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...
AVZ Minerals said on Jan. 15 it had received the full amount promised last year by its partner Suzhou CATH Energy Technologies. The Chinese company...
Afrobarometer 2025 finds a 26% training gap and 14% skills mismatch, creating a prospective growing market for private vocational education...
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...
AVZ Minerals said on Jan. 15 it had received the full amount promised last year by its partner Suzhou CATH Energy Technologies. The Chinese company provided a $20 million funding facility to the...
The measure applies only to immigrant visas, not temporary travel visas Twenty-six African countries are affected, including Nigeria, Egypt, and...
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...
Black Rock Mining has yet to secure funding for the $225m Mahenge project The mine targets annual output of 340,000 tons over 26...
The Africa Cup of Nations, underway in Morocco, is showcasing the payoff from grassroots investment and long-term vision. Comoros, Mozambique and Tanzania...
Nigeria forecasts 4.68% growth in 2026, finance minister says Easing inflation, stable naira and reforms underpin economic outlook Government...
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...
Senegal plans to launch second satellite, GAINDESAT-1B, in 2026 Satellite builds on GAINDESAT-1A’s environmental and monitoring capabilities Project aims to boost local expertise, sovereignty...
Nigeria forecasts 4.68% growth in 2026, finance minister says Easing inflation, stable naira and reforms underpin economic outlook Government says debt rise reflects accounting changes, not...
Plan targets English teachers for Burkina Faso and French teachers for Ghana Talks focus on boosting language skills and regional education ties Both countries face shortages in qualified...
New center targets applied training in advanced electronics Project supports Algeria’s push to modernize vocational education Part of wider reforms to align skills with labor market...
cBrain and Publica AI will deploy the F2 platform across federal agencies The solution combines case management, workflows, and embedded AI Nigeria aims to digitize 75% of public services by...
Ghana discusses aquaculture partnership with a Czech university delegation Talks focus on research, skills, and sustainable fish farming Aquaculture output has nearly doubled in Ghana since...
Mauritania’s telecom regulator has formally notified Mattel, Mauritel, and Chinguitel over breaches in subscriber identification procedures. The regulator has given operators two months to comply...
Coris buys Portugal state’s 59.81% stake in Banco Comercial do Atlântico Deal approved by Portugal and Cape Verde regulators Transaction expands Coris Holding’s African footprint to 11...
Séguéla produced 152,426 ounces of gold in 2025, exceeding Fortuna Mining’s guidance range of 134,000–147,000 ounces. Fortuna expects output to rise further to as much as 170,000 ounces in 2026 and...
Burkina Faso expects seed cotton production to rise 15% to 336,812 tonnes in the 2025/2026 season. Farmers expanded cotton-planted areas by 13% to 391,407 hectares, while yields rose 2% to 861 kg...
Dangote Refinery aims to stabilize Nigerian fuel prices amid global crude oil volatility and post-subsidy market reforms. The refinery supplied an average of 32 million liters of gasoline per day...
The IMF will send a new mission chief to Dakar for an introductory visit without formal negotiations on a new program. Senegal’s public debt reached 132% of GDP after the discovery of previously...
Togolese banks provided 16.2% of WAEMU cross-border credit by September 2025 Regional cross-border financing rose to CFA405.6 billion Credit concentration remains high among large companies...
AgriTech data analysts transform agricultural, climate and geospatial data into decision-making tools for productivity and resilience. Global demand for agricultural data solutions rises on the...
Eneo said the Cameroonian state and its agencies paid only CFA59 billion for electricity consumption in 2024, well below amounts due. Major state-owned consumers Alucam and Camwater paid a...
Thirteen African countries now generate more than 10% of their electricity from solar energy, led by the Central African Republic. Africa added 2.4 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2025, bringing...
Compagnie du TransGuinéen signed its first rail maintenance contract with local company FYIA-Scoop. The TransGuinéen railway will span more than 620 km and connect to two mineral ports to support...
Fortuna Mining plans to invest about $100 million in 2026 to advance the Diamba Sud gold project in Senegal. The company targets a construction decision by mid-2026 and plans $69...
Egypt signed a 25-year, dollar-denominated power purchase agreement with Scatec covering 1.95 GW of solar capacity and 3.9 GWh of battery storage. Authorities inaugurated the first 500 MW phase...
DEG provided a €30 million loan to Africa Go Green Fund to expand climate-focused financing in Africa. The fund targets energy efficiency, clean cooking, electric mobility and distributed...
Sahel Capital secures $29 million first close for agribusiness fund SCAF II targets West African agribusiness value chains Fund makes first Nigerian investment in cold-chain company Sahel...
Ethiopia aims to commission first nuclear plant within ten years Nuclear seen as reducing reliance on climate-vulnerable hydropower Programme supported by Rosatom cooperation and IAEA...
AVZ Minerals said on Jan. 15 it had received the full amount promised last year by its partner Suzhou CATH Energy Technologies. The Chinese company provided a $20 million funding facility to the...
Afrobarometer 2025 finds a 26% training gap and 14% skills mismatch, creating a prospective growing market for private vocational education providers Over 50% of youth opt for entrepreneurship as...
Vaalco reports new oil discoveries at Etame field offshore Gabon Pilot wells confirm reservoir continuity, up to 3.2 million barrels Production well to start in first quarter of 2026 The Etame oil...
The UK-Kenya Tech Hub has launched Startup 360 Connect initiative targeting 50+ early-stage tech firms, developed with Viktoria Solutions, Anza Village, and POV to strengthen talent, capital, and market...
