The main point of contention between Niamey and France’s Orano concerns the uranium stock extracted before the nationalisation of Somaïr, an issue that...
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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...
The fast-growing installment payment market is set to expand sharply across the continent, even as stricter licensing and compliance rules reshape...
Dangote signs $400 million equipment deal with China’s XCMG Refinery capacity to expand to 1.4 million bpd Petrochemicals, fertilizer output to...
IMF identifies North Africa as a rising hub for trade, investment and industrial growth Egypt and Morocco register above‑regional average growth,...
South Africa led with 35% of total deal value, ahead of Kenya and Egypt Inbound deal value rose over 40%, outbound value jumped nearly...
A dispute over the uranium stockpile claimed by France’s Orano has intensified tensions between Niamey and its former long-time partner following the...
China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the...
Green hydrogen projects are multiplying across Africa, promoted as a driver of the continent’s low-carbon transition. Whether they can generate...
Most food traded within West Africa moves by truck and largely escapes official records, highlighting both the scale of informal cross-border commerce and...
South Africa will remove transmission control from Eskom and create a separate public grid operator Around 390 billion rands are needed over the next...
Not long ago, Africa had fallen off Petrobras’ strategic map. Under the weight of debt and the fallout from the “Lava Jato” corruption scandal, the...
The government will invest $330 million in emergency and recovery measures. Floods have displaced 188,000 people and submerged 110,000...
The fast-growing installment payment market is set to expand sharply across the continent, even as stricter licensing and compliance rules reshape competition and put pressure on smaller fintech...
IMF identifies North Africa as a rising hub for trade, investment and industrial growth Egypt and Morocco register above‑regional average growth,...
The agreement was signed on the margins of the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa It applies to holders of diplomatic and official passports...
In 2015, all 54 African countries committed to raising education spending to at least 4 to 6 percent of GDP and/or 15 to 20 percent of total public...
China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the...
The main point of contention between Niamey and France’s Orano concerns the uranium stock extracted before the nationalisation of Somaïr, an issue that...
ZCCM in talks with Mercuria to market its share of copper output Congo’s Gécamines already exporting directly, targets 500,000 tons IEA...
The agreement was signed on the margins of the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa It applies to holders of diplomatic and official passports...
In 2015, all 54 African countries committed to raising education spending to at least 4 to 6 percent of GDP and/or 15 to 20 percent of total public...
In the Gulf of Guinea, oil producers have steadily multiplied. Nigeria paved the way, followed by Niger, Ghana and, more recently, Côte d’Ivoire. Benin,...
Safran invests €280m to build one of the world's largest landing gear plants in Morocco, creating 500 jobs at the Nouaceur Midparc...
Jobless rate drops 0.5 points to 31.4%, lowest since Q3 2020 Gains in services, construction, finance, agriculture offset losses Broader rate including discouraged workers stands at...
ZCCM in talks with Mercuria to market its share of copper output Congo’s Gécamines already exporting directly, targets 500,000 tons IEA warns global copper supply gap could reach 30% by...
70% fall in cocoa prices since late 2024 peak shapes discussions Ghana cuts farmgate price by 28.6%; Côte d’Ivoire keeps CFA2,800/kg Unsold stocks, weak demand push prices to two-year...
Guinea signs partnership with Brazil’s Rio Verde to boost livestock output Over 2,000 purebred Brazilian cows to be introduced at Boké center Move aims to cut dairy imports averaging 9,373...
The fast-growing installment payment market is set to expand sharply across the continent, even as stricter licensing and compliance rules reshape competition and put pressure on smaller fintech...
Egypt to invest $4 billion upgrading six refineries Plan aims to boost capacity, cut fuel imports Output lags 840,000 bpd capacity, driving imports Egypt plans to invest $4 billion in...
The federal government signed a memorandum on Feb. 16, 2026 to establish Medipool as a national group purchasing organization for medicines. Authorities aim to cut treatment costs and improve supply...
Liberia expects to finalize a revised mining code within three months, according to Mines Minister Matenokay Tingban. The government plans to allow a national mining company to take stakes of 10–15% in...
NNPC signs gas cooperation MoU with China Gas, PCCS Deal covers LNG, gas-to-power, flaring commercialization Nigeria targets 12 bcf/d gas output by 2030 Nigeria's state oil company signed a...
Ghana timber exports fall 20% to 217,000 cubic meters Revenues drop 21% to 98.38 million euros ECOWAS demand rebounds despite global market slowdown Ghana exported 217,000 cubic meters of wood and...
Stakeholders discuss service standards, pricing transparency Move follows cooperation deal with Turkey’s regulator Somalia’s National Communications Authority (NCA) met telecommunications industry...
Senegal hosts regional satellite regulation training session Over 20 countries discuss rural connectivity, frameworks Africa faces 6% rural internet access rate Senegal hosted a regional training...
Qair secures MCB financing for Stor'Sun 3 solar project Plant combines 16.7 MW solar with 42.5 MW storage Commissioning set 2026 under 25-year power agreement Independent power producer Qair...
Dangote signs $400 million equipment deal with China’s XCMG Refinery capacity to expand to 1.4 million bpd Petrochemicals, fertilizer output to rise sharply under plan Nigeria's Dangote Group...
Guinea moves to relaunch stalled Nongo vocational complex Center to train 1,000 yearly in construction, hospitality Part of broader strategy to boost youth employment Guinea's Minister of National...
IMF identifies North Africa as a rising hub for trade, investment and industrial growth Egypt and Morocco register above‑regional average growth, supported by infrastructure and exports Structural...
The agreement was signed on the margins of the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa It applies to holders of diplomatic and official passports only, enabling visa-free travel for senior government...
TAAG receives fifth Airbus A220-300 aircraft Fleet expansion targets 50 planes under 2024-2029 plan Airline aims for 3 million passengers, stronger African connectivity TAAG Angola Airlines...
Sahel Capital raises Sukuma loan facility to $1.8 million Funding to boost exports, sourcing, farmer market access Uganda exported 8.4 million coffee bags in 2025 Nigeria-based fund manager...
Abidjan port handles 46.6 million tons in 2025 Leads in conventional freight, trails Tema and Lomé containers Growth driven by domestic demand, Sahel transit rebound Port of Abidjan handled 46.6...
Ethiopia launches AI UniPod innovation center in Addis Ababa Hub supports AI research, startups, domestic tech development Initiative aligns with Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy Ethiopia’s Vice...
Tunisia to fully digitize public services by 2030 Plan includes 192 projects, expanded e-payments, interoperability Reform aims to boost transparency, investment, curb corruption Tunisia plans to...
Azule Energy finds 500 million barrels offshore Angola Algaita-01 well drilled in 667-metre-deep waters Discovery supports Angola’s push to sustain oil output Azule Energy’s joint venture has...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and AGRA have reinforced their strategic partnership to accelerate intra-African trade, positioning agriculture as a central engine of farmer...
Dutch Good Growth Fund invests $3 million in First Circle Capital FCC backs early-stage African fintech startups continent-wide Fintech leads 2025 funding with $769 million raised The...
EU, FAO, WFP mission reviews Pro-SADI in Togo Thousands of farmers receive seeds, fertilizer, training support Project boosts productivity, incomes, school canteen supplies A joint mission...
Government launches new intake under “contractual” status for foreign students First edition recorded about 6,400 registrations in pilot phase Higher education system enrolls over 1.5 million...
Hassan Allam Construction awarded EPC contract for 200 MW plant in Benban Project includes 120 MWh battery storage with two-hour dispatch capacity Part of broader 1,200 MW solar and 720 MWh...
China accounted for 25.8% of Togo’s imports, totaling CFA114.8 billion Total imports rose 10.9% in value and 37.4% in volume year-on-year Energy products led purchases, representing 17.6% of...
China accounted for 25.8% of Togo’s imports, totaling CFA114.8 billion Total imports rose 10.9% in value and 37.4% in volume year-on-year Energy products led purchases, representing 17.6% of...
UBA moves beyond remittances with integrated banking and investment services Remittance flows to Africa exceed $100 billion a year Platform aims to channel diaspora funds into long-term...
Sovereign Metals signs MoU with Traxys to market graphite from Kasiya Traxys selected under Washington’s $12 billion “Vault” program Kasiya still in development, with final feasibility...
NCA lowers dropped-call limit to under 1% and raises call success targets 3G download speed must exceed 1 Mbps; SMS delivery rate set at 98% Nationwide coverage across all districts...
Drillship Çağrı Bey to begin drilling Curad-1 about 370 km off Mogadishu Operation marks Turkey’s first deepwater drilling mission abroad Move follows growing Turkey–Somalia energy cooperation...
South Africa led with 35% of total deal value, ahead of Kenya and Egypt Inbound deal value rose over 40%, outbound value jumped nearly 85% Consumer goods sector topped both value and volume of...
BiasharaLink and Deal House aim to support AfCFTA implementation Platforms seek to turn African diplomatic missions into trade facilitators Fewer than 1% of 3,500 monthly trade requests lead...
