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U.S. to establish drone training center in Morocco Program to train African armies, boosts intelligence and coordination Initiative reflects U.S....
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FAO food price index rose 2.4% in March, led by sugar and vegetable oils Higher oil prices are driving biofuel demand and tightening food supply...
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World Bank approved $540 million to fund Uganda’s urban infrastructure program (UCMID II). The initiative targets 10 cities, 26...
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World Bank approved $540 million to fund Uganda’s urban infrastructure program (UCMID II). The initiative targets 10 cities, 26...
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Nigeria created a national task force to combat CBPP, a disease with up to 50% mortality. Authorities recorded 131 outbreaks across 17 states in 2025. Livestock contributes 35% to Nigeria’s...
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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 from Nosy Be. This small tropical archipelago feels...
World Bank to mobilize $550 million for Kenya road project Project to upgrade 508 km, boosting regional trade links Corridor to cut Nairobi-Mandera travel time to one day Kenya’s...
Egypt signs deal on $100 million dry port with EDECS, MEDLOG Facility aims to ease port congestion, shift freight from road to rail Part of national infrastructure strategy through...
NSIA Banque CI, OEC-CI sign three-year SME support partnership Deal offers financing, training, and support for accountants and SMEs Aims to improve access to finance and business governance NSIA...
This week in Africa, health news highlights progress in kidney disease research, new investments in health security, and efforts to strengthen epidemiological surveillance. It also covers Togo’s push to...
Foreign currency cash transactions banned; must go through banks Central bank cuts rate to 13.5% amid easing inflation The Democratic Republic of Congo's central bank has decided to take exclusive...
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Ethiopia rolling out nationwide EV charging network, EEU says First phase includes 40 stations, mainly in Addis Ababa Plan supports rapid EV growth, aims cut fuel imports and emissions Ethiopia’s...
Angola issues $185 million bonds to recapitalize TAAG Move aims prepare airline for partial privatization, attract investors Restructuring includes fleet expansion, route growth, amid ongoing...
CEMAC non-performing loans fall to 16.0% in 2025, BEAC says Lending rises 10.7% despite tighter liquidity and higher borrowing costs Growth, lower inflation support banks, but risks from...
PETROCI raises 200 billion CFA francs to fund Baleine project Financing supports Phase 2 expansion, prepares launch of Phase 3 Project boosts oil, gas output, supporting energy and growth...
Senegal launches solar-plus-storage projects to boost grid stability Diass project adds first battery system, backed by KfW, AFD Linguère hybrid plant to power 90,000 homes, support energy...
Investec secures $200 million IFC loan for green housing finance Funds to support eco-buildings, affordable green home loans in South Africa IFC to provide grants, technical support to...
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Ramaphosa launches TRC housing reparations program for apartheid victims 220 beneficiaries receive 40 million rand for housing support Initiative addresses legacy harms amid ongoing national...
37 companies express interest in satellite-based internet program Initiative aims to extend connectivity to remote and underserved areas Project builds on earlier push to expand nationwide...
NOC announces three discoveries with Eni, Repsol, and Sonatrach Finds include two gas discoveries and one oil discovery across key basins Momentum builds as Libya pushes to raise output to 1.6...
Algeria launches bid for two NGSO satellite telecom licenses Move aims to expand broadband access and reduce digital gaps Opens potential entry for Starlink, OneWeb, and Amazon...
“Keur Samba” securitization bonds begin trading on the BRVM Operation backed by NSIA Banque CI and Orabank CI totals CFA52 billion Move aims to free up bank liquidity and boost lending to...
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Liberia seeks to replicate Jigawa’s model for large-scale rice production Talks focus on investment, technology transfer, and joint ventures Move comes as rice imports more than doubled in...
Government moves to counter surge in AI-enabled cyber fraud Mobile money fraud exceeds $30 million annually as attacks rise New cybersecurity center and AI-driven tools...
Ethiopia and Burundi sign MoUs across key sectors including defense and energy Agreements aim to translate political ties into concrete projects Partnership builds on renewed diplomatic...
Duma Gideon Boko visits France for economic and diplomatic engagements Business talks focus on investment, infrastructure, and digital sectors Visit comes as Europe seeks to strengthen...
WAF produced 107,728 ounces of gold in Q1 2026 Kiaka mine now accounts for the majority of output Company remains on track to meet annual production targets West African Resources...
Sonangol orders two LNG carriers worth about $511 million New vessels to support exports from Angola LNG project Move aligns with broader push to scale up gas production Angola’s...
