In Nigeria, as in much of Africa, weaknesses in the seed sector remain a major constraint on the productivity of staple crops such as rice and maize. As...
By Jacques Assahoré Konan, Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, and Blerta Cela, UNDP Resident Representative in...
In Cotonou, at the Regional Summit on Digital Transformation, ministers, regulators and technical partners debated the digital future of West and Central...
In 2024, Benin’s authorities announced a coming ban on imports of frozen chicken and table eggs, saying the move aims to boost and better organize local...
Pit Baccardi, co-founder of the Salon des Industries Musicales d’Afrique Francophone (SIMA) and a Cameroonian native, was in Cotonou for the second...
Benin hosted the first Regional Summit on Digital Transformation in West and Central Africa, gathering officials from about 20 countries to discuss issues...
Despite their central role in African trade, ports remain hampered by fragmented, non-comparable data, driving up logistics costs and constraining...
Kenya signs $311 million deal to build two high-voltage power lines Private partners finance, build, operate lines under 30-year concession New...
Market sources expect rice prices to keep falling in the first quarter of 2026. India is heading for a record harvest and may release large export...
Bilateral trade surged 80% to hit $143m in 10 months, while Al Mana Holding committed $200m to a sustainable aviation fuel plant in...
EBRD approves €30 million loan to Benin’s state electricity utility Funding targets rural electrification, connecting 120,000 households...
AI-backed agri-fintech is increasingly being used to pilot new rural credit models in Africa, where access to finance remains one of the main obstacles to...
Investment bank BCID-AES established in Bamako Bank aims to fund infrastructure, agriculture, and energy projects in member states Key decisions...
Low-income countries captured just 15% of adaptation finance flows between 2019 and 2023 International adaptation finance averaged $40.1 billion...
EUR 106 million allocated for project- and program-based technical and financial cooperation. EUR 100 million in direct budget support aligned with...
Dangote Foundation pledges 1 trillion naira for Nigerian education over decade Funding targets STEM, girls’ education, teacher training from...
The mining group is refocusing on iron, aluminium, lithium and copper while placing other activities, including titanium, under strategic review, raising...
Despite their central role in African trade, ports remain hampered by fragmented, non-comparable data, driving up logistics costs and constraining investment. To address this, the African Development Bank...
Market sources expect rice prices to keep falling in the first quarter of 2026. India is heading for a record harvest and may release large export...
Fitch upgrades Côte d’Ivoire to BB, saying political uncertainty has lifted and the country has moved beyond past election-related unrest. Strong...
Benin plans to start operating major tourism projects from 2027–2028 The 2026 tourism budget falls sharply as large construction projects near...
AI-backed agri-fintech is increasingly being used to pilot new rural credit models in Africa, where access to finance remains one of the main obstacles to...
In Nigeria, as in much of Africa, weaknesses in the seed sector remain a major constraint on the productivity of staple crops such as rice and maize. As...
Carrefour to enter Ghana retail market in 2026 via franchise Shoprite Ghana stores to be rebranded Carrefour from April 2026 Plan includes opening...
Fitch upgrades Côte d’Ivoire to BB, saying political uncertainty has lifted and the country has moved beyond past election-related unrest. Strong...
Benin plans to start operating major tourism projects from 2027–2028 The 2026 tourism budget falls sharply as large construction projects near...
Chocolate giants linked to deforestation via indirect cocoa sourcing in Liberia Global Witness says opaque supply chains mask origin of uncertified...
Rwanda maintained strong growth and adequate reserves, but external pressures are mounting. Public debt is projected to rise toward 80% of GDP by 2027,...
Uganda signed a bilateral agreement for as much as $1.7 billion in U.S. health funding The plan requires Kampala to increase domestic health...
Banks’ exposure to sovereign risk rose to 32% of total assets in 2024 48.8% of banks’ treasury assets were invested in public securities Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon generated over 90% of sector net...
Carrefour to enter Ghana retail market in 2026 via franchise Shoprite Ghana stores to be rebranded Carrefour from April 2026 Plan includes opening five more stores by 2028 French retailer Carrefour...
(HUAWEI) - Huawei Northern Africa concludes today the Huawei Northern Africa Inclusive Energy Summit 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The event, brought together...
Malawi plans state takeover of majority fuel imports to curb shortages NOCMA to import about 60% of fuel in 2026-27 Private importers remain active amid foreign currency constraints Malawi’s...
Ethio Telecom to extend telehealth services to 200 more hospitals Expansion aims to cut costs and improve healthcare access Rollout supported by 4G, 5G and broadband upgrades Ethiopia’s state-owned...
