Circular migration is based on structured, value-added mobility between countries of origin and host countries. In this model, African students and...
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...
Glencore issued 2026 copper guidance, withheld cobalt forecast amid uncertainty DRC cobalt exports constrained by quotas, copper production...
The World Bank is preparing a $250 million grant-funded project to support SME financing in Niger. The project aligns with Niger’s national...
As Africa’s leading gold producer, Ghana launched a series of reforms in 2025 to better regulate and structure the sector. The effort is being driven in...
Nairobi 2026 marks a turning point as African insurers shift from post-disaster payouts to data-driven, ex-ante management of climate and health...
Liberia and BADEA signed a $30 million financing agreement to modernize the Salayea–Konia road. The deal includes a $700,000 grant to...
India halts diesel exports to EU after new Russian oil rules Shipments redirected to West Africa, hitting record late 2025 levels EU...
MENA waste generation hits 155M tonnes; 67% poorly managed, World Bank says Region risks $7.2B in yearly environmental damage, plastic pollution...
Africa CDC is operationalising a $482.5 million, five-year climate-health framework (2025–2029) to shift Africa from emergency response to...
FDI to Africa dropped to $59 billion in 2025, with North Africa down 67% Sub-Saharan Africa proved more resilient, posting a limited 6%...
A stronger Congolese franc has reduced the local value of external financing, creating a $836 million budget gap in the DRC’s 2026 fiscal...
Zijin Gold agrees C$5.5 billion acquisition of Canada’s Allied Gold Deal expands Zijin’s African footprint into Mali and Côte d’Ivoire Allied Gold...
Glencore issued 2026 copper guidance, withheld cobalt forecast amid uncertainty DRC cobalt exports constrained by quotas, copper production prioritized Rising copper prices support strategy...
As Africa’s leading gold producer, Ghana launched a series of reforms in 2025 to better regulate and structure the sector. The effort is being driven in...
The World Bank approved a $43 million Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) project for Botswana. The project targets...
As concessional financing and budget support become increasingly uncertain for many African countries, Tanzania is looking for new room to manoeuvre to...
India halts diesel exports to EU after new Russian oil rules Shipments redirected to West Africa, hitting record late 2025 levels EU...
Circular migration is based on structured, value-added mobility between countries of origin and host countries. In this model, African students and...
S&P rated Africa Finance Corporation A/A-1 with positive outlook Strong risk management, low NPLs support infrastructure-focused...
The World Bank approved a $43 million Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) project for Botswana. The project targets...
As concessional financing and budget support become increasingly uncertain for many African countries, Tanzania is looking for new room to manoeuvre to...
Platform offers project vetting, mentoring, and tailored financing tools Gabon leads CEMAC region in 2024 start-up fundraising with $1M...
Harena Rare Earths plans to start building its Madagascar mine in 2027 Two rare earth projects show strong financial potential over long...
S&P rated Africa Finance Corporation A/A-1 with positive outlook Strong risk management, low NPLs support infrastructure-focused lender Shareholding highly concentrated, Nigeria-linked...
Cameroon coffee export revenues tripled to 3.5 billion CFA francs Marketed output rose 10% in 2024-2025, NCCB data show Producer prices jumped for Arabica and Robusta The 2024-2025...
Corporate investment in Cameroon rose 28.5% in 2024, INS reports Firms shifted toward financial assets over physical production equipment Aging fixed assets increased, signalling slight...
Glencore issued 2026 copper guidance, withheld cobalt forecast amid uncertainty DRC cobalt exports constrained by quotas, copper production prioritized Rising copper prices support strategy...
Mozambique central bank cut benchmark rate to 9.25% Inflation eased to 3.2% in December, supporting policy easing Thirteenth consecutive rate cut since January 2024 The Bank of Mozambique cut its...
EABL first-half net profit jumped 38% to 11.2 billion shillings Revenue rose 11%, helped by resilient volumes and lower finance costs Interim dividend raised 60% despite household income and cost...
Sonoco seeks undisclosed eight-year IFC loan for Guinea poultry project Integrated facilities planned near Kindia, Massayah, Sanoyah, operational by 2027 Project aims to cut poultry imports, boost...
Perseus Mining gold output fell 14% to 431,684 ounces in 2025 Lower production reported at Ivorian mines and Ghana’s Edikan Output dip aligns with mine plans ahead of Nyanzaga commissioning Perseus...
Congo public debt fell to 74.11% of GDP in 2025 Domestic borrowing dominates, accounting for 61% of total debt Short maturities loom, with 15.47% due within 12 months The Republic of Congo’s...
Namibia’s telecom regulator plans a phased switch-off of 2G and 3G networks starting in 2026. The country aims to rely on 4G, 5G, and low-Earth-orbit satellites to expand broadband access. High...
