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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...
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...
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Driven by above-average growth and rapidly expanding demographics, Francophone Africa is emerging as one of the continent’s key economic engines. Yet...
U.S. to establish drone training center in Morocco Program to train African armies, boosts intelligence and coordination Initiative reflects U.S....
Eni discovers 2 Tcf gas at Egypt’s offshore Temsah block Find near existing infrastructure could accelerate development Discovery supports Egypt’s...
M-PESA evolves into major financial platform with 35 million users Telecoms, fintechs expand into banking, intensifying competition with...
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...
Kenya tourism revenue rises 10% to $3.84 billion in 2025 Visitor numbers hit 7.9 million, driven by strong domestic demand Government measures,...
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World Bank backs industrial policy as a shield against compounding shocks — a landmark shift from the Washington Consensus orthodoxy it championed for...
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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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World Bank approved $540 million to fund Uganda’s urban infrastructure program (UCMID II). The initiative targets 10 cities, 26...
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NNPC exports first Cawthorne crude cargo to Netherlands New light sweet grade targets European, U.S. refining markets Move supports Nigeria’s strategy...
Nigeria's top deposit bank closed 2025 with ₦24.3 trillion ($15.2bn) in customer funds but lent less than 43 cents per dollar — its tightest credit...
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...
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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 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...
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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...
Kenya and Morocco sign 11 deals covering health, agriculture, and trade Agreements aim to expand cooperation and boost economic ties Move follows diplomatic shift that eased tensions between...
GDP growth reached 6.7% in 2025, up from 6.5% a year earlier Expansion fueled by hydrocarbons and agriculture, while other sectors slow Growth expected to drop to 2.5% in 2026 as oil impact...
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...
Up to 15,000 tourism jobs in Austria targeted for Tunisian workers Program expands beyond France under broader EU partnerships Initiative seen as response to high youth unemployment Tunisia is...
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...
AfDB launches initiative to redesign how Africa mobilizes and deploys capital Financing gap exceeds $400 billion despite large domestic savings Focus shifts from raising funds to fixing...
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...
Authorities investigate gaps between reported and actual fuel stock levels Suspected data manipulation may have created a false shortage signal Senior energy officials step down as arrests and...
Gisèle Mélanie Houngue appointed CEO of BGFIBank Benin, replacing Alexis Louéké Veteran of the group with over a decade in finance and audit roles Appointment comes as BGFIBank posts strong...
World Bank backs industrial policy as a shield against compounding shocks — a landmark shift from the Washington Consensus orthodoxy it championed for three decades. Growth holds at 4.1% in 2026,...
EBID project commitments reached $813.77 million, up 83%, with approvals rising 50%. Focused on energy and transport, sectors critical to regional growth. Catalytic financing mobilized...
Africa counts more than 1,000 tech hubs in 2024, up from fewer than 600 in 2019 Leading ecosystems in Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda attract capital and talent New projects across Morocco, Benin...
Raised $12.65 million, backed by Firstrand, Standard Bank, Allan Gray and the SA SME Fund Focused on early-stage startups, with first investment in Tyme Group, a fintech in commercial...
Meridian Port Services receives 16 electric RTG cranes for Tema Port expansion; $1.5 billion upgrade aims to raise capacity to 3 million TEUs annually by 2027; Tema leads regional container...
150 Liberian content creators to attend monetization training on May 6–7, 2026, at the Bella Casa Hotel in Monrovia. Platforms involved: Meta (Facebook, Instagram) and TikTok. Training aims to...
WAF payments to the state rise to $398 million in 2025, more than double year-on-year Revenue climbs to $1.5 billion, driven by higher gold prices and increased production New...
Ethiopia authorizes imports of meat, dairy, and animal genetics from Brazil Addis Ababa aims to boost supply and improve herd productivity Brazil strengthens its footprint in Africa’s growing...
Thor targets $8–10 million exploration budget for 2026; Focus on advancing Guitry and Marahui prospects; Company holds $137 million cash position at end-2025. Canadian junior...
Authorities launch national workshop to define aviation reform roadmap High taxes and weak connectivity weigh on sector competitiveness Abidjan faces rising competition from major African...
Ghana launches “Accra Reset” panel to reform global health governance Initiative seeks stronger Global South role in decision-making Move follows pandemic-exposed inequalities in global...
Liberia deploys system to detect illegal electricity connections Technology flags anomalies, enables remote disconnection of power Move aims to cut losses and improve grid...
IMF reaches preliminary deal to disburse $183 million to Madagascar Funding tied to programme reviews, targets infrastructure and reforms Agreement seen supporting recovery amid...
Afreximbank crossed the $1 billion net profit threshold in 2025 for the first time, a milestone driven by balance-sheet expansion and a maturing trade finance franchise Operating costs grew...
Kenya avocado output seen rising 4.8% to 727,000 tonnes Growth driven by new orchards, improved farming practices Exports to recover, but Red Sea disruptions pose risks Kenya’s avocado...
Witti Finances Holding acquired a majority stake in Kajas Microfinance, entering the Senegalese market. The firm rebranded the entity as Witti...
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...
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...
Authorities launch national workshop to define aviation reform roadmap High taxes and weak connectivity weigh on sector...
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...
Ethiopia rolling out nationwide EV charging network, EEU says First phase includes 40 stations, mainly in Addis Ababa Plan supports rapid EV growth,...
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...
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Uganda seeks World Bank support for $3 billion railway project Funding aims to revive delayed Kampala–Malaba standard gauge line Project...
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...
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...
Kenya avocado output seen rising 4.8% to 727,000 tonnes Growth driven by new orchards, improved farming practices Exports to recover, but...
Ethiopia authorizes imports of meat, dairy, and genetic livestock inputs from Brazil Move aims to diversify supply and improve domestic livestock...
Senegal launches solar-plus-storage projects to boost grid stability Diass project adds first battery system, backed by KfW, AFD Linguère...
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...
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...
PETROCI raises 200 billion CFA francs to fund Baleine project Financing supports Phase 2 expansion, prepares launch of Phase 3 Project boosts...
Sonangol orders two LNG carriers worth about $511 million New vessels to support exports from Angola LNG project Move aligns with...
Fortuna Mining reported 42,016 ounces of gold production in Q1 2026, up 9% year-on-year. The company maintained its annual production...
Heath Goldfields secures $65 million financing from Trafigura Funding supports Bogoso-Prestea mine after production resumed Deal includes...
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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...
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Africa counts more than 1,000 tech hubs in 2024, up from fewer than 600 in 2019 Leading ecosystems in Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda attract capital and...
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Niger, Morocco sign agreements to boost education, vocational training Talks focus on human capital amid high dropout, capacity...
Up to 15,000 tourism jobs in Austria targeted for Tunisian workers Program expands beyond France under broader EU partnerships Initiative seen as...
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Gulf Transfers to Cameroon Rebound to CFA11.8 Billion but Remain Marginal
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EU Funds Coastal Surveillance to Curb Illegal Fishing in Cameroon
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Angola Issues $185M in Bonds to Recapitalize State Airline Ahead of Privatization
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Togo returns to regional market with 30 billion CFA francs bond offering on April 17
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CEMAC Lending Rises 10.7% in 2025 as Bad Loans Edge Lower
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Côte d'Ivoire's PETROCI raises $358M for Phase 2 of Baleine oil field
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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...
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