
Starting August 1, the U.S. will impose a 30% tariff on South African agricultural exports, including citrus, beef, and wine. South Africa’s citrus...
(AfDB) - In June 2025, a quiet but important decision marked a real turning point in African urban finance. The African Development Bank's Board of...
Africa imported a record 3 million tonnes of Thai rice in 2024, a 23.3% increase over 2023. South Africa, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, and...
Brazil’s robusta coffee harvest is set to more than double since 2016/2017, narrowing the gap with Vietnam. Brazil’s robusta thrives due to its...
• Digital nomadism is expanding rapidly, with over 80 million nomads globally in 2025• Africa is drawing growing interest due to affordable living,...
Nigeria has announced a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to equip Nigerian youth with advanced digital skills, entrepreneurial training,...
(AfDB) - In June 2025, a quiet but important decision marked a real turning point in African urban finance. The African Development Bank's Board of...
Africa imported a record 3 million tonnes of Thai rice in 2024, a 23.3% increase over 2023. South Africa, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, and...
Backbone Infrastructure will build a $15 billion refinery in Nigeria's Ondo State, with a capacity of 500,000 barrels per day. This facility will be...
• President Ramaphosa criticizes the U.S. tariff as based on a disputed trade imbalance.• South Africa says most U.S. goods enter its market duty-free and...
• Nigerian household debt reached a record \.7 billion in April 2025, 20.4% of GDP, surpassing corporate debt• Inflation (23%) and low incomes are...
DRC launches campaign to diversify investors in government securities 98% of bonds now held by banks; aim is to reduce risk and broaden...
Verdant Capital has invested $3 million in Nigerian fintech Bfree to help recover distressed loans in Africa. The deal will allow Bfree to...
Côte d’Ivoire will receive $234 million for a sustainable urban mobility project in Abidjan. Gambia will receive $32.2 million to build...
Cauri Money launches Gajo Money, an e-wallet for the Cameroonian diaspora, targeting €120 million in transactions by end-2025. The fintech...
• Kenya and ASR sign deal to reduce risk on projects worth up to $2 billion.• Risk cover will target infrastructure, energy, logistics, and trade...
• Eskom restored Medupi Unit 4 early, adding 800 MW and helping end load-shedding• Coal still dominates South Africa’s power, slowing the energy...
• Ethiopia completed the $4B Grand Renaissance Dam to boost power capacity and energy independence• Egypt and Sudan fear water supply risks, with no...
• ECOWAS Bank funds 47.7-km stretch of strategic 700-km road project• Lagos-Calabar highway seen boosting regional trade and investment• Part of broader...
As work on the first phase of the Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport expansion continues, Guinean authorities have announced their intention to move...
• IsDB approved €200 million for Abidjan’s urban transport upgrade, focused on the Yopougon–Bingerville corridor.• Project includes a 20 km BRT line,...
• Morocco began expanding Casablanca Airport to raise capacity to 35M passengers by 2029• The $1.7B project supports the “Airports 2030” plan to...
Renowned as one of Africa’s cleanest cities, Kigali has in recent years experienced a demographic surge that is challenging this reputation while...
(AfDB)-The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a ZAR 2.5 billion (approximately $139 million) corporate loan to...
Sub-Saharan Africa's agricultural sector accounts for 17% of its GDP and employs roughly 49% of the workforce. As the region's farming remains largely...
• Ethiopia, East Africa’s top soybean exporter, is able to export soybean meal to China since July 3, 2025. • China's new regulation serves to diversify...
South Africa plans to boost citrus exports from 164.5 million cartons in 2024 to 260 million cartons by 2032, a 58% increase. The sector faces...
• Ghana partners with Hattat Traktör to set up a tractor assembly plant.• Aim to boost agricultural mechanization, with 78% of work still done manually.•...
• IFAD initiates a program worth $358.26 million to bolster dairy sector in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda • The program, called DaIMA, aims...
• Dangote Group to build urea and nitrogen fertilizer plant in Somali region.• Ethiopia aims to reduce fertilizer imports and boost local production.•...
