The April 2026 Fiscal Monitor reveals that the global fiscal gap has nearly closed, yet Africa's picture remains deeply uneven. Several African countries...
By Diaka Camara, journalist, producer, founder of CBC Worldwide Com & Prod, and president of the Diaka Camara Foundation. I still remember returning to...
by Sophie Kafuti, General Manager for Visa in the DRC For years, efforts to modernize payments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have focused...
By Nanga Koné, Country Director Rainforest Alliance Côte d’Ivoire One fact is hard to ignore : Over time, the widespread and often poorly...
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...
Uganda appoints Citibank to arrange $3.19 billion railway financing Project links Kampala to Kenya border, boosting regional trade...
Cellcom Guinea workers protest layoffs, unpaid salaries, unmet commitments Union demands audit, warns of possible administration or...
Diamond downturn pushes Botswana to accelerate diversification New partnerships with Oman, Qatar, and France target untapped resources Large...
Africa agrochemicals market to reach $15.08 billion by 2031 Growth driven by pests, food demand, government subsidies Fertilizers...
Montage Gold secures five exploration permits in northern Mauritania Move supports efforts to reduce reliance on Tasiast mine $2 million...
(EBID) - The Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) concluded its 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Accra, Ghana,...
African finance ministers in Washington flagged a worsening economic outlook, with IMF projecting continental growth slipping from 4.5% in 2025 to 4.2%...
Nigeria-Ghana onion trade resumed after dispute over distribution rights Authorities intervened, securing release of seized Nigerian onion...
South Africa excluded from 2026 G20 under U.S. presidency Diplomatic tensions with Washington deepen after public disputes Absence risks...
Wadagni–Talata lead with 94.05% in provisional results Outcome deemed irreversible with 90.55% ballots counted Opposition concedes ahead of...
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...
Uganda appoints Citibank to arrange $3.19 billion railway financing Project links Kampala to Kenya border, boosting regional trade connectivity Shift follows cancelled China deal, new...
Diamond downturn pushes Botswana to accelerate diversification New partnerships with Oman, Qatar, and France target untapped resources Large...
While attention is focused on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on oil markets, another, less visible crisis is unfolding behind the...
Gabon's 7% 2031 Eurobond posted its biggest single-day drop in a year on Wednesday after a new IMF report revealed fiscal pressures worse than...
(EBID) - The Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) concluded its 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Accra, Ghana,...
The April 2026 Fiscal Monitor reveals that the global fiscal gap has nearly closed, yet Africa's picture remains deeply uneven. Several African countries...
Carrefour enters Guinea, Nigeria via franchise deals with local partners Initial rollout includes 11 stores; 20 more planned by 2028 Expansion...
While attention is focused on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on oil markets, another, less visible crisis is unfolding behind the...
Gabon's 7% 2031 Eurobond posted its biggest single-day drop in a year on Wednesday after a new IMF report revealed fiscal pressures worse than...
PE surpasses VC in Africa — First time since 2019, private equity led deal volume in Q1 2026, signalling a structural market shift on the...
The World Bank approved a $500 million loan to align vocational training with private sector labor demands. The initiative prioritizes...
Lomé is hosting the 9th edition of the International Film Festival of Togo (FIFTO) featuring 33 films. The event promotes African storytelling in local languages and everyday...
Lagos State introduced a new 24-car train set to strengthen capacity on the Red Line. Authorities allocated 102.3 billion naira ($76.2 million) in the 2026 budget for a third rail line. The...
Namibia allocates 107.1 million Namibian dollars ($6.5 million) to finance phases 2 and 3 of its Universal Service Fund (USF). The regulator CRAN awards 42.1 million Namibian dollars for Phase...
MDBs align on harmonizing job measurement methods across development projects Africa remains the largest recipient of infrastructure-linked development finance World Bank estimates...
Ghana introduces free primary healthcare regardless of insurance status Government targets financial barriers and shifts toward preventive care Nationwide rollout planned by 2027 following...