Air Tanzania has started direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Accra, operating three times a week. The route strengthens East–West Africa connectivity and supports tourism growth. The launch fits...
Gold prices climbed above $5,500 an ounce, setting a new all-time high. Safe-haven demand is rising amid dollar weakness and geopolitical uncertainty. African gold producers are adjusting fiscal...
Tunisia’s state power utility has launched a partnership with the EBRD on grid digital security. The project focuses on cybersecurity, IT-OT convergence, and renewable energy integration. The move...
Chinese importers continue to prioritize Brazilian soybeans over US supplies. Price and tariff gaps keep US soybeans less competitive despite a trade truce. Diplomatic talks could influence China’s...
The World Bank is preparing a $250 million grant-funded project to support SME financing in Niger. The project aligns with Niger’s national resilience and reform strategy under the PRSP...
The African Development Bank approved a $16.5 million loan to finance a 35-MW geothermal plant in Kenya. The OrPower Twenty-Two project will sell electricity to Kenya Power under a 25-year power...
The Bank of Ghana cut its policy rate by 250 basis points to 15.5% on January 28, 2026. Inflation fell sharply to 5.4% in December 2025 from 23.8% a year earlier, dropping below target. The cedi...
Ghana may revive syndicated bank loans to finance cocoa purchases after abandoning the system in 2024. Lower global cocoa prices reduced traders’ willingness to prefinance the 2025/2026...
Nigeria and Turkey signed eight legal instruments and a joint declaration on January 27, 2026. The agreements cover diaspora policy, media, higher education, halal infrastructure, defense, and...
StartupBlink ranked 25 African countries in its global innovators index, with 13 in the top 100. South Africa ranked first in Africa at 61st globally, followed by Kenya at 68th. Ivory Coast ranked...
Kenya will launch a digital system to automate external debt payments from February 2, 2026. External debt stood at about $42 billion at end-2025, nearly half of total public debt. The platform...
China cut lending to Africa by 46% in 2024 to $2.1 billion, down from 2023 levels. Large projects above $1 billion shifted from loans to foreign direct investment and trade financing. Five...
Ethiopia inaugurated a large cold storage facility for fruits, vegetables, and animal products in Addis Ababa. The $10.9m project targets post-harvest losses that affect over a third of...
Egypt’s parliament plans legislation to regulate children’s access to social media. Lawmakers aim to limit psychological and behavioral risks linked to early exposure. The move aligns Egypt with a...
Togo’s inclusive finance fund reviewed its model to adapt to economic and social changes. New priorities for 2026 focus on efficiency, coordination, and wider national impact. The fund has disbursed...
Algeria issued its first sovereign sukuk worth about $2.3bn to fund development projects. The 7-year sukuk offers a fixed annual return of 6%, paid as rent and tax-exempt. Authorities aim to tap...
South Africa is overhauling its automotive policy to strengthen local manufacturing and growth. The review includes tariff changes, battery manufacturing plans, and fiscal measures. The auto sector...
Afreximbank finalized a $1.75bn syndicated receivables-backed facility for Sonangol. The deal aims to support Angola’s oil and gas sector and secure export revenues. Oil accounted for 30% of GDP...
Ethio Telecom is seeking to expand digital services abroad through talks with Somaliland’s Somcable. The partnership focuses on cross-border connectivity and digital service development. The operator...
Chad signed two digital cooperation agreements with Azerbaijani agencies. The deals target digital transformation, e-government, and sector regulation. Azerbaijan’s strong digital governance record...
Nigeria plans 12.4 billion naira fines over telecom service failures NCC tightens enforcement amid outages, rising consumer complaints Sanctions follow ministerial pressure despite higher...
Côte d’Ivoire launches OIA Manioc to structure manioc sector Body targets governance, data, financing, quality standards rollout Sector backed by IDB loans; production up 31% since 2020 The...
SGS cargo scanning at Cameroon’s Port of Douala has been disrupted since Jan 1, 2026, amid legal disputes over contracts and authority. The Port Authority and the Finance Ministry disagree on the...
Madagascar lifts 2010 suspension on mining permit issuance Move follows 2023 mining code, aims to boost investor clarity 1,650 permit applications pending; mining under 5% of...
GuarantCo issues $20 million, 23-year guarantee to Kenya’s Dhamana Guarantee boosts local-currency infrastructure financing in East Africa Portfolio to align with Paris Agreement, 30-40%...
Nigeria awards first floating solar project, 7-MW plant at UNILAG Contract goes to CCECC; cost, financing and timeline undisclosed Project supports renewables as Nigeria’s power supply remains...
