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By David Adama, Senior Specialist for Continental and Regional Engagement at AGRA, and Henry Lagat, Lead for Generation Africa Youth Voice and Empowerment...
Joëlle TRAORÉ is a tax law expert with a PhD from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. She specializes in international and African taxation, with...
In 2025, the development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, the largest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was marked by two major events: a...
Zambia launches $1.1 billion refinery project in Ndola Plant to meet fuel demand, create over 4,800 jobs Facility aims to cut imports, support...
Wadagni–Talata lead with 94.05% in provisional results Outcome deemed irreversible with 90.55% ballots counted Opposition concedes ahead of...
In regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, human capital deficits reduce potential income by between 58% and 76%. Weak health systems, low-quality education...
Africa’s second-largest uranium producer, Niger has not supplied France for several years. While contesting its forced exit from the country, Orano is...
Facility to include data center, training hub, innovation center Project supports Digital 2030 strategy, boosts jobs and AI capacity Nexus Core...
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For many telecom groups, Africa remains a largely untapped market, particularly given the significant number of people who are still unconnected....
The Democratic Republic of Congo priced its first dollar bonds below Angola and Congo-Brazzaville yields, two sovereigns already known to international...
World Bank backs industrial policy as a shield against compounding shocks — a landmark shift from the Washington Consensus orthodoxy it championed for...
Zimbabwe plans lithium export quotas, local processing requirements Miners must meet standards, commit to building processing plants Policy...
Driven by above-average growth and rapidly expanding demographics, Francophone Africa is emerging as one of the continent’s key economic engines. Yet...
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In regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, human capital deficits reduce potential income by between 58% and 76%. Weak health systems, low-quality education...
U.S.-Africa agri-food trade hits $11.57 billion in 2025 African exports to U.S. rise 48%, led by raw commodities Africa...
Civil nuclear power has long been a source of controversy, but driven by the energy transition, it is gaining ground globally, reviving both expectations...
Intra-African trade seen rising 10% to $230 billion in 2026 Growth driven by AfCFTA implementation and regional trade reforms Manufacturing and...
By Diaka Camara, journalist, producer, founder of CBC Worldwide Com & Prod, and president of the Diaka Camara Foundation. I still remember returning to...
The World Bank approved a $500 million loan to align vocational training with private sector labor demands. The initiative prioritizes...
U.S.-Africa agri-food trade hits $11.57 billion in 2025 African exports to U.S. rise 48%, led by raw commodities Africa...
Civil nuclear power has long been a source of controversy, but driven by the energy transition, it is gaining ground globally, reviving both expectations...
World Bank approved $540 million to fund Uganda’s urban infrastructure program (UCMID II). The initiative targets 10 cities, 26...
Afreximbank crossed the $1 billion net profit threshold in 2025 for the first time, a milestone driven by balance-sheet expansion and a maturing...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched 758 new towers and a fiber optic network to improve rural connectivity. The $48 million project follows a public-private partnership model, with Yas...
The World Bank approved a $500 million loan to align vocational training with private sector labor demands. The initiative prioritizes women and youth, aiming to support 330,000 job seekers...
Congo warns Airtel, MTN over poor service; six-month deadline ARPCE audit finds regional gaps across 2G, 3G, 4G networks Sanctions possible if operators fail to meet standards Congo's telecoms...
Congo warns Airtel, MTN over poor service; six-month deadline ARPCE audit finds regional gaps across 2G, 3G, 4G networks Sanctions possible if operators fail to meet standards Congo's telecoms...
Agreement allows 14 weekly passenger flights plus cargo Move supports Libya’s aviation recovery after years of disruption Libya and Algeria signed a preliminary air transport agreement on Sunday,...
KoBold launches $50 million lithium exploration in DR Congo Program covers 3,000+ km², using AI, drilling and surveys Initiative follows U.S.-DRC mining deal; targets major discoveries U.S....
Wadagni–Talata lead with 94.05% in provisional results Outcome deemed irreversible with 90.55% ballots counted Opposition concedes ahead of Constitutional Court confirmation Benin's Independent...