Eight-country cotton stakeholders meet in Lomé to assess 2025–2026 campaign and productivity gaps Yields in Togo rise toward 1 tonne/ha despite climate and pest pressures Region intensifies...
TGS launches 19,500 km² offshore seismic project with Petroci Authorities use advanced imaging to improve subsurface analysis without new surveys Government targets up to 500,000 bpd...
Coris Bank International posted a 36% increase in net profit in 2025. The bank grew its customer base by 11.6% and deposits to CFAF 2,015.3 billion ($3.6 billion). The group is expanding...
Mahindra & Mahindra is considering a CKD assembly plant near Durban to strengthen its presence in South Africa. South Africa’s auto market grew 15.7% in 2025 to 596,818 vehicles, marking a...
BP has obtained a new hydrocarbon exploration permit in eastern Algeria, marking its return less than five years after exiting the country. The permit allows geological and seismic studies but...
Senegal and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a framework agreement to strengthen digital governance and integrate AI into public services. Authorities will launch a $1...
Cora Gold signed a $120 million binding agreement with Eagle Eye Asset Holdings to fund the Sanankoro project. The deal grants EEA rights to purchase 30.44% of future gold output at 20% of...
The Compagnie du TransGuinéen (CTG) expects to deliver the first railway stations by end-2026. The project includes a 650-km rail network linked to mineral ports in Forécariah to support Simandou...
Ghana targets annual production of 400,000 tonnes of fresh tomatoes under a new public-private partnership. The project includes 16,200 hectares of cultivation and processing capacity of 200,000...
The IMF lowered its 2026 growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa to 4.3% from 4.6%. Rising energy, fertilizer, and shipping costs linked to Middle East tensions drove the downgrade. Nigeria...
A federal court in Lagos suspended on April 15, 2026, the enforcement of Nigeria's most comprehensive framework for regulating digital lending apps Behind the ruling lies a jurisdictional battle...
Kenya has asked the World Bank for rapid emergency financing to cushion the economic shock from the war in Iran, Governor Kamau Thugge said Thursday The central bank spent $941 million in foreign...
Paladin raises uranium output forecast to 4.8 million pounds Ramp-up at Namibia’s Langer Heinrich mine boosts production Company targets 6 million pounds capacity by 2027 Australian company Paladin...
Donors pledge €1.5 billion for Sudan humanitarian crisis response Funding to support aid inside Sudan and refugees in neighboring countries Conference urges ceasefire as conflict displaces nearly...
Seven of Nigeria's top 11 listed banks missed the March 31 deadline for 2025 audited accounts, all citing pending Central Bank approval The bottleneck reflects the concurrent end of regulatory...
Chad breaks ground on $37.7 million hospital in N’Djamena UAE-backed facility to serve two million people by 2028 Project aims to improve care access, reduce medical evacuations The Chadian...
Zambia adds tourism to curriculum to align skills with job market Reform includes industry partnerships, new training and school tourism clubs Move targets youth unemployment, supports sector job and...
South Africa’s 120 MW Doornhoek solar plant begins full operations Facility to generate 325 GWh yearly, powering about 97,000 homes Project supports renewable expansion under REIPPPP program The...
Ghana, Italy strengthen cybersecurity cooperation to protect digital infrastructure Initiative supports digital economy growth amid rising cyberattack risks Ghana reports over $3 billion...
DRC secures $3.1 million UK funding for agricultural SMEs Program to support 5,000 farmers, including women-led businesses Initiative targets financing gaps, aims to boost productivity and...
Rwanda secures €213 million financing backed by World Bank guarantee Loan features 15-year maturity, six-year grace period on principal Funds to support key sectors, ease debt pressure,...
Emmanuel Elolo Agbenonwossi, an international consultant in cyberdiplomacy and AI governance, has emerged as one of the more outspoken African voices on digital sovereignty. He contributed to Guinea’s...
