• Digital nomadism is expanding rapidly, with over 80 million nomads globally in 2025• Africa is drawing growing interest due to affordable living,...
In preparation for establishing a National Center for Economic and Strategic Intelligence in Cameroon, agents from the General Directorate of External...
• Africa has $4 trillion in unexploited resources to finance its own development• Lack of structured, safe channels keeps these funds from...
Across Côte d'Ivoire, in major cities like Abidjan, Korhogo, and Gagnoa, a crucial question is sparking intense debate: Who will be the candidates in the...
The Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute (INPHB), established in 1996 through the merger of several schools, is now considered Côte d’Ivoire’s...
In a West African financial landscape marked by tighter regulation of the fintech sector, digital financial companies must innovate to continue growing....
Russia to supply 50% of North Africa’s wheat imports in 2024/2025, led by 13.5M tons shipped Russia dominates Egypt’s market and overtakes France...
The former Nigerian president has passed away. A feared military figure and controversial head of state, he left a lasting mark on several generations of...
Chad shipped 1,045 tonnes of gum arabic to the USA between January and May 2025, an 81% increase year-on-year. Sudan’s gum arabic exports to the...
President Paul Biya, 92, to seek eighth term in October 2025 election In power since 1982, Biya confirmed candidacy after signing voter...
Kenya plans to roll out the ANTITRAC animal identification and traceability system nationwide. The system aims to curb cattle theft and improve...
(AfDB) - In June 2025, a quiet but important decision marked a real turning point in African urban finance. The African Development Bank's Board of...
After 15 years on the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger, Madagascar's Atsinanana Rainforests have officially been deemed safe. This decision marks a...
Africa imported a record 3 million tonnes of Thai rice in 2024, a 23.3% increase over 2023. South Africa, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, and...
Brazil’s robusta coffee harvest is set to more than double since 2016/2017, narrowing the gap with Vietnam. Brazil’s robusta thrives due to its...
Backbone Infrastructure will build a $15 billion refinery in Nigeria's Ondo State, with a capacity of 500,000 barrels per day. This facility will be...
Angola launches a $300 million World Bank-funded project to tackle urban challenges. The project focuses on improving governance, housing,...
Russia to supply 50% of North Africa’s wheat imports in 2024/2025, led by 13.5M tons shipped Russia dominates Egypt’s market and overtakes France in Morocco; strong gains in Libya and...
Chad shipped 1,045 tonnes of gum arabic to the USA between January and May 2025, an 81% increase year-on-year. Sudan’s gum arabic exports to the...
Nigeria has announced a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to equip Nigerian youth with advanced digital skills, entrepreneurial training,...
Starting August 1, the U.S. will impose a 30% tariff on South African agricultural exports, including citrus, beef, and wine. South Africa’s citrus...
(AfDB) - In June 2025, a quiet but important decision marked a real turning point in African urban finance. The African Development Bank's Board of...
• Digital nomadism is expanding rapidly, with over 80 million nomads globally in 2025• Africa is drawing growing interest due to affordable living,...
Power Africa closed after 12 years, leaving a gap in Africa’s electrification push. Mission 300 aims to connect 300 million Africans to electricity...
Nigeria has announced a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to equip Nigerian youth with advanced digital skills, entrepreneurial training,...
Starting August 1, the U.S. will impose a 30% tariff on South African agricultural exports, including citrus, beef, and wine. South Africa’s citrus...
Standard Bank granted Paymenow a $22 million loan to expand its early wage access service in Southern Africa. Paymenow helps employees access...
India and Namibia signed MoUs in disaster resilience, cybersecurity, education, health, and entrepreneurship. Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Agriculture contributes 22.7% to Nigeria’s GDP and employs 34% of its workforce. Nigeria plans to launch a satellite-based “Innovative Agriculture”...
• IMF extends Niger’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program by one year through December 2026.• IMF approves a $41 million disbursement tied to...
EBRD grants $100 million loan to Banque Misr to expand credit access for SMEs and women-led businesses. Loan supports Egypt’s green finance...
UTB’s restructuring delayed to end-2026 due to incomplete audits; reorganization plan expected by March. Despite a CFA 15.2B injection, the bank...
DRC launches campaign to diversify investors in government securities 98% of bonds now held by banks; aim is to reduce risk and broaden...
Verdant Capital has invested $3 million in Nigerian fintech Bfree to help recover distressed loans in Africa. The deal will allow Bfree to...
• Eskom restored Medupi Unit 4 early, adding 800 MW and helping end load-shedding• Coal still dominates South Africa’s power, slowing the energy...
• Ethiopia completed the $4B Grand Renaissance Dam to boost power capacity and energy independence• Egypt and Sudan fear water supply risks, with no...
• ECOWAS Bank funds 47.7-km stretch of strategic 700-km road project• Lagos-Calabar highway seen boosting regional trade and investment• Part of broader...
As work on the first phase of the Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport expansion continues, Guinean authorities have announced their intention to move...
• IsDB approved €200 million for Abidjan’s urban transport upgrade, focused on the Yopougon–Bingerville corridor.• Project includes a 20 km BRT line,...
