Kawtar Raji-Briand, a partner at the law firm Gauvin Raji, advises clients on structuring innovative financing, cross-border transactions, and legal and...
By Kamel Ghribi, chairman of GKSD Holding and of ECAM Council Global affairs are often framed as contests of power, ideology, or personality. But the...
As the continent’s leading importer of milk powder, West Africa is seeing a surge in dairy demand that far outpaces local production. While store shelves...
As Yamoussoukro hosts the 2026 National Cotton, Cashew, and Shea Producer Days (JNPCA), David Alliali, Commercial Director at AGL Côte d’Ivoire, sits down...
Poverty, inflation and job insecurity persist despite strong growth New government formed to convert mining growth into inclusive...
As brands compete for attention in increasingly crowded digital spaces, marketing has become a major lever of growth, relying on specialists able to turn...
CNNC unit to invest up to $321.5M in Bannerman’s Etango project Deal includes right to buy 60% of future uranium output Move expands...
The IMF approved a $4.87 million disbursement to Comoros following the fifth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. The four-year...
According to the International Energy Agency, about 55 additional mines will be needed to meet global lithium demand by 2035. Against this backdrop, the...
Egypt targets doubling oil production within five years Government renegotiates contracts to attract foreign investment Plan includes arrears...
In volume terms, Botswana is Africa’s largest diamond producer and the world’s second largest. While Angola is unlikely to challenge that position in the...
Nigeria to begin selling selected state-owned assets in 2026 under Tinubu’s fiscal reform programme. BPE has identified 91 federal assets across...
Government terminates 21 hydrocarbon permits and 21 PSCs OMNIS loses four permits; 17 expired titles declared void Madagascar Oil remains...
West Africa plans $345 million anti-livestock theft program Initiative targets traceability, legal alignment, community involvement FAO...
Africa remains the lowest-scoring region in Transparency International’s global corruption index, with only four countries exceeding the 50-point mark and...
The support program dubbed “She Wins Africa” is expected to expands from 100 to 1,000 women entrepreneurs across Sub-Saharan Africa. Program...
US–UN hosted Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and Polisario to advance UNSC Resolution 2797; no outcomes announced. Resolution 2797 endorses Morocco’s...
CNNC unit to invest up to $321.5M in Bannerman’s Etango project Deal includes right to buy 60% of future uranium output Move expands China’s uranium footprint in Africa Australian...
According to the International Energy Agency, about 55 additional mines will be needed to meet global lithium demand by 2035. Against this backdrop, the...
New Kenya plant has 200,000-ton annual capacity, expandable to 260,000 Group added three African factories in 12 months, one more...
Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to hold around 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, according to several converging assessments. Among the...
Nigeria to begin selling selected state-owned assets in 2026 under Tinubu’s fiscal reform programme. BPE has identified 91 federal assets across...
Kawtar Raji-Briand, a partner at the law firm Gauvin Raji, advises clients on structuring innovative financing, cross-border transactions, and legal and...
Zimbabwe projects at least 8.5% growth in 2026 Forecast follows IMF staff-monitored reform program Inflation below 10%, reserves...
New Kenya plant has 200,000-ton annual capacity, expandable to 260,000 Group added three African factories in 12 months, one more...
Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to hold around 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, according to several converging assessments. Among the...
WAEMU states raised CFA1,901.9 billion in January, up over 100% year on year Treasury bonds (OAT) totaled CFA1,432.9 billion, up more than...
Project backed by UNESCO secures and digitizes rare West African archives More than 2,100 manuscripts digitized and 4,000 documents...
Togo exports rise 14.6% to 249.1 billion CFA francs India top buyer, driven by phosphate shipments Trade deficit widens as imports reach 505 billion CFA Togo's exports reached 249.1 billion CFA...
Dangote refinery reaches full 650,000 bpd capacity First single-train refinery to hit nameplate output Output could cut imports, save $10 billion annually Nigeria's Dangote refinery reached...
IFC considers up to $8 million in Aruwa Fund II $50 million fund targets Nigerian, Ghanaian SMEs Focus on women-led firms in underserved sectors The International Finance Corporation (IFC),...
Ecobank appoints Rebecca Mbithi CEO of Kenya unit She succeeds Josephine Anan-Ankomah, pending CBK approval Pre-tax profit rose to 734 million shillings by Q3 2025 Ecobank Group on...
With 60% of companies already adopting AI and many others set to follow suit, the role of AI model trainer is becoming essential. These specialists are critical to ensuring system reliability and...
Zimbabwe projects at least 8.5% growth in 2026 Forecast follows IMF staff-monitored reform program Inflation below 10%, reserves exceed $1.2 billion Zimbabwe's economy is projected to...
Vista acquires 99.99% of Saham Assurances Niger Company rebranded as Vista Assurances Niger Deal marks entry into Niger’s small insurance market Vista Group Holding, a pan-African financial...
Companies with CFA5B+ revenue must establish headquarters in country Telecom operators Moov, Orange, Telecel affected by decree Firms have 36 months to complete construction Burkina Faso’s...
CNNC unit to invest up to $321.5M in Bannerman’s Etango project Deal includes right to buy 60% of future uranium output Move expands China’s uranium footprint in Africa Australian...
ARE grants CrossBoundary Energy approval for production and sales Project includes 222 MWp solar plant and 526 MWh battery storage Mine to secure 30 MW continuous renewable power supply The...
Prime Minister orders refinancing, recapitalization, and audit steps Finance Ministry tasked with urgent budget support for airline Carrier has received CFA181B in state aid since...
Production rose 25% year on year to 6 million ounces Artisanal mining delivered 3.1 million ounces, up sharply New royalty regime of up to 12% could weigh on 2026 output Ghana’s total gold...
Agriculture Ministry hires consultant with Agri-Impact, Mastercard Foundation Plan aims to boost production, jobs, and investment by 2026 Local output meets only 18% of chicken consumption,...
Isabelle Deschamps, who joined Rio Tinto in 2021, played a key role in the legal restructuring that accelerated development of the Simandou project. The mine entered production in November 2025, with the...
DRC orders miners to transfer 5% capital to employees Requirement stems from 2018 Mining Code revision Government extending 5% employee stake rule to telecoms Mining companies operating in the...
Madagascar renews disaster management partnership with Yas Yas serves 14.6 million subscribers, 68% market share Deal strengthens emergency alerts via SMS and digital platforms Madagascar's...
Beltone acquires Baobab Group for €197.6 million Deal expands footprint into seven sub-Saharan countries Baobab serves 1.6 million customers, €848.8 million portfolio Egyptian holding...
Nigeria’s BoI launches CBN-approved Islamic finance window Bank to offer Ijara leasing and Mudaraba contracts Move targets underserved businesses, expands Sharia-compliant financing Nigeria's Bank...
Heineken to cut 5,000-6,000 jobs globally by 2027 2025 sales volumes fell 1.2% amid weaker demand Company expects 2-6% operating profit growth in 2026 Dutch brewer Heineken will cut between 5,000...
DRC to tender Tenke-Kolwezi-Dilolo rail rehabilitation in April 2026 Project costs estimated at $400-410 million World Bank confirms $500 million financing support DRC Transport...
Jumia will cease operations in Algeria in February 2026, a market that accounted for about 2% of its 2025 gross merchandise volume (GMV). The company reduced its 2025 pre-tax loss by 38% year-on-year...
The IMF approved a $4.87 million disbursement to Comoros following the fifth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. The four-year ECF arrangement, approved in June 2023,...
Cape Verde launched the “Strengthening Opportunities and Fostering Integration” project to support ECOWAS nationals residing in the country. ECOWAS is financing the initiative with €100,000...