AfDB approved $755m across 18 projects between January and mid-April 2026, a 443% jump on the same period last year — its strongest start since 2023. Nearly half of that volume, $363m, went...
Malawi tobacco earnings hit record $540 million in 2025 Export volumes surged, offsetting decline in average prices 2026 outlook cautious as supply expected to exceed demand Malawi's tobacco...
MTN Ghana launches crackdown on mobile money agent fraud Audits trigger warnings, suspensions, or removals for violations Move follows rapid growth and rising fraud cases in sector MTN...
Carrefour enters Guinea, Nigeria via franchise deals with local partners Initial rollout includes 11 stores; 20 more planned by 2028 Expansion supports Carrefour 2030 plan targeting broader...
WAF halts trading ahead of Burkina Faso stake increase decree State may raise Kiaka mine stake from 15% to 40% Move aligns with 2024 mining law; terms remain undisclosed Australian gold...
Growth driven by private investment and stronger external inflows Primary surplus and tax revenues show marked improvement IMF lowers 2026 outlook amid regional tensions Egypt’s economy...
Uganda appoints Citibank to arrange $3.19 billion railway financing Project links Kampala to Kenya border, boosting regional trade connectivity Shift follows cancelled China deal, new...
BOAD exits BOA Bénin and Niger, sells stakes to Sonimex BOA Bénin posts growth; BOA Niger sees sharp profit decline Divestment reflects strategy shift amid mixed subsidiary performance The...
Cellcom Guinea workers protest layoffs, unpaid salaries, unmet commitments Union demands audit, warns of possible administration or liquidation Financial strain, declining market share fuel...
Diamond downturn pushes Botswana to accelerate diversification New partnerships with Oman, Qatar, and France target untapped resources Large mineral potential remains, but projects will take...
Ethiopia signs deal with Canada’s FFI for worker training, placement Program trains candidates to Canadian standards via official ELMIS platform Agreement aims to ease youth unemployment and...
Joint five-year plan targets one of cocoa’s most damaging diseases Strategy focuses on replanting, surveillance, and resistant varieties Disease has already hit large areas and weighed on...
Cameroon LNG export revenue falls to CFA350.1 billion in 2025 Stable export volumes suggest decline driven by lower global prices LNG remains third-largest export, accounting for 11.4% of...
Cameroon invests CFA17 billion in palm oil production projects New plants, upgrades to boost output, farmer incomes, jobs Government-backed plan targets import cuts, higher yields, lower...
First Ukrainian agricultural hub in Africa launched in Ghana Project combines food aid with local processing and distribution Move signals push to grow presence in West African markets Ukraine has...
Heineken to sell Bralima stake to Mauritius-based ELNA Holdings ELNA takes over operations; Heineken retains brands via licensing Deal aligns with asset-light strategy amid DRC security, cost...
Ghana will subsidize fuel prices by 2 cedis per litre of diesel and 0.36 cedi per litre of petrol starting April 16. The measure will last one month as authorities monitor global oil market...
The DRC government plans a 3.5-km, 2x2-lane urban viaduct in western Kinshasa to reduce chronic congestion. The project targets key bottlenecks, including the Rocade Nord-Ouest and Matadi road...
Mozambique, South Africa to launch digital one-stop border system Reform expected to cut delays, integrates customs, immigration, cargo processing Project aims to boost trade efficiency and...
Activist Kemi Seba arrested in Pretoria with two others Suspected illegal border crossing attempt costing 250,000 rand Faces extradition to Benin over state security...
Biovac, the South African biopharmaceutical company that supplies 80% of the country's routine childhood vaccines, secured more than $175 million in international financing to build a multi-vaccine...
Angola seeks partners for Lobito refinery, retains at least 51% stake Project delayed; $4.8 billion financing gap remains Zambia confirmed investor; China talks ongoing, others...
