As African governments confront declining donor funding and a persistent learning crisis, the Gates Foundation has made foundational learning its top...
By Louis Strydom, Director of Growth and Development for Africa and Europe at Wärtsilä Energy Why a small, temporary rise in African carbon emissions is...
Madagascar is going through one of the most turbulent periods in its recent political history. After weeks of protests over water and electricity...
Thierry Djeumo, a former consultant at McKinsey France and an international consultant, is one of the authors of the new study, Operational Excellence: An...
By Mamby Diomandé, Founder and General Commissioner of SIMA, and Lionel Talon, Cultural Entrepreneur, Founder of the WeLovEya Festival and the EYA...
(MEDIAMANIA)-Agence Ecofin, a leading African business news provider, has launched its Portuguese-language platform, Agência Ecofin, extending its reach...
Malaysian Palm Oil Council forecasts prices rising to 4,500 ringgit by year-end Demand from China, Ramadan, and monsoon disruptions seen tightening...
COP30 draft removes fossil fuel transition roadmap amid major opposition 29 nations warn they won’t back deal lacking roadmap from COP28 Brazil...
Qatar’s Emir visited Rwanda and the DRC as Doha deepened its mediation role in the conflict while expanding major economic commitments in both...
Endeavour plans Assafou gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire by end-2028 Ivorian mines could contribute 65% of group’s gold output by 2025 $734M project...
IRIS notes that the TAZARA corridor is emerging as a direct rival to Lobito. In addition to a full rehabilitation planned within three years, the line...
Algeria likely received Russia’s Su-57E, according to various media and analyst coverage. Evidence is strong, though still yet to be confirmed. Such...
Gabon launched a $180 million, 10-year conservation plan to protect 34,000 km² of tropical forests. The “Gabon Infini” program will raise...
Harena Rare Earths and Pensana Rare Earths seek U.S. listings to tap strong U.S. investor demand for African rare earth projects. Washington increases...
Rwanda and Arsenal will wrap up eight years of successful collaboration, setting the stage for a strategic expansion of the 'Visit Rwanda' brand into new...
Gen Z set to drive Africa’s retail growth, says BCG consumer survey Young consumers prioritize quality, global brands, and hybrid shopping...
Government aims to repeal long-standing VAT on exploration to revive investor interest Move comes as Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea attract more...
Malaysian Palm Oil Council forecasts prices rising to 4,500 ringgit by year-end Demand from China, Ramadan, and monsoon disruptions seen tightening supply Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel plan may reduce...
Qatar’s Emir visited Rwanda and the DRC as Doha deepened its mediation role in the conflict while expanding major economic commitments in both...
Egypt installs reactor vessel for Unit 1 of El-Dabaa nuclear power plant Putin and al-Sisi hail milestone as key step in project completion El-Dabaa...
Papa Amadou Sarr, former Director of Resource Mobilization and Partnerships at the French Development Agency (AFD) and now CEO of Porteo Group, shared his...
Algeria likely received Russia’s Su-57E, according to various media and analyst coverage. Evidence is strong, though still yet to be confirmed. Such...
As African governments confront declining donor funding and a persistent learning crisis, the Gates Foundation has made foundational learning its top...
Ecofin Agency spoke with Emily Kobayashi, Head of the HPV vaccine program at Gavi, about progress in HPV vaccination across Africa, the results achieved...
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Papa Amadou Sarr, former Director of Resource Mobilization and Partnerships at the French Development Agency (AFD) and now CEO of Porteo Group, shared his...
Panel warns that several low-income countries face mounting debt pressure Calls for a simple mechanism to replace costly debt with affordable...
Harmony Gold, a 50% partner in the Wafi-Golpu copper project in Papua New Guinea, has an expected investment value of up to $5 billion. ARM...
Despite broad mobile coverage, about 70 % of unconnected Africans live in covered areas World Bank and governments push new focus on...
Senegal launches startup initiative to boost innovation and financing access Plan targets 500+ certified startups, 150,000 jobs by 2034 Certified firms gain tax breaks, training, and procurement...
Attack risks internet disruptions; investigation launched near Massakory EU-funded project aims to link Chad to regional and global networks Chad's Ministry of Telecommunications reported a...
DRC extends mining ban on 38 sites in rebel-held Kivu regions Move aims to curb M23 funding from illegal mineral exploitation UN reports $70M in illicit gold sales, 686 tons smuggled since...
SolarX secures €15M loan from Afrigreen Fund to expand in West Africa Funds to refinance assets, support solar projects in four countries Investment targets growing demand for reliable, clean...
Ecofin Agency spoke with Emily Kobayashi, Head of the HPV vaccine program at Gavi, about progress in HPV vaccination across Africa, the results achieved so far, and the remaining challenges. According to...
