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 suspended cobalt exports in early 2025 before moving to a quota system aimed at regulating global supply. The strategy mirrors OPEC’s...
Ten years after the Paris Agreement and with COP30 approaching, Proparco is launching the “Proparco Days,” a forum bringing together financial actors from...
As Publisher of Défis Actuels, a Cameroonian magazine, and President of the Economic Press Club, François Bambou is a close observer of Cameroonian...
Employment and entrepreneurship have been central to Cameroon's public policies from 2018 to 2025. With a young population making up over 60% of the...
In the locality of Bonaberi, close to Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon, along National Road No. 3, Joel Sikam runs Fisco Industries, a company...
Morocco and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on October 16, 2025, to establish a joint working committee between their foreign...
The IMF’s October 2025 Fiscal Monitor examines fiscal sustainability and public spending efficiency amid sluggish post-pandemic growth, soaring debt,...
Headline inflation fell to 18.02% in September 2025, the lowest since June 2022. The Central Bank of Nigeria cut its benchmark interest rate by 50...
Ghana’s President John Mahama unveiled plans for a 20-year green city project spanning Greater Accra, Volta, and the Eastern Region, inviting Chinese...
Kenya Airways began a series of SAF-powered flights on October 14, using 2% locally produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The airline plans to...
• TotalEnergies warns U.S. steel tariffs raise LNG project costs• Mozambique LNG restart unlikely before 2029 amid security, cost issues• Energy sector...
Madagascar’s president dissolves parliament ahead of impeachment vote Move follows protests, military unrest, and alleged coup threats IMF...
• Ethiopia’s $1bn bond talks collapse, prolonging its default and potentially blocking access to markets despite G20 and IMF-backed reforms.•...
• Madagascar faces a political crisis as President Andry Rajoelina reportedly fled the country amid mass protests and army unrest.• The crisis comes as...
• Mali will now require U.S. nationals to post a visa bond of $5,000 or $10,000, mirroring new American visa conditions for Malians.• Bamako...
• Patrick Herminie wins the presidency with 52.7% of the vote, defeating incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan.• Herminie pledges to stabilize the economy, lower...
Türkiye aims to increase trade with Africa from $37 billion in 2024 to $40 billion by 2025, according to Trade Minister Ömer Bolat. Turkish...
Qatar, US, AU to monitor truce implementation body M23 controls parts of Kivu despite ongoing tensions The government of the Democratic...
• Aspen to distribute Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro in South Africa• Launch heightens obesity drug rivalry with Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy• High costs limit access...
• Parliament approves Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025 to regulate digital assets• Central Bank and Capital Markets Authority to share oversight...
Copper prices hit $10,775/t, their highest since May 2024, driven by a weak dollar and recent mining disruptions. UBS expects tight supply to...
Even as several countries announce initial trade under the AfCFTA regime, the core issue of truly implementing the African free trade area is taking...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to invest up to $25 million in the African Transition Acceleration Fund (ATAF). The fund aims...
Chari raises record $12M Series A to expand fintech services Secures central bank license to launch super-app for merchants Moroccan...
Burkina Faso orders NGOs to use state-run bank for all funds Move follows arrests, aims to tighten oversight of foreign NGOs Burkina Faso issued...
Tunisia seeks $3.7B loan from central bank in 2026 Economists warn of inflation, liquidity risks from domestic borrowing IMF talks stalled;...
Central Bank reduces policy rate by 25 basis points to 6.50% Move aims to back growth while maintaining rand peg Inflation forecast revised...
Citrus exports via Transnet terminals up 19% in 2025 R3.4B invested to boost port efficiency, new R4B plan underway Report cites major gains in vessel...
Malawi launched the Mobile Network Tower Development Project to boost mobile coverage and digital inclusion. The project is part of the $150...
DHL plans to invest €300 million (about $350 million) in warehouses and logistics infrastructure across Africa. Africa’s e-commerce market...
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) will build a compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle assembly plant in Bayelsa State, creating over 1,000 jobs. The...
Cape Winelands Airport secures $460M backing from Growthpoint Project targets tourism, regional air traffic boost by 2050 The planned Cape...
Gabon awards 250 km road project to China's CRBC New roads to boost trade, agriculture in border province Gabon has awarded a contract to build 250...
The DRC launched the physical modernization works of Luano International Airport on October 13, led by Transport Minister Jean-Pierre...
BOAD approves $105.6M for new diesel desulfurization plant in Abidjan Project to cut sulfur emissions 75%, meet ECOWAS fuel...
South Africa’s Food Security Index rose to 56.5 in 2024, up from 44.9 in 2023. Food inflation fell from 14% in March 2023 to 1.7% in November 2024,...
The LBRBDA and Amisec Industrial Company partner on the AgroCity Doma project. The initiative targets a full organic sesame value chain in Nasarawa...
