INSIGHTS
thierry-djeumo-an-operational-excellence-index-would-be-a-catalyst-for-africa-s-development

Thierry Djeumo, a former consultant at McKinsey France and an international consultant, is one of the authors of the new study, Operational Excellence: An...

financing-and-showcasing-francophone-african-music-from-potential-to-performance-op-ed

By Mamby Diomandé, Founder and General Commissioner of SIMA, and Lionel Talon, Cultural Entrepreneur, Founder of the WeLovEya Festival and the EYA...

ecofin-agency-expands-coverage-with-launch-of-portuguese-language-platform

(MEDIAMANIA)-Agence Ecofin, a leading African business news provider, has launched its Portuguese-language platform, Agência Ecofin, extending its reach...

mozambique-gas-totalenergies-new-24-5-billion-challenge

TotalEnergies, while announcing a $4.5 billion increase in the cost of its Mozambique gas project, requested a 10-year extension to its concession....

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...

world-bank-sees-tin-rally-benefiting-drc-and-miner-alphamin

Alphamin Resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) top tin producer, has lowered its 2025 production targets. This revision is due to the...

indonesia-seeks-new-markets-in-north-africa-over-eu-deforestation-rules

As the world’s leading producer and exporter of palm oil, Indonesia also maintains a significant presence in the global coffee and cocoa markets. The...

au-chief-urges-urgent-climate-justice-ahead-of-cop30

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf calls on rich nations to honor climate finance pledges Africa, responsible for less than 4% of emissions, faces worsening climate...

paris-climate-goals-beyond-reach-totalenergies-report-says

TotalEnergies projects global temperature rise of 2.6-2.8°C under current energy trends Fossil fuels to remain 60% of energy mix by 2050; oil demand...

pay-as-you-go-solar-kit-sales-surge-54-in-sub-saharan-africa-in-h1-2025

Overall sales of off-grid solar kits in Sub-Saharan Africa saw only a 1% increase during the first six months of 2025. This near-stagnation was primarily...

under-u-s-pressure-gunvor-walks-away-from-lukoil-deal

Gunvor drops bid for Lukoil’s foreign assets after U.S. sanctions warning Deal covered major African oil stakes; valued at $22B with no...

south-africa-s-biovac-opens-mrna-lab-backed-by-gates-foundation

Biovac opens mRNA-capable vaccine lab in Cape Town, backed by global donors Facility enables full vaccine production, supporting Africa’s health...

france-eu-lead-2-5b-push-to-protect-vital-congo-forest

France, EU launch $2.5B fund to protect Congo Basin forests Congo Basin stores 90.9B tons carbon; faces deforestation threats COP30 to unveil...

top-african-green-economies-ranked-by-new-global-greenplexity-index

The ranking assesses 145 countries based on the diversity and sophistication of their inputs and technologies essential to the global energy transition....

Algeria allocates $5.84B for agriculture in 2026 draft budget Funds target modernization, rural development, and cold-chain gaps Sector...

At his swearing-in ceremony on November 6, 2025, President Paul Biya outlined the main pillars of his seven-year economic agenda. Centered on job...

world-bank-sees-tin-rally-benefiting-drc-and-miner-alphamin

Alphamin Resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) top tin producer, has lowered its 2025 production targets. This revision is due to the security situation, which forced the company to suspend...

Gates Foundation pledges $1.4B by 2029 for climate-resilient farming Funds to support tech like bio-fertilizers, weather alerts, and soil...
As the world’s leading producer and exporter of palm oil, Indonesia also maintains a significant presence in the global coffee and cocoa markets. The...
au-chief-urges-urgent-climate-justice-ahead-of-cop30

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf calls on rich nations to honor climate finance pledges Africa, responsible for less than 4% of emissions, faces worsening climate...

vedanta-to-invest-1-5bn-in-zambia-s-expanding-copper-sector

Vedanta launched CopperTech Metals to manage its Konkola mine. The firm plans $1.5 billion to raise output to 300,000 tons by 2031. Zambia...