Theta Gold signs non-binding $80 million loan term sheet with Nebari Financing aims to fund TGME project, first gold in early 2027 Mine expected to produce 1.14 million ounces over 14.5...
Despite rapid urban growth, Côte d’Ivoire remains largely dependent on agriculture. Rural areas of the country, which are poorer than urban centres, are also modernising more slowly. To address economic...
BEAC raises key interest rates to support CFA franc Policy rate lifted to 4.75% amid falling foreign reserves Shift reverses earlier easing criticised by the IMF The Bank of Central African States...
Guinea-Bissau suspends participation in CPLP, foreign ministry says Government cites statute breaches and refusal to recognise its chairmanship Suspension to remain until rotating presidency is...
As the job market transforms and demands for specialized skills intensify, upskilling is emerging as a critical structural response for strengthening employability. In Africa, it is gaining importance as...
Morocco commits 1.3 billion dirhams to support domestic startups Funding targets business creation, venture capital, and Technopark network Programs aim to create 1,000 startups by 2026 Morocco...
Despite their central role in African trade, ports remain hampered by fragmented, non-comparable data, driving up logistics costs and constraining investment. To address this, the African Development Bank...
Kenya signs $311 million deal to build two high-voltage power lines Private partners finance, build, operate lines under 30-year concession New lines aim to cut outages and ease grid...
Orezone produces first gold at new Bomboré plant on December 15 $80 million facility targets 45% output increase by 2026 Bomboré production forecast to rise to about 185,000 ounces in 2026 Orezone...
Palm Hills Developments signs agreement with Marriott International to introduce the St. Regis brand in West Cairo. Project to include a luxury hotel, serviced apartments and branded residences...
Government reviews higher education reforms at 2025 conference Authorities push for more professional and market-driven training Youth unemployment stands at about 8.1% amid rising graduate...
African companies raised about $220 billion in equity on local stock markets over the past 25 years Equity market capitalization rose 27-fold to $560 billion between 2000 and...
Nairobi will host the summit in 2026, co-organized with Norway, the United States, and the IEA Event aims to speed up access to clean cooking for nearly 1 billion Africans First summit in...
Egypt licenses fintech Tpay as the country’s approved Direct Carrier Billing provider for government payments Citizens can pay electricity bills, traffic fines and civil registry fees using...
Botswana awards British junior Aterian a new copper exploration license in the Kalahari Copper Belt The license expands Aterian’s copper portfolio in Botswana to 2,694.58 square...
Tunisia plans to export 15,000 tonnes of Maltese oranges to France in the 2025/2026 season Projected shipments exceed the previous season’s volume by more than 160% Authorities back exports...
Kenya signs a $311 million investment agreement to build two high-voltage transmission lines Africa50 and PowerGrid Corporation of India join the project under a 30-year PPP...
In Nigeria, as in much of Africa, weaknesses in the seed sector remain a major constraint on the productivity of staple crops such as rice and maize. As Africa’s most populous country looks to boost...
Guinea suspended demurrage fees at the Port of Conakry from December 15 to January 31. The move aims to limit the impact of port costs on consumer prices during the holidays. High logistics costs...
Global cocoa prices have fallen to just over $6,000 a ton, about half last year’s level. Exporters are struggling to honor contracts, leading to bean buildups at ports. In Côte d’Ivoire, the...
Web3 adoption is accelerating demand for blockchain developers across Africa. The role combines programming, cryptography, and decentralized systems design. Universities, bootcamps, and online...
Egypt signed a $200 million SAF investment deal with Qatar’s Al Mana Holding. The project marks the first Qatari industrial investment in the Suez Canal zone. Production is set to start by 2027...
(FEZ–MEKNES REGION) - As AFCON 2025 approaches: the Fez-Meknes region is emerging as one of Morocco’s most strategic tourism hubs, offering strong commercial prospects for African travel agencies. The...
Shelter Afrique Development Bank named Lionel Zinsou as board chair on December 15. He replaces Dr Chii Akporji, with Said Athman Mtwana appointed vice chair. The bank says the appointments support...
Yango invested in Ghanaian startup Gigmile through its venture arm, Yango Ventures. Gigmile provides financing and management tools for last-mile delivery workers. The deal aims to support growth and...
Chariot reached financial close on two wind projects totaling 190 MW in South Africa. The projects are backed by a 20-year power purchase agreement with Etana Energy. They reflect growing momentum for...
