The dominant narrative on the World Bank’s contribution through IDA and IBRD to Africa’s industrialization, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, is...
Floods in Mozambique, diphtheria in Mauritania, drought in Tanzania, water shortages in Somalia, an agricultural shock in Burkina Faso. In just four...
By Idriss Linge, Editorial Director The prevailing narrative can be summed up in one sentence: pressured by Donald Trump’s tariff policy and...
A trained physician and president of the International Council for Dialogue and Partnership (CIDP), Dr. Hemes Nkwa is launching the first edition of the...
Africa produces what it doesn’t consume, and consumes what it doesn’t produce. That stark line captures the contradictions of a continent that holds...
Digital outsourcing is often promoted as a gateway to jobs for Africa’s connected youth. Yet behind the promise of stable employment lies a more troubling...
BCEAO 2025 net profit falls 14% to 588 billion CFA francs Dollar depreciation drives foreign exchange losses, reversing prior gains Gold...
Deforestation remains a major environmental issue, at the intersection of climate, energy, and food challenges. In Africa, it takes on a particular...
South Sudan declines to renew Oranto’s oil block B3 contract Audit cites failure on seismic surveys and drilling commitments Block reopened to...
Often viewed through the lens of investment flows and geopolitical rivalry, Africa’s major rail corridors are rarely examined in their most concrete...
Ghana rolls out Publican AI at Tema Port, with early revenue rising from GH₵2.4bn to GH₵3.6bn after deployment System flags undervaluation and fraud...
Jet fuel prices surge across African markets, rising from $0.74 to $1.40 per liter in Kenya after Middle East supply...
Despite decades of declining output, South Africa remains a major gold producer. While other leading African producers show year-to-year volatility, the...
The World Bank will provide $250 million to improve waste management and create jobs in Kinshasa. Kinshasa produces about 12,000 tonnes of waste...
Both partners target to expand supply chain finance across eight African markets with the deal $1.9 billion deal flow is expected to occurred over...
Algeria launches $1.38 billion gas power plant project 1,406 MW facility to boost supply, may export to Tunisia Built by CNEEC, aims...
Malawi's listed government bonds will pay about $346 million in annual coupons, The situation is exposing how a domestic debt market built...
BCEAO 2025 net profit falls 14% to 588 billion CFA francs Dollar depreciation drives foreign exchange losses, reversing prior gains Gold revaluation and reserves buffer impact; balance sheet...
South Sudan declines to renew Oranto’s oil block B3 contract Audit cites failure on seismic surveys and drilling commitments Block reopened to...
Tungsten prices surpass $3,000/tonne amid supply disruptions, China curbs Rwanda, DRC gain opportunities; Rwanda leads with higher output US...
Rice is deeply rooted in diets but demand now far outpaces local supply Production has increased across the region, yet value chains remain...
Jet fuel prices surge across African markets, rising from $0.74 to $1.40 per liter in Kenya after Middle East supply...
The dominant narrative on the World Bank’s contribution through IDA and IBRD to Africa’s industrialization, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, is...
The institution said the outlook for commodity prices remains subject to significant risks, including a longer-than-expected duration of hostilities in...
Tungsten prices surpass $3,000/tonne amid supply disruptions, China curbs Rwanda, DRC gain opportunities; Rwanda leads with higher output US...
Rice is deeply rooted in diets but demand now far outpaces local supply Production has increased across the region, yet value chains remain...
Zambia considers raising its stake in Mingomba from 20% to 25% Project led by KoBold Metals enters early development phase Mine expected to...
Meeting in Abidjan from April 27 to May 1, West African ministers, experts and private sector stakeholders are seeking to move beyond a sector-by-sector...
Australian junior secures about $2.3 million to fund exploration at Kameelburg Drilling and feasibility work to move forward on large rare earth deposit Project adds to Namibia’s growing role in...
$400 million invested in telecom infrastructure, including fiber across most districts 60% of the population still does not use telecom services Authorities push infrastructure sharing to lower costs...
Milk production rises to 5.5 million tons, up 3.5% year over year Output grows for a third straight year, setting a new record Processing volumes also increase as government backs local...
BCEAO 2025 net profit falls 14% to 588 billion CFA francs Dollar depreciation drives foreign exchange losses, reversing prior gains Gold revaluation and reserves buffer impact; balance sheet...
Tanzania cashew output rises 17% to record 617,683 tons Production growth continues, though below 700,000-ton target Government plans subsidies to boost yields and support...
Nigeria’s Tinubu begins tour to France, Kenya, and Rwanda Will attend Africa-France Summit and Africa CEO Forum on investment Visit aims to boost economic ties and attract foreign...
Ghana mining body disputes claim firms repatriate only 20% revenues Chamber says true repatriation 70.8%, including commercial bank flows Debate reflects wider African scrutiny over mining...
Rwanda, Tanzania agree to deepen cooperation across key sectors Leaders pledge to remove trade barriers, boost regional integration Talks cover infrastructure, energy projects, and expanding...
The dominant narrative on the World Bank’s contribution through IDA and IBRD to Africa’s industrialization, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, is appealing in its formulation: the institution finances...
Guinea explores local smartphone production, inspired by Kenya model Initiative aims to expand access and support digital sovereignty goals High costs, low adoption highlight challenges for...
Senegal partners Wave to introduce mobile payments in public hospitals System aims to streamline payments, reduce cash use, and improve access Digitization targets transparency, better...
Ghana to build 1,200 MW gas-fired plant, groundbreaking by end 2026 Rising electricity demand drives expansion; peak consumption hits 4,300 MW Project aims to boost supply, exports amid...
In the far north of Cameroon, near the Nigerian border, lies Rhumsiki, a destination that feels almost untouched by time. Set within the Mandara Mountains, this remote village is known for its dramatic...
Dangote refinery begins direct jet fuel supply to Ethiopian Airlines High fuel costs strain African airlines, exceeding global averages Limited short-term impact; refining and distribution...
Gabon parliament launches GTLAN platform and redesigned institutional website System digitizes legislative process, improving speed, traceability, and collaboration Initiative aims to boost...
Uganda adopts first new oil policy since 2008 as production approaches Framework aims to attract investors and strengthen local industry Major projects near completion ahead of expected...
Fouani Nigeria and JinkoSolar agree on 500 MW of solar panels for decentralized use Project targets homes, businesses, and industrial sites amid grid constraints Solar demand rises as diesel...
New plastics factory aims to supply Algeria’s growing auto assembly sector Project seeks to reduce imports and raise local content in vehicle production Government pushes stricter...
Bank aims to raise CFA67.5 billion ($120 million) by selling 20% stake on BRVM Offering expected in May 2026, with listing scheduled for August 31 Strong 2025 results support expansion...
Government to develop 11 industrial zones by 2029 to boost regional production First sites set to launch in 2026, focused on agro-industry and local resources Land reform and new investment...
Sumitomo to sell its 54.17% stake in Ambatovy, ending a two-decade involvement Repeated disruptions and weak nickel prices have weighed on output and finances New investor consortium set to take...
TEFConnect used in latest 2026 review to track impact across entrepreneurship programmes in Africa Foundation expands multi-partner model combining funding, training, and digital access across 54...
Egypt signs deal for 4,750 MW of wind power and 4,000 MWh of battery storage Projects planned in the Gulf of Suez, Zafarana, and other key sites Government lifts renewable energy target to 45% by...
Côte d’Ivoire and Benin join other WAEMU states in raising fuel prices after global oil surge Brent crude has climbed about 60% since the Iran conflict began, driving import costs higher Some...
Ivory Coast received 24,185 applications for 3,225 available teacher training and civil service positions in 2026. Candidates face intense competition, with up to 89 applicants per position in the most...
Ivory Coast adopted two draft laws to reform banking and microfinance regulations. The banking reform introduces Islamic finance, fintech companies and electronic money operations into the national...
Gabon created a National Public Debt Committee to oversee debt policy, coordination and control. The government also launched an audit to determine the actual level of state liabilities with support...
The Democratic Republic of Congo introduced new regulations reserving small trade and standard retail activities for Congolese operators. The government granted businesses a six-month transition period...
Zgounder increased silver production by 193% in 2025 to about 149 metric tons after expanding its processing plant. The Moroccan mine overtook Managem’s Imiter complex to become Africa’s largest silver...
Nigeria approved a national 2026-2036 roadmap to modernize veterinary services and strengthen animal disease management. Authorities plan to improve disease surveillance, vaccination systems, livestock...
The World Bank approved a $225 million program to strengthen healthcare, nutrition and early childhood development in Ivory Coast. The program includes the rollout of a national digital health...
The institution said the outlook for commodity prices remains subject to significant risks, including a longer-than-expected duration of hostilities in the Middle East, as well as supply and demand...
DRC plans new submarine, regional links to boost connectivity Country relies on two cables amid outages, limited redundancy Expansion aims to cut costs, support growing digital demand The...
Transtu to acquire 48 railcars for metro and TGM lines €160 million EBRD-backed plan supports rail upgrades and expansion Government targets 36 billion dinars rail investment by 2040 Tunisian...
