INSIGHTS
ecofin-agency-to-oversee-editorial-and-advertising-for-la-tribune-afrique

Ecofin Agency has entered into a strategic partnership with La Tribune Afrique under which it will handle both daily editorial production and advertising...

dr-congo-seeks-to-turn-cobalt-dominance-into-market-power

DR Congo suspended cobalt exports in early 2025 before moving to a quota system aimed at regulating global supply. The strategy mirrors OPEC’s...

proparco-ceo-emerging-economies-need-climate-finance-now-not-later-interview

Ten years after the Paris Agreement and with COP30 approaching, Proparco is launching the “Proparco Days,” a forum bringing together financial actors from...

cameroon-s-economic-policies-show-progress-but-bureaucracy-limits-impact-observer-warns

As Publisher of Défis Actuels, a Cameroonian magazine, and President of the Economic Press Club, François Bambou is a close observer of Cameroonian...

cameroon-2018-2025-youth-employment-and-entrepreneurship-at-the-core-of-economic-strategy

Employment and entrepreneurship have been central to Cameroon's public policies from 2018 to 2025. With a young population making up over 60% of the...

demand-for-locally-made-industrial-products-is-rising-fast-in-cameroon-joel-sikam

In the locality of Bonaberi, close to Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon, along National Road No. 3, Joel Sikam runs Fisco Industries, a company...

era-dabla-norris-imf-africa-must-do-more-with-less-to-build-prosperity

The IMF’s October 2025 Fiscal Monitor examines fiscal sustainability and public spending efficiency amid sluggish post-pandemic growth, soaring debt,...

drc-m23-rebels-agree-to-cease-fire-monitoring-mechanism-in-doha

Qatar, US, AU to monitor  truce implementation body M23 controls parts of Kivu despite ongoing tensions The government of the Democratic...

ghana-president-john-mahama-seeks-chinese-investors-for-20-year-green-city-project

Ghana’s President John Mahama unveiled plans for a 20-year green city project spanning Greater Accra, Volta, and the Eastern Region, inviting Chinese...

obesity-drug-rivalry-goes-to-south-africa-as-lilly-s-mounjaro-gets-green-light

• Aspen to distribute Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro in South Africa• Launch heightens obesity drug rivalry with Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy• High costs limit access...

u-s-steel-tariffs-are-a-new-hurdle-for-mozambique-lng-totalenergies-says

• TotalEnergies warns U.S. steel tariffs raise LNG project costs• Mozambique LNG restart unlikely before 2029 amid security, cost issues• Energy sector...

kenya-passes-landmark-law-to-regulate-booming-cryptocurrency-market

• Parliament approves Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025 to regulate digital assets• Central Bank and Capital Markets Authority to share oversight...

ethiopia-parts-ways-with-bondholders-without-debt-restructuring-agreement

• Ethiopia’s $1bn bond talks collapse, prolonging its default and potentially blocking access to markets despite G20 and IMF-backed reforms.•...

copper-prices-extend-gains-close-to-record-highs-improving-prospects-for-zambia-and-the-drc

Copper prices hit $10,775/t, their highest since May 2024, driven by a weak dollar and recent mining disruptions. UBS expects tight supply to...

mali-imposes-visa-bond-on-u-s-citizens-in-tit-for-tat-move

• Mali will now require U.S. nationals to post a visa bond of $5,000 or $10,000, mirroring new American visa conditions for Malians.• Bamako...

Even as several countries announce initial trade under the AfCFTA regime, the core issue of truly implementing the African free trade area is taking...

TR4 fungus detected in Ecuador, top global banana exporter No cure exists; Cavendish variety faces major threat Industry under pressure, rising costs...

era-dabla-norris-imf-africa-must-do-more-with-less-to-build-prosperity

The IMF’s October 2025 Fiscal Monitor examines fiscal sustainability and public spending efficiency amid sluggish post-pandemic growth, soaring debt, social pressures, and declining aid to low-income...

Headline inflation fell to 18.02% in September 2025, the lowest since June 2022. The Central Bank of Nigeria cut its benchmark interest rate by 50...
Qatar, US, AU to monitor  truce implementation body M23 controls parts of Kivu despite ongoing tensions The government of the Democratic...
ghana-president-john-mahama-seeks-chinese-investors-for-20-year-green-city-project

Ghana’s President John Mahama unveiled plans for a 20-year green city project spanning Greater Accra, Volta, and the Eastern Region, inviting Chinese...

kenya-airways-expands-use-of-locally-produced-sustainable-aviation-fuel

Kenya Airways began a series of SAF-powered flights on October 14, using 2% locally produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The airline plans to...

• Aspen to distribute Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro in South Africa• Launch heightens obesity drug rivalry with Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy• High costs limit access...
• TotalEnergies warns U.S. steel tariffs raise LNG project costs• Mozambique LNG restart unlikely before 2029 amid security, cost issues• Energy sector...
madagascar-s-president-dissolves-parliament-amid-impeachment-threat-and-unrest

Madagascar’s president dissolves parliament ahead of impeachment vote Move follows protests, military unrest, and alleged coup threats IMF...

kenya-passes-landmark-law-to-regulate-booming-cryptocurrency-market

• Parliament approves Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025 to regulate digital assets• Central Bank and Capital Markets Authority to share oversight...

INSIGHTS
ecofin-agency-to-oversee-editorial-and-advertising-for-la-tribune-afrique

Ecofin Agency has entered into a strategic partnership with La Tribune Afrique under which it will handle both daily editorial production and advertising...

nigeria-s-inflation-falls-to-18-02-lowest-in-three-years

Headline inflation fell to 18.02% in September 2025, the lowest since June 2022. The Central Bank of Nigeria cut its benchmark interest rate by 50...

kenya-airways-expands-use-of-locally-produced-sustainable-aviation-fuel

Kenya Airways began a series of SAF-powered flights on October 14, using 2% locally produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The airline plans to...

madagascar-s-president-dissolves-parliament-amid-impeachment-threat-and-unrest

Madagascar’s president dissolves parliament ahead of impeachment vote Move follows protests, military unrest, and alleged coup threats IMF...

madagascar-political-crisis-erupts-amid-imf-backed-economic-reforms

• Madagascar faces a political crisis as President Andry Rajoelina reportedly fled the country amid mass protests and army unrest.• The crisis comes as...

patrick-herminie-wins-seychelles-presidency-with-52-7-of-vote

• Patrick Herminie wins the presidency with 52.7% of the vote, defeating incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan.• Herminie pledges to stabilize the economy, lower...

africa-s-surging-data-center-growth-confronts-a-power-and-talent-shortage

Raxio opens $30M Angola data center amid Africa-wide expansion Sector growth hampered by power issues, skills gap, regulations Firms...

FINANCES
WHO'S WHO
FINANCES
saudi-exim-bank-opens-first-african-office-in-morocco

Saudi Exim Bank has opened its first African representative office in Casablanca, Morocco, to expand its regional footprint and boost Saudi non-oil...

tunisia-to-seek-3-7bln-exceptional-central-bank-loan-in-2026-amid-persistent-budget-strains

Tunisia seeks $3.7B loan from central bank in 2026 Economists warn of inflation, liquidity risks from domestic borrowing IMF talks stalled;...

namibia-cuts-key-rate-to-6-50-to-support-economy

Central Bank reduces policy rate by 25 basis points to 6.50% Move aims to back growth while maintaining rand peg Inflation forecast revised...

namibia-confirms-full-funding-for-historic-750m-bond-redemption

Namibia confirms it has assembled the full amount necessary to redeem its largest-ever sovereign debt—$750 million due October 29. The redemption will...

egypt-seeks-to-finalize-new-debt-swap-deal-with-europe-by-end-2025

Egypt plans to finalize a new debt-swap agreement with European partners before the end of 2025. The deal aims to convert part of Egypt’s external debt...

INFRASTRUCTURES
drc-begins-modernization-works-at-luano-international-airport

The DRC launched the physical modernization works of Luano International Airport on October 13, led by Transport Minister Jean-Pierre...

BOAD approves $105.6M for new diesel desulfurization plant in Abidjan Project to cut sulfur emissions 75%, meet ECOWAS fuel...

Ethio Telecom and TINNO plan to increase smartphone access in Ethiopia by offering affordable devices and promoting local manufacturing. Their...

france-s-safran-builds-382-million-aircraft-engine-plant-in-morocco

• Safran invests 3.5 billion dirhams to build aircraft engine complex in Nouaceur• Facility to assemble and test 350 engines annually and create 900 jobs•...

court-clears-path-for-modernization-of-dct2-south-africa-s-largest-container-terminal

Court upholds ICTSI’s $640M Durban terminal concession deal DCT2 overhaul to boost capacity, fix chronic port congestion Project seen as key to...

AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURE
mali-grants-land-for-new-cotton-ginning-plant-in-kokofata
egypt-signs-15m-deal-for-new-textile-factory-in-sokhna
mauritania-seeks-to-tap-egypt-s-expertise-to-increase-cereal-production

Mauritania plans to partner with Egypt to enhance cereal productivity, including rice, wheat, and maize. Talks include establishing an Egyptian...

zimbabwe-targets-doubling-sugar-output-to-800-000-tons-by-2035

• New 10-year strategy aims to boost sugar production and processing capacity.• Sector faces high costs, outdated equipment, and limited irrigation...

OCP may shift from being a fertilizer supplier to a producer in Kenya, with new plans for local blending and manufacturing under...

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chad-tops-cameroon-s-informal-livestock-trade-with-63-million-in-sales-in-2024

Chad's informal cattle exports to Cameroon rose 20.3% in 2024 Livestock trade worth $63M bypassed customs, boosted Chad’s rank Smuggling...

agdevco-invests-10-million-in-zambia-s-hybrid-poultry-to-expand-processing-capacity

• AgDevCo provides a $10 million senior debt loan to Hybrid Poultry to build a modern abattoir.• The project is expected to create 270 new direct...

INDUSTRY
gabon-china-s-crbc-agree-to-new-refinery-project-to-cut-fuel-imports

China’s CRBC to build new oil refinery in Gabon Project aims to boost fuel supply, cut import reliance Over 20,000 jobs expected during refinery...

Mali approves ESIA for Toubani’s Kobada gold project Final permits pending; gold output targeted for 2027 $259M financing plan announced, subject...

Government validates risk service contract for 545 km² block Afentra to operate with 40% stake alongside Maurel & Prom and Sonangol Resources...

egypt-selects-uae-s-k-k-for-final-studies-on-europe-power-link-project

Agreement covers technical, environmental, and financial studies Project will connect Egypt’s grid to Europe through Italy via submarine...

Lion Rock Minerals has secured a firm commitment to raise A$8.6 million (about $5.6 million) to advance its Minta rutile and monazite project in...

Sadiola mine output rose 7% year-on-year to 42,174 ounces in Q3 2025, marking the first quarterly increase this year. Allied Gold targets annual...

DIGITAL
congo-launches-high-speed-internet-in-20-rural-areas-to-bridge-digital-gap

Congo connects 20 rural sites to high-speed internet $100M project aims to bridge digital divide by 2030 All 76 sites to get 4G access by end of 2025...

algeria-eyes-esim-launch-ahead-of-5g-rollout

Algeria plans to introduce eSIM technology as part of its national digital transformation ahead of the 5G rollout in 2025. The technology will...

chad-telecom-watchdog-says-airtel-network-still-lags-despite-upgrade-plans

ARCEP says Airtel still delivers the worst service quality in Chad. Users face frequent outages despite the operator’s CFA50 bn ($89.5m)...

SERVICES
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SERVICES

Ghana will introduce biometric international driving licenses and vehicle permits starting in 2026. The reform aims to align Ghana’s documents with ISO...

SA ministers visit Ingwe TVET to address training infrastructure gaps Inadequate equipment, water issues hinder technical skill...

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With 40% of Its Cocoa Traceable, Côte d’Ivoire Faces a Race to Meet New E.U. Standards
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• World Bank raises 2025 growth forecasts for Benin, Mali, Burkina, Côte d’Ivoire• Senegal and Niger...

World Bank Revises Up 2025 Forecasts for Four WAEMU Countries, Amid Falling Inflation
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• AfDB chief Sidi Ould Tah met BOAD president Serge Ekué in Abidjan on Aug. 30.• Talks focused on jo...

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Indorama, Petrochemicals Major, to Invest $210 Million in Senegal Fertilizer Plant
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