Dakar-based ICF opens representation office in Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire hosts 18 of WAEMU’s 38 licensed brokerage firms BRVM equity market cap rose 5.54% in January to CFA14,070...
FQM and Anzana plan up to 50 MW of hydropower in northern Zambia Power will supply FQM mines through a wheeling deal with Zesco Move comes as Zambia pushes solar to reduce reliance on...
Oando seeks to raise 220 billion naira ($162.5 million) through a rights issue More than 4.4 billion new shares to be offered at 50 naira each Net output rose 32% in 2025 as capital...
ECOWAS central bank governors reaffirm a 2027 target for launching the Eco. Nigeria signals that the first phase could exclude UEMOA’s eight CFA-franc countries. Nigeria and Ghana, key...
Togo’s GDP per capita surpasses $1,300 in 2025, supported by economic growth above 6%. The United Nations revises population data downward by about 12% following the 2022 census. The...
The Tree Crops Development Authority targets $600 million in investment commitments, or $100 million for each of six strategic tree crop value chains. The authority estimates that...
“Dao” ranks among the three films in official competition at the 76th Berlinale and marks Alain Gomis’ second bid for the Golden Bear. The film premiered on February 14 at the festival and will...
Egypt launched trial operations at Damietta Port’s second container terminal with the arrival of Hapag-Lloyd’s “ESSEN EXPRESS.” The terminal offers 3.5 million TEUs in capacity and aims to triple...
West Wits Mining launched a scoping study to lift WBP output to 200,000 ounces per year after starting initial production. South Africa’s gold output fell from about 1,000 tonnes in 1970 to 84...
Togo economy accelerates in third quarter 2025 Industrial output up 11% after 2024 decline Trade, services, construction post double-digit growth Togo’s economy accelerated sharply in the third...
A dispute over the uranium stockpile claimed by France’s Orano has intensified tensions between Niamey and its former long-time partner following the nationalization of Somaïr. As global interest in...
Nigeria sets presidential, legislative elections for Feb. 20, 2027 State elections to follow on March 6, 2027 Polls come amid reforms, security challenges, coup attempt Nigeria’s Independent...
In 2015, all 54 African countries committed to raising education spending to at least 4 to 6 percent of GDP and/or 15 to 20 percent of total public expenditure, in line with international pledges tied to...
Côte d’Ivoire announces commercial offshore hydrocarbon discovery Eni finds oil, gas at Calao South well Government targets 200,000 bpd output by 2030 The Ivorian government on Monday announced a...
Niger’s Tiani begins two-day visit to Algeria Trip follows ambassador recall and diplomatic normalization Countries advance gas pipeline and energy cooperation projects Niger’s...
Burkina Faso, Algeria sign energy and mining cooperation minutes Deal covers fuel supply, LPG trade, technical expertise Agreement builds on broader 2024–2025 bilateral...
The main point of contention between Niamey and France’s Orano concerns the uranium stock extracted before the nationalisation of Somaïr, an issue that has recently received extensive media coverage. As...
FONSIS seeks partners for 500 MW gas plant Project to operate under IPP model, supply national grid Plant supports Senegal’s Gas-to-Power energy strategy Senegal’s sovereign wealth fund, Fonds...
UNDP, GSMA launch AI governance training in Egypt Programme targets officials, boosts regional regulatory cooperation Initiative supports digital agenda and responsible AI adoption The United...
2025 revenue stands at 36.7 billion dirhams, up 1.4% at constant exchange rates. African subsidiaries post 5.3% growth, offsetting flat domestic performance. Group maintains CAPEX at around 25% of...
Rwanda and Japan discuss partnerships in AI, data and human capital development. Kigali aims to strengthen its position as an East African innovation hub. Japan’s expertise in robotics and digital...
Ganfeng Lithium backs exploration projects in Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea through a joint venture. Lithium Africa Corp holds 1,254 km² in Côte d’Ivoire and 376 km² in Guinea. The move follows Ganfeng’s...
ECOWAS central bank governors reaffirm a 2027 target for launching the Eco. Nigeria signals that the first phase could exclude UEMOA’s eight...
Dutch Good Growth Fund invests $3 million in First Circle Capital FCC backs early-stage African fintech startups continent-wide Fintech leads...
UBA moves beyond remittances with integrated banking and investment services Remittance flows to Africa exceed $100 billion a...
BiasharaLink and Deal House aim to support AfCFTA implementation Platforms seek to turn African diplomatic missions into trade...
Dakar-based ICF opens representation office in Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire hosts 18 of WAEMU’s 38 licensed brokerage firms BRVM equity market cap...