BW Energy is acquiring stakes in Angola’s offshore blocks 14 and 14K for about $310 million. The deal gives the company exposure to producing assets operated by Chevron. The move builds on BW...
ANPEJ inaugurated an agricultural mechanization skills center in Podor on December 13. The center will train youth in operating, maintaining, and managing farm equipment. It supports Senegal’s drive...
Market sources expect rice prices to keep falling in the first quarter of 2026. India is heading for a record harvest and may release large export volumes. Strong Indian supply is increasing...
WAEMU foreign exchange reserves rose to about $33 billion by end-October 2025. Import cover increased to six months from 3.8 months in 2024. Stronger exports and renewed market access supported...
(PRESIDENCE DE LA GUINEE) - The Republic of Guinea has taken a major new step in the implementation of the sustainable and responsible Simandou 2040 socio-economic development program with the creation,...
FAO launched a $2.7 million agricultural project to strengthen farmers’ organizations in Niger. The project targets Dosso and Tillabéri and focuses on the Federation Mooriben. The initiative...
Global Atomic delayed the start-up of Niger’s Dasa uranium processing plant by one year to the second half of 2027. Border closures with Benin and financing delays disrupted equipment imports and...
Guinea recorded an employment rate of 52% in 2025, according to the National Labour Observatory. The informal economy accounted for 77.4% of the active population, according to the...
Nigeria selected 28 companies to develop gas-flare capture projects across 49 oil-production sites. The projects could deliver up to 3 gigawatts of power and attract about $2 billion in...
CardinalStone Capital Advisers plans to raise $120 million for its second SME-focused fund in West Africa. The International Finance Corporation considers an equity investment of up...
( AGL) - On the occasion of TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, scheduled from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, Africa Global Logistics (AGL), official logistics partner of...
Resolute Mining plans to lift annual gold output to 500,000 ounces by 2028, up from a 2025 target of 275,000–285,000 ounces. The Doropo project in Côte d’Ivoire should produce about 170,000 ounces...
Ghana signed an agreement with Telecel Group to train 100,000 young people under the “One Million Coders” initiative. The government targets digital skills training for 1 million people within four...
Transnet cut its half-year loss to 1.8 billion rand from 2.2 billion rand year on year. Rail freight volumes rose to 81.4 million tonnes from 78 million tonnes. The group lifted revenue to...
Orange Money Côte d’Ivoire launched a virtual Visa card that enables online payments across the global Visa network. The card offers fee-free transactions, competitive exchange rates and regulatory...
DRC regulator ARECOMS waives strict rules, allowing miners to keep unused Q4 2025 cobalt quotas despite ongoing export delays. Bureaucratic hurdles have stalled shipments, but the decision...
Guinea, Cameroon and Ghana are advancing alumina refinery projects worth more than $1 billion to capture more value from bauxite. Africa holds 29% of global bauxite reserves but less than 1%...
Fitch upgrades Côte d’Ivoire to BB, saying political uncertainty has lifted and the country has moved beyond past election-related unrest. Strong growth, low inflation and improving debt metrics...
CBK rates' cuts to 9.0%, is ending the 'rentier' era. Banks must now pivot from risk-free state bonds to private lending as inflation stabilizes. Ruto’s new National Infrastructure Fund uses...
Deadly floods hit Safi on Dec 14, 2025, killing at least 21 and damaging homes, roads, and key urban areas. No official reports of damage at OCP’s Safi site; impact on logistics and workforce...
Bilateral trade surged 80% to hit $143m in 10 months, while Al Mana Holding committed $200m to a sustainable aviation fuel plant in Egypt. Qatar’s return follows the UAE’s...
Senegal to scrap mobile roaming charges with four neighbours Free incoming calls, local rates apply from March 2026 Move supports ECOWAS push for regional telecoms integration Senegal...
Mauritania secures $60 million Saudi loan for major power project Funding builds 182 km Nouakchott-Néma high-voltage transmission line Project supports goal of universal electricity...
EBRD approves €30 million loan to Benin’s state electricity utility Funding targets rural electrification, connecting 120,000 households nationwide Marks EBRD’s first investment in...
In line with a broad movement acknowledging colonial-era spoliations and seeking to rebalance cultural relations between Africa and Europe, countries such as France, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands...
SCZone signs $100 million textile complex deal with China’s Zhejiang Jasan Qantara West project targets exports, full textile value chain production Investment boosts jobs and supports Egypt’s...
MetalsGrove raises A$2.7 million to explore Central West gold project Junior miners ramp up exploration activity across Côte d'Ivoire Rising gold prices and favourable climate attract new sector...
African companies raised about $220 billion in equity on local stock markets over the past 25 years Equity market capitalization rose...
Banks’ exposure to sovereign risk rose to 32% of total assets in 2024 48.8% of banks’ treasury assets were invested in public securities Cameroon,...
BEAC raises key interest rates to support CFA franc Policy rate lifted to 4.75% amid falling foreign reserves Shift reverses earlier easing criticised...
WAEMU foreign exchange reserves rose to about $33 billion by end-October 2025. Import cover increased to six months from 3.8 months in...
CardinalStone Capital Advisers plans to raise $120 million for its second SME-focused fund in West Africa. The International Finance...
Nigeria approves upgrade of VHF radio systems at major airports Project includes new biometric portals, scanners, and passenger guidance...
Transnet and ICTSI sign a 25-year partnership to upgrade Durban’s Pier 2 terminal Private investment aims to boost capacity to 2.8 million TEU and...
The NDS 2 strategy prioritizes rail rehabilitation to support mining and ease road pressure A new 217-km railway from Lion’s Den to Kafue will...
Transnet cut its half-year loss to 1.8 billion rand from 2.2 billion rand year on year. Rail freight volumes rose to 81.4 million tonnes from 78...
Deadly floods hit Safi on Dec 14, 2025, killing at least 21 and damaging homes, roads, and key urban areas. No official reports of damage at...
TAAG receives Airbus A220-300 under long-term fleet renewal plan Airline targets fleet expansion to 50 aircraft, boosting passenger numbers Codeshare...
Parliament clears Ivanhoe Atlantic to operate the key Yekepa–Buchanan rail corridor Deal includes nearly $1 billion in fees and $800...
Alstom announces a MAD 100 million ($10.9 million) investment to build a new production line for train-driver consoles in Morocco. The company says...
Despite rapid urban growth, Côte d’Ivoire remains largely dependent on agriculture. Rural areas of the country, which are poorer than urban centres, are...
Tunisia plans to export 15,000 tonnes of Maltese oranges to France in the 2025/2026 season Projected shipments exceed the previous season’s...
ANPEJ inaugurated an agricultural mechanization skills center in Podor on December 13. The center will train youth in operating, maintaining, and...
FAO launched a $2.7 million agricultural project to strengthen farmers’ organizations in Niger. The project targets Dosso and Tillabéri and...
SCZone signs $100 million textile complex deal with China’s Zhejiang Jasan Qantara West project targets exports, full textile value chain...
Tanzania’s coffee regulator is developing irrigation to raise yields year-round Thirteen wells have been drilled in major coffee regions, with twelve...
Kenya signed an MoU with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) to expand and modernize irrigation systems. The 10-year National...
Guinea launches €5 million agriculture project with Italy Programme targets vegetable farming, women and youth inclusion Initiative aligns with...
Theta Gold signs non-binding $80 million loan term sheet with Nebari Financing aims to fund TGME project, first gold in early 2027 Mine expected...
Orezone produces first gold at new Bomboré plant on December 15 $80 million facility targets 45% output increase by 2026 Bomboré production forecast...
Nairobi will host the summit in 2026, co-organized with Norway, the United States, and the IEA Event aims to speed up access to clean cooking for...
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Botswana awards British junior Aterian a new copper exploration license in the Kalahari Copper Belt The license expands Aterian’s copper...
Kenya signs a $311 million investment agreement to build two high-voltage transmission lines Africa50 and PowerGrid Corporation of India...
Chariot reached financial close on two wind projects totaling 190 MW in South Africa. The projects are backed by a 20-year power purchase agreement...
Egypt licenses fintech Tpay as the country’s approved Direct Carrier Billing provider for government payments Citizens can pay electricity bills,...
Yango invested in Ghanaian startup Gigmile through its venture arm, Yango Ventures. Gigmile provides financing and management tools for last-mile...
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Senegal to scrap mobile roaming charges with four neighbours Free incoming calls, local rates apply from March 2026 Move supports ECOWAS...
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CEMAC banks invested nearly 49% of liquidity in government debt in 2024
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Togo Plans Cash Transfer Program for 700,000+ Vulnerable People
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ECOWAS Plans 1,000-Strong Standby Force by 2026 to Counter Instability
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Togo Bank Lending Rises 22% Y/Y Through September
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French Grocer Carrefour to Enter Ghana Through Franchise Deal
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Madagascar Launches Drafting of National Cybersecurity Strategy
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Huawei Digital Power Gathers Regional Leaders in Sharm El-Sheikh to Accelerate Inclusive Energy Transformation
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