INSIGHTS
niger-seeks-stronger-control-of-its-oil-sector-but-proceeds-carefully-op-ed

At the start of 2025, many expected a standoff between Niamey and China National Petroleum Corporation Niger Petroleum (CNPCNP), similar to recent...

breast-cancer-breakthrough-a-promise-unevenly-shared-op-ed

Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths among women worldwide. In Africa, where health systems are under strain, the World Health...

era-dabla-norris-imf-africa-must-do-more-with-less-to-build-prosperity

The IMF’s October 2025 Fiscal Monitor examines fiscal sustainability and public spending efficiency amid sluggish post-pandemic growth, soaring debt,...

ecofin-agency-to-oversee-editorial-and-advertising-for-la-tribune-afrique

Ecofin Agency has entered into a strategic partnership with La Tribune Afrique under which it will handle both daily editorial production and advertising...

dr-congo-seeks-to-turn-cobalt-dominance-into-market-power

DR Congo suspended cobalt exports in early 2025 before moving to a quota system aimed at regulating global supply. The strategy mirrors OPEC’s...

proparco-ceo-emerging-economies-need-climate-finance-now-not-later-interview

Ten years after the Paris Agreement and with COP30 approaching, Proparco is launching the “Proparco Days,” a forum bringing together financial actors from...

presidential-elections-paul-biya-declared-winner-in-cameroon-alassane-ouattara-favorite-in-ivory-coast

Cameroon's Constitutional Council declared Paul Biya the winner of the presidential election, securing 53.66 percent of the vote amid a tense political...

aliko-dangote-plans-to-double-refinery-capacity-eyes-global-leadership

Dangote will double refinery capacity from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day within three years, making it the world’s largest. The $20...

sonatel-stock-nearly-19-rise-over-the-year-signals-undervalued-telecom-giant-poised-for-further-growth

Sonatel is a major telecom company in West Africa that investors trust, offering steady growth and strong yearly dividend payments. The company’s sales...

africa-got-117-b-for-food-systems-in-5-years-half-went-to-11-countries

Africa received $117B in food system aid from 2018 to 2023 Most funds went to agriculture, infrastructure, and emergency aid East Africa led in...

fatf-removes-four-african-countries-global-money-laundering-watchlist

Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, Burkina Faso removed from grey list Decision follows reforms in financial transparency and regulatory...

cote-d-ivoire-heads-to-the-polls-as-investors-balance-optimism-and-caution

With its presidential election set for tomorrow, October 25th, Côte d’Ivoire is entering a decisive phase in its recent political history. Fifteen years...

egypt-gets-5-5-billion-from-eu-to-back-economic-development

The EU signed two agreements worth €4.75 billion ($5.52 billion) with Egypt under a four-year €7.4 billion ($8.6 billion) partnership...

france-and-togo-to-co-host-great-lakes-peace-conference-in-paris

France and Togo will co-host an international conference on October 30 to support peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region. Togo’s President...

algeria-s-sonatrach-resumes-libya-oil-drilling-after-11-year-halt

Sonatrach resumes oil, gas drilling in Libya’s Ghadames Basin Operations restart after 2014 halt due to security concerns Move aligns with...

Kodal Minerals ships Malian lithium via San Pedro port San Pedro chosen over Abidjan for cost-effective bulk transport Côte d’Ivoire expands ports...

If malaria prevention funding collapses, sub-Saharan Africa could lose $83 billion in GDP by 2030 and suffer nearly 1 million additional...

presidential-elections-paul-biya-declared-winner-in-cameroon-alassane-ouattara-favorite-in-ivory-coast

Cameroon's Constitutional Council declared Paul Biya the winner of the presidential election, securing 53.66 percent of the vote amid a tense political climate. In the Ivory Coast, President...

Aliko Dangote becomes first African worth over $30 billion Wealth boost driven by refinery launch, soaring stock values Plans to list refinery...
Dangote will double refinery capacity from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day within three years, making it the world’s largest. The $20...
sonatel-stock-nearly-19-rise-over-the-year-signals-undervalued-telecom-giant-poised-for-further-growth

Sonatel is a major telecom company in West Africa that investors trust, offering steady growth and strong yearly dividend payments. The company’s sales...

new-portal-launches-to-track-africa-s-push-to-electrify-300-million-people

Mission 300 portal launched to track electrification progress in Africa 32M people connected since 2023; 84 projects across 39 countries $8.5B in...

Africa received $117B in food system aid from 2018 to 2023 Most funds went to agriculture, infrastructure, and emergency aid East Africa led in...
Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, Burkina Faso removed from grey list Decision follows reforms in financial transparency and regulatory...
faster-networks-slower-adoption-the-uneven-march-of-africa-s-mobile-economy

Internet access rising, but usage gap persists globally Low digital skills hinder online participation Women, elderly, rural groups most...

cote-d-ivoire-heads-to-the-polls-as-investors-balance-optimism-and-caution

With its presidential election set for tomorrow, October 25th, Côte d’Ivoire is entering a decisive phase in its recent political history. Fifteen years...

