Ecofin Agency - As global Islamic finance aims for $6 trillion in assets during this year, 2026, world-renowned expert Muhammad Zubair Mughal—CEO of...
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...
Nedbank submitted an offer to acquire about 66% of Kenya’s NCBA Group for $855 million as part of its East Africa expansion. The deal will...
Afrobarometer finds 37% banked adults, 60% use mobile money in Africa Account ownership varies widely by country, region, income, gender,...
Trump offers to revive U.S. mediation over Nile water sharing Plan aims to secure Egypt’s water flows and Ethiopia’s power generation GERD...
BRVM highlights resilience amid global uncertainty at 2025 annual briefing WAEMU growth hit 6.7%; record CFA 4.2 trillion raised, mainly sovereign...
Cyclones accounted for over half the losses on the continent, Munich Re reports, with less than 20% of the damages covered by insurance. Natural...
As global demand for green hydrogen grows more slowly than expected, African governments and developers are urged to move away from large-scale projects...
Financial cost of food waste seen rising from $526 billion in 2025 Meat, fresh produce, and ready-to-eat foods drive the largest losses Poor...
Kenya will sell up to 65 percent of Kenya Pipeline Company by January 2026, seeking about 100 billion shillings to support budgets and...
First shipment of nearly 200,000 tons reaches China in January Simandou starts commercial exports after entering production in late...
Ghana ends long-term stability deals and pushes a 9–12% sliding royalty, redrawing the fiscal map as gold prices soar. GoldBod expands state control:...
In power since 1986, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has secured a new term. His main rival in the presidential election has alleged fraud and violence,...
Nedbank submitted an offer to acquire about 66% of Kenya’s NCBA Group for $855 million as part of its East Africa expansion. The deal will give Nedbank access to more than 60 million...
Trump offers to revive U.S. mediation over Nile water sharing Plan aims to secure Egypt’s water flows and Ethiopia’s power generation GERD...
Gates Foundation and OpenAI commit $50 million to implement AI solutions in 1,000 African health centers by 2028 under the “Horizon 1000”...
Kenya launches sale of 65% stake in Kenya Pipeline ahead of IPO Offering priced at 9 shillings, aiming to raise about $825 million IPO...
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Ecofin Agency - As global Islamic finance aims for $6 trillion in assets during this year, 2026, world-renowned expert Muhammad Zubair Mughal—CEO of...
Ogun commissions 5,000-bird-per-day poultry processing plant under World Bank project Kaduna plans $200 million poultry megaproject...
Gates Foundation and OpenAI commit $50 million to implement AI solutions in 1,000 African health centers by 2028 under the “Horizon 1000”...
Kenya launches sale of 65% stake in Kenya Pipeline ahead of IPO Offering priced at 9 shillings, aiming to raise about $825 million IPO...
South Africa declares national disaster after deadly floods and storms Severe weather kills dozens, damages homes, infrastructure across...
Benin held investor meetings in London for a multi-tranche international bond that would include its first seven-year sukuk. The deal could reach...
Guinea-Bissau scheduled both legislative and presidential elections for December 6, 2026 by presidential decree. The transition government said conditions for “free, fair and transparent” elections...
Three African productions secured places among the 22 films competing for the Golden Bear at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle described the 2026 edition as...
Eni agreed to sell a 10% stake in the Baleine project to Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR, subject to regulatory approval. The deal leaves Eni as operator with 37.25%, alongside Vitol and Petroci,...
South Sudan approved more than $9 billion to build a national fiber-optic backbone. Authorities created a supervisory committee to tighten governance of digital gateways and data centers. The...
Emmerson Plc launched the initial phase of arbitration against Morocco over the Khemisset potash project. The $525 million project stalled after Morocco rejected its environmental permit over...
Mauritius Telecom launches its 2026-2029 strategy to position Mauritius as a digital bridge between Africa and Asia. The plan centers on four corridors: Connectivity, Financial, AI & Compute, and...
Naos Investimenti plans to expand into Togo to support SME and informal-sector financing. The Italian firm discussed market entry with Togo’s Chamber of Commerce in Lomé. The project targets liquidity...
Togo expects external project grants to fall from CFA166.9 billion in 2026 to CFA31.6 billion by 2028. The government projects fiscal revenues to rise steadily, partially offsetting the drop in...
Minister confirms the 2025 MoU is on track with land secured, moving Ghana from EV importer to a regional production hub. Success relies on a 100k km fiber network and a smart grid to maintain...
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Orange Côte d’Ivoire, with Eutelsat, introduced satellite internet to reach rural and underserved areas. Orange Sat joins Starlink, OneWeb, and other telco–satellite partnerships expanding...
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Ogun commissions 5,000-bird-per-day poultry processing plant under World Bank project Kaduna plans $200 million poultry megaproject targeting jobs, exports, agribusiness scale Federal...
Sintana secures exclusivity to assess Namibia offshore licence PEL 37 Letter allows due diligence until April 30, includes $1 million deposit Move expands Sintana’s portfolio alongside...
Seplat starts gas production at ANOH project in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Facility can supply 300 mscf/d; pipeline delivers gas to Indorama Project supports emissions cuts, production growth...
Lendable raises over $300 million at first close of two funds Funds target fintech credit, transport, energy SMEs in emerging markets IFC commits $86 million, signalling investor...
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OPRAG, AOM Global to design, finance, operate terminal over 24 months Project aims to modernise ferry travel, boost safety, support sector reforms The Gabonese Ministry of Transport said on...
Sasol appoints Rhidwaan Gasant independent non-executive director, effective Feb. 2026 Veteran energy executive brings governance, auditing, risk management experience Board oversees...
Mali signs 19 agreements to launch FIER 2 rural youth employment project IFAD-backed programme targets training, financing, 14,000 projects Initiative expands nationwide as informal...
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$7 million UN-backed initiative targets 686,000 people in vulnerable border regions Project builds water infrastructure, manages conflicts, improves climate early warning systems Senegal,...
Fodecc plans CFA4 billion in subsidies for cocoa and coffee producers Funds aim to boost yields and address pests and planting constraints Support will be channeled through the producer...
KfW makes a $13 million equity investment in Regmifa Funds will support local lenders financing SMEs and low-income households Regmifa reached nearly 219,000 borrowers across 25 countries in...
Government authorizes up to CFA1,650 billion in new borrowing Funds to cover unpaid state bills and finance development projects Public debt rises to 43.9% of GDP, with high risk flagged by...
Cloud engineers design, secure, and optimize critical digital infrastructure Strong demand supports high salaries globally and growing opportunities in Africa Training programs and certifications are...
Langer Heinrich produced 1,830 tons of uranium in 2025 Niger’s output fell to 962 tons in 2024, down sharply from 2015 levels Namibia has consolidated its position as a leading global producer A...
Government calls on operators to lower data tariffs High internet costs remain a major barrier to digital inclusion Zimbabwe’s internet penetration stood at 38.4% in 2023 The Zimbabwean government...
Flooding has damaged more than 5,000 km of roads across nine provinces A key highway linking Maputo to the rest of the country is currently unusable Recurrent climate shocks expose the fragility of...
KeNHA plans three highways totaling 403 km across six Rift Valley counties Projects aim to strengthen logistics links between South and North Rift Roads to be financed with World Bank and AfDB...
Non-performing loans exceed 16% of total bank credit in the Cemac BEAC warns of elevated systemic risk across the regional banking system New credit bureau aims to improve data sharing and credit risk...
Export revenues reached a record $11.5 billion in 2025 Export volumes rose 9% to 9.5 million tons Egypt gained access to 25 new export markets during the year Egypt’s agricultural and food...
Coffee output and farmgate prices rose during the 2024–2025 season Government expects firm prices to continue amid strong global demand Long-term production decline remains a key challenge Cameroon...
Buenassa is seeking financing to buy copper and cobalt producer Chemaf Deal would secure long-term supply for its planned refining project Acquisition seen as key to improving project...