Tanzania forecasts 222,057 tonnes cotton output for 2025/26 Production rebounds 48% after drought-hit 2024/25 season Output volatility persists; sector targets 300,000 tonnes next season Tanzania...
Zambia launches $1.1 billion refinery project in Ndola Plant to meet fuel demand, create over 4,800 jobs Facility aims to cut imports, support industry and exports Zambia began construction...
French lawmakers approve colonial-era restitution framework unanimously Law enables returns by decree, replacing case-by-case legislation Disputes persist over scope; no timeline or objects...
Zijin Gold invests over $635 million in Ghana since 2025 Acquired Akyem mine, produced 5.1 tonnes of gold Ghana raises royalties as Zijin targets higher 2026 output Zijin Gold says it...
In regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, human capital deficits reduce potential income by between 58% and 76%. Weak health systems, low-quality education and an uninclusive labor market remain the main...
U.S.-Africa agri-food trade hits $11.57 billion in 2025 African exports to U.S. rise 48%, led by raw commodities Africa records $141 million surplus, first in five years The...
Guinea expands Rwanda cooperation to support Simandou Academy program Rwanda offers postgraduate slots; agreement and student intake planned Initiative targets skills gaps amid youth...
The World Bank is preparing a $175 million loan to rehabilitate Uganda's northeastern road corridor. The 340-kilometer trade artery links Mombasa in east kenya to South Sudan and...
Algeria’s upper house approved a law classifying French colonial rule (1830–1962) as a crime. Authorities framed the legislation as a legal and institutional recognition of colonial...
Zimbabwe and Zambia signed an MoU for a 311 km rail link to support mining exports. The project could reduce transport distances to Beira port by about 800 km. The corridor requires...
Funding would modernize signaling on Tema–Mpakadan line Upgrade aims to allow simultaneous train movements Project tied to broader push to shift transport toward rail Ghana could...
Morocco selected under $226 million USDA program for 2026 Initiative blends farm support with expansion of U.S. exports Could back irrigation and climate-resilient agriculture after...
BasiGo secures first African certification for electric bus project Carbon credits to be issued from verified emissions reductions Firm targets 1,000 buses by 2027 amid regional...
Framework covers up to 23 renewable projects across emerging markets Guarantees could reach $1.48 billion to de-risk private investment Africa anchors first phase with over 2.7...
France expects 2,500 Tunisian workers under THAMM+ by 2029 Programme targets labour shortages, promotes circular migration model Expansion follows first phase; Tunisia faces high youth...
Napié resources rise 36% to 1.16 million ounces Combined resources reach 4.2 million ounces across two projects Company moves closer to developing future gold mines Australian...
Plan includes recovery commission, audits and possible asset seizures Move aims to strengthen governance and support industrial development The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Fonds de...
Project to be built in Suez Canal Economic Zone, creating 3,000 jobs Investment reflects growing Chinese industrial presence in Egypt Plant aims to boost exports and strengthen local...
Washington and Brussels discuss coordinated supply strategy for key minerals Plan targets China’s dominance in extraction and refining chains Africa could emerge as a central partner in...
Authorities launch nationwide checks on companies employing foreign workers Firms given 30 days to comply with labor rules or face sanctions Move comes as youth employment pressures continue...
IFC considers $100m loan to Ghana International Bank Funds to support trade finance, disbursed in two tranches Deal targets Africa’s trade finance gap, worth billions The...
Guelleh wins 97.81% in Djibouti vote, sixth term likely Turnout reaches 80.4%; opponent accepts provisional results Economy faces port reliance, unemployment, diversification...
Bosi, Owowo fields lead plans; decision possible by 2027 Company targets output growth, extends life of Erha field U.S. energy major ExxonMobil is considering investments of up to $24...
Gabon private sector credit rises 10.5%, dominates bank lending Government borrowing drops sharply; deposits fall, liquidity pressures grow Non-performing loans jump 21.4% as interest rates...
Workshop defines standards, integration flows and middleware solutions Reform aims to improve data quality, ease workload, support decisions Burundian authorities are working to establish an...
Mauritius launches national AI strategy and ethical FAIR guidelines Plan targets infrastructure, skills, governance, and sector adoption Government aims to position country as regional AI...
