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...
The April 2026 Fiscal Monitor reveals that the global fiscal gap has nearly closed, yet Africa's picture remains deeply uneven. Several African countries...
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...
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...
Malawi's listed government bonds will pay about $346 million in annual coupons, The situation is exposing how a domestic debt market built...
NICO Holdings reported a record $185 million profit in 2025, but its auditor Deloitte said the real figure should be $25 million lower...
Over the past decade, Benin has undergone a deep transformation of its infrastructure. Driven by substantial investment, the country has modernized its...
New unit of up to 20,000 agents to protect mining sites and supply chains $100 million initiative backed by the United States and UAE Move targets...
Kamoa-Kakula in DRC and Baomahun in Sierra Leone are pulling CrossBoundary Energy into Africa's first baseload solar-and-storage offtake...
Fee-free e-visa introduced for African travelers from May 25, 2026 Policy maintains screening requirements despite digitalization Ghana’s Minister...
Earlier this week, China unveiled its new agricultural outlook for 2026-2035. The roadmap outlines a planned reduction in imports of key commodities such...
A staple of West African cuisine, onions are among the sub-region’s most widely grown horticultural products and a key driver of intra-regional trade,...
The World Bank will provide $250 million to improve waste management and create jobs in Kinshasa. Kinshasa produces about 12,000 tonnes of waste daily, with 98% left uncollected or openly...
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...
Algeria launches $1.38 billion gas power plant project 1,406 MW facility to boost supply, may export to Tunisia Built by CNEEC, aims...
S&P Global Ratings ranked 25 African sovereigns by exposure to the Middle East war on April 23 When read against IMF and World Bank reports issued in...
Over the past decade, Benin has undergone a deep transformation of its infrastructure. Driven by substantial investment, the country has modernized its...
Floods in Mozambique, diphtheria in Mauritania, drought in Tanzania, water shortages in Somalia, an agricultural shock in Burkina Faso. In just four...
Zambia considers raising its stake in Mingomba from 20% to 25% Project led by KoBold Metals enters early development phase Mine expected to...
Algeria launches $1.38 billion gas power plant project 1,406 MW facility to boost supply, may export to Tunisia Built by CNEEC, aims...
S&P Global Ratings ranked 25 African sovereigns by exposure to the Middle East war on April 23 When read against IMF and World Bank reports issued in...
Amid strained critical mineral supply chains and China’s dominance, rival powers are exploring ways to catch up. In this context, cooperation initiatives...
Government targets $45 billion AI contribution to GDP by 2035 Plan combines major infrastructure investment with workforce development Strategy...
Onatel signs $5.9 million deal to expand rural 4G Project targets 92 localities, 370,000 people in 18 months Initiative aims to narrow digital divide, boost connectivity Burundi’s...
Kinross Tasiast output falls 5% to 130,014 ounces Decline linked to lower-grade ore during mining transition Full-year production expected around 505,000 ounces Canadian miner Kinross...
Import permits halted; existing approvals valid for two months Move follows regional efforts to support domestic rice markets Burkina Faso suspended rice imports on April 29, with no end...
Floods in Mozambique, diphtheria in Mauritania, drought in Tanzania, water shortages in Somalia, an agricultural shock in Burkina Faso. In just four months, the African Development Bank has allocated a...
Burkina Faso minister meets Russian diplomacy official in Bobo-Dioulasso Talks focus on cybersecurity, AI training for youth Programmes aim to build local skills, reduce foreign...
WAEMU imposes new loan rate caps from June 1 BCEAO sets 14% for banks, 24% for others Reform aims to protect borrowers, align lending costs Banks and microfinance institutions in the...
(AGRA) - Agricultural leaders and digital transformation experts are calling for a fundamental shift in rural advisory services, moving from traditional government-led models to a sustainable “Human...
Guinea is discussing satellite connectivity cooperation with British aerospace company Open Cosmos. About 70% of Guinea’s population did not use the Internet in 2024, according to the...
Cape Verde launched a 12-month 5G pilot project at TechPark CV in Praia. Authorities plan a commercial 5G rollout between 2027 and 2028. The government aims to increase the contribution of...
IFC may provide up to $59 million to Eastcastle Infrastructure to expand telecom towers in DR Congo. The financing forms part of a broader $180 million investment program that will...