Eneo schedules multi-hour outages across Adamawa, North, and Far North Low water levels at Lagdo dam cut generation on the Northern Interconnected Grid Thermal backup plants constrained by limited...
AMEA Power advances talks on $620 million wind project after high-level meetings 300 MW wind farm planned in Somali region, with output of about 1,400 GWh a year Project backed by power purchase...
Emirati and UK firms sign MoU to target commercial and industrial clients Partnership focuses on distributed solar and wind systems South Africa named as first market, with expansion...
Government discusses oil- and LNG-backed prefinancing with trading firms Funds aimed at sustaining production at existing fields Talks come as output declines and licensing plans advance Equatorial...
Government plans a new IMF-backed growth program after a two-year suspension Talks follow high-level exchanges between Gabonese authorities and the IMF Previous IMF program was suspended after...
Conakry discusses cooperation with the UK on higher education and research Focus on upgrading English language training at Sonfonia University Goal is to improve access to global knowledge...
Former Nigerian oil minister faces corruption charges in the United Kingdom Preliminary hearing held ahead of trial scheduled for January 26, 2026 Case adds to multiple asset recovery and...
Eskom’s tender to develop a 17 MW solar power plant at the Duvha Power Station site is moving into its final stage, with bids due by January 30, 2026. The call for tenders, launched on December 15, 2025...
Mirova invests $19 million in Cold Solutions Kiambu through the Gigaton Fund Project strengthens low-carbon cold storage and logistics infrastructure Facility supports agriculture and...
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Orange Côte d’Ivoire launched a satellite Internet service to expand coverage beyond 4G and fiber networks. The offer targets underserved rural areas and high-demand users such as remote workers...
Gold prices surged to a record $4,800 per ounce, exceeding Morgan Stanley’s timeline by nearly a year. Geopolitical tensions and sustained central bank buying continued to drive demand for...
US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian exports, disrupting a country that handles 90% of the world’s diamond polishing. Botswana’s diamond output, sales, and fiscal revenues...
Burkina Faso launched construction of a $4.9 million modern slaughterhouse in Banfora to strengthen meat processing capacity. The facility will process cattle, small ruminants, and pigs and...
Nedbank submitted an offer to acquire about 66% of Kenya’s NCBA Group for $855 million as part of its East Africa expansion. The deal will give Nedbank access to more than 60 million...
Ghana’s Gold Board signed the country’s first local gold refining agreement with a domestic refinery to process artisanal gold. The deal will deliver one tonne of raw gold per week to Gold Coast...
Government plans to buy 123,000 tons of unsold cocoa to calm the market Exporters struggle to meet contracts after a sharp fall in cocoa prices Funding source and final cost of the rescue operation...
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Congo sets presidential election for March 15, 2026, officials say Denis Sassou N’Guesso nominated by ruling party; opposition candidates emerge Campaign opens Feb. 28 amid modest economic...
Italian group expands footprint through acquisitions and new plants since 2024 Planned Metal Crowns takeover would strengthen East Africa presence Growth driven by rising beverage production...
Spark+ Africa Fund provides $1 million loan to VisionFund Ghana Funds support rollout of clean cooking loans, starting with improved stoves Deal targets clean cooking access gap across...
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Togo targets middle-income status by 2030 despite mounting climate pressures World Bank estimates $14 billion climate funding needed by 2050 Government seeks private capital, reforms...
SCZone signs deal with Eroglu Global Holding for a new packaging plant in Qantara West Project targets both Egypt’s domestic market and exports Investment adds to Eroglu’s existing...
Naos Investimenti plans to expand into Togo to support SME and informal-sector financing. The Italian firm discussed market entry with Togo’s Chamber...
Togo expects external project grants to fall from CFA166.9 billion in 2026 to CFA31.6 billion by 2028. The government projects fiscal revenues to rise...
Lendable raises over $300 million at first close of two funds Funds target fintech credit, transport, energy SMEs in emerging...
Government authorizes up to CFA1,650 billion in new borrowing Funds to cover unpaid state bills and finance development projects Public debt rises to...