• Morocco began expanding Casablanca Airport to raise capacity to 35M passengers by 2029• The $1.7B project supports the “Airports 2030” plan to...
Renowned as one of Africa’s cleanest cities, Kigali has in recent years experienced a demographic surge that is challenging this reputation while...
(AfDB)-The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a ZAR 2.5 billion (approximately $139 million) corporate loan to...
Kenya plans to import 1.05 million tonnes of palm oil in 2025/2026, near its highest ever level. Malaysia supplies 90% of Kenya’s palm oil, sharply...
Côte d’Ivoire has pre-sold 850,000 tons of 2025/26 cocoa, nearing the 1.3M ton cap The cap aims to reduce delivery risks amid uncertain...
Sub-Saharan Africa's agricultural sector accounts for 17% of its GDP and employs roughly 49% of the workforce. As the region's farming remains largely...
• Ethiopia, East Africa’s top soybean exporter, is able to export soybean meal to China since July 3, 2025. • China's new regulation serves to diversify...
South Africa plans to boost citrus exports from 164.5 million cartons in 2024 to 260 million cartons by 2032, a 58% increase. The sector faces...
• Ghana partners with Hattat Traktör to set up a tractor assembly plant.• Aim to boost agricultural mechanization, with 78% of work still done manually.•...
• IFAD initiates a program worth $358.26 million to bolster dairy sector in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda • The program, called DaIMA, aims...
• Dangote Group to build urea and nitrogen fertilizer plant in Somali region.• Ethiopia aims to reduce fertilizer imports and boost local production.•...
South32 plans to revise its 2026 production forecast for the Mozal aluminium smelter due to unresolved energy supply negotiations. The current...
The world’s renewable energy capacity grew by 582 GW in 2024 but still falls short of the 2030 tripling target. Africa’s renewable capacity...
Guinea’s government terminated its deal with Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA) subsidiary, triggering over 2,000 job cuts. The dispute centers on...
Canada’s Orezone Gold filed for an AUD 75M (USD 50M) IPO on the ASX to fund phase 2 of its Bomboré mine expansion in Burkina Faso. The move follows...
• CMOC increased cobalt production by 13% to 61,073 tonnes in the first half of 2025.• The DRC extended its cobalt export ban, forcing CMOC to stockpile...
Millenial Potash secured $3M from the U.S. DFC to fund a feasibility study for its Banio potash project in Gabon The study will assess the...
After two decades of unsuccessful efforts to revive its state-owned refineries, Nigeria may be heading toward selling them. The head of NNPC, appointed...
Côte d’Ivoire signed a deal with the World Bank and World Gold Council to formalize small-scale gold mining Part of initiatives to...
MTN has announced the launch of the MTN Cloud Accelerator, a 12-week hybrid program designed to help African startups scale faster by leveraging MTN’s...
Nigeria plans to retrain ex-cybercriminals for careers in digital security and tech. A new academy will launch with 500 trainees, expanding later...
Reliable, high-capacity international connectivity is crucial for driving economic growth, enabling digital services, and promoting regional...
• Morocco to build 500 MW green-powered data center in Dakhla to boost cloud infrastructure• Part of Digital Morocco 2030, aiming for data sovereignty and...
• Cameroon and Chad plan to launch free mobile roaming by August 11, following a joint coordination meeting in N'Djamena• The move revives a stalled CEMAC...
By investing in shared, open-access fibre networks, Vodacom and Maziv can help drive more affordable retail broadband pricing and reduce barriers for...
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Upskill Universe partners with Google and HP to train 10,000 SMEs in Nigeria and South Africa. The program targets digital marketing, e-commerce,...
Nigeria’s government launched a partnership to integrate digital literacy into rural primary and secondary schools. The initiative aims to tackle...
• Rwanda cut multidimensional child poverty nearly in half among 5–14-year-olds—from 25.3% to 11.9% between 2016 and 2024.• Free basic education and...
Uganda has started work on modernizing the 87.6 km Kayunga-Bbaale-Galiraya road. The $project includes paving the road, building a bridge,...
• Ghana signs a deal with eLearning Africa to expand digital learning access across the country.• The partnership focuses on deploying modern digital...
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MTN Launches Cloud Accelerator Program to Power Africa’s Next-Gen Startups
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Niger Secures 12-Month Extension on IMF Support Program
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Kenya Set to Hit New Record in Palm Oil Imports for 2025/2026
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BEAC Cancels Senior Officer Exam After Two-Year Battle Over Irregularities
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• Inflation within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) fell to a two-year low of 0....
• Interbank volumes rose 18.7% in May, while rates declined across the market• The BCEAO cut its mai...
• The U.S. imposed a 20% tariff on cashew exports from Vietnam and a 40% tax on suspected transshipm...
Cauri Money launches Gajo Money, an e-wallet for the Cameroonian diaspora, targeting €120 mil...
Kolmanskop offers a haunting blend of lost wealth, colonial history, and the unstoppable force of nature. Located just a few kilometers inland from...
Located about 40 kilometers from Cape Town’s city center, Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town is one of the Cape Peninsula’s most iconic destinations. This...
