As African governments confront declining donor funding and a persistent learning crisis, the Gates Foundation has made foundational learning its top...
By Louis Strydom, Director of Growth and Development for Africa and Europe at Wärtsilä Energy Why a small, temporary rise in African carbon emissions is...
Madagascar is going through one of the most turbulent periods in its recent political history. After weeks of protests over water and electricity...
Thierry Djeumo, a former consultant at McKinsey France and an international consultant, is one of the authors of the new study, Operational Excellence: An...
By Mamby Diomandé, Founder and General Commissioner of SIMA, and Lionel Talon, Cultural Entrepreneur, Founder of the WeLovEya Festival and the EYA...
(MEDIAMANIA)-Agence Ecofin, a leading African business news provider, has launched its Portuguese-language platform, Agência Ecofin, extending its reach...
The UAE launched a $1 billion “AI for Development” initiative to expand AI infrastructure and services across Africa. Officials said the...
Nigeria’s exports to Africa reached 4.82 trillion naira, up 14% year on year West Africa absorbed over 62% of Nigeria’s continental exports Government...
Ity is Côte d’Ivoire’s oldest and currently its biggest producing gold mine. Since Endeavour Mining acquired it in 2015, output has more than quadrupled....
Malaysian Palm Oil Council forecasts prices rising to 4,500 ringgit by year-end Demand from China, Ramadan, and monsoon disruptions seen tightening...
COP30 draft removes fossil fuel transition roadmap amid major opposition 29 nations warn they won’t back deal lacking roadmap from COP28 Brazil...
Egypt installs reactor vessel for Unit 1 of El-Dabaa nuclear power plant Putin and al-Sisi hail milestone as key step in project completion El-Dabaa...
Endeavour plans Assafou gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire by end-2028 Ivorian mines could contribute 65% of group’s gold output by 2025 $734M project...
Papa Amadou Sarr, former Director of Resource Mobilization and Partnerships at the French Development Agency (AFD) and now CEO of Porteo Group, shared his...
Algeria likely received Russia’s Su-57E, according to various media and analyst coverage. Evidence is strong, though still yet to be confirmed. Such...
Panel warns that several low-income countries face mounting debt pressure Calls for a simple mechanism to replace costly debt with affordable...
Harena Rare Earths and Pensana Rare Earths seek U.S. listings to tap strong U.S. investor demand for African rare earth projects. Washington increases...
The UAE launched a $1 billion “AI for Development” initiative to expand AI infrastructure and services across Africa. Officials said the investment will improve digital infrastructure, public...
Ity is Côte d’Ivoire’s oldest and currently its biggest producing gold mine. Since Endeavour Mining acquired it in 2015, output has more than quadrupled....
Ecofin Agency spoke with Emily Kobayashi, Head of the HPV vaccine program at Gavi, about progress in HPV vaccination across Africa, the results achieved...
Qatar’s Emir visited Rwanda and the DRC as Doha deepened its mediation role in the conflict while expanding major economic commitments in both...
Egypt installs reactor vessel for Unit 1 of El-Dabaa nuclear power plant Putin and al-Sisi hail milestone as key step in project completion El-Dabaa...
As African governments confront declining donor funding and a persistent learning crisis, the Gates Foundation has made foundational learning its top...
The Global Fund has raised $11.3 billion toward its $18 billion goal to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. The funding gap now puts key...
Ecofin Agency spoke with Emily Kobayashi, Head of the HPV vaccine program at Gavi, about progress in HPV vaccination across Africa, the results achieved...
Qatar’s Emir visited Rwanda and the DRC as Doha deepened its mediation role in the conflict while expanding major economic commitments in both...
IRIS notes that the TAZARA corridor is emerging as a direct rival to Lobito. In addition to a full rehabilitation planned within three years, the line...
Gabon launched a $180 million, 10-year conservation plan to protect 34,000 km² of tropical forests. The “Gabon Infini” program will raise...
Rwanda and Arsenal will wrap up eight years of successful collaboration, setting the stage for a strategic expansion of the 'Visit Rwanda' brand into new...
A World Bank delegation begins a mission in Accra under the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project (GDAP). Discussions focus on AI competitiveness, digital-sector jobs, e-government expansion and...
Senate advances the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill. Draft law requires foreign automakers to partner locally and assemble in Nigeria. EV makers must meet local content rules,...
Global installed renewable capacity has multiplied 2.4 times since the Paris Agreement. Liberia has raised the renewable share of its electricity mix from 0% in 2015 to 33% today, with renewables...
Morocco and the Philippines discuss cooperation in e-government, digital public services and data-sovereignty infrastructure. The meeting aligns with Morocco’s “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy to...
IFC grants a $30 million senior loan to boost SME lending in Mauritania. At least 25% of the funds will support women-owned or women-led businesses. El Amana plans to grow its SME loan portfolio...
S&P upgrades Zambia to CCC+ as debt talks advance and copper output rebounds. About 94% of $13.3 billion targeted for restructuring is now covered by agreements. Agency warns of election-related...
The U.S. boycotts the Johannesburg G20 Summit, accusing South Africa of persecuting its white minority. South Africa leads the adoption of a joint declaration on climate, debt and global solidarity...
G20 heads of state adopted a 30-page declaration focusing on conflicts, climate impacts and debt vulnerabilities. The declaration was adopted in South Africa, the first African country to host a G20...
The African Union and European Union meet in Angola to redefine their 25-year partnership around co-investment rather than aid, according to the Africa-Europe Foundation. The summit highlights...
Senegal’s statistical agency reported that 34.4% of youth aged 15–24 were Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) in Q1 2024. Young women and rural youth show significantly higher NEET...
The UAE launched a $1 billion “AI for Development” initiative to expand AI infrastructure and services across Africa. Officials said the investment will improve digital infrastructure, public...
Benin began the final recruitment phase for 250 assistant lecturers to address a long-standing shortage in public universities. The University of Abomey-Calavi needs 3,200–3,500 teachers to meet...
Ghana will not support the WCTP2 development until an independent assessment confirms the asset’s geologic and commercial viability. Springfield claims WCTP2 holds 1.5 billion barrels of oil in...
Côte d’Ivoire approved a 2026 digital-transition budget of CFA83.2 billion ($145.9 million), up 37% from 2025. The ministry deployed 33,140 km of fiber, launched 105 online procedures and built...
Hidden deep within the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest on Kenya’s coast near Malindi, the ancient city of Gedi stands as one of East Africa’s most intriguing archaeological sites. Sheltered beneath a dense canopy...
Sahel states sign cross-border radio frequency deal to reduce signal interference Agreement boosts digital cooperation, includes plans for joint regulation and tech rollout Follows prior...
Ethiopian Airlines orders six more Airbus A350-900s to expand long-haul fleet New jets support Vision 2035 goal of 250+ aircraft and lower emissions A350’s efficiency, cabin features boost...
Moody’s assigns Ba3 rating with stable outlook to BDEAC Rating reflects bank’s regional role, reforms, and strong shareholder backing Move aims to boost access to international capital for...
Air Côte d'Ivoire orders four Embraer E175s, eyes regional fleet upgrade New jets to boost efficiency, support Abidjan's hub ambitions West African carriers expand fleets amid rising...
Burkina Faso suspends 2025-2026 shea-nut exports to aid local processors Authorities cite raw material shortages, smuggling to neighboring countries Shea butter exports fell 26% since 2019,...
Madagascar signs new tourism deal with South Korea’s Good People International Plans include tourism office in South Korea, agritourism project in Moramanga Agreement aims to boost local products,...
Talks resumed after CEO change; no formal agreement signed yet Mine's future uncertain amid Barrick’s shift toward Americas operations The Malian government and Barrick Mining have reached an...
Algeria drafts new public communication strategy to combat misinformation Plan includes new media regulator, ethics council, and press card system 93% of internet users exposed to false content,...
New STAGES platform digitizes visa processing for creative productions Qualified companies can submit requests online and receive a reply within 24 hours Reform comes as foreign film investment and...
Angola plans faster permitting and digital reforms to draw new mining investors Government targets 2 billion $ in non-diamond mining investment by 2027 New copper and rare earths projects...
CBE raised $200 million in senior debt as a second tranche arranged by Standard Bank New funding strengthens its model of fully financed renewable power for industries The deal comes as Africa...
Agrifood revenue in Morocco edged up 0.8% to about $20.5 billion in 2024 Production and value added rose, supported by higher investment despite drought The sector provided 20.1% of industrial...
The Global Fund has raised $11.3 billion toward its $18 billion goal to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. The funding gap now puts key programs at risk, even though the organization...
Nigeria’s exports to Africa reached 4.82 trillion naira, up 14% year on year West Africa absorbed over 62% of Nigeria’s continental exports Government efforts under the AfCFTA supported trade and...
Ity is Côte d’Ivoire’s oldest and currently its biggest producing gold mine. Since Endeavour Mining acquired it in 2015, output has more than quadrupled. The mine is expected to remain in operation for at...
Transnet unveils 200th Traxx 23E locomotive in freight fleet renewal 240-unit order with Alstom aims to modernize rail and boost capacity Project counters freight decline, logistics costs from past...
Notes appear atop chats, support replies, and customizable duration Meta says update improves visibility and ease of use via profile “About” WhatsApp is reintroducing an updated version of its...
Togo’s President meets Putin to deepen bilateral ties in Moscow Talks focus on security, diplomacy, and opening embassies Russia, Togo advance military cooperation amid rising Sahel insecurity...
ACBF assesses Togo’s progress in implementing AfCFTA commitments Study highlights national strategy, awareness campaigns, and technical committee Full monitoring system still pending; report offers...
In this weekly African health update, vaccination campaigns against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are advancing across the continent. Meanwhile, three countries have successfully eliminated both measles...
Camrail now maintains GE locomotive compressors locally, ending U.S. shipments Move saves up to 25M CFA per unit, boosts technical autonomy in Douala Operator targets regional railway hub status with...
Cameroon buys Geocoton’s 30% stake in Sodecoton for 46B CFA francs Deal opens path for Camair Co-Corsair joint flights to Paris Corsair to operate planes; Camair Co manages branding and...
Government, ESCWA, and experts meet to shape national framework Plan aims to fight corruption, cut costs, and train blockchain talent Mauritania is advancing a national blockchain policy to...
Senegal launches startup initiative to boost innovation and financing access Plan targets 500+ certified startups, 150,000 jobs by 2034 Certified firms gain tax breaks, training, and procurement...
Attack risks internet disruptions; investigation launched near Massakory EU-funded project aims to link Chad to regional and global networks Chad's Ministry of Telecommunications reported a...
DRC extends mining ban on 38 sites in rebel-held Kivu regions Move aims to curb M23 funding from illegal mineral exploitation UN reports $70M in illicit gold sales, 686 tons smuggled since...
SolarX secures €15M loan from Afrigreen Fund to expand in West Africa Funds to refinance assets, support solar projects in four countries Investment targets growing demand for reliable, clean...
Ecofin Agency spoke with Emily Kobayashi, Head of the HPV vaccine program at Gavi, about progress in HPV vaccination across Africa, the results achieved so far, and the remaining challenges. According to...
Japan lends $346.7M to Morocco for Gharb plain irrigation project Plan extends irrigation to 30,000 hectares using Al Wahda dam resources Project supports national goals to boost crop yields and...
Malaysian Palm Oil Council forecasts prices rising to 4,500 ringgit by year-end Demand from China, Ramadan, and monsoon disruptions seen tightening supply Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel plan may reduce...
COP30 draft removes fossil fuel transition roadmap amid major opposition 29 nations warn they won’t back deal lacking roadmap from COP28 Brazil seeks compromise as talks near end, divisions remain...
Zimbabwe opens $100M tobacco plant to boost local processing capacity Facility can produce 600M cigarettes monthly, aims to reduce raw exports Sector targets $7B revenue by 2030 amid...
Buraq Air signs deal for 10 Airbus A320neo jets at Dubai Airshow Carrier aims to modernize fleet, expand routes after conflict disruption Partners with Medsky Airways as operations resume from...
Qatar’s Emir visited Rwanda and the DRC as Doha deepened its mediation role in the conflict while expanding major economic commitments in both countries. The trip followed a framework deal in the Doha...
China lifts its market share from 23.8% in 2016 to 52.5% in 2024, gaining 28.7 points. Imports of industrial machines more than double, rising from 243.7 bn CFA in 2010 to 512.8 bn CFA in 2024...
The NICTBB backbone already covers 78% of Tanzania and receives 73 billion TZS (≈ USD 30 million) for its next expansion phase. Tanzania is building two public data centers (Dodoma and Zanzibar)...
Glencore’s attributable production falls to 122,000 barrels over nine months, down from 176,000 barrels in 2024. Cameroon’s government revises national oil output to 19.81 million barrels, down...
ECOWAS launched the second phase of PAMCIT to expand training in translation and conference interpreting. The global market for professional language services is expected to grow 4.7% between...
Germany, Norway and CAFI jointly committed $87 million to Canopy Trust as first-loss capital at COP30. The initiative aims to attract at least $500 million in private investment in...
The government seeks to recover $54.8 million in unpaid mandatory contributions for 2023–2024. Only 29.59% of expected contributions were paid in 2023 and 49.55% in 2024. Authorities...
(MCB) - The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (“MCB”) has successfully granted a strategic financing package to Invictus Investment Company PLC (ADX: INVICTUS), a leading agro-food enterprise in the...
Mozambique granted TotalEnergies a 4.5-year extension to compensate for the force-majeure suspension imposed since 2021. TotalEnergies estimates the suspension added about $4.5 billion in...
Libya, Mozambique and Malawi ranked as Africa’s most affected countries by extreme weather events from 1995–2024, according to Germanwatch’s Climate Risk Index 2026. Cyclone Daniel caused almost...
Moody’s assigns Ba3 rating with stable outlook to BDEAC Rating reflects bank’s regional role, reforms, and strong shareholder backing Move...
IFC grants a $30 million senior loan to boost SME lending in Mauritania. At least 25% of the funds will support women-owned or women-led...
S&P upgrades Zambia to CCC+ as debt talks advance and copper output rebounds. About 94% of $13.3 billion targeted for restructuring is now...
(MCB) - The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (“MCB”) has successfully granted a strategic financing package to Invictus Investment Company PLC (ADX:...
Burkina Faso restructures public funds into four targeted financing mechanisms New funds aim to streamline spending, improve oversight, and reduce...
Benin approves upgrades for 15.6 km Godomey-Akassato road and 5.3 km service lanes Route faces heavy congestion, connects Cotonou to fast-growing...
SCCT completes $500M expansion at Egypt’s East Port Said terminal Adds 2.2M TEUs capacity, boosting total to 7M with new cranes and yard...
Morocco receives first 6,457 steel rails for Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail Project aims to cut major city travel times; launched April 2025 Rail...
Air Côte d'Ivoire orders four Embraer E175s, eyes regional fleet upgrade New jets to boost efficiency, support Abidjan's hub ambitions...
Ethiopian Airlines orders six more Airbus A350-900s to expand long-haul fleet New jets support Vision 2035 goal of 250+ aircraft and lower...
Transnet unveils 200th Traxx 23E locomotive in freight fleet renewal 240-unit order with Alstom aims to modernize rail and boost capacity Project...
Côte d’Ivoire to complete Abidjan Y4 ring road by December 2025 Project aims to ease congestion with 55 km bypass around city center Funded by AfDB...
Five-year deal includes a €150 million investment and three Airbus aircraft Partnership to raise flights to Morocco by 17 % starting in...
Burkina Faso suspends 2025-2026 shea-nut exports to aid local processors Authorities cite raw material shortages, smuggling to neighboring countries ...
Agrifood revenue in Morocco edged up 0.8% to about $20.5 billion in 2024 Production and value added rose, supported by higher investment despite...
Japan lends $346.7M to Morocco for Gharb plain irrigation project Plan extends irrigation to 30,000 hectares using Al Wahda dam...
Zimbabwe opens $100M tobacco plant to boost local processing capacity Facility can produce 600M cigarettes monthly, aims to reduce raw exports...
Germany, Norway and CAFI jointly committed $87 million to Canopy Trust as first-loss capital at COP30. The initiative aims to attract at...
Ghana obtained a $9.5 million grant from South Korea to finance a five-year agro-industry value-chain project. The project will fund...
Senegal plans CFA427 billion ($750.7 million) in agricultural spending for 2026, up 37.88% from 2025. The increase stems mainly from new planned...
The move, which gives African cocoa and coffee producers a reprieve, was driven by internal E.U. pressure and technical delays, drawing criticism from...
Global installed renewable capacity has multiplied 2.4 times since the Paris Agreement. Liberia has raised the renewable share of its electricity mix...
Madagascar signs new tourism deal with South Korea’s Good People International Plans include tourism office in South Korea, agritourism project in...
Talks resumed after CEO change; no formal agreement signed yet Mine's future uncertain amid Barrick’s shift toward Americas operations The Malian...
Ghana will not support the WCTP2 development until an independent assessment confirms the asset’s geologic and commercial viability. Springfield...
Senate advances the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill. Draft law requires foreign automakers to partner locally and assemble in...
Angola plans faster permitting and digital reforms to draw new mining investors Government targets 2 billion $ in non-diamond mining investment...
CBE raised $200 million in senior debt as a second tranche arranged by Standard Bank New funding strengthens its model of fully financed...
DRC extends mining ban on 38 sites in rebel-held Kivu regions Move aims to curb M23 funding from illegal mineral exploitation UN reports $70M...
Morocco and the Philippines discuss cooperation in e-government, digital public services and data-sovereignty infrastructure. The meeting aligns...
Côte d’Ivoire approved a 2026 digital-transition budget of CFA83.2 billion ($145.9 million), up 37% from 2025. The ministry deployed 33,140 km of...
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Senegal’s statistical agency reported that 34.4% of youth aged 15–24 were Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) in Q1 2024. Young...
Benin began the final recruitment phase for 250 assistant lecturers to address a long-standing shortage in public universities. The University of...
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In this weekly African health update, vaccination campaigns against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are advancing across the continent. Meanwhile, three...
Camrail now maintains GE locomotive compressors locally, ending U.S. shipments Move saves up to 25M CFA per unit, boosts technical autonomy in...
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