Non-performing loans exceed 16% of total bank credit in the Cemac BEAC warns of elevated systemic risk across the regional banking system New credit...
KeNHA plans three highways totaling 403 km across six Rift Valley counties Projects aim to strengthen logistics links between South and North...
Angola will start construction of a 65-kilometer bypass road in Huambo province in May 2026. The project will connect national roads 270 and 120 to...
Ethiopian Airlines orders nine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for delivery 2031-2033 Deal supports fleet renewal, fuel efficiency and long-haul network...
Flooding has damaged more than 5,000 km of roads across nine provinces A key highway linking Maputo to the rest of the country is currently...
Minister confirms the 2025 MoU is on track with land secured, moving Ghana from EV importer to a regional production hub. Success relies on a...
OPRAG, AOM Global to design, finance, operate terminal over 24 months Project aims to modernise ferry travel, boost safety, support sector...
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Burkina Faso launched construction of a $4.9 million modern slaughterhouse in Banfora to strengthen meat processing capacity. The facility...
Fodecc plans CFA4 billion in subsidies for cocoa and coffee producers Funds aim to boost yields and address pests and planting...
Export revenues reached a record $11.5 billion in 2025 Export volumes rose 9% to 9.5 million tons Egypt gained access to 25 new export markets...
Government plans to buy 123,000 tons of unsold cocoa to calm the market Exporters struggle to meet contracts after a sharp fall in cocoa...
Italian group expands footprint through acquisitions and new plants since 2024 Planned Metal Crowns takeover would strengthen East Africa...
SCZone signs deal with Eroglu Global Holding for a new packaging plant in Qantara West Project targets both Egypt’s domestic market and...
Ethiopia aims to grow the agricultural share of the GDP from 34.9% in 2024 to a forecasted 37.64% by 2030 by institutionalizing urban farming as a...
Côte d’Ivoire introduces 9% VAT on fertiliser inputs under 2026 budget Measure raises importer costs; fertiliser inputs were previously...
Sintana secures exclusivity to assess Namibia offshore licence PEL 37 Letter allows due diligence until April 30, includes $1 million...
Seplat starts gas production at ANOH project in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Facility can supply 300 mscf/d; pipeline delivers gas to...
Langer Heinrich produced 1,830 tons of uranium in 2025 Niger’s output fell to 962 tons in 2024, down sharply from 2015 levels Namibia has consolidated...
Eni agreed to sell a 10% stake in the Baleine project to Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR, subject to regulatory approval. The deal leaves Eni as...
Emmerson Plc launched the initial phase of arbitration against Morocco over the Khemisset potash project. The $525 million project stalled after...
Buenassa is seeking financing to buy copper and cobalt producer Chemaf Deal would secure long-term supply for its planned refining project Acquisition...
AMEA Power advances talks on $620 million wind project after high-level meetings 300 MW wind farm planned in Somali region, with output of about...
Emirati and UK firms sign MoU to target commercial and industrial clients Partnership focuses on distributed solar and wind systems South Africa named...
Mauritius Telecom launches its 2026-2029 strategy to position Mauritius as a digital bridge between Africa and Asia. The plan centers on four...
The BoxCommerce–Mastercard Partnership introduces prepaid cards, giving SMEs instant access to earnings and the ability to reinvest. Africa’s...
Orange Côte d’Ivoire, with Eutelsat, introduced satellite internet to reach rural and underserved areas. Orange Sat joins Starlink, OneWeb, and...
In WAEMU, basic mobile coverage lifts village prices toward city levels—about 10–12% higher near towers—as markets finally connect. Households...
Government calls on operators to lower data tariffs High internet costs remain a major barrier to digital inclusion Zimbabwe’s internet penetration...
Orange Côte d’Ivoire launched a satellite Internet service to expand coverage beyond 4G and fiber networks. The offer targets underserved rural...
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Nigeria unveils reforms to reposition polytechnics as innovation, skills hubs Government to amend Polytechnics Act, allow degree awards, boost...
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Guinea-Bissau Sets Legislative and Presidential Elections for December 6, 2026
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