Japan lends $346.7M to Morocco for Gharb plain irrigation project Plan extends irrigation to 30,000 hectares using Al Wahda dam resources Project supports national goals to boost crop yields and...
Malaysian Palm Oil Council forecasts prices rising to 4,500 ringgit by year-end Demand from China, Ramadan, and monsoon disruptions seen tightening supply Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel plan may reduce...
COP30 draft removes fossil fuel transition roadmap amid major opposition 29 nations warn they won’t back deal lacking roadmap from COP28 Brazil seeks compromise as talks near end, divisions remain...
Zimbabwe opens $100M tobacco plant to boost local processing capacity Facility can produce 600M cigarettes monthly, aims to reduce raw exports Sector targets $7B revenue by 2030 amid...
Buraq Air signs deal for 10 Airbus A320neo jets at Dubai Airshow Carrier aims to modernize fleet, expand routes after conflict disruption Partners with Medsky Airways as operations resume from...
Qatar’s Emir visited Rwanda and the DRC as Doha deepened its mediation role in the conflict while expanding major economic commitments in both countries. The trip followed a framework deal in the Doha...
China lifts its market share from 23.8% in 2016 to 52.5% in 2024, gaining 28.7 points. Imports of industrial machines more than double, rising from 243.7 bn CFA in 2010 to 512.8 bn CFA in 2024...
The NICTBB backbone already covers 78% of Tanzania and receives 73 billion TZS (≈ USD 30 million) for its next expansion phase. Tanzania is building two public data centers (Dodoma and Zanzibar)...
Glencore’s attributable production falls to 122,000 barrels over nine months, down from 176,000 barrels in 2024. Cameroon’s government revises national oil output to 19.81 million barrels, down...
ECOWAS launched the second phase of PAMCIT to expand training in translation and conference interpreting. The global market for professional language services is expected to grow 4.7% between...
Germany, Norway and CAFI jointly committed $87 million to Canopy Trust as first-loss capital at COP30. The initiative aims to attract at least $500 million in private investment in...
The government seeks to recover $54.8 million in unpaid mandatory contributions for 2023–2024. Only 29.59% of expected contributions were paid in 2023 and 49.55% in 2024. Authorities...
(MCB) - The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (“MCB”) has successfully granted a strategic financing package to Invictus Investment Company PLC (ADX: INVICTUS), a leading agro-food enterprise in the...
Mozambique granted TotalEnergies a 4.5-year extension to compensate for the force-majeure suspension imposed since 2021. TotalEnergies estimates the suspension added about $4.5 billion in...
Libya, Mozambique and Malawi ranked as Africa’s most affected countries by extreme weather events from 1995–2024, according to Germanwatch’s Climate Risk Index 2026. Cyclone Daniel caused almost...
Oriole Resources aims to secure the Bibemi mining permit by end-Q2 2026 after Cameroon approved the project’s environmental and social impact assessment. The Bibemi deposit hosts an...
Niger and Saudi Arabia opened bilateral talks on strengthened employment cooperation during the ILO Board session in Geneva. Niger faces structural labour-market weaknesses despite a large...
Mauritania and the United States initiated talks in Nouakchott to strengthen cooperation in digital infrastructure, e-commerce and cybersecurity. The U.S. delegation highlighted Washington’s...
Ghana obtained a $9.5 million grant from South Korea to finance a five-year agro-industry value-chain project. The project will fund processing centres, training programs and market-access...
Kenya launched the “JobsConnect Compact” to create six million green jobs by 2030 through agricultural digitalisation. The programme aims to save $2–3 billion in food imports and...
BW Energy confirms light oil and condensate discovery at Namibia’s Kudu gas field Kharas-1 results boost basin understanding; FID now targeted for late 2026 Kudu seen as key to Namibia’s...
Benin approves upgrades for 15.6 km Godomey-Akassato road and 5.3 km service lanes Route faces heavy congestion, connects Cotonou to fast-growing Abomey-Calavi Northern bypass project...
SCCT completes $500M expansion at Egypt’s East Port Said terminal Adds 2.2M TEUs capacity, boosting total to 7M with new cranes and yard space Upgrade supports Egypt’s plan to develop Suez Canal...
Morocco receives first 6,457 steel rails for Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail Project aims to cut major city travel times; launched April 2025 Rail line supports 2030 World Cup plans with future...
Côte d’Ivoire to complete Abidjan Y4 ring road by December 2025 Project aims to ease congestion with 55 km bypass around city center Funded by AfDB and Ivorian state, cost estimated at $218...
Salpha Energy's Calabar facility builds 300,000 units annually for national distribution Sector still relies on imports, with solar under 1% of 2023 power generation Nigeria’s solar sector is...
