The main point of contention between Niamey and France’s Orano concerns the uranium stock extracted before the nationalisation of Somaïr, an issue that...
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As the continent’s leading importer of milk powder, West Africa is seeing a surge in dairy demand that far outpaces local production. While store shelves...
As Yamoussoukro hosts the 2026 National Cotton, Cashew, and Shea Producer Days (JNPCA), David Alliali, Commercial Director at AGL Côte d’Ivoire, sits down...
A dispute over the uranium stockpile claimed by France’s Orano has intensified tensions between Niamey and its former long-time partner following the...
In 2015, all 54 African countries committed to raising education spending to at least 4 to 6 percent of GDP and/or 15 to 20 percent of total public...
China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the...
In the Gulf of Guinea, oil producers have steadily multiplied. Nigeria paved the way, followed by Niger, Ghana and, more recently, Côte d’Ivoire. Benin,...
Most food traded within West Africa moves by truck and largely escapes official records, highlighting both the scale of informal cross-border commerce and...
Safran invests €280m to build one of the world's largest landing gear plants in Morocco, creating 500 jobs at the Nouaceur Midparc...
Not long ago, Africa had fallen off Petrobras’ strategic map. Under the weight of debt and the fallout from the “Lava Jato” corruption scandal, the...
Zimbabwe projects at least 8.5% growth in 2026 Forecast follows IMF staff-monitored reform program Inflation below 10%, reserves...
CNNC unit to invest up to $321.5M in Bannerman’s Etango project Deal includes right to buy 60% of future uranium output Move expands...
According to the International Energy Agency, about 55 additional mines will be needed to meet global lithium demand by 2035. Against this backdrop, the...
New Kenya plant has 200,000-ton annual capacity, expandable to 260,000 Group added three African factories in 12 months, one more...
A dispute over the uranium stockpile claimed by France’s Orano has intensified tensions between Niamey and its former long-time partner following the nationalization of Somaïr. As global interest in...
China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the...
Green hydrogen projects are multiplying across Africa, promoted as a driver of the continent’s low-carbon transition. Whether they can generate...
South Africa will remove transmission control from Eskom and create a separate public grid operator Around 390 billion rands are needed over the next...
Safran invests €280m to build one of the world's largest landing gear plants in Morocco, creating 500 jobs at the Nouaceur Midparc...
The main point of contention between Niamey and France’s Orano concerns the uranium stock extracted before the nationalisation of Somaïr, an issue that...
South Africa led with 35% of total deal value, ahead of Kenya and Egypt Inbound deal value rose over 40%, outbound value jumped nearly...
Green hydrogen projects are multiplying across Africa, promoted as a driver of the continent’s low-carbon transition. Whether they can generate...
South Africa will remove transmission control from Eskom and create a separate public grid operator Around 390 billion rands are needed over the next...
The government will invest $330 million in emergency and recovery measures. Floods have displaced 188,000 people and submerged 110,000...
The IMF approved a $4.87 million disbursement to Comoros following the fifth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. The four-year...
China accounted for 25.8% of Togo’s imports, totaling CFA114.8 billion Total imports rose 10.9% in value and 37.4% in volume year-on-year Energy products led purchases, representing 17.6% of...
China accounted for 25.8% of Togo’s imports, totaling CFA114.8 billion Total imports rose 10.9% in value and 37.4% in volume year-on-year Energy products led purchases, representing 17.6% of...
UBA moves beyond remittances with integrated banking and investment services Remittance flows to Africa exceed $100 billion a year Platform aims to channel diaspora funds into long-term...
Sovereign Metals signs MoU with Traxys to market graphite from Kasiya Traxys selected under Washington’s $12 billion “Vault” program Kasiya still in development, with final feasibility...
NCA lowers dropped-call limit to under 1% and raises call success targets 3G download speed must exceed 1 Mbps; SMS delivery rate set at 98% Nationwide coverage across all districts...
Drillship Çağrı Bey to begin drilling Curad-1 about 370 km off Mogadishu Operation marks Turkey’s first deepwater drilling mission abroad Move follows growing Turkey–Somalia energy cooperation...
South Africa led with 35% of total deal value, ahead of Kenya and Egypt Inbound deal value rose over 40%, outbound value jumped nearly 85% Consumer goods sector topped both value and volume of...
BiasharaLink and Deal House aim to support AfCFTA implementation Platforms seek to turn African diplomatic missions into trade facilitators Fewer than 1% of 3,500 monthly trade requests lead...
Dakar-based ICF opens representation office in Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire hosts 18 of WAEMU’s 38 licensed brokerage firms BRVM equity market cap rose 5.54% in January to CFA14,070...
FQM and Anzana plan up to 50 MW of hydropower in northern Zambia Power will supply FQM mines through a wheeling deal with Zesco Move comes as Zambia pushes solar to reduce reliance on...
Oando seeks to raise 220 billion naira ($162.5 million) through a rights issue More than 4.4 billion new shares to be offered at 50 naira each Net output rose 32% in 2025 as capital...
ECOWAS central bank governors reaffirm a 2027 target for launching the Eco. Nigeria signals that the first phase could exclude UEMOA’s eight CFA-franc countries. Nigeria and Ghana, key...
Togo’s GDP per capita surpasses $1,300 in 2025, supported by economic growth above 6%. The United Nations revises population data downward by about 12% following the 2022 census. The...
The Tree Crops Development Authority targets $600 million in investment commitments, or $100 million for each of six strategic tree crop value chains. The authority estimates that...
“Dao” ranks among the three films in official competition at the 76th Berlinale and marks Alain Gomis’ second bid for the Golden Bear. The film premiered on February 14 at the festival and will...
Egypt launched trial operations at Damietta Port’s second container terminal with the arrival of Hapag-Lloyd’s “ESSEN EXPRESS.” The terminal offers 3.5 million TEUs in capacity and aims to triple...
West Wits Mining launched a scoping study to lift WBP output to 200,000 ounces per year after starting initial production. South Africa’s gold output fell from about 1,000 tonnes in 1970 to 84...
Togo economy accelerates in third quarter 2025 Industrial output up 11% after 2024 decline Trade, services, construction post double-digit growth Togo’s economy accelerated sharply in the third...
A dispute over the uranium stockpile claimed by France’s Orano has intensified tensions between Niamey and its former long-time partner following the nationalization of Somaïr. As global interest in...
Nigeria sets presidential, legislative elections for Feb. 20, 2027 State elections to follow on March 6, 2027 Polls come amid reforms, security challenges, coup attempt Nigeria’s Independent...
In 2015, all 54 African countries committed to raising education spending to at least 4 to 6 percent of GDP and/or 15 to 20 percent of total public expenditure, in line with international pledges tied to...
Côte d’Ivoire announces commercial offshore hydrocarbon discovery Eni finds oil, gas at Calao South well Government targets 200,000 bpd output by 2030 The Ivorian government on Monday announced a...
Niger’s Tiani begins two-day visit to Algeria Trip follows ambassador recall and diplomatic normalization Countries advance gas pipeline and energy cooperation projects Niger’s...
Burkina Faso, Algeria sign energy and mining cooperation minutes Deal covers fuel supply, LPG trade, technical expertise Agreement builds on broader 2024–2025 bilateral...
The main point of contention between Niamey and France’s Orano concerns the uranium stock extracted before the nationalisation of Somaïr, an issue that has recently received extensive media coverage. As...
FONSIS seeks partners for 500 MW gas plant Project to operate under IPP model, supply national grid Plant supports Senegal’s Gas-to-Power energy strategy Senegal’s sovereign wealth fund, Fonds...
UNDP, GSMA launch AI governance training in Egypt Programme targets officials, boosts regional regulatory cooperation Initiative supports digital agenda and responsible AI adoption The United...
2025 revenue stands at 36.7 billion dirhams, up 1.4% at constant exchange rates. African subsidiaries post 5.3% growth, offsetting flat domestic performance. Group maintains CAPEX at around 25% of...
Rwanda and Japan discuss partnerships in AI, data and human capital development. Kigali aims to strengthen its position as an East African innovation hub. Japan’s expertise in robotics and digital...
Ganfeng Lithium backs exploration projects in Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea through a joint venture. Lithium Africa Corp holds 1,254 km² in Côte d’Ivoire and 376 km² in Guinea. The move follows Ganfeng’s...
Gulf Energy commits about $6 billion to develop the South Lokichar field in Turkana. Production could start in December 2026, pending final approval of the development plan. Recoverable reserves...
Kenya explores cooperation with GSMA to improve spectrum management and rural connectivity. Mobile coverage is high, but internet penetration remains uneven, especially in rural areas. GSMA says...
Gabon receives 100 new buses as part of a 130-unit order from Tata Motors. The reform plan includes merging public operators and diversifying into fuel freight. SOGATRA faces heavy debt and...
Fort Jesus is a fortress located in Mombasa, on Kