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...
By Jacques Assahoré Konan, Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, and Blerta Cela, UNDP Resident Representative in...
The measure applies only to immigrant visas, not temporary travel visas Twenty-six African countries are affected, including Nigeria, Egypt, and...
Rwanda’s $2.5B intra-African trade relies on the DRC for 79% of exports, tethering fiscal stability to the June 2025 Washington Accords peace...
Angola is paying a high “sovereignty premium,” swapping oil-backed Chinese debt for costly market financing to regain control over production and...
Black Rock Mining has yet to secure funding for the $225m Mahenge project The mine targets annual output of 340,000 tons over 26...
Stellantis will build an Opel vehicle plant in Algeria The site will complement Opel’s European manufacturing network Opel becomes...
Nigerian defence tech startup Terra Industries raises $11.75 million Funding led by 8VC to expand production and engineering teams Company...
Akrake Petroleum targets end-January 2026 start at Benin’s Seme field Offshore project delayed by drilling difficulties in unstable shale...
West African social bond debuts on Luxembourg Green Exchange CRRH-UEMOA lists 60 billion CFA franc housing bond internationally Dual listing boosts...
Ghana pays $1.47 billion to clear energy arrears, restore World Bank guarantee Payments restore $500 million Sankofa guarantee, securing...
Global food commodity prices rose in 2025, FAO index up to 127.2 Vegetable oils, meat and dairy hit highs despite cheaper cereals,...
The Summit marks a significant shift, prioritising a multipolar approach over traditional bilateralism, with Germany and India attending. Emmanuel...
The measure applies only to immigrant visas, not temporary travel visas Twenty-six African countries are affected, including Nigeria, Egypt, and Morocco The move is part of a broader tightening of US...
Angola is paying a high “sovereignty premium,” swapping oil-backed Chinese debt for costly market financing to regain control over production and...
U.S. House passes bill to extend AGOA through December 2028 Extension restores duty-free access, allows refunds on 2025–2026 imports Bill...
Angola extended a $1 billion debt facility with JPMorgan to 2028 The deal includes $500 million in additional financing at under 8% The...
Nigerian defence tech startup Terra Industries raises $11.75 million Funding led by 8VC to expand production and engineering teams Company...
The Africa Cup of Nations, underway in Morocco, is showcasing the payoff from grassroots investment and long-term vision. Comoros, Mozambique and Tanzania...
Global temperatures in 2025 were 1.47 °C above preindustrial levels The year ranked behind only 2023 and 2024 in modern climate records Adaptation...
U.S. House passes bill to extend AGOA through December 2028 Extension restores duty-free access, allows refunds on 2025–2026 imports Bill...
Angola extended a $1 billion debt facility with JPMorgan to 2028 The deal includes $500 million in additional financing at under 8% The...
South Africa leads Africa in generative AI use, Microsoft reports 21.19% of South Africans used generative AI tools in 2025 Adoption gap widens...
Sub-Saharan Africa receives approximately $9.1 billion in IMF lending, while North African countries receive an additional $6.1...
The measure applies only to immigrant visas, not temporary travel visas Twenty-six African countries are affected, including Nigeria, Egypt, and Morocco The move is part of a broader tightening of US...
Global temperatures in 2025 were 1.47 °C above preindustrial levels The year ranked behind only 2023 and 2024 in modern climate records Adaptation needs in developing countries could reach up...
The World Bank approved $250 million in additional financing on January 14, 2026 Funds will support urban safety nets, jobs, and inclusion of youth and women Ethiopia must create about 1.8...
Rwanda’s $2.5B intra-African trade relies on the DRC for 79% of exports, tethering fiscal stability to the June 2025 Washington Accords peace deal. Rebased real GDP growth sits at 7.2% as...
Women remain underrepresented in technical and decision-making roles across Africa’s energy sector. The World Bank-backed WEN-Africa platform convened a regional meeting in Lomé from January 13 to...
Tunisia plans to build 5,000 social housing units by 2030 at an estimated cost of 750 million dinars ($259.2 million). The first phase includes 1,213 units across 11 governorates starting in 2026,...
Microfinance deposits in Togo increased by CFA11.9 billion, a 2.7% rise in the second quarter of 2025, according to BCEAO data. Outstanding microfinance loans fell by 1.9%, or CFA7 billion, making...
Côte d’Ivoire supplies about 40% of global cocoa production, and the 2025/2026 season began in October. The Coffee-Cocoa Council (CCC) denied reports of blocked cocoa commercialization at Abidjan...
Burkina Faso and Ghana discussed a bilateral teacher mobility program to address skills shortages and promote bilingualism. The proposal includes sending Ghanaian English teachers to Burkina Faso...
Gabon plans to launch a digital platform to support and monitor young entrepreneurs. The platform will connect startups with large domestic companies for mentorship, skills transfer, and...
Tether partnered with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to strengthen digital asset cybersecurity and public education in Africa. The initiative includes youth cybersecurity training in...
A general technical failure on the WACS subsea cable disrupted internet access across the Democratic Republic of Congo. Regulators said maintenance work is underway while authorities weigh...
TotalEnergies agreed to sell a 10% non-operated stake in Nigerian onshore and shallow-water assets to Vaaris Resources. The assets contributed about 16,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day to...
Amethis closed its third pan-African fund at €406 million ($472 million), meeting its original target. The fund plans to invest in about 10 African mid-sized companies with tickets of up...
Angola is paying a high “sovereignty premium,” swapping oil-backed Chinese debt for costly market financing to regain control over production and policy. By exiting OPEC and backing the Lobito...
Amethis enters active deployment of its €406m Africa fund, applying strict deal screening to balance financial returns with measurable impact. With €406m raised, Amethis targets mid-sized...
Deglet Nour production seen rising 18.3% year on year Higher output expected to boost date exports and revenue Tunisia’s date harvest is forecast to reach 404,000 tonnes in the 2025/2026...
VINCI Airports completes first phase of Cape Verde airport modernisation New €142 million programme targets terminals, runways, retail expansions Investment aims to boost traffic and...
WIA Gold appoints Henk Diederichs managing director from February 2026 He will lead development of Kokoseb gold project in Namibia Appointment supports feasibility study and permitting ahead...
Nigerian fintech Paystack launches Paystack Microfinance Bank Bank created after acquiring Ladder Microfinance Bank licence Move expands Paystack beyond payments into broader financial...
Algeria begins test runs on strategic Béchar-Tindouf-Gara Djebilet railway 950-km line to support iron ore mining, enters service in 2026 Project advances rail expansion and shifts freight...
Libya’s NOC plans to raise refining capacity to 660,000 bpd Upgrades and new refineries aim to cut costly fuel imports Plan supports broader push to revive oil sector output Libya’s...
Mozambique launches World Bank-funded tender to expand telecom access in rural areas Project targets 90% high-speed coverage in 300 underserved communities Effort supports national strategy...
The Africa Cup of Nations, underway in Morocco, is showcasing the payoff from grassroots investment and long-term vision. Comoros, Mozambique and Tanzania have held their own while facing traditional...
Senegal agencies sign partnership to pilot photovoltaic recycling project Project includes testing lab, recycling unit, training for solar technologies Initiative addresses rising solar waste as...
As digital platforms reshape career paths, freelancing is becoming a growing alternative to formal employment in Africa, creating new economic opportunities while exposing persistent structural...
Talks focus on ICT investment, offshoring, and advanced technologies. Cooperation could expand into cloud computing, data centers, and fintech. Egypt aims to position itself as a regional digital hub...
PIDG backs Sanivation’s Naivasha facility through equity and technical support. Expansion will boost waste treatment and fuel briquette production by 2027. Project targets lower energy costs and...
Final feasibility study targets 800,000 tons a year of muriate of potash. Banio hosts more than 6 billion tons of potash resources, according to estimates. Project supports Gabon’s strategy to...
The DRC presented the MIFOR project with an initial investment of $28.9 billion. Officials cite 15 to 20 billion tons of resources and output rising to 300 million tons a year. No feasibility...
Africa imported 965,699 tons of Brazilian chicken in 2024, up 18.25% year on year. Volumes rose 74% between 2020 and 2024, led by South Africa, Ghana, and Libya. Ghana and the Republic of the Congo...
Transition council endorses revised Constitution on January 13, 2026. Reform strengthens presidential powers while keeping a semi-presidential system. Changes come amid a one-year military-led...
Investment targets Blanket mine, Bilboes development, and Motapa exploration. Bilboes construction accounts for $132 million of planned spending. Financing for the program, especially Bilboes,...
A new training phase for oil and gas officials runs from January to March. Hydrocarbons accounted for about 40% of GDP and nearly half of fiscal revenue in 2023. The program supports governance...
Senegal has removed a 4% tax on peanut exports for the 2025/2026 season. Authorities aim to export 300,000 to 450,000 tons after sharp declines in recent years. A bumper harvest and weak processing...
UN forecasts Africa growth at 4% in 2026 and 4.1% in 2027 after 3.9% in 2025. East Africa to lead growth, while Central and Southern Africa lag behind. High inflation, debt costs, and commodity price...
Functional literacy links reading, writing, and numeracy to daily economic activity. About 32% of sub-Saharan Africa’s population remains illiterate as of 2025. Studies link basic skills to higher...
EIB Global invested $80 million in RMBV North Africa III, becoming the fund’s anchor investor The fund targets more than $300 million in total investments across Egypt and North Africa At...