INSIGHTS
niger-seeks-stronger-control-of-its-oil-sector-but-proceeds-carefully-op-ed

At the start of 2025, many expected a standoff between Niamey and China National Petroleum Corporation Niger Petroleum (CNPCNP), similar to recent...

aliko-dangote-becomes-first-african-to-break-the-30-billion-fortune-barrier

Aliko Dangote becomes first African worth over $30 billion Wealth boost driven by refinery launch, soaring stock values Plans to list refinery...

new-portal-launches-to-track-africa-s-push-to-electrify-300-million-people

Mission 300 portal launched to track electrification progress in Africa 32M people connected since 2023; 84 projects across 39 countries $8.5B in...

faster-networks-slower-adoption-the-uneven-march-of-africa-s-mobile-economy

Internet access rising, but usage gap persists globally Low digital skills hinder online participation Women, elderly, rural groups most...

ghana-launches-long-term-infrastructure-plan-to-drive-national-development

Ghana launched its National Infrastructure Plan (GIP) on October 22, 2025, aiming to modernize infrastructure by 2057 under the supervision of the...

morocco-s-digital-services-sector-maintains-its-export-pace-reaching-2-8b-in-2024

Strategically located between Europe and Africa, Morocco has leveraged its geographical position and its well-educated youth to develop its services...

egypt-signs-2b-deal-to-ramp-up-petrochemical-exports-currency-inflows

Suez Canal signs $2B+ deal for Ain Sokhna petrochemical complex Project aims to boost exports, jobs, and industrial...

FINANCES
WHO'S WHO
mali-s-afg-bank-to-raise-177-million-to-support-local-mining-companies

AFG Bank Mali will mobilize CFA100 billion ($177.2 million) to finance local suppliers and subcontractors in the mining sector. The initiative, called...

burkina-faso-gains-delisting-from-fatf-grey-list-after-key-reforms

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed Burkina Faso from its grey list following extensive reforms. Ouagadougou implemented a 40-point action...

INFRASTRUCTURES
nigeria-expands-1b-port-modernization-plan-beyond-lagos

Nigeria starts procurement to modernize ports under $1B plan Project aims to ease congestion, boost capacity, digitize operations Strategy...

Air Sénégal receives fourth L 410 NG to boost local service New aircraft supports domestic expansion, unprofitable routes cut Restructuring includes...

Port of Lomé ranks 92nd globally with 2.06M TEUs in 2024 Deep-water access, transshipment growth drive competitive edge €127M expansion to boost...

south-africa-s-transnet-commissions-4-new-cranes-at-durban-container-terminal

$56M upgrade aims to ease congestion, boost port efficiency Part of R4B plan to modernize South Africa’s main terminals South Africa's state-owned...

senegal-selects-french-group-nge-for-two-environmental-and-heritage-projects

NGE wins two contracts for sanitation, coastal protection in Senegal Projects target Dakar’s Hann Bay and Gorée Island erosion Reflects NGE’s shift...

AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURE
senegal-corn-sector-expects-bigger-harvest-in-2025-2026
uganda-projects-558-000-ton-coffee-crop-a-15-increase-for-2025-2026
norway-tanzanian-trust-launch-4-8-million-soybean-initiative-to-quadruple-yields

Initiative targets 4x yield, 40% income rise for farmers Project boosts credit access, aims to cut soybean imports PASS Trust, a private...

nigerian-cocoa-processor-johnvents-seeks-68-3m-to-scale-operations

Johnvents launches ₦100B commercial paper to boost cocoa output Funds to support working capital, exports amid harvest downturn Nigeria's cocoa yield...

Kenya will open over 607,000 hectares of farmland to private investors for large-scale agricultural projects. The plan aims to boost food security,...

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guinea-s-prized-baronne-pineapple-gains-protected-status

Guinea’s Baronne pineapple earns Protected Geographical Indication status PGI ensures origin, quality, and boosts market value of crop Baronne...

ghana-sees-cocoa-output-above-650-000-tons-in-2025-26-on-stronger-yields

Ghana expects cocoa output to exceed 650,000 tons in the 2025/26 season, up from 600,000 tons forecast for 2024/25. The government has raised the...

INDUSTRY
africa-loses-nearly-30-million-hectares-of-forest-in-a-decade-fao-says

Africa lost 29.6 million hectares of forest between 2015 and 2025. Eastern and Southern Africa account for 53% of the loss. Tree-planting and...

The Petroleum Training Institute warns Africa’s oil reserves could lose value amid the energy transition. The continent’s dependence on foreign...

Rhino plans appraisal, flow tests in Namibia’s Orange Basin Goal: confirm oil, gas potential before development phase Production targeted by 2030...

south-africa-s-harmony-gold-enters-copper-mining-with-a-1-billion-acquisition

Harmony Gold acquires MAC Copper for $1.01B, enters copper market CSA mine adds 40,000 tons annual copper output Deal aligns with gold miners’...

Output hits 87,974 tons Jan-Sept Production from DRC mines faces new export quotas 2025 forecast cut amid market controls, oversupply concerns...

Morocco to phase out coal power by 2040 Coal made up 62% of electricity, 48% of emissions in 2023 Plan aligns with global trend, boosts renewables by...

DIGITAL
ecowas-deploys-artificial-intelligence-to-combat-organized-crime

ECOWAS will integrate AI into its early warning systems to strengthen crime prevention and intelligence analysis. The region faces one of Africa’s...

rwanda-launches-emergency-telecom-resilience-plan

Rwanda unveiled a three-year National Emergency Telecommunications Plan (NETP) for 2025–2027 to ensure communication continuity during...

in-chad-telecom-regulator-sees-progress-potential-in-service-quality

Chad’s telecom regulator completed its 15th nationwide audit of mobile network service quality. Results show better signal stability in urban...

SERVICES
MEDIAMANIA
NEWSWIRE

Togo becomes the first African country to offer national health insurance to self-employed workers. The program enables informal sector workers to...

Ethiopian Teachers’ Association urges massive increases in public education funding. Unions say African governments invest only 3.8% of GDP and 15%...

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Drones to aid soil health, pest control, and input efficiency High costs, skills gap challenge ac...

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TotalEnergies, Perenco, and Assala Energy account for over 80% of Gabon’s oil production, estimate...

Gabon Seeks Foreign Partners to Revive Declining Oil Sector
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IMF cuts WAEMU 2025 growth forecast to 5.9% Strong demand, services, and construction support...

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