TotalEnergies projects global temperature rise of 2.6-2.8°C under current energy trends Fossil fuels to remain 60% of energy mix by 2050; oil demand...
Overall sales of off-grid solar kits in Sub-Saharan Africa saw only a 1% increase during the first six months of 2025. This near-stagnation was primarily...
nigeria-aims-for-sugar-self-sufficiency-with-new-farmer-program

Nigeria launches Sugarcane Outgrowers Programme to boost local sugar production Farmers to get contracts, inputs, training under national sugar supply...

under-u-s-pressure-gunvor-walks-away-from-lukoil-deal

Gunvor drops bid for Lukoil’s foreign assets after U.S. sanctions warning Deal covered major African oil stakes; valued at $22B with no...

INSIGHTS
thierry-djeumo-an-operational-excellence-index-would-be-a-catalyst-for-africa-s-development

Thierry Djeumo, a former consultant at McKinsey France and an international consultant, is one of the authors of the new study, Operational Excellence: An...

gates-foundation-pledges-1-4-billion-for-climate-proof-farming-in-africa-asia

Gates Foundation pledges $1.4B by 2029 for climate-resilient farming Funds to support tech like bio-fertilizers, weather alerts, and soil...

vedanta-to-invest-1-5bn-in-zambia-s-expanding-copper-sector

Vedanta launched CopperTech Metals to manage its Konkola mine. The firm plans $1.5 billion to raise output to 300,000 tons by 2031. Zambia...

nigeria-aims-for-sugar-self-sufficiency-with-new-farmer-program

Nigeria launches Sugarcane Outgrowers Programme to boost local sugar production Farmers to get contracts, inputs, training under national sugar supply...

deforestation-global-financial-institutions-implicated-in-new-report

The agri-food sector has been identified as a primary driver of global forest loss over the past two decades. While the focus often falls on the companies...

fitch-forecasts-africa-to-supply-7-of-global-rare-earth-output-by-2034

Africa expected to account for 7% of global rare earth production by 2034. South Africa, Angola, Malawi, and Tanzania set to lead regional...

liberia-targets-lithium-cobalt-to-diversify-iron-ore-heavy-mining-sector

The mining sector forms the backbone of Liberia’s economy, long driven by iron ore. While gold and diamonds remain major exports, the country is now...

FINANCES
WHO'S WHO
FINANCES
afriland-first-group-to-expand-in-chad-after-cemac-regulatory-approval

Move ends 20-year wait, aims to boost banking access in under-served market Chad’s banking rate at 2.85%, well below CEMAC average of...

chad-unveils-30bn-development-plan-to-global-investors

“Chad Connexion 2030” aims to mobilize $30 billion for 268 projects The plan targets 2.5 million people lifted out of poverty by 2030 GDP...

kenya-to-reportedly-issue-bond-to-pay-1-3b-owed-to-builders

Kenya plans to issue $1.3B in sovereign bonds to clear infrastructure arrears Funds to repay short-term loan, ease fiscal strain from stalled...

cameroon-logistics-firm-catramp-seeks-7-5m-ifc-loan-for-regional-expansion

IFC reviewing €7.5M loan for Catramp’s regional logistics expansion in Central Africa Project to boost warehouse capacity in Cameroon, Chad, and...

guinea-plans-mobile-payment-system-to-ease-cash-shortage

The Central Bank of Guinea plans a payment system modeled on Kenya’s M-Pesa. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on cash and expand digital...

INFRASTRUCTURES
libya-italy-revive-160-km-emsaad-ras-jdir-highway-project-after-13-year-halt

Libya, Italy sign deal to build 160 km of coastal highway to Tunisia Project revives work halted since 2011, part of 1,750 km corridor Road to link...

Nigeria to revive inland water transport in Niger Delta via ferry services New public-private body NDFS to develop safe, sustainable transport...