Uganda plans two satellites for security, monitoring and broadcasting Builds on 2022 PearlAfricaSat-1 launch with partners Move aligns with growing African investment in space...
Canyon CEO Peter Secker resigns; global search for successor launched Secker stays during transition as Minim Martap nears 2026 production New CEO to oversee output ramp-up and refinery...
Africa’s second-largest uranium producer, Niger has not supplied France for several years. While contesting its forced exit from the country, Orano is expanding its activities elsewhere on the continent,...
IFC to approve €95m loan for OCP phosphogypsum facility Project supports 22m-ton storage at Jorf Lasfar complex Financing aids expansion as fertilizer output targets rise by...
Algeria to boost fixed internet speeds nationwide from April 13 ADSL upgraded to 20 Mbps; fiber speeds rise to 100 Mbps Plan supports fiber expansion; copper network phased out by...
GZ Industries switches to solar with 2.6 MW plant Daystar expands Nigeria capacity to 14.7 MW with storage Solar adoption rises as firms tackle outages, diesel costs GZ...
Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire 2025 net profit rises 10.45% to 63.48bn CFA Board proposes higher dividend; payout totals 48.9bn CFA francs Shares surge 64% yearly; bank expands with gender bond...
Nigerian lender to open its first Francophone subsidiary on April 29 Move marks expansion into WAEMU’s largest banking market Entry comes as Côte d’Ivoire’s banking sector shows steady...
Djibouti launched a program to train 4,000 young people in market-relevant skills. Youth unemployment reached 76.32% in 2024, among the highest globally. The initiative aligns with a $15...
Gabon now requires users to provide verified identity details to access digital platforms. Authorities impose fines up to CFA50 million ($89,415) and prison terms for violations. Platforms...
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 Q4 2025. More than 60% of future jobs...
Ghana expanded its digital training program nationwide after receiving 94,000 applications in 48 hours. Authorities will deploy the program across 130 centers covering all 16 regions. Youth...
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...
Robex Resources and Predictive Discovery will finalize a $1.5 billion merger by end-April 2026. The combined group targets annual gold production above 400,000 ounces by...
Facility to include data center, training hub, innovation center Project supports Digital 2030 strategy, boosts jobs and AI capacity Nexus Core Systems, a company specializing in artificial...
Civil nuclear power has long been a source of controversy, but driven by the energy transition, it is gaining ground globally, reviving both expectations and uncertainty about its future and that of the...
Ghana reviewing fuel taxes after recent pump price increases Minister says no decision yet; options include levy reductions Rising global oil prices drive higher domestic fuel costs Ghana is...
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...
Intra-African trade seen rising 10% to $230 billion in 2026 Growth driven by AfCFTA implementation and regional trade reforms Manufacturing and agri-food sectors to increase trade...
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...
Gabon private sector credit rises 10.5%, dominates bank lending Government borrowing drops sharply; deposits fall, liquidity pressures...
Plan includes recovery commission, audits and possible asset seizures Move aims to strengthen governance and support industrial...
IFC considers $100m loan to Ghana International Bank Funds to support trade finance, disbursed in two tranches Deal targets Africa’s...
IFC to approve €95m loan for OCP phosphogypsum facility Project supports 22m-ton storage at Jorf Lasfar complex Financing aids...
Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire 2025 net profit rises 10.45% to 63.48bn CFA Board proposes higher dividend; payout totals 48.9bn CFA francs Shares surge 64%...
World Bank to mobilize $550 million for Kenya road project Project to upgrade 508 km, boosting regional trade links Corridor to cut...
Egypt signs deal on $100 million dry port with EDECS, MEDLOG Facility aims to ease port congestion, shift freight from road to...
Ethiopia rolling out nationwide EV charging network, EEU says First phase includes 40 stations, mainly in Addis Ababa Plan supports rapid EV growth,...
The World Bank is preparing a $175 million loan to rehabilitate Uganda's northeastern road corridor. The 340-kilometer trade artery links...
Zimbabwe and Zambia signed an MoU for a 311 km rail link to support mining exports. The project could reduce transport distances to Beira port by...