Kasiya mine cost rises to $727 million, DFS shows Project targets major rutile and graphite output over 25 years Financing pending as partners show interest in strategic...
Loan repaid via crude deliveries over seven years Declining oil output underscores reliance on petroleum revenues Gabon is using future oil revenues to raise $1 billion. Swiss trader...
Côte d’Ivoire establishes sovereign fund to manage public assets Fund to finance infrastructure, stabilize economy, build long-term savings Revenues from mining, energy and assets to fund...
Ugandan telecoms urge removal of duties on entry-level smartphones Operators say high taxes limit affordability, boost smuggling Low smartphone access hinders internet adoption and digital...
South Africa approves DHL acquisition of three logistics firms Deal supports DHL’s €300 million Africa expansion strategy Strong regional trade growth drives demand for improved...
The April 2026 Fiscal Monitor reveals that the global fiscal gap has nearly closed, yet Africa's picture remains deeply uneven. Several African countries have returned to international bond markets,...
While attention is focused on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on oil markets, another, less visible crisis is unfolding behind the scenes: sulfuric acid, a chemical compound essential...
New sovereign fund will channel mining and oil revenues into development Three sub-funds target infrastructure, stability, and long-term savings Move comes amid rapid growth in gold and oil...
Evidence shows mobile money taxes reduce usage and revenue Most countries exceed the 0.2% threshold that triggers cash fallback Policies risk hurting financial inclusion and long-term...
Kenya has asked the World Bank for rapid emergency financing to cushion the economic shock from the war in Iran, Governor Kamau Thugge said...
Coris Bank International posted a 36% increase in net profit in 2025. The bank grew its customer base by 11.6% and deposits to CFAF 2,015.3...
Seven of Nigeria's top 11 listed banks missed the March 31 deadline for 2025 audited accounts, all citing pending Central Bank approval The bottleneck...
DRC secures $3.1 million UK funding for agricultural SMEs Program to support 5,000 farmers, including women-led businesses Initiative targets...
AfDB approved $755m across 18 projects between January and mid-April 2026, a 443% jump on the same period last year — its strongest start since...
Liberia, Sierra Leone to launch 255-km transnational road corridor $364 million project aims to boost trade, connectivity Toll sections may...
New master plan targets aviation development through 2045 Nigeria ranks second in Africa for domestic air traffic Infrastructure gaps and...
Air Algérie signs MoU to develop a modern cargo terminal at Algiers Airport. The project includes a 10,530 m² facility with 25,500 m³ storage capacity...
Lagos State introduced a new 24-car train set to strengthen capacity on the Red Line. Authorities allocated 102.3 billion naira ($76.2 million)...
The Compagnie du TransGuinéen (CTG) expects to deliver the first railway stations by end-2026. The project includes a 650-km rail network linked...
Mozambique, South Africa to launch digital one-stop border system Reform expected to cut delays, integrates customs, immigration, cargo...
Passenger traffic reached 2.55 million in 2025, up slightly year-on-year Air freight rose 7% to 34,844 tons Growth came in below earlier projections...
The World Bank is preparing a $175 million loan to rehabilitate Uganda's northeastern road corridor. The 340-kilometer trade artery links...
Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) plans a strategic shift toward ethanol and renewable energy production. Rising electricity demand strengthens the business...
Eight-country cotton stakeholders meet in Lomé to assess 2025–2026 campaign and productivity gaps Yields in Togo rise toward 1 tonne/ha despite...
Ghana targets annual production of 400,000 tonnes of fresh tomatoes under a new public-private partnership. The project includes 16,200 hectares...
Malawi tobacco earnings hit record $540 million in 2025 Export volumes surged, offsetting decline in average prices 2026 outlook cautious as...
Joint five-year plan targets one of cocoa’s most damaging diseases Strategy focuses on replanting, surveillance, and resistant...
Cameroon invests CFA17 billion in palm oil production projects New plants, upgrades to boost output, farmer incomes, jobs Government-backed plan...