Rwanda signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. technology firm Oracle to launch a nationwide digital skills development initiative. Oracle will deploy Oracle Academy and Oracle University...
had relaunched the International Festival of Saharan Cultures (FICSA) in Amdjarass after a seven-year hiatus. Niger participates as guest of honor, while organizers position the event as a tool for...
Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) carried 2.7 million passengers in 2025, up from 2.4 million in 2024, despite a 50% fare increase introduced in January 2024. Passenger revenue rose to 4.79 billion...
Libya awarded four of 20 oil and gas blocks in its first licensing round since 2007, with five international companies and consortia selected. Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy, Repsol, MOL, TPAO and Aiteo...
Kenya is considering issuing new eurobonds to refinance maturing debt and improve its repayment profile, Finance Minister John Mbadi said. Public debt rose 11.7% year-on-year to 11.81...
Algeria holds seminar to boost national cybersecurity skills Initiative aligns with national information systems security strategy Kaspersky reports 13 million phishing attempts in...
Norway Based TGS is Mapping Angola’s deep-water coast to spot hidden oil and gas First wide-area 2D seismic survey off Angola since 2015, run by the vessel Ramform Victory About 12,600 km of...
Congo raises $700 million in 2035 bond issue Proceeds to refinance 2032 Eurobond, ease near-term pressures Order book topped $2 billion, over 100 investors The Republic of...
Eutelsat, Unconnected.org launch satellite community Wi-Fi in Tanzania Service targets underserved areas beyond terrestrial networks Tanzania had 58.6 million internet subscriptions in...
MTN Group has no official presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the mobile market is dominated by Airtel, Orange, Vodacom and Africell. The South African operator is, however, active in...
According to the International Energy Agency, about 55 additional mines will be needed to meet global lithium demand by 2035. Against this backdrop, the gray metal is already central to Western strategies...
Cameroon harvests 60 of 300 tree species Six species account for 70% of timber output Forestry exports reached 140.4 billion CFA francs in 2024 Cameroon’s forestry industry harvests...
Mine targets 155,000 ounces output in 2026 Guinea holds 15% stake, receives 5.5% royalty Canadian mining company Robex Resources began commercial production at its new Kiniero gold mine in...
Paratus launches 2,000 km Mombasa-Goma fiber link Corridor connects landlocked markets to submarine cables Project supports rising East Africa digital connectivity demand Pan-African...
Togo signs five-year nuclear cooperation deal with IAEA Framework supports cancer care, agriculture, energy applications IAEA to assist on safety, regulation and institutional...
ITFC signs €630 million 2026 financing plan with Senegal Funds support fuel imports, peanuts, energy and food security Plan part of €2 billion five-year framework...
Benin outages linked to regional interconnection technical constraints Imports met 83% of consumption in 2023, IEA says Government plans solar, thermal expansion to cut reliance Benin’s...
Global electricity demand growing fastest in 15 years, IEA says Emerging economies drive 80% of demand growth through 2030 Grid bottlenecks and underinvestment strain energy...
Kawtar Raji-Briand, a partner at the law firm Gauvin Raji, advises clients on structuring innovative financing, cross-border transactions, and legal and regulatory reform. In this interview, she provides...
Partnership focuses on 5G, cloud networks, and AI-driven operations Aims to expand digital finance and value-added services Comes as 75% of Africans remain offline, GSMA says Pan-African operator...
Zijin Mining, Cominière shift start date to June 2026 $1B project to produce 95,170 tons of lithium sulfate annually Launch comes amid global lithium price decline The commissioning of the Manono...
Petrosen plans $100M onshore exploration campaign starting 2026 Program aims to assess inland basins and identify viable reserves Move marks Senegal’s renewed focus on onshore...
Project would support up to $230M in trade finance with Standard Chartered IFC plans up to $40M in funded and unfunded risk participation Deal targets grain exports and fertilizer imports...
Uber’s exit reshuffles Tanzania’s ride-hailing market, but strong urban growth and rising digital adoption keep demand expanding. Bolt and InDrive are set to gain market share, absorbing Uber’s 1,500...
Bilateral deal follows $3.5B debt relief agreed with official creditors France also signs €81.5M financing plan for reform program Ethiopia has been in default since December...
Kenya blocks Koko’s carbon credit sales, forcing shutdown, 700 layoffs and cutting off 1.5m households from clean bioethanol fuel. Model relied on selling 6m carbon credits a year; without state...
78.6% of working-age population active in 2024–2025 Over 90% of jobs estimated to be informal Youthful population adds pressure to formal job creation Burundi’s labor market presents a distinct...
Congo regulator says MTN signals detected in Goma and Rutshuru Authorities cite illegal use of frequencies and digital sovereignty risks Case highlights broader cross-border spectrum management...
More than CFA2 trillion invested in mining over the past decade Government plans CFA11.4 trillion in mining funding by 2040 Gold production rose from 5 tons in 2010 to nearly 60 tons in 2024 Côte...
Absa Kenya hires M-PESA’s Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, signalling a shift from branch banking to a telecom-style digital platform mindset. The move shows that Absa is opened to scale, adopt data-driven lending,...
FNB now lets stokvels open accounts fully online, removing the need for three members to visit a branch together. SA’s 800,000 stokvels manage about R50bn, making digital access a major banking...
Minister calls for local device production to lower prices and boost digital use GSMA says device affordability remains key barrier to internet adoption Uganda counts 45.7 million mobile...
Marsa Maroc signs management contract with Liberia’s port authority Deal covers rehabilitation and bulk handling at two Monrovia jetties Concession for new multipurpose terminal planned in...
New Kenya plant has 200,000-ton annual capacity, expandable to 260,000 Group added three African factories in 12 months, one more planned African feed market seen reaching $54.9...
Mamadou Koné won 101 of 201 votes at FANAF’s 50th congress He succeeds César Ekomie-Afene for a three-year term Koné aims to boost insurance penetration and market integration Mamadou G.K....
IFC considers up to $8 million in Aruwa Fund II $50 million fund targets Nigerian, Ghanaian SMEs Focus on women-led firms in underserved...
Vista acquires 99.99% of Saham Assurances Niger Company rebranded as Vista Assurances Niger Deal marks entry into Niger’s small insurance...
Beltone acquires Baobab Group for €197.6 million Deal expands footprint into seven sub-Saharan countries Baobab serves 1.6 million...
Nigeria’s BoI launches CBN-approved Islamic finance window Bank to offer Ijara leasing and Mudaraba contracts Move targets underserved businesses,...
Jumia will cease operations in Algeria in February 2026, a market that accounted for about 2% of its 2025 gross merchandise volume (GMV). The company...
Gabon unveils Elobey VI for Libreville–Port-Gentil route Vessel supports river, maritime logistics strategy Route vital amid limited, poorly paved...
Airline transported 10.64 million passengers in six months Cargo volumes reached 451,000 tons; revenue hit $4.4 billion Performance...
Congo launches $76 million Pointe-Noire-Cabinda road upgrade China firm to expand 15.4-km stretch to dual carriageway Project aims to...
Harith General Partners agreed to buy low-cost airline FlySafair Deal worth ~15% of Harith’s portfolio, subject to regulatory...
Marsa Maroc signs management contract with Liberia’s port authority Deal covers rehabilitation and bulk handling at two Monrovia...
Douala port to build 300 MW power plant CFA 628 billion BOT project backed by Chinese firms Plant aims to secure power, ease grid pressure The Port...
Aircraft to modernize long-haul fleet, open US and Asia routes A350 cuts fuel use 25%, supports Egypt’s tourism growth strategy EgyptAir received an...
Financing covers rail extension to El Meniaa and Ghardaïa over about 495 km Project is first phase of trans-Saharan rail corridor linking Algiers to...
Agriculture Ministry hires consultant with Agri-Impact, Mastercard Foundation Plan aims to boost production, jobs, and investment by...