ArcelorMittal Q1 iron ore output falls 3.2% to 9.7 million tons Liberia operations hit record output amid $1.8 billion expansion Company targets over 18 million tons shipped from Liberia...
Côte d'Ivoire raises gasoline price to 875 CFA francs/liter Kerosene price increased to 745 CFA francs per liter Global oil surge, subsidies and rising domestic output shape outlook Côte d'Ivoire...
Deforestation remains a major environmental issue, at the intersection of climate, energy, and food challenges. In Africa, it takes on a particular dimension due to the heavy reliance of populations on...
Matthew Sharples, who has served as Asara Resources’ managing director for over a year, had not until now been directly involved in board deliberations. His appointment gives him a greater role in shaping...
Africa air freight volumes rise 7% in March 2026 Growth slows after strong January-February surge, key routes decelerate Global cargo declines amid disruptions, but outlook for 2026 remains...
South Sudan declines to renew Oranto’s oil block B3 contract Audit cites failure on seismic surveys and drilling commitments Block reopened to investors amid stricter enforcement of...
Tungsten prices surpass $3,000/tonne amid supply disruptions, China curbs Rwanda, DRC gain opportunities; Rwanda leads with higher output US ties boost Rwanda exports as West seeks alternatives...
Program targets 15,000 km roads, improving access to services Aims to boost connectivity, cut travel times, support rural economy The technical study phase for a rural road rehabilitation project in...
Mobile microloans reach 897,021 in CEMAC, totaling CFA14.45 billion Growth driven by mobile money expansion, fintech partnerships, automated scoring Rapid rise boosts access but raises risks on debt,...
Douala–Niger transit traffic exceeds 50,000 tons in 2025 Port promotes corridor, offers incentives to attract Nigerien shippers Growth continues but competition limits Douala’s dominance in Sahel...
From WHO-led efforts to strengthen pandemic preparedness to measles vaccination drives in Uganda, alongside the fight against mpox in the DRC, malaria in Angola, and HIV in Mozambique, African countries...
Often viewed through the lens of investment flows and geopolitical rivalry, Africa’s major rail corridors are rarely examined in their most concrete dimension: their routes. Yet distances, the territories...
Côte d'Ivoire ranked first on gender equality within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) with a score of 0.708, above the regional average of 0.640. The countposted its strongest...
Public accelerator Algeria Venture launched AventureCloudz on Thursday, April 30, a cloud platform for software developers, hosted on Algerian soil and integrating artificial intelligence, in...
Cameroon awards five oil blocks to Murphy Oil and Octavia Four of nine blocks unassigned, reflecting cautious investor interest Deals enter negotiation phase; aim to revive declining oil...
Lotus Resources announced on Wednesday, April 29, the successful completion of the first phase of a drilling program at its Letlhakane uranium project in Botswana, ahead of an updated mineral resource...
President Félix Tshisekedi ordered the launch, within 30 days, of an audit covering the entire mining revenue chain, from physical shipments to foreign currency repatriation and public revenue...
Société sucrière du Cameroun (Sosucam), a subsidiary of France's Castel group, invested 2.5 billion FCFA (about $4.5 million) in a new sugar cube production unit at its Nkoteng site, financed...
Gambian authorities, working with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, inaugurated the National Center for Response to Disinformation and Misinformation on Saturday,...
Letshego Africa Holdings, a Botswana-based financial services group listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange, signed agreements with Axian Digital Venture Holdings to sell 100% of its banking and...
China launches AI contest targeting African innovators and students Initiative aims to identify high-impact solutions across key sectors Program includes exposure, partnerships, and training...
The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) signed an agreement on Tuesday, April 28, for the "Alpha Smart" industrial project, representing $100 million in investment. The project will deliver a...
Tullow plans six wells at Jubilee in 2026, with four coming online in months Ghana’s oil output has fallen for six straight years, with Jubilee hit hardest License extensions to 2040 unlock...
Draft law would restrict access to major platforms for minors under 16 Nearly half of schoolchildren already use digital services, often unsupervised Move reflects a broader push across...
Mobile microloans reach 897,021 in CEMAC, totaling CFA14.45 billion Growth driven by mobile money expansion, fintech partnerships, automated...
Bank aims to raise CFA67.5 billion ($120 million) by selling 20% stake on BRVM Offering expected in May 2026, with listing scheduled for August...
Ivory Coast adopted two draft laws to reform banking and microfinance regulations. The banking reform introduces Islamic finance, fintech companies and...
Gabon created a National Public Debt Committee to oversee debt policy, coordination and control. The government also launched an audit to determine the...