Chilwa Minerals plans $10M Nasdaq raise to fund Malawi critical minerals project U.S. listing via ADR aims to boost investor access and project financing Company still faces regulatory...
Egypt installs reactor vessel for Unit 1 of El-Dabaa nuclear power plant Putin and al-Sisi hail milestone as key step in project completion El-Dabaa to host 4 reactors, marking Africa’s largest...
Macron makes first French presidential visit to Mauritius in 32 years France, Mauritius sign deals on energy, water, education, and food security Business talks, embassy opening, and new ODA...
Uses small language models suited for low-data, low-connectivity settings Aims to localize AI for East Africa and close language access gap Microsoft has unveiled Project Gecko in Kenya, an...
5G to support smart services as data demand and usage rise High deployment costs pose challenge to nationwide 5G rollout Airtel Malawi began commercial 5G service earlier this week, offering faster...
Funds cover EPC payment, ESIA update, and 12 months of working capital Company eyes partnerships or full sale amid $2.07B project cost estimate Kore Potash announced on Thursday that it...
WHO’s AFRO Geodatabase centralizes verified health and administrative data across Africa, enabling countries to make consistent, coordinated, and data-driven public health decisions. The platform...
Galp in advanced talks to sell up to 40% stake in Mopane project TotalEnergies and Chevron emerge as leading bidders after slow start Sale aims to share deepwater costs amid regulatory and market...
Aya to sell legacy ore stockpile at Boumadine project in Morocco Sale to fund future silver-gold mine; shipments underway, payment due 2025 Boumadine PEA forecasts 11-year mine life with major...
45 energy officials from AU Member States begin week-long training in Nairobi Initiative led by AFREC Executive Director Rashid Ali Abdallah with support from Sweden (SIDA) and Strathmore...
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has issued an Investor License to China Zambia Petrochemical Energy Co. Ltd for a USD 510.49 million oil refinery project. The refinery will be implemented through...
Burkina Faso restructures public funds into four targeted financing mechanisms New funds aim to streamline spending, improve oversight, and reduce duplication Sectors covered include...
Zenith Bank explores East African expansion, holds talks with regulators Denies reports of confirmed Paramount Bank acquisition in Kenya Strategy targets sub-Saharan growth, follows 2024 Paris...
Endeavour plans Assafou gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire by end-2028 Ivorian mines could contribute 65% of group’s gold output by 2025 $734M project heightens risks from geographic concentration and...
IRIS notes that the TAZARA corridor is emerging as a direct rival to Lobito. In addition to a full rehabilitation planned within three years, the line linking Zambia’s Copperbelt to the port of Dar es...
Papa Amadou Sarr, former Director of Resource Mobilization and Partnerships at the French Development Agency (AFD) and now CEO of Porteo Group, shared his views on African industrialization with Ecofin...
Public Eye claims over 90% of Cerelac samples in Africa contain added sugar, averaging 6 g per portion, while European equivalents contain none. Nestlé rejects the allegations as “misleading and...
Mauritania, Möhring Energie sign deal for major green hydrogen project NAYRAH to export 140K tonnes hydrogen, 400K ammonia annually from 2029 Project aligns with national roadmap to become regional...
Ethiopia and Malaysia signed multiple MoUs on tourism, health, air transport and urban management during Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Addis Ababa. Bilateral trade reached $274.5...
Uganda’s ICT ministry and dfcu Foundation launched a national partnership to expand digital-skills programmes. The initiative will scale up “Digital Skilling” centres supporting youth, students, women...
Under sanction pressure, Lukoil is divesting its foreign oil assets, drawing interest from international players like the UAE's ADNOC. Yet, no African national oil company has exercised its pre-emption...
Senegal plans CFA427 billion ($750.7 million) in agricultural spending for 2026, up 37.88% from 2025. The increase stems mainly from new planned external financing agreements for agricultural...
The move, which gives African cocoa and coffee producers a reprieve, was driven by internal E.U. pressure and technical delays, drawing criticism from environmentalists. The European Union’s landmark law...
Namibia inaugurated its first telecom tower financed by the Universal Service Fund (USF) to extend 4G coverage to underserved rural areas. The government committed N$145 million ($8.4 million) to the...
Airtel launches a 4G smartphone financing plan with Itel’s entry-level A50 Customers pay in weekly installments via SmartCash after a 19,000–21,000 naira deposit Initiative supports Airtel...
South Africa’s Telkom seeks LEO partners to boost coverage and emergency services Move follows similar satellite collaborations by Vodacom and MTN Rural networks offer growth potential...