Angola launches 260 km Benguela Railway extension linking Luena to Saurimo $1.16 billion project awarded to Odebrecht under national transport plans Link to Lobito Corridor to boost...
South Africa recorded 10.48 million tourists in 2025, up 17.6% Tourism minister cites policy focus, public-private collaboration Sector drives jobs, GDP, backed by 2025-2030 growth...
Mali denies reports of imminent AES single currency launch Denial aims to curb uncertainty amid high financing needs Investor caution persists as Mali faces security, budget...
As Africa’s leading gold producer, Ghana launched a series of reforms in 2025 to better regulate and structure the sector. The effort is being driven in particular by the state-run Ghana Gold Board, whose...
Djibouti completed a four-month artificial intelligence training program for education inspectors to improve school oversight. The initiative aims to strengthen data-driven supervision,...
WAEMU states target 12.7 trillion CFA francs in 2026 auctions 2025 issuance hit record 11.9 trillion as external funding tightened Secondary market rebounded, but liquidity remains...
ECOWAS cut aviation taxes and reduced passenger and security charges by 25% from Jan. 1, 2026, but ticket prices have yet to fall. Member states have not fully transposed the decision into...
CEI Africa and Energise Africa mobilized $2.9 million to finance nine rural solar mini-grids in Benin. The projects will supply continuous electricity to about 4,700 households and local...
As delays in university programs weigh on youth employability and workforce competitiveness, the appointment of a new president at Joseph Ki-Zerbo University marks a turning point in the governance of one...
Africa shifted from a net recipient of Chinese financing to a net payer over the past decade. Debt repayments to China now exceed new lending across low- and lower-middle-income...
Morocco’s legal cannabis sector continues to expand five years after legalization, supported by rising private investment. Family-owned Cannablanca plans to launch a pharmaceutical cannabis processing...
Orezone agreed to acquire Hecla Quebec for up to C$593 million to diversify away from Burkina Faso. The deal gives Orezone full ownership of the Casa Berardi mine and a pipeline of Canadian...
Moniepoint, Opay, Kuda, and others gain national status with tighter oversight A naira 5 billion minimum capital requirement now applies to national operators Nigeria’s fintech market is valued...
KRA and KPA announced measures to decongest Mombasa Port, cut dwell times, and speed clearances. Long-stay cargo will be evacuated; Pre-Arrival Processing expanded; RECTS upgraded with multi-vendor...
The updated deal expands routes between West Africa, the UAE, and London New destinations include Banjul, Dakar, Freetown, and Monrovia The partnership aligns with stronger Nigeria-UAE economic...
XSML Capital closed African Rivers Fund IV at $142m, above its $135m target The fund aims to finance about 50 small and medium-sized businesses Investments focus on Eastern Africa, Angola,...
Global LNG exports rose 8.3% year on year in December to 40.5 million tons Angola, Nigeria, Mauritania, and Senegal were among contributors to the increase The US and Canada remained the main drivers...
Chevron confirms a new hydrocarbon discovery in Nigeria’s shallow offshore Niger Delta The Awodi-07 well identified oil and gas reservoirs, with volumes yet to be disclosed The find comes as Nigeria...
WAEMU public debt market has become the main source of local-currency sovereign financing Rapid growth in issuance is exposing limits in market depth and secondary market liquidity Authorities call...
ECOWAS has provided CFA400 million to support refugee assistance in Togo. The funding targets the Savanes and Kara regions through the ANPC. The program has been extended until the end of March...
AmCham Togo was officially launched in Lomé on January 26, 2026. The chamber aims to boost private investment and structured US–Togo business ties. Its creation comes as US trade policy tightens...
Zimbabwe seeks technical cooperation with Australia to advance its nascent artificial intelligence sector. The country plans to launch a national AI strategy in March 2026 to modernize public services...
The Bank of Ghana cut its policy rate by 250 basis points to 15.5% on January 28, 2026. Inflation fell sharply to 5.4% in December 2025 from 23.8% a...
Sonoco seeks undisclosed eight-year IFC loan for Guinea poultry project Integrated facilities planned near Kindia, Massayah, Sanoyah, operational by...
Congo public debt fell to 74.11% of GDP in 2025 Domestic borrowing dominates, accounting for 61% of total debt Short maturities loom, with 15.47% due...
China cut lending to Africa by 46% in 2024 to $2.1 billion, down from 2023 levels. Large projects above $1 billion shifted from loans to...
Togo’s inclusive finance fund reviewed its model to adapt to economic and social changes. New priorities for 2026 focus on efficiency, coordination,...
Guinea has resumed road clearance operations across Greater Conakry since mid-January. Authorities cite traffic safety, urban sanitation, and...
SOTRACO received 375 new buses on January 27, 2026, bringing total acquisitions to 530 units. The investment is part of the PMUGO and the...