Senegal targets over 90% national food security by 2029 and plans to create 800,000 formal jobs. The World Bank Group will double annual...
Emirati group signs agreement with TISEZA for large-scale farming Up to $100 million planned for 10,000 hectares, expandable to...
Morocco, Australia sign climate-smart agriculture research deal A$76 million program backs six-year Africa initiative Drought-hit Morocco seeks...
Ghana has 50,000 tonnes unsold cocoa at ports Cocoa prices fell from $13,000 to around $4,000 Traders face liquidity crunch; 300,000...
Robust International plans to build a new cashew processing plant in Ogun State, Nigeria. The project will raise the company’s total processing...
South Africa pursues a China trade deal as Western markets tighten, seeking duty-free access for key exports like wine, fruit, and macadamia...
AAK signs MoU with Ghana to expand shea sector activities Company to add 70,000 women collectors, boost skills and processing Deal aligns with Ghana’s...
Production rose 25% year on year to 6 million ounces Artisanal mining delivered 3.1 million ounces, up sharply New royalty regime of up to 12%...
Libya awarded four of 20 oil and gas blocks in its first licensing round since 2007, with five international companies and consortia selected. Chevron,...
Norway Based TGS is Mapping Angola’s deep-water coast to spot hidden oil and gas First wide-area 2D seismic survey off Angola since 2015, run by the...
Dangote refinery reaches full 650,000 bpd capacity First single-train refinery to hit nameplate output Output could cut imports, save $10...
ARE grants CrossBoundary Energy approval for production and sales Project includes 222 MWp solar plant and 526 MWh battery storage Mine to...
Mine targets 155,000 ounces output in 2026 Guinea holds 15% stake, receives 5.5% royalty Canadian mining company Robex Resources began...
Togo signs five-year nuclear cooperation deal with IAEA Framework supports cancer care, agriculture, energy applications IAEA to assist on...
Benin outages linked to regional interconnection technical constraints Imports met 83% of consumption in 2023, IEA says Government plans...
Companies with CFA5B+ revenue must establish headquarters in country Telecom operators Moov, Orange, Telecel affected by decree Firms have 36...
Madagascar renews disaster management partnership with Yas Yas serves 14.6 million subscribers, 68% market share Deal strengthens emergency alerts via...
Eutelsat, Unconnected.org launch satellite community Wi-Fi in Tanzania Service targets underserved areas beyond terrestrial...
MTN Group has no official presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the mobile market is dominated by Airtel, Orange, Vodacom and Africell. The...
Paratus launches 2,000 km Mombasa-Goma fiber link Corridor connects landlocked markets to submarine cables Project supports rising East...
Partnership focuses on 5G, cloud networks, and AI-driven operations Aims to expand digital finance and value-added services Comes as 75% of Africans...
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With 60% of companies already adopting AI and many others set to follow suit, the role of AI model trainer is becoming essential. These specialists are...
Prime Minister orders refinancing, recapitalization, and audit steps Finance Ministry tasked with urgent budget support for airline Carrier...
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Algeria holds seminar to boost national cybersecurity skills Initiative aligns with national information systems security strategy Kaspersky...
Kenya blocks Koko’s carbon credit sales, forcing shutdown, 700 layoffs and cutting off 1.5m households from clean bioethanol fuel. Model relied on...
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Togo’s Q3-2025 Exports Rose 14.6%, Led by India and West Africa
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Former Family Bank CEO Mbithi Takes Helm at Ecobank Kenya
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KPMG Opens Applications for 2026 Female Founders in Africa Competition
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WhatsApp Adds Voice and Video Calls to Its Web Version
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Cameroon Plans Suspension, Deregistration of ‘Shadow Fleet’ Ships Amid EU Concerns
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Zimbabwe Partners with UNESCO on AI Strategy
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Oil majors expand offshore exploration from Senegal to Angola Gulf of Guinea accounts for about 1...
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MTN is considering buying back telecom towers it sold years ago, signalling that control of infras...
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