First Ukrainian agricultural hub in Africa launched in Ghana Project combines food aid with local processing and distribution Move signals push to...
Government engages UAE investors to boost rice production Imports still cover about 55% of national consumption Large areas of arable land...
Mahindra & Mahindra is considering a CKD assembly plant near Durban to strengthen its presence in South Africa. South Africa’s auto market grew...
Cora Gold signed a $120 million binding agreement with Eagle Eye Asset Holdings to fund the Sanankoro project. The deal grants EEA rights...
Paladin raises uranium output forecast to 4.8 million pounds Ramp-up at Namibia’s Langer Heinrich mine boosts production Company targets 6 million...
BP has obtained a new hydrocarbon exploration permit in eastern Algeria, marking its return less than five years after exiting the country. The...
TGS launches 19,500 km² offshore seismic project with Petroci Authorities use advanced imaging to improve subsurface analysis without new...
South Africa’s 120 MW Doornhoek solar plant begins full operations Facility to generate 325 GWh yearly, powering about 97,000 homes Project supports...
WAF halts trading ahead of Burkina Faso stake increase decree State may raise Kiaka mine stake from 15% to 40% Move aligns with 2024 mining...
Cameroon LNG export revenue falls to CFA350.1 billion in 2025 Stable export volumes suggest decline driven by lower global prices LNG remains...
Namibia allocates 107.1 million Namibian dollars ($6.5 million) to finance phases 2 and 3 of its Universal Service Fund (USF). The regulator...
Ghana, Italy strengthen cybersecurity cooperation to protect digital infrastructure Initiative supports digital economy growth amid rising cyberattack...
MTN Ghana launches crackdown on mobile money agent fraud Audits trigger warnings, suspensions, or removals for violations Move follows rapid...
Ugandan telecoms urge removal of duties on entry-level smartphones Operators say high taxes limit affordability, boost smuggling Low...
Two agreements signed on AI, training, and digital regulation Scholarships and training programs target skills development Partnership...
Morocco and Gabon signed two agreements covering AI, training and digital regulation during GITEX Africa 2026. The partnership includes fully...
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MDBs align on harmonizing job measurement methods across development projects Africa remains the largest recipient of infrastructure-linked...
Zambia adds tourism to curriculum to align skills with job market Reform includes industry partnerships, new training and school tourism clubs Move...
Ethiopia signs deal with Canada’s FFI for worker training, placement Program trains candidates to Canadian standards via official ELMIS...
Program aims to reintegrate 200,000 excluded youth over five years Mobile school model targets rural and underserved populations Initiative addresses...
Reforms focus on skills, access, and science education IsDB backs projects worth over $100 million Youth unemployment remains high despite job...
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Lomé Film Festival Showcases African Stories and Industry Ambitions
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University of Botswana Enters VR Space With New Immersive Initiative
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University of Kara begins overhaul of campus IT infrastructure
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WAEMU: AfDB grants CFA1.7 billion to improve firms’ competitiveness under AfCFTA framework
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Lagos Invests in Rail as City Faces Rising Mobility Demand
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Nigeria’s Timart Scales Digital Tools for African SMEs
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Togo: AMRAT positions risk management as key to corporate resilience
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Mozambique Tightens Cyber Regulations With New Legal Measures
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Ilias El Makhfi Builds AI Tools to Transform Hiring in Morocco
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Namibia Pours $6.5 Million into Universal Access Fund Expansion
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Algeria launches bid for two NGSO satellite telecom licenses Move aims to expand broadband ac...
Four major operators—Mauritel, Mattel, Rimatel, and Chinguitel—submitted a combined bid of ...
(EBID) - EBID aims to allocate nearly 41% of its commitments to projects with environmental and...
Nigeria, Nestlé sign MoU for dairy training center in Abuja Center to train farmers in breeding, ...
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...