Zambia and the SADC signed agreements on the North-South and Beira corridors. The deals aim to boost freight efficiency, trade, and corridor...
Angola launches 260 km Benguela Railway extension linking Luena to Saurimo $1.16 billion project awarded to Odebrecht under national transport...
ECOWAS cut aviation taxes and reduced passenger and security charges by 25% from Jan. 1, 2026, but ticket prices have yet to fall. Member states...
The investment ispart of a $130M deal closed in Dec 2025 to fund Vinci’s full airport concession in strategic Cabo Verde. The financing...
TVS Motors is in discussions to build its first African motorcycle and tricycle manufacturing plant in Egypt, according to the Egyptian Investment...
Tanzania plans to commission the MV Mwanza ferry on January 23, 2026, enhancing regional connectivity and supporting cross-border trade. The...
EABL first-half net profit jumped 38% to 11.2 billion shillings Revenue rose 11%, helped by resilient volumes and lower finance costs Interim dividend...
Cameroon coffee export revenues tripled to 3.5 billion CFA francs Marketed output rose 10% in 2024-2025, NCCB data show Producer prices...
Chinese importers continue to prioritize Brazilian soybeans over US supplies. Price and tariff gaps keep US soybeans less competitive despite a trade...
Ghana may revive syndicated bank loans to finance cocoa purchases after abandoning the system in 2024. Lower global cocoa prices reduced traders’...
Ethiopia inaugurated a large cold storage facility for fruits, vegetables, and animal products in Addis Ababa. The $10.9m project targets...
Côte d’Ivoire launches OIA Manioc to structure manioc sector Body targets governance, data, financing, quality standards rollout Sector backed...
Ukraine approves cattle exports to Algeria after health certification Move opens Algerian market, diversifying live cattle supply sources Decision...
Senegal inaugurates Thiès Central Fish Market with 2.22 billion CFA investment Facility processes 8,000 tonnes yearly, boosting cold chain and...
Tunisia’s state power utility has launched a partnership with the EBRD on grid digital security. The project focuses on cybersecurity, IT-OT...
The African Development Bank approved a $16.5 million loan to finance a 35-MW geothermal plant in Kenya. The OrPower Twenty-Two project will sell...
Madagascar lifts 2010 suspension on mining permit issuance Move follows 2023 mining code, aims to boost investor clarity 1,650 permit...
Gold prices climbed above $5,500 an ounce, setting a new all-time high. Safe-haven demand is rising amid dollar weakness and geopolitical...
Perseus Mining gold output fell 14% to 431,684 ounces in 2025 Lower production reported at Ivorian mines and Ghana’s Edikan Output dip aligns with...
Nigeria awards first floating solar project, 7-MW plant at UNILAG Contract goes to CCECC; cost, financing and timeline undisclosed Project...
CEI Africa and Energise Africa mobilized $2.9 million to finance nine rural solar mini-grids in Benin. The projects will supply continuous...
Morocco’s legal cannabis sector continues to expand five years after legalization, supported by rising private investment. Family-owned Cannablanca...
Namibia’s telecom regulator plans a phased switch-off of 2G and 3G networks starting in 2026. The country aims to rely on 4G, 5G, and low-Earth-orbit...
Egypt’s parliament plans legislation to regulate children’s access to social media. Lawmakers aim to limit psychological and behavioral risks linked to...
Ethio Telecom is seeking to expand digital services abroad through talks with Somaliland’s Somcable. The partnership focuses on cross-border...
Chad signed two digital cooperation agreements with Azerbaijani agencies. The deals target digital transformation, e-government, and sector...
Nigeria plans 12.4 billion naira fines over telecom service failures NCC tightens enforcement amid outages, rising consumer...
Moniepoint, Opay, Kuda, and others gain national status with tighter oversight A naira 5 billion minimum capital requirement now applies to national...
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SGS cargo scanning at Cameroon’s Port of Douala has been disrupted since Jan 1, 2026, amid legal disputes over contracts and authority. The Port...
Air Tanzania has started direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Accra, operating three times a week. The route strengthens East–West Africa...
South Africa recorded 10.48 million tourists in 2025, up 17.6% Tourism minister cites policy focus, public-private collaboration Sector...
Djibouti completed a four-month artificial intelligence training program for education inspectors to improve school oversight. The initiative...
The updated deal expands routes between West Africa, the UAE, and London New destinations include Banjul, Dakar, Freetown, and Monrovia The...
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U.S., Togolese Lawmakers Discuss Formal Dialogue on Health, Food Security, Security
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Gabon Launches Digital Skills Program for 1,000 Youths With U.S. Firm Cybastion
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Somali Parliament Approves Cybersecurity Law Amid Rising Threats
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