The World Bank approved a $225 million program to strengthen healthcare, nutrition and early childhood development in Ivory Coast. The program...
Ghana launched a process to select a strategic partner for a new state-backed national airline. The government will allow the selected partner to...
Ghana launches new Accra airport expansion phase Connector hall to link terminals, ease passenger flow Project aims to handle rising...
Standard Chartered arranges $2.33 billion for Tanzania railway project Funding supports key SGR sections linking Dar es Salaam to inland...
Transtu to acquire 48 railcars for metro and TGM lines €160 million EBRD-backed plan supports rail upgrades and expansion Government targets 36...
Program targets 15,000 km roads, improving access to services Aims to boost connectivity, cut travel times, support rural economy The technical...
Cabinda and Soyo terminals granted to SOGESTER for 20 years Move aims to cut transport costs and increase cargo and passenger traffic Strategy targets...
Chad has launched construction of a 74 km paved road linking Ngouri, Mondo, and Mao. The government is fully funding the project with a budget of...
Cameroon’s exports of household bar soap rose sharply in 2025, reaching 74,208 tons, up from 56,624 tons in 2024, according to the latest foreign trade...
Mali to buy 26,030 tons of unsold rice to stabilize market Weak competitiveness against imports leaves producers with excess stock Regional surplus...
Milk production rises to 5.5 million tons, up 3.5% year over year Output grows for a third straight year, setting a new record Processing volumes also...
Tanzania cashew output rises 17% to record 617,683 tons Production growth continues, though below 700,000-ton target Government plans...
Nigeria approved a national 2026-2036 roadmap to modernize veterinary services and strengthen animal disease management. Authorities plan to improve...
Société sucrière du Cameroun (Sosucam), a subsidiary of France's Castel group, invested 2.5 billion FCFA (about $4.5 million) in a new sugar...
Import permits halted; existing approvals valid for two months Move follows regional efforts to support domestic rice markets Burkina Faso...
(AGRA) - Agricultural leaders and digital transformation experts are calling for a fundamental shift in rural advisory services, moving from...
The world lost 4.3 million hectares of primary tropical forest in 2025, down 36% from 2024. Brazil drove the improvement, cutting forest loss to 1.63...
Ghana to build 1,200 MW gas-fired plant, groundbreaking by end 2026 Rising electricity demand drives expansion; peak consumption hits 4,300...
Dangote refinery begins direct jet fuel supply to Ethiopian Airlines High fuel costs strain African airlines, exceeding global...
Uganda adopts first new oil policy since 2008 as production approaches Framework aims to attract investors and strengthen local...
Ghana mining body disputes claim firms repatriate only 20% revenues Chamber says true repatriation 70.8%, including commercial bank...
Australian junior secures about $2.3 million to fund exploration at Kameelburg Drilling and feasibility work to move forward on large rare earth...
Fouani Nigeria and JinkoSolar agree on 500 MW of solar panels for decentralized use Project targets homes, businesses, and industrial sites amid...
New plastics factory aims to supply Algeria’s growing auto assembly sector Project seeks to reduce imports and raise local content in vehicle...
Government to develop 11 industrial zones by 2029 to boost regional production First sites set to launch in 2026, focused on agro-industry and...
$400 million invested in telecom infrastructure, including fiber across most districts 60% of the population still does not use telecom...
Guinea explores local smartphone production, inspired by Kenya model Initiative aims to expand access and support digital sovereignty...
Senegal partners Wave to introduce mobile payments in public hospitals System aims to streamline payments, reduce cash use, and improve...
Gabon parliament launches GTLAN platform and redesigned institutional website System digitizes legislative process, improving speed,...
China launches AI contest targeting African innovators and students Initiative aims to identify high-impact solutions across key...
Campus to train youth in coding, data, and artificial intelligence Backed by Axian Group, France, and the European Union Project supports Togo’s...
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From WHO-led efforts to strengthen pandemic preparedness to measles vaccination drives in Uganda, alongside the fight against mpox in the DRC, malaria in...
Ivory Coast received 24,185 applications for 3,225 available teacher training and civil service positions in 2026. Candidates face intense competition,...
Côte d'Ivoire raises gasoline price to 875 CFA francs/liter Kerosene price increased to 745 CFA francs per liter Global oil surge, subsidies and...
Public accelerator Algeria Venture launched AventureCloudz on Thursday, April 30, a cloud platform for software developers, hosted on Algerian soil and...
Nigeria faces widening gap between training and job market NACCIMA says graduates lack industry-relevant, job-ready skills Informal work...
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