GNOC now manages networks across 12 countries and over 100 million users Platform uses AI, automation, and data tools to improve service quality More than 270 skilled jobs created in Côte...
Zambia considers raising its stake in Mingomba from 20% to 25% Project led by KoBold Metals enters early development phase Mine expected to support output target of 3 million tons by...
Companies seek low-cost renewable energy solution before 2031 contract expiry Hillside is Eskom’s largest single power user, accounting for about 5% of sales Project follows shutdown of...
The World Bank expects global fertilizer prices to rise by more than 30% in 2026 because of the Middle East conflict. Urea prices jumped 53.7% month-on-month in March to $725.6 per ton,...
Uganda will launch its third oil exploration licensing round during the 2026/2027 fiscal year starting in July. Authorities target Uganda’s first commercial oil production by the end of the...
Ghana launched a process to select a strategic partner for a new state-backed national airline. The government will allow the selected partner to hold a majority stake in the joint...
Canada’s Montage Gold completed its $170 million acquisition of Australian junior miner African Gold. The transaction adds the Didievi gold project, which hosts about 989,000 ounces of...
Guinea has launched a national school mapping initiative to guide education reforms and investment. About 60% of youth aged 15–24 remain unemployed or inactive, underscoring structural...
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 million hectares. Despite progress, deforestation...
Bridge Bank Group plans to open a Guinea subsidiary in January 2027 as part of regional expansion. The group reported net profit of CFA27.2 billion ($48 million) in 2025, up 19% year-on-year. 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 daily, with 98% left uncollected or openly...
Egypt’s solar photovoltaic capacity could rise from 2.9 GW in 2025 to 34.3 GW by 2035, according to GlobalData. Total renewable energy capacity could reach 49.7 GW by 2035, with solar driving most of...
Africa’s natural gas consumption rose 4% to 185 billion cubic meters in 2025, driven by power and residential demand. North Africa led consumption, while Nigeria and LNG-importing markets...
President Évariste Ndayishimiye replaces three ministers in his third cabinet reshuffle since 2020. Changes affect health, infrastructure, and communication ministries amid economic...
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 three years to ease working-capital strains on...
EBRD provides a €35.5 million ($41.5 million) sovereign loan to SGDS to modernize waste management in Greater Nokoué. Project targets over 75,000 tonnes of annual CO₂ emission reductions and...
Reforms target refinancing, cost cuts, governance improvements Plans include new regional subsidiary, potential private investment Senegal on Monday set up an ad hoc committee to oversee the...
Project targets rail, ports, airports to improve connectivity Aims to ease logistics, benefit 3.8 million people The World Bank announced on Tuesday, April 28, $200 million in...
Plan aligns with 2026-2030 strategy on economy, services, resilience Part of broader push to fund $205 billion national plan Côte d'Ivoire and the United Nations signed a new...
Nigeria court launches e-filing system to digitize case processes Platform enables online submissions, payments, case tracking Move aims to reduce delays, improve transparency in justice...
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 approach to regional integration. At the center of...
Ghana launches new Accra airport expansion phase Connector hall to link terminals, ease passenger flow Project aims to handle rising traffic, boost travel sectors Ghana’s President John...
NSIA Banque CI securitized bonds begin trading on BRVM First multi-currency deal in UEMOA, fully subscribed Proceeds to boost SME lending, expand bank financing capacity FCTC NSIA...
Algeria launches $1.38 billion gas power plant project 1,406 MW facility to boost supply, may export to Tunisia Built by CNEEC, aims to improve efficiency, meet rising...
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire reports revenue and profit growth in 2025 Deposits, loans rise; shareholders approve dividend payout Bank targets digitalisation, inclusion, economic support in...
Togo adopts new strategy to mobilize diaspora investment, skills Plan targets entrepreneurship, agriculture, and private sector development National registry launched to map diaspora...
In 2024, Niger stripped GoviEx, now known as Atomic Eagle, of the Madaouela uranium project. As efforts to address what the company considers a grievance have yet to yield results, it is reshaping its...
Rwanda ISP Canalbox restores service after regional fiber outage Regulator ordered compensation, penalties over April disruptions Customers to receive seven days’ credit on next billing...
Kenyan opposition files court bid to block Safaricom stake sale $1.58 billion deal would give Vodacom majority control Critics cite lack of transparency, undervaluation concerns Kenyan...
Standard Chartered arranges $2.33 billion for Tanzania railway project Funding supports key SGR sections linking Dar es Salaam to inland regions Project aims to boost regional trade,...
Rio Tinto, Angola launch joint venture for Chiri diamond project Site could become Angola’s third producing mine, minister says Move aligns with plan to boost output despite weak diamond...
UK museum to return 45 Botswana artifacts after 150 years Items collected in 1890s; restitution follows Botswana request Return tied to broader African push for cultural...
Senegal to train 100 engineers, thousands in cloud computing Alibaba partnership to build sovereign cloud for Youth Olympics Initiative supports digital strategy, aims for local tech...
First UniPod opens in Diamniadio with support from UNDP Hub brings together students, researchers, startups, and private sector Project is part of a national plan to scale innovation and...
Government targets connectivity, regulation, and digital inclusion Plan includes fiber expansion, better service quality, and cybersecurity Sector shows growth but still faces coverage and...
New government cloud and data center aim to strengthen digital infrastructure Project supports cybersecurity, public services, and investor confidence Progress continues, but gaps remain in...
Q1 production falls 4% due to lower output in Zambia Annual guidance increased with contribution from Cobre Panamá Additional volumes come as global copper supply faces...
Company invests $20.2 million for a 9.9% stake in Altair Minerals Partnership targets development of the Greater Oko gold project Move reflects strategy to diversify beyond West...
Lagos secures 400 MW from private producers for essential services Reform allows the state to regulate and distribute electricity locally Move follows repeated national grid failures across...
Funding will support rollout of 315 solar mini-grids across underserved areas Project aims to connect about 2.9 million people to electricity Initiative targets Nigeria’s large and...
More than CFA1,000 billion received via mobile money in 2024 Total inflows rise 77% to CFA1,354 billion, led by Europe and North America Mobile platforms gain ground as main channel for...
Government rolls out 10 billion naira housing loan scheme for public workers Plan aims to expand mortgage access and support real estate sector Impact may be limited by inflation and deep...
Military spending in Africa increases 8.5% in 2025, led by North Africa Algeria and Morocco account for over 90% of North African outlays Nigeria and DRC drive gains in sub-Saharan Africa...
Net profit falls 87% in 2025 amid lower output and payment delays Heavy reliance on Ghana increases financial and operational risks Debt refinancing provides relief, but growth outlook remains...
Pakistan explores Nigerian oil imports amid supply disruptions Strait of Hormuz closure forces search for alternative sources Nigeria positions itself as a key supplier as global demand...
Heat waves are intensifying pressure on crops, livestock, and rural economies Around 1.23 billion people dependent on agriculture are already affected Report calls for urgent adaptation across global...
Arrow Minerals opts for negotiation with Guinea after permit revocations halted its Niagara and Simandou Nord projects. Other firms have launched arbitration claims worth up to $28.9 billion...
New SME Growth Fund aims to improve access to long-term capital Initial $30 million could scale up to $100 million over time SMEs remain central to Rwanda’s economy but face funding...
UBA's Nigerian home market posted a 1.7 billion naira ($1.1m) pre-tax loss in 2025, against a 364 billion naira profit a year earlier A 117 billion...
WAEMU imposes new loan rate caps from June 1 BCEAO sets 14% for banks, 24% for others Reform aims to protect borrowers, align lending...
Bridge Bank Group plans to open a Guinea subsidiary in January 2027 as part of regional expansion. The group reported net profit of CFA27.2 billion...
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire reports revenue and profit growth in 2025 Deposits, loans rise; shareholders approve dividend payout Bank targets...
More than CFA1,000 billion received via mobile money in 2024 Total inflows rise 77% to CFA1,354 billion, led by Europe and North...
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...
Ecobank named alongside AfDB, ECOWAS, EBID and BOAD in the April 27, 2026 corridor financing mission communiqué A $15.6bn cross-border...
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...
AFC plans 2026 fundraising for Zambia Lobito railway section Financial close targeted 2027; delays could threaten 2030 deadline Viability concerns...
Tinubu seeks $516m loan for 1,000 km Sokoto-Badagry highway Project to cut travel time, boost trade and agriculture supply...
Mali to buy 26,030 tons of unsold rice to stabilize market Weak competitiveness against imports leaves producers with excess stock Regional surplus...
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...
Major coffee traders and roasters launched the Coffee Canopy Partnership to build the first open-access global coffee farm map. The initiative uses...
Global pistachio prices rose to $4.57 per pound amid supply disruptions in Iran and the United States. South Africa aims to scale...
PHC targets in-house refining to move up the value chain Project depends on output growth that has slowed in recent years Expansion comes as Congo...
Africa’s animal feed production rose 11.5% in 2025, far above the 2.9% global average. Aquaculture feed recorded the fastest growth, driven...
Companies seek low-cost renewable energy solution before 2031 contract expiry Hillside is Eskom’s largest single power user, accounting for about...
The World Bank expects global fertilizer prices to rise by more than 30% in 2026 because of the Middle East conflict. Urea prices jumped 53.7%...
Uganda will launch its third oil exploration licensing round during the 2026/2027 fiscal year starting in July. Authorities target Uganda’s first...
In 2024, Niger stripped GoviEx, now known as Atomic Eagle, of the Madaouela uranium project. As efforts to address what the company considers a grievance...
Kinross Tasiast output falls 5% to 130,014 ounces Decline linked to lower-grade ore during mining transition Full-year production expected...
Canada’s Montage Gold completed its $170 million acquisition of Australian junior miner African Gold. The transaction adds the Didievi gold...
Egypt’s solar photovoltaic capacity could rise from 2.9 GW in 2025 to 34.3 GW by 2035, according to GlobalData. Total renewable energy capacity could...
Africa’s natural gas consumption rose 4% to 185 billion cubic meters in 2025, driven by power and residential demand. North Africa led...
Onatel signs $5.9 million deal to expand rural 4G Project targets 92 localities, 370,000 people in 18 months Initiative aims to narrow...
Burkina Faso minister meets Russian diplomacy official in Bobo-Dioulasso Talks focus on cybersecurity, AI training for youth Programmes aim...
Cape Verde launched a 12-month 5G pilot project at TechPark CV in Praia. Authorities plan a commercial 5G rollout between 2027 and 2028. The...
IFC may provide up to $59 million to Eastcastle Infrastructure to expand telecom towers in DR Congo. The financing forms part of a...
GNOC now manages networks across 12 countries and over 100 million users Platform uses AI, automation, and data tools to improve service...
Nigeria court launches e-filing system to digitize case processes Platform enables online submissions, payments, case tracking Move aims to...
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Côte d’Ivoire launches BRIDGE project to tackle educational exclusion Program targets out-of-school children and illiterate...
Guinea has launched a national school mapping initiative to guide education reforms and investment. About 60% of youth aged 15–24 remain unemployed or...
Reforms target refinancing, cost cuts, governance improvements Plans include new regional subsidiary, potential private investment Senegal on...
Senegal to train 100 engineers, thousands in cloud computing Alibaba partnership to build sovereign cloud for Youth Olympics Initiative...
First UniPod opens in Diamniadio with support from UNDP Hub brings together students, researchers, startups, and private sector Project is...
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Rwanda Eyes Age Restrictions on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
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Sibongile Maputla Targets Generational Wealth Through Squirrel Away Fintech
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AfDB in 2026: Beyond the Resilience vs Transformation Debate
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Lomé to host UNCTAD regional meeting on women in e-commerce
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China commits 1.6 bln CFA in food shipments to Cameroon
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Mediterrania Capital bought Australian Amcor's Moroccan packaging unit Enko Capital took ov...
Enko Capital acquires Servair’s fast-food unit in Côte d’Ivoire, including the Burger King franchi...
Central bank to release $1 billion in cash to curb black market demand Move aims to ease inf...
From eastern Chad, where measles and meningitis are spreading through overcrowded refugee camps, to ...
The Virunga Gorilla Marathon is a relatively recent initiative held in the Virunga region, a volcanic mountain range straddling the borders of the...
Nosy Iranja is one of the most iconic island destinations in northwestern Madagascar, lying in the Mozambique Channel about an hour and a half by boat...