DRC, Sun Africa sign deal to boost power capacity Program targets 4,000 MW via solar, hydro, storage mix Grid upgrades planned to support...

algeria-awaits-first-shipment-of-10-000-new-buses-aimed-at-modernizing-transit

Algeria to receive 10,000 new buses by March 2026 Over 4,600 buses to replace 30+ year-old vehicles Bus renewal follows deadly crash, aims to...

cameroon-s-douala-port-to-build-1-4b-wharf-to-increase-capacity

Douala Port signs $1.4B PPP deal for new wharf Mira Group to fully fund, build 1,500-meter multi-use terminal Project to ease...

AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURE
kenya-targets-a-new-tea-market-challenging-china-in-morocco
burkina-faso-cuts-sesame-price-as-global-demand-falls
namibia-berries-secures-17mln-to-double-blueberry-output

Loxworth Capital obtained €15 million ($17.3 million) for its Namibian unit. The funding from Invest International will expand production to 200...

south-african-sugar-industry-warns-of-rising-low-cost-imports

Sugar imports rose to 149,099 tons between January and August 2025. Local producers report a 100,000-ton drop in domestic sales. SA Canegrowers urges...

Guinea’s SOGUIPAH secures $3M loan from BIG to revive operations Funds to restart production, improve logistics, and support farmer...

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egypt-feerum-launch-local-silo-manufacturing-venture

Egypt and Poland’s Feerum formed a joint venture, Feerum Egypt, to localize silo production for grain storage. The company will produce 80% of silo...

drc-frico-agri-plans-to-expand-potato-industry-through-dutch-partnerships

Frico Agri has signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Dutch firms Delphy B.V., Go&Grow Farm Solutions, and Agrico B.V. to strengthen the...

INDUSTRY
burkina-faso-bets-on-local-cotton-processing-to-expand-textile-industry

Burkina Faso inaugurated the National Center for the Support of Cotton Artisanal Processing (CNATAC) in Bobo-Dioulasso on Nov. 9, 2025. The project...

Angola and India signed five legal instruments to strengthen cooperation in fisheries, biofuels, wildlife conservation, consular affairs, and...

Ningbo Boway Alloy Material approved a $150 million investment to build a factory in Nador, Morocco, with an annual capacity of 30,000...

basigo-expands-kenya-ev-infrastructure-with-three-new-charging-depots

BasiGo opens three new electric bus charging depots in Nairobi, boosting operational capacity. The Taj Mall site includes a CATL battery...

Government, ONEE, MASEN, and ANGSPE sign pact to align energy efforts Agreement targets 5 GW of green power for industry by 2030 Renewables expected...

The U.S. added uranium back to its list of 60 critical minerals. Global uranium demand is projected to exceed 150,000 tons by 2040. The move reflects...

DIGITAL
nigeria-launches-digital-dashboards-to-track-government-performance

New dashboards will monitor ministries’ results in real time. The reform supports President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. Success depends on data...

morocco-launches-5g-nationwide-ahead-of-2025-africa-cup-of-nations

Launch led by Maroc Telecom, Orange, and Inwi Rollout targets 25% coverage by end-2025 under Digital Morocco 2030 strategy 5G expected to boost...

senegal-s-digital-tech-park-a-150-000-job-project-gets-start-date

Senegal’s Digital Technology Park to open in March 2026 after construction restarts PTN to host tech firms, startups, training centers, and innovation...

SERVICES
MEDIAMANIA
NEWSWIRE

Nigeria to replace Emergency Travel Certificate with Single-Entry Emergency Travel Passport (STEP) STEP aids stranded Nigerians abroad; aligns with...

ECOWAS held regional peacekeeping logistics training in Lagos from Nov. 3-7 Sessions focused on deployment planning, mission support, and...

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Social media users accuse the UAE of backing Sudan’s RSF militia. Activists and celebrities c...

UAE faces backlash over alleged role in Sudan’s gold and arms trade
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Nigeria firmly rejected President Trump's threat to send troops to "protect persecuted Christians,...

Nigeria Pushes Back Against Trump’s Threat to Send US Troops
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