Speculative funds increased net long positions in wheat futures to a six-year high of 117,375 contracts. Wheat prices rose to $6.1 per bushel, near their highest level since October...
Fortuna Mining reported 42,016 ounces of gold production in Q1 2026, up 9% year-on-year. The company maintained its annual production guidance of 160,000–170,000 ounces for...
Nigeria increased gas reserves by about 5 trillion cubic feet to 215.10 Tcf in one year. Oil and condensate reserves remained broadly stable at 37.01 billion barrels. Authorities target 10...
Witti Finances Holding acquired a majority stake in Kajas Microfinance, entering the Senegalese market. The firm rebranded the entity as Witti Finances Sénégal, while Sunu Group retained a...
World Bank approved $540 million to fund Uganda’s urban infrastructure program (UCMID II). The initiative targets 10 cities, 26 municipalities, and 13 refugee-hosting districts, benefiting...
Indorama Corporation signed a deal to build a $525 million phosphate fertilizer complex in Egypt. The project will produce 600,000 tonnes annually, with 80% of output aimed at export...
Niger, Morocco sign agreements to boost education, vocational training Talks focus on human capital amid high dropout, capacity constraints Cooperation aims strengthen workforce skills and support...
Ethio Telecom, Mastercard discuss expanding cross-border payments partnership Collaboration targets remittances, fintech integration, multi-currency liquidity access Move supports growth beyond...
Ukraine explores wheat flour production project in Ghana following 2025 cooperation deal; Ghana’s wheat imports surge 56.7% to 1.09 million tonnes in 2025; Project would help Ukraine enter a...
Heath Goldfields secures $65 million financing from Trafigura Funding supports Bogoso-Prestea mine after production resumed Deal includes offtake for 700,000 ounces amid ownership...
Nigeria, Nestlé sign MoU for dairy training center in Abuja Center to train farmers in breeding, milking, and farm management Initiative aims boost yields, cut imports, improve local milk...
The Democratic Republic of Congo priced its first dollar bonds below Angola and Congo-Brazzaville yields, two sovereigns already known to international markets. Investor demand reached nearly $5...
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New Johannesburg center aims to train partners and expand AI capabilities Focus on moving local firms from resellers to solution developers Initiative targets Africa’s growing cloud market and talent...
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Ethiopian Airlines and Asky plan a regional aircraft maintenance hub West Africa faces a shortage of MRO infrastructure Project enters a growing but still uncertain and competitive market Ethiopian...
South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya rank as Africa’s most competitive outsourcing hubs Seven African countries place in the global top 25, matching Asia’s share Labor costs and talent pools drive...
PowerGen and Noclink launch 1.8 MW solar plant for plastic production and recycling Project reflects broader push to cut energy costs in industrial operations Nigeria’s solar market is expanding तेजी...
Niger and Morocco signed 14 agreements covering infrastructure, trade, agriculture and other strategic sectors. The deals followed the 5th session of the Niger-Morocco Joint Cooperation Commission in...
Schiba plans to launch a life insurance subsidiary to expand its financial services arm. Côte d’Ivoire’s insurance market grew 10% in 2025, driven by strong life segment expansion. The group aims to...
Orange Maroc partners with Ericsson to deploy industrial 5G solutions for enterprises Operator expands B2B portfolio beyond connectivity into AI, cloud and cybersecurity Telecom B2B market...
Witti Finances Holding acquired a majority stake in Kajas Microfinance, entering the Senegalese market. The firm rebranded the entity as Witti...
Nigerian lender to open its first Francophone subsidiary on April 29 Move marks expansion into WAEMU’s largest banking market Entry comes as...
CEMAC non-performing loans fall to 16.0% in 2025, BEAC says Lending rises 10.7% despite tighter liquidity and higher borrowing costs Growth,...
Investec secures $200 million IFC loan for green housing finance Funds to support eco-buildings, affordable green home loans in South...
“Keur Samba” securitization bonds begin trading on the BRVM Operation backed by NSIA Banque CI and Orabank CI totals CFA52 billion Move aims...
Ethiopian Airlines and Asky plan a regional aircraft maintenance hub West Africa faces a shortage of MRO infrastructure Project enters a growing but...
Meridian Port Services receives 16 electric RTG cranes for Tema Port expansion; $1.5 billion upgrade aims to raise capacity to 3 million TEUs...
Authorities launch national workshop to define aviation reform roadmap High taxes and weak connectivity weigh on sector...