Kenya plans to attract $1.2–2bn investor for Kenya Airways KQ posted first operating profit in 11 years in March 2025 Government aims to reduce...
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...
TAAG receives fifth Airbus A220-300 aircraft Fleet expansion targets 50 planes under 2024-2029 plan Airline aims for 3 million passengers, stronger...
Gabon receives 100 new buses as part of a 130-unit order from Tata Motors. The reform plan includes merging public operators and diversifying into fuel...
AD Ports signs 30-year concession to build dry bulk terminal in Douala €73.4m investment planned for first phase between 2026 and 2028 Project aims to...
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...
Guinea signs partnership with Brazil’s Rio Verde to boost livestock output Over 2,000 purebred Brazilian cows to be introduced at Boké...
70% fall in cocoa prices since late 2024 peak shapes discussions Ghana cuts farmgate price by 28.6%; Côte d’Ivoire keeps CFA2,800/kg Unsold...
Ghana timber exports fall 20% to 217,000 cubic meters Revenues drop 21% to 98.38 million euros ECOWAS demand rebounds despite global market...
Sahel Capital raises Sukuma loan facility to $1.8 million Funding to boost exports, sourcing, farmer market access Uganda exported 8.4 million...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and AGRA have reinforced their strategic partnership to accelerate intra-African trade,...
EU, FAO, WFP mission reviews Pro-SADI in Togo Thousands of farmers receive seeds, fertilizer, training support Project boosts productivity,...
China accounted for 25.8% of Togo’s imports, totaling CFA114.8 billion Total imports rose 10.9% in value and 37.4% in volume...
The Tree Crops Development Authority targets $600 million in investment commitments, or $100 million for each of six strategic tree crop...
Liberia expects to finalize a revised mining code within three months, according to Mines Minister Matenokay Tingban. The government plans to allow a...
NNPC signs gas cooperation MoU with China Gas, PCCS Deal covers LNG, gas-to-power, flaring commercialization Nigeria targets 12 bcf/d gas output by...
Qair secures MCB financing for Stor'Sun 3 solar project Plant combines 16.7 MW solar with 42.5 MW storage Commissioning set 2026 under 25-year power...
Egypt launched trial operations at Damietta Port’s second container terminal with the arrival of Hapag-Lloyd’s “ESSEN EXPRESS.” The terminal...
Egypt to invest $4 billion upgrading six refineries Plan aims to boost capacity, cut fuel imports Output lags 840,000 bpd capacity, driving...
Abidjan port handles 46.6 million tons in 2025 Leads in conventional freight, trails Tema and Lomé containers Growth driven by domestic demand, Sahel...
Azule Energy finds 500 million barrels offshore Angola Algaita-01 well drilled in 667-metre-deep waters Discovery supports Angola’s push to sustain...
Hassan Allam Construction awarded EPC contract for 200 MW plant in Benban Project includes 120 MWh battery storage with two-hour dispatch...
Senegal hosts regional satellite regulation training session Over 20 countries discuss rural connectivity, frameworks Africa faces 6% rural internet...
Tunisia to fully digitize public services by 2030 Plan includes 192 projects, expanded e-payments, interoperability Reform aims to boost transparency,...
NCA lowers dropped-call limit to under 1% and raises call success targets 3G download speed must exceed 1 Mbps; SMS delivery rate set at...
UNDP, GSMA launch AI governance training in Egypt Programme targets officials, boosts regional regulatory cooperation Initiative supports digital...
2025 revenue stands at 36.7 billion dirhams, up 1.4% at constant exchange rates. African subsidiaries post 5.3% growth, offsetting flat domestic...
Rwanda and Japan discuss partnerships in AI, data and human capital development. Kigali aims to strengthen its position as an East African innovation...
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Jobless rate drops 0.5 points to 31.4%, lowest since Q3 2020 Gains in services, construction, finance, agriculture offset...
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South Africa Reports Lower Unemployment Rate of 31.4% in Q4
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Zambia’s ZCCM Considers Direct Copper Exports as Demand Outlook Tightens
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Price Slump Clouds Discussions at World Cocoa Foundation Gathering
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Guinea to Import 2,000 Purebred Brazilian Cows Under Livestock Upgrade Plan
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Five banks back CFA41bn financing for Grand-Zambi iron project
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Land clearance delays threaten Yaoundé north bypass progress in 2026
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Cameroon customs target CFA95bn in February, led by Douala and Kribi
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Cameroon banks eye CFA42bn to back Nachtigal power payments
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With Lemonade Payments, Mark Machiri Kihara Leverages Fintech to Simplify African Payments
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