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 suspended cobalt exports in early 2025 before moving to a quota system aimed at regulating global supply. The strategy mirrors OPEC’s...
Ten years after the Paris Agreement and with COP30 approaching, Proparco is launching the “Proparco Days,” a forum bringing together financial actors from...
As Publisher of Défis Actuels, a Cameroonian magazine, and President of the Economic Press Club, François Bambou is a close observer of Cameroonian...
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...
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...
The IMF’s October 2025 Fiscal Monitor examines fiscal sustainability and public spending efficiency amid sluggish post-pandemic growth, soaring debt,...
Qatar, US, AU to monitor truce implementation body M23 controls parts of Kivu despite ongoing tensions The government of the Democratic...
Ghana’s President John Mahama unveiled plans for a 20-year green city project spanning Greater Accra, Volta, and the Eastern Region, inviting Chinese...
• 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...
• Parliament approves Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025 to regulate digital assets• Central Bank and Capital Markets Authority to share oversight...
• Ethiopia’s $1bn bond talks collapse, prolonging its default and potentially blocking access to markets despite G20 and IMF-backed reforms.•...
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 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...
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...
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 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 ahead of impeachment vote Move follows protests, military unrest, and alleged coup threats IMF...
• Parliament approves Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025 to regulate digital assets• Central Bank and Capital Markets Authority to share oversight...
Ecofin Agency has entered into a strategic partnership with La Tribune Afrique under which it will handle both daily editorial production and advertising...
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 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 ahead of impeachment vote Move follows protests, military unrest, and alleged coup threats IMF...
• 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 the presidency with 52.7% of the vote, defeating incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan.• Herminie pledges to stabilize the economy, lower...
Raxio opens $30M Angola data center amid Africa-wide expansion Sector growth hampered by power issues, skills gap, regulations Firms...
Saudi Exim Bank has opened its first African representative office in Casablanca, Morocco, to expand its regional footprint and boost Saudi non-oil...
Tunisia seeks $3.7B loan from central bank in 2026 Economists warn of inflation, liquidity risks from domestic borrowing IMF talks stalled;...
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 it has assembled the full amount necessary to redeem its largest-ever sovereign debt—$750 million due October 29. The redemption will...
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...
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...
DHL plans to invest €300 million (about $350 million) in warehouses and logistics infrastructure across Africa. Africa’s e-commerce market...
Citrus exports via Transnet terminals up 19% in 2025 R3.4B invested to boost port efficiency, new R4B plan underway Report cites major gains in vessel...
Malawi launched the Mobile Network Tower Development Project to boost mobile coverage and digital inclusion. The project is part of the $150...
• 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 upholds ICTSI’s $640M Durban terminal concession deal DCT2 overhaul to boost capacity, fix chronic port congestion Project seen as key to...
South Africa’s Food Security Index rose to 56.5 in 2024, up from 44.9 in 2023. Food inflation fell from 14% in March 2023 to 1.7% in November 2024,...
Government approves 50-hectare land transfer to CMDT Project aims to boost cotton production and rural incomes CMDT already operates 18...
Factory to create 1,000 jobs, open in Q3 2026 Aims to boost exports as sector targets $12B by 2031 The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE)...
Mauritania plans to partner with Egypt to enhance cereal productivity, including rice, wheat, and maize. Talks include establishing an Egyptian...
• 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...
Chad's informal cattle exports to Cameroon rose 20.3% in 2024 Livestock trade worth $63M bypassed customs, boosted Chad’s rank Smuggling...
• 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...
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...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects a record oil surplus of 4 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2026. Global oil supply is expected to reach...
Dalaroo to acquire Red Rock’s Ivorian gold assets for A$715K Deal includes seven exploration permits, pending due diligence Move follows rising...
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...
The Ghanaian government and Nokia are exploring a partnership to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure and prepare for 5G...
WHO and the EU announced an €8 million partnership to expand the Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN) across sub-Saharan...
The project is part of a $100 million digital transformation program. It aims to expand 4G access and bridge the urban–rural connectivity...
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 plans to introduce eSIM technology as part of its national digital transformation ahead of the 5G rollout in 2025. The technology will...
ARCEP says Airtel still delivers the worst service quality in Chad. Users face frequent outages despite the operator’s CFA50 bn ($89.5m)...
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Djibouti launched an AI training program for education inspectors under its 2025–2026 Continuous Training Plan. The initiative, led by the Ministry...
Funded by the Pandemic Fund with WHO, UNICEF, and FAO support $25 million grant complemented by $13.7 million in cofinancing Initiative...
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) participates as a sponsor in the 5th Turkey-Africa Economic and Trade Forum (TABEF), held on October 16 and 17, 2025 at the...
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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Congo Nears Adoption of 2030 Digital Strategy
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Togo Reviews World Bank Partnership, Finalizes Budget Support at IMF Meetings
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Togo's ENA Modernizes Training for Decentralization Push
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In Togo, Jobs Now Trump Family Size for Youth
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Faure Gnassingbé Calls for Ideological Battle Against Extremism
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Cameroon Enlists Bloomfield to Create First Local-Currency Sovereign Rating
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NGO Accuses Socapalm of Land Irregularities; Company Refutes Claims
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Globeleq Set to Exit Cameroon After 11 Years, Plans Local Asset Transfer
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ASX-Listed Dalaroo Moves on Second Ivorian Gold Project After Bongouanou
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S. African Ports Cut Delays, Drive 19% Citrus Export Jump
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Côte d’Ivoire traced 40% of cocoa for 2024/25 season Most cocoa remains untracked due to info...
• World Bank raises 2025 growth forecasts for Benin, Mali, Burkina, Côte d’Ivoire• Senegal and Niger...
• AfDB chief Sidi Ould Tah met BOAD president Serge Ekué in Abidjan on Aug. 30.• Talks focused on jo...
Indorama to invest $210M in Senegal phosphate sector upgrade ICS to expand fertilizer, acid ...
The Cape Floral Region is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots and a source of ecological pride for South Africa. Located in the southwestern part of...
The city of Kilwa, located on the southeastern coast of Tanzania, represents one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of the Indian Ocean....