Funding would modernize signaling on Tema–Mpakadan line Upgrade aims to allow simultaneous train movements Project tied to broader push to...
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...
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...
Tanzania forecasts 222,057 tonnes cotton output for 2025/26 Production rebounds 48% after drought-hit 2024/25 season Output volatility persists;...
Morocco selected under $226 million USDA program for 2026 Initiative blends farm support with expansion of U.S. exports Could back...
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...
Zijin Gold invests over $635 million in Ghana since 2025 Acquired Akyem mine, produced 5.1 tonnes of gold Ghana raises royalties as...
BasiGo secures first African certification for electric bus project Carbon credits to be issued from verified emissions reductions Firm...
Framework covers up to 23 renewable projects across emerging markets Guarantees could reach $1.48 billion to de-risk private...
Canyon CEO Peter Secker resigns; global search for successor launched Secker stays during transition as Minim Martap nears 2026...
KoBold launches $50 million lithium exploration in DR Congo Program covers 3,000+ km², using AI, drilling and surveys Initiative follows...
Napié resources rise 36% to 1.16 million ounces Combined resources reach 4.2 million ounces across two projects Company moves closer...
Project to be built in Suez Canal Economic Zone, creating 3,000 jobs Investment reflects growing Chinese industrial presence in Egypt Plant...
Washington and Brussels discuss coordinated supply strategy for key minerals Plan targets China’s dominance in extraction and refining...
Congo warns Airtel, MTN over poor service; six-month deadline ARPCE audit finds regional gaps across 2G, 3G, 4G networks Sanctions possible if...
Congo warns Airtel, MTN over poor service; six-month deadline ARPCE audit finds regional gaps across 2G, 3G, 4G networks Sanctions possible if...
Workshop defines standards, integration flows and middleware solutions Reform aims to improve data quality, ease workload, support...
Mauritius launches national AI strategy and ethical FAIR guidelines Plan targets infrastructure, skills, governance, and sector...
Uganda plans two satellites for security, monitoring and broadcasting Builds on 2022 PearlAfricaSat-1 launch with partners Move aligns with...
Algeria to boost fixed internet speeds nationwide from April 13 ADSL upgraded to 20 Mbps; fiber speeds rise to 100 Mbps Plan supports fiber...
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Guinea expands Rwanda cooperation to support Simandou Academy program Rwanda offers postgraduate slots; agreement and student intake...
Agreement allows 14 weekly passenger flights plus cargo Move supports Libya’s aviation recovery after years of disruption Libya and Algeria signed a...
Djibouti launched a program to train 4,000 young people in market-relevant skills. Youth unemployment reached 76.32% in 2024, among the highest...
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...
This week in Africa, health news highlights progress in kidney disease research, new investments in health security, and efforts to strengthen...
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Morocco Secures $500 Million World Bank Loan for Youth and Gender Job Initiative
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President Hassan Unveils 758 New Towers to Bridge Tanzania’s Digital Divide
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Women in AV & Tech competition opens to early-stage founders
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AfDB considers €7.5 mln investment in early-stage African tech firms
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Renew Venture Lab opens applications to support early-stage African fintechs
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Congo Regulator Puts Airtel, MTN on Notice Over Service Quality
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Cameroon Locks In $400m World Bank Funding for Douala-Bangui Corridor Ahead of June Approval
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Congo Regulator Puts Airtel, MTN on Notice Over Service Quality
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Togo earmarks CFA1.3 bln to procure 742,902 mosquito nets in 2026
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FAO, Togo ministry roll out RuralInvest to improve farm project financing
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EBID aims to allocate nearly 41% of its commitments to environmentally and socially impactful projec...
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...
Coca-Cola unit trains 260+ SMEs in Namibia business skills Program targets women, youth, disabled...
Sungbo Eredo, located in southwestern Nigeria near the Yoruba town of Ijebu-Ode, stands as one of the most remarkable yet overlooked monuments of...
The Bijagos Archipelago, located off the coast of Guinea-Bissau, stands as one of West Africa’s most extraordinary island systems. Made up of around forty...