Government approves 50-hectare land transfer to CMDT Project aims to boost cotton production and rural incomes CMDT already operates 18...
Factory to create 1,000 jobs, open in Q3 2026 Aims to boost exports as sector targets $12B by 2031 The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE)...
Mauritania plans to partner with Egypt to enhance cereal productivity, including rice, wheat, and maize. Talks include establishing an Egyptian...
• New 10-year strategy aims to boost sugar production and processing capacity.• Sector faces high costs, outdated equipment, and limited irrigation...
OCP may shift from being a fertilizer supplier to a producer in Kenya, with new plans for local blending and manufacturing under...
Chad's informal cattle exports to Cameroon rose 20.3% in 2024 Livestock trade worth $63M bypassed customs, boosted Chad’s rank Smuggling...
Africa eyes seafarer shortage to boost maritime workforce role Training expands, but lack of investment hinders industry integration African...
Sudan seeks Belarus support to rebuild energy infrastructure Partnership aims to ease crisis, revive vital public services Sudan has invited Belarus...
Ghana and the World Bank agree to strengthen cooperation in five priority areas. Energy sector aid aims to support resilience, diversification, and...
Release by Scatec signed two solar leasing deals: a 23.75 MWp plant in Liberia and a 40 MWp facility in Sierra Leone. The Liberian project will boost...
Ghana’s government plans to exempt import taxes on machines used for agro-food processing to cut costs for processors and boost value addition. Large...
South Africa will lift a 13-year moratorium on shale gas exploration to diversify its energy mix and reduce coal dependence. The new regulations,...
United Capital Fertiliser (UCF) signed a $1.4 billion financing deal to expand its urea plant in Chilanga, near Lusaka. The expansion aims to...
Segilola produced 22,617 ounces of gold in Q3 2025, up 12% year-on-year. Year-to-date output reached 68,191 ounces, aligning with Thor...
Congo extends 3G network to 16 rural areas under PATN plan Expansion targets 30,000 people, aims to cut digital divide The Congolese government...
President João Lourenço announced the creation of the Angolan Space Agency to manage national space activities. The agency will oversee projects...
Nokia extended its agreement with Vodafone to supply next-generation radio access network (RAN) equipment under a five-year investment program spanning...
The Ghanaian government and Nokia are exploring a partnership to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure and prepare for 5G...
WHO and the EU announced an €8 million partnership to expand the Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN) across sub-Saharan...
The project is part of a $100 million digital transformation program. It aims to expand 4G access and bridge the urban–rural connectivity...
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Djibouti launched an AI training program for education inspectors under its 2025–2026 Continuous Training Plan. The initiative, led by the Ministry...
Funded by the Pandemic Fund with WHO, UNICEF, and FAO support $25 million grant complemented by $13.7 million in cofinancing Initiative...
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) participates as a sponsor in the 5th Turkey-Africa Economic and Trade Forum (TABEF), held on October 16 and 17, 2025 at the...
Ghana will introduce biometric international driving licenses and vehicle permits starting in 2026. The reform aims to align Ghana’s documents with ISO...
SA ministers visit Ingwe TVET to address training infrastructure gaps Inadequate equipment, water issues hinder technical skill...
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Release by Scatec to Deploy Solar Leasing Model in Liberia and Sierra Leone
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Cameroon’s CDEC Hires UK Firm Moore Stephens for New Bank Feasibility Study
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Ghana to Waive Import Taxes on Agro-Processing Machinery to Spur Industry
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Togo Reappoints Mazamesso Assih as Minister Overseeing Local Development and Social Economy
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Morocco, Russia Sign New Agreement to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
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Congo Extends 3G Coverage to 16 Rural Areas, Reaching 30,000 People
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New Wave of Mayors Takes Office, Reshaping Local Leadership
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Togo Moves to Tighten Oversight of Timber Trade with New Data Push
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Campus and Startups Forge a New Front in Cameroon's Climate Battle
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Congo expands rural broadband to boost digital inclusion
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Côte d’Ivoire traced 40% of cocoa for 2024/25 season Most cocoa remains untracked due to info...

• World Bank raises 2025 growth forecasts for Benin, Mali, Burkina, Côte d’Ivoire• Senegal and Niger...

• AfDB chief Sidi Ould Tah met BOAD president Serge Ekué in Abidjan on Aug. 30.• Talks focused on jo...

Indorama to invest $210M in Senegal phosphate sector upgrade ICS to expand fertilizer, acid ...

The Cape Floral Region is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots and a source of ecological pride for South Africa. Located in the southwestern part of...
The city of Kilwa, located on the southeastern coast of Tanzania, represents one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of the Indian Ocean....