• The Green Climate Fund approves $222 million for FAO to launch the SURAGGWA program in eight Sahelian countries.• The initiative focuses on...
Kenya exports far more tea by volume than China and Sri Lanka but earns less revenue. Heavy reliance on bulk sales, a narrow product range, and...
Côte d’Ivoire signed a deal with the World Bank and World Gold Council to formalize small-scale gold mining Part of initiatives to...
Ivanhoe Mines signs deal covering 100% of Kamoa-Kakula smelter’s copper output. The smelter will process up to 500,000 tonnes annually, starting at...
African gas projects drive significant contracts for Asian shipbuilders, especially for Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) units. South Korean...
After two decades of unsuccessful efforts to revive its state-owned refineries, Nigeria may be heading toward selling them. The head of NNPC, appointed...
Millenial Potash secured $3M from the U.S. DFC to fund a feasibility study for its Banio potash project in Gabon The study will assess the...
• Séguéla gold mine produced 76,686 ounces in H1 2025, up 13% from the same period in 2024• Fortuna Mining maintains 2025 output guidance of...
• South Africa’s CEF takes over dormant Sapref refinery for 1 rand, with no restart plan or cost assessment.• State may face $1B revival and cleanup...
• Ghana partners with Onesta on $50M Redgold palm oil project covering 10,000 hectares• Project targets jobs, sustainability, and reduced rural...
Nigeria plans to retrain ex-cybercriminals for careers in digital security and tech. A new academy will launch with 500 trainees, expanding later...
Reliable, high-capacity international connectivity is crucial for driving economic growth, enabling digital services, and promoting regional...
• Cameroon and Chad plan to launch free mobile roaming by August 11, following a joint coordination meeting in N'Djamena• The move revives a stalled CEMAC...
By investing in shared, open-access fibre networks, Vodacom and Maziv can help drive more affordable retail broadband pricing and reduce barriers for...
• Ghana plans to shift 16,000 public services online through the Ghana.gov platform by end-2025• The updated portal will be fully linked to the national...
• Paratus launches satellite connectivity for schools in 7 African countries• The solution includes Starlink hardware, local support, and 2 TB of monthly...
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Ghana launches the Oncology Nurse Leadership Program (ONLEP) to train specialized oncology nurses from seven African countries. The five-year...
Uganda has started work on modernizing the 87.6 km Kayunga-Bbaale-Galiraya road. The $project includes paving the road, building a bridge,...
• Ghana signs a deal with eLearning Africa to expand digital learning access across the country.• The partnership focuses on deploying modern digital...
• Uganda’s Zembo gets $1M from FMO to expand electric motorcycle rentals• Aims to cut pollution and boost youth jobs in Kampala• Needs support in...
South Africa signs a bilateral agreement with Austria to boost technical and vocational education and training (TVET). The partnership promotes...
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Nigeria Partners with UAE to Equip Youth for Global Digital Economy
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Malawi’s Mount Mulanje and Cameroon’s Mandara Mountains Join UNESCO List
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DRC Moves to Broaden Investor Base, Stabilize Government Debt Market
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Banio Potash Project in Gabon Advances with $3M from US DFC
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Togo Lifts Ban on Small-Scale Fishing, Industrial Ban Until August 31
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Thioube Samba Powers Connected Agriculturewith Sotilma
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Ecobank Targets $250 Million in 10-Day Capital Raise
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Tunisia Harnesses AI to Shape 2026-2030 Development Plan
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Royal Secures Millions to Grow Electric Ride-Hailing Fleet in Cameroon
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• Inflation within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) fell to a two-year low of 0....
• Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways establish strategic agreement, introducing a third daily flight be...
• Interbank volumes rose 18.7% in May, while rates declined across the market• The BCEAO cut its mai...
• EY is preparing to leave Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa by 2026• The exit could unlock $500 m...
Located about 40 kilometers from Cape Town’s city center, Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town is one of the Cape Peninsula’s most iconic destinations. This...
The Gerewol tradition is a fascinating ritual celebrated by the Bororo Fulani, a nomadic community primarily located in Chad and Niger. This annual...