GuarantCo to guarantee $50M of Senelec’s $213M green bond for renewables Projects to add 585 MW solar, 329 MW storage; benefit 1.8M people Bond is Africa’s first green issuance...
Burkina Faso restructures public funds into four targeted financing mechanisms New funds aim to streamline spending, improve oversight, and reduce...
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Zenith Bank explores East African expansion, holds talks with regulators Denies reports of confirmed Paramount Bank acquisition in...
Cameroon backed $44.9M in BDEAC loans to three private firms Treasury guarantees cover 50% of loans for hotel, plant, logistics projects...
State buys back 95 % of ENEO from Actis for CFA78 billion ($137 million) Government plans to refinance ENEO’s CFA800 billion debt and tighten...
Morocco receives first 6,457 steel rails for Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail Project aims to cut major city travel times; launched April 2025 Rail...
Five-year deal includes a €150 million investment and three Airbus aircraft Partnership to raise flights to Morocco by 17 % starting in...
Transport ministry issues call for interest for the VIC-MED project’s second phase AfDB provides $2 million to fund updated feasibility and...
Côte d’Ivoire to complete Abidjan Y4 ring road by December 2025 Project aims to ease congestion with 55 km bypass around city center Funded by AfDB...
Benin approves upgrades for 15.6 km Godomey-Akassato road and 5.3 km service lanes Route faces heavy congestion, connects Cotonou to fast-growing...
SCCT completes $500M expansion at Egypt’s East Port Said terminal Adds 2.2M TEUs capacity, boosting total to 7M with new cranes and yard...
Meta completed the core infrastructure for 2Africa, the world's longest open-access subsea cable system at 45,000 kilometers. The system connects...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) granted a $2 million subsidy for Phase 2, complemented by USD 100,000 from Egypt’s government. Phase 2 will...
Germany, Norway and CAFI jointly committed $87 million to Canopy Trust as first-loss capital at COP30. The initiative aims to attract at...
Japan lends $346.7M to Morocco for Gharb plain irrigation project Plan extends irrigation to 30,000 hectares using Al Wahda dam...
Zimbabwe opens $100M tobacco plant to boost local processing capacity Facility can produce 600M cigarettes monthly, aims to reduce raw exports...
Ghana obtained a $9.5 million grant from South Korea to finance a five-year agro-industry value-chain project. The project will fund...
Senegal plans CFA427 billion ($750.7 million) in agricultural spending for 2026, up 37.88% from 2025. The increase stems mainly from new planned...
The move, which gives African cocoa and coffee producers a reprieve, was driven by internal E.U. pressure and technical delays, drawing criticism from...
GI-TOC report links cattle theft to insecurity across key illicit hubs Extremist groups use stolen livestock to fund operations in multiple...
Dei Biopharma opens a $50 million cassava plant in Namasagali, Kamuli Output will supply its Matugga pharmaceutical factory and export...
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Buraq Air signs deal for 10 Airbus A320neo jets at Dubai Airshow Carrier aims to modernize fleet, expand routes after conflict disruption Partners...
Glencore’s attributable production falls to 122,000 barrels over nine months, down from 176,000 barrels in 2024. Cameroon’s government revises...
China lifts its market share from 23.8% in 2016 to 52.5% in 2024, gaining 28.7 points. Imports of industrial machines more than double, rising...
DRC extends mining ban on 38 sites in rebel-held Kivu regions Move aims to curb M23 funding from illegal mineral exploitation UN reports $70M...
The government seeks to recover $54.8 million in unpaid mandatory contributions for 2023–2024. Only 29.59% of expected contributions were...
Mozambique granted TotalEnergies a 4.5-year extension to compensate for the force-majeure suspension imposed since 2021. TotalEnergies estimates...
Oriole Resources aims to secure the Bibemi mining permit by end-Q2 2026 after Cameroon approved the project’s environmental and social impact...
Senegal launches startup initiative to boost innovation and financing access Plan targets 500+ certified startups, 150,000 jobs by 2034 Certified...
Attack risks internet disruptions; investigation launched near Massakory EU-funded project aims to link Chad to regional and global networks...
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Uganda’s ICT ministry and dfcu Foundation launched a national partnership to expand digital-skills programmes. The initiative will scale up “Digital...
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ECOWAS launched the second phase of PAMCIT to expand training in translation and conference interpreting. The global market for professional...
Niger and Saudi Arabia opened bilateral talks on strengthened employment cooperation during the ILO Board session in Geneva. Niger faces...
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Senegal Activates Startup Act Program, Targets 150,000 Jobs by 2034
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After two years of limited testing, WhatsApp will soon let users and businesses hide their phone num...
Public Eye claims over 90% of Cerelac samples in Africa contain added sugar, averaging 6 g per por...
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