Mistral AI and Morocco’s MTNRA launched a joint R&D lab to drive collaboration and position Morocco as a leading AI hub in Africa. Building on a 2025 MoU, the initiative emphasizes training, ethical...
Rwanda agricultural exports rise 6.4% to $893.16 million Coffee earnings jump 47% on higher volumes and prices Government targets $1.5 billion exports by 2028/2029 Rwanda’s agricultural...
Prospect confirms gold by-product potential at Mumbezhi copper project Drilling shows gold intercepts at Nyungu Central deposit Results to inform updated resource estimate by Q1 2026 Prospect...
Nature study examines hominin fossils from Thomas Quarry I, Casablanca Fossils show mixed archaic and derived traits, securely dated Findings highlight North Africa’s key role in human...
The NCC has hired PwC to assess competition in Nigeria’s telecom market The review will examine market structure, pricing, and entry barriers Telecoms counted 177.4 million subscribers as of November...
Kipushi zinc output quadrupled to 203,168 tons in 2025 Ivanhoe aims for at least 240,000 tons of zinc in 2026 Production gains follow concentrator upgrades completed in 2025 Ivanhoe Mines...
Throughput rose 3.4% in 2025 on infrastructure upgrades Bulk cargo and rail volumes posted strong year-on-year growth Major investments are underway to expand capacity and regional corridors The...
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...
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...
Microfinance deposits in Togo increased by CFA11.9 billion, a 2.7% rise in the second quarter of 2025, according to BCEAO data. Outstanding...
Coris buys Portugal state’s 59.81% stake in Banco Comercial do Atlântico Deal approved by Portugal and Cape Verde regulators Transaction...
Togolese banks provided 16.2% of WAEMU cross-border credit by September 2025 Regional cross-border financing rose to CFA405.6 billion Credit...
Sahel Capital secures $29 million first close for agribusiness fund SCAF II targets West African agribusiness value chains Fund makes first...
Amethis enters active deployment of its €406m Africa fund, applying strict deal screening to balance financial returns with measurable...
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...
Nigeria included Lagos’s Green Line urban rail project among key investments in the 2026 federal budget. Authorities proposed a 102.3 billion naira...
Algeria begins test runs on strategic Béchar-Tindouf-Gara Djebilet railway 950-km line to support iron ore mining, enters service in...
Compagnie du TransGuinéen signed its first rail maintenance contract with local company FYIA-Scoop. The TransGuinéen railway will span more than...
Throughput rose 3.4% in 2025 on infrastructure upgrades Bulk cargo and rail volumes posted strong year-on-year growth Major investments are underway...
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...
Burkina Faso expects seed cotton production to rise 15% to 336,812 tonnes in the 2025/2026 season. Farmers expanded cotton-planted areas by 13% to...
Ghana discusses aquaculture partnership with a Czech university delegation Talks focus on research, skills, and sustainable fish...
Rwanda agricultural exports rise 6.4% to $893.16 million Coffee earnings jump 47% on higher volumes and prices Government targets $1.5...
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...
Rainfall since December rose 95% year on year, above winter averages Dam fill rates reached 46%, with some reservoirs at full...
Eneo said the Cameroonian state and its agencies paid only CFA59 billion for electricity consumption in 2024, well below amounts due. Major...
Thirteen African countries now generate more than 10% of their electricity from solar energy, led by the Central African Republic. Africa added...
Fortuna Mining plans to invest about $100 million in 2026 to advance the Diamba Sud gold project in Senegal. The company targets a...
Séguéla produced 152,426 ounces of gold in 2025, exceeding Fortuna Mining’s guidance range of 134,000–147,000 ounces. Fortuna expects output to...
Dangote Refinery aims to stabilize Nigerian fuel prices amid global crude oil volatility and post-subsidy market reforms. The refinery supplied an...
Egypt signed a 25-year, dollar-denominated power purchase agreement with Scatec covering 1.95 GW of solar capacity and 3.9 GWh of battery...
DEG provided a €30 million loan to Africa Go Green Fund to expand climate-focused financing in Africa. The fund targets energy efficiency,...
Ethiopia aims to commission first nuclear plant within ten years Nuclear seen as reducing reliance on climate-vulnerable hydropower Programme...
Senegal plans to launch second satellite, GAINDESAT-1B, in 2026 Satellite builds on GAINDESAT-1A’s environmental and monitoring...
cBrain and Publica AI will deploy the F2 platform across federal agencies The solution combines case management, workflows, and embedded...
The UK-Kenya Tech Hub has launched Startup 360 Connect initiative targeting 50+ early-stage tech firms, developed with Viktoria Solutions, Anza Village,...
Mistral AI and Morocco’s MTNRA launched a joint R&D lab to drive collaboration and position Morocco as a leading AI hub in Africa. Building on a 2025...
The NCC has hired PwC to assess competition in Nigeria’s telecom market The review will examine market structure, pricing, and entry barriers Telecoms...
Gabon plans to launch a digital platform to support and monitor young entrepreneurs. The platform will connect startups with large domestic...
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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...
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Senegal's SENSAT Project Announces Second Satellite Launch For 2026
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Algerian Engineer Aymen Hamidi Brings Pragmatic AI to Heavy Industry
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Burundi Lawmakers Approve Data Protection Framework as Digitalisation Accelerates
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Cameroon plans CFA150bn bond issue on Douala stock exchange in 2026
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Development Partners International sold its 20.17% stake in Atlantic Business International for mo...
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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,...