Cameroon to tax digital creators as part of broader revenue reform Tax targets income from ads, partnerships, and platform earnings Details unclear; proposal to use follower count sparks...
Plans include new pipelines, depot upgrades, and expanded logistics capacity Operators seek rail subsidies, regular supply, and price structure enforcement Democratic Republic of the Congo’s...
SMART Zambia Institute trained 80 trainers in digital skills The program focuses on cybersecurity, digital systems, and fintech The initiative supports broader digital transformation...
Standard Chartered to sell all Botswana operations, exit market entirely Sale plan expanded after buyers sought full business, not partial exit Marks latest step in Africa scale-back, focus...
Nigeria granted Amazon Kuiper a seven-year license starting February 2026 The move opens competition with Starlink in the LEO satellite segment Authorities aim to boost connectivity and...
U.S. House passes bill to extend AGOA through December 2028 Extension restores duty-free access, allows refunds on 2025–2026 imports Bill highlights U.S.-China rivalry, uncertainty over South...
The government plans to add 1,082 buses to the national fleet in 2026 Deliveries include 461 buses in early 2026 and 621 additional units later The program is part of broader reforms covering...
Authorities withdrew licenses from 14 operators and driving permits from 19 drivers The move targets refusals to transport fuel to Mali amid renewed shortages Niger says it aims to continue...
UAE to phase out more tariffs; Nigerian firms gain market, visa access Agreement aims to boost exports, jobs, and investment-led growth in Nigeria Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates signed a...
The common external tariff took effect in Cameroon on January 1, 2026 Duties range from 0% to 40% depending on the type of product The move aims to align trade rules between CEEAC and...
Morocco hit record 36.3M air passengers in 2025, boosted by AFCON Growth seen slowing in 2026; next major event, World Cup, due 2030 Airport 2030 plan targets 80M passengers, hinges on sector...
nabD replaces SoGé following Saham’s takeover of Société Générale Maroc The platform offers mobile-first banking with remote account opening A dedicated offer targets customers aged 12 to 17...
Yas, part of AXIAN Telecom, surpassed 1 million homes passed with fibre after acquiring Wananchi Group, expanding into Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Malawi. Yas unified its brand across five...
Policy includes standard calendar, fewer textbooks per subject, curriculum alignment Reform targets affordability amid 18.3M out-of-school children, rising expenses The Nigerian federal...
Zimbabwe to build data centre, tech park for AI-driven digital growth Project aims to boost infrastructure, part of Smart Zimbabwe 2030 plan Country ranks low in UN e-Government Index, lags in...
Ghana’s First Atlantic Bank approved to operate in Liberia Liberia entry follows $60M IPO on Ghana Stock Exchange in 2025 FAB aims to support regional trade with tailored banking...
Kiyona, Bluesun to build 26MW solar plant in Zambia Project cost $22-26M; operations expected before year-end Zambia boosts solar to cut hydropower reliance, climate risks Kiyona...
Orange exports reached 84,600 tons, worth $61m, in 2024/2025 Shipments rose 38% year on year, marking a second straight increase Growth is expected to slow in 2025/2026 amid drought...
Black Rock Mining has yet to secure funding for the $225m Mahenge project The mine targets annual output of 340,000 tons over 26 years No timeline has been set for financial close or...
Shell has relaunched a tender for an FPSO for Bonga South West-Aparo The project targets output of about 150,000 barrels per day It signals renewed interest in Nigeria’s deepwater oil...
Microfinance deposits in Togo increased by CFA11.9 billion, a 2.7% rise in the second quarter of 2025, according to BCEAO data. Outstanding...
Amethis closed its third pan-African fund at €406 million ($472 million), meeting its original target. The fund plans to invest in about 10...
Amethis enters active deployment of its €406m Africa fund, applying strict deal screening to balance financial returns with measurable...
Nigerian fintech Paystack launches Paystack Microfinance Bank Bank created after acquiring Ladder Microfinance Bank licence Move expands...
EIB Global invested $80 million in RMBV North Africa III, becoming the fund’s anchor investor The fund targets more than $300 million in...
Nigeria included Lagos’s Green Line urban rail project among key investments in the 2026 federal budget. Authorities proposed a 102.3 billion naira...
Burkina Faso raises state stake in FASO RAILS to 95% Private investor SOAF’s share cut to 5% of planned capital Move supports national rail...
Zambia and Zimbabwe each pledge $220 million for Batoka Gorge revival 2,400 MW hydro project aims to supply 1,200 MW per...
Algeria begins test runs on strategic Béchar-Tindouf-Gara Djebilet railway 950-km line to support iron ore mining, enters service in...
VINCI Airports completes first phase of Cape Verde airport modernisation New €142 million programme targets terminals, runways, retail...
The government plans to add 1,082 buses to the national fleet in 2026 Deliveries include 461 buses in early 2026 and 621 additional units...
Transnet–ICTSI partnership for Durban Pier 2 became effective on January 1, 2026 Private investment targets higher capacity and improved terminal...
Algeria launches $207 million tire factory project in Touggourt Plant targets 5 million annual units, boosting industrial self-sufficiency Move...
Rainfall since December rose 95% year on year, above winter averages Dam fill rates reached 46%, with some reservoirs at full...
Deglet Nour production seen rising 18.3% year on year Higher output expected to boost date exports and revenue Tunisia’s date harvest is...
Senegal has removed a 4% tax on peanut exports for the 2025/2026 season. Authorities aim to export 300,000 to 450,000 tons after sharp declines in...
Orange exports reached 84,600 tons, worth $61m, in 2024/2025 Shipments rose 38% year on year, marking a second straight...
Authorities are advancing steps to set up a cassava interprofession Regional assemblies of producers, processors, and traders have been...
Nigeria set a $2 billion capitalization target for its national climate fund. The fund will finance emissions reduction and climate adaptation...
Egypt secured approval to export citrus to the Dominican Republic from January 1, 2026 Dominican citrus imports more than tripled to 17,215 tonnes...
Production is projected at over 150,000 tons, a historic high Output would rise 76% year on year, marking a third straight increase Higher...
Libya’s NOC plans to raise refining capacity to 660,000 bpd Upgrades and new refineries aim to cut costly fuel imports Plan supports broader...
Senegal agencies sign partnership to pilot photovoltaic recycling project Project includes testing lab, recycling unit, training for solar...
PIDG backs Sanivation’s Naivasha facility through equity and technical support. Expansion will boost waste treatment and fuel briquette production by...
TotalEnergies agreed to sell a 10% non-operated stake in Nigerian onshore and shallow-water assets to Vaaris Resources. The assets contributed...
Women remain underrepresented in technical and decision-making roles across Africa’s energy sector. The World Bank-backed WEN-Africa platform...
Investment targets Blanket mine, Bilboes development, and Motapa exploration. Bilboes construction accounts for $132 million of planned...
A new training phase for oil and gas officials runs from January to March. Hydrocarbons accounted for about 40% of GDP and nearly half of fiscal...
Plans include new pipelines, depot upgrades, and expanded logistics capacity Operators seek rail subsidies, regular supply, and price structure...
Tether partnered with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to strengthen digital asset cybersecurity and public education in Africa. The...
A general technical failure on the WACS subsea cable disrupted internet access across the Democratic Republic of Congo. Regulators said maintenance...
Mozambique launches World Bank-funded tender to expand telecom access in rural areas Project targets 90% high-speed coverage in 300 underserved...
Talks focus on ICT investment, offshoring, and advanced technologies. Cooperation could expand into cloud computing, data centers, and fintech. Egypt...
Cameroon to tax digital creators as part of broader revenue reform Tax targets income from ads, partnerships, and platform earnings Details...
Nigeria granted Amazon Kuiper a seven-year license starting February 2026 The move opens competition with Starlink in the LEO satellite...
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Côte d’Ivoire supplies about 40% of global cocoa production, and the 2025/2026 season began in October. The Coffee-Cocoa Council (CCC) denied...
Burkina Faso and Ghana discussed a bilateral teacher mobility program to address skills shortages and promote bilingualism. The proposal includes...
As digital platforms reshape career paths, freelancing is becoming a growing alternative to formal employment in Africa, creating new economic...
Functional literacy links reading, writing, and numeracy to daily economic activity. About 32% of sub-Saharan Africa’s population remains illiterate as...
SMART Zambia Institute trained 80 trainers in digital skills The program focuses on cybersecurity, digital systems, and fintech The initiative...
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US halts immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, 26 in Africa
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MAGZI Taps Emirati Capital for Logistics Hub and 430 billion Francs Wood Park
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Eneo recovers only CFA59bn from state electricity bills in 2024
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Togo Sets CFA 8.75 Bln For 2026 Butane Gas Subsidy
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Nigeria Taps Denmark’s cBrain to Accelerate E-Government Reforms
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Turkish investors seek electronics and technology opportunities in Cameroon
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MSMI Africa names Alain Blaise Batongue CEO in industrial growth push
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Development Partners International sold its 20.17% stake in Atlantic Business International for mo...
Africa’s AI adoption is accelerating, but its ability to scale depends primarily on foundational i...
Africa’s energy & mining exports benefit from US tariff exemptions, cushioning trade as most other...
Ivory Coast expects a new government after the prime minister and cabinet resigned following Decem...
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...
Each year around 2 January, the streets of Cape Town host the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, also known as Kaapse Klopse. Rooted in the nineteenth century,...