Egypt signs deal on $100 million dry port with EDECS, MEDLOG Facility aims to ease port congestion, shift freight from road to...
World Bank to mobilize $550 million for Kenya road project Project to upgrade 508 km, boosting regional trade links Corridor to cut...
Ethiopia rolling out nationwide EV charging network, EEU says First phase includes 40 stations, mainly in Addis Ababa Plan supports rapid EV growth,...
Expansion to lift Tafraoui plant capacity to 135,000 vehicles by 2028 Project aims to boost local integration and create over 1,000...
Egypt receives key handling equipment for Safaga’s new multipurpose terminal Facility targets major capacity across containers, bulk, and Ro-Ro...
Speculative funds increased net long positions in wheat futures to a six-year high of 117,375 contracts. Wheat prices rose to $6.1 per...
Nigeria created a national task force to combat CBPP, a disease with up to 50% mortality. Authorities recorded 131 outbreaks across 17 states in...
Liberia seeks to replicate Jigawa’s model for large-scale rice production Talks focus on investment, technology transfer, and joint...
Indorama Corporation signed a deal to build a $525 million phosphate fertilizer complex in Egypt. The project will produce 600,000 tonnes...
Ukraine explores wheat flour production project in Ghana following 2025 cooperation deal; Ghana’s wheat imports surge 56.7% to 1.09 million tonnes in...
Nigeria, Nestlé sign MoU for dairy training center in Abuja Center to train farmers in breeding, milking, and farm management Initiative aims boost...
Ethiopia authorizes imports of meat, dairy, and animal genetics from Brazil Addis Ababa aims to boost supply and improve herd...
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PETROCI raises 200 billion CFA francs to fund Baleine project Financing supports Phase 2 expansion, prepares launch of Phase 3 Project boosts...
Senegal launches solar-plus-storage projects to boost grid stability Diass project adds first battery system, backed by KfW, AFD Linguère...
Nigeria increased gas reserves by about 5 trillion cubic feet to 215.10 Tcf in one year. Oil and condensate reserves remained broadly stable at...
Robex Resources and Predictive Discovery will finalize a $1.5 billion merger by end-April 2026. The combined group targets annual gold...
NOC announces three discoveries with Eni, Repsol, and Sonatrach Finds include two gas discoveries and one oil discovery across key...
WAF produced 107,728 ounces of gold in Q1 2026 Kiaka mine now accounts for the majority of output Company remains on track to meet annual...
Sonangol orders two LNG carriers worth about $511 million New vessels to support exports from Angola LNG project Move aligns with...
Ghana expanded its digital training program nationwide after receiving 94,000 applications in 48 hours. Authorities will deploy the program...
37 companies express interest in satellite-based internet program Initiative aims to extend connectivity to remote and underserved...
Algeria launches bid for two NGSO satellite telecom licenses Move aims to expand broadband access and reduce digital gaps Opens potential...
Government moves to counter surge in AI-enabled cyber fraud Mobile money fraud exceeds $30 million annually as attacks rise New...
Ethio Telecom, Mastercard discuss expanding cross-border payments partnership Collaboration targets remittances, fintech integration, multi-currency...
New Johannesburg center aims to train partners and expand AI capabilities Focus on moving local firms from resellers to solution developers Initiative...
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Seseko will host a Digital Skills Summit in August 2026 targeting 1,500 learners in Gauteng. Youth unemployment reached 57% among ages 15–24 in...
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Niger, Morocco sign agreements to boost education, vocational training Talks focus on human capital amid high dropout, capacity...
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Crypto exchange VALR adds mobile money support across Africa
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Zenith Bank Enters Francophone West Africa With New Branch in Côte d’Ivoire
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Tanzania Unveils Government-Backed Fund for Youth-Led Startups
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Djibouti Trains 4,000 Youth to Address Labor Market Mismatch
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Gabon Ends Online Anonymity with Sweeping Social Media Law
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South Africa Private Sector Pushes Digital Skills to Tackle Youth Unemployment
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Guinea Launches AI Adoption Programme for 250 Companies With Microsoft
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Cameroon palm oil exports rise 17% in 2025 despite supply shortfall
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Gulf Transfers to Cameroon Rebound to CFA11.8 Billion but Remain Marginal
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Flutterwave secures Nigerian banking license to offer credit and savings License enables direct d...
M-PESA evolves into major financial platform with 35 million users Telecoms, fintechs expan...
Algeria launches bid for two NGSO satellite telecom licenses Move aims to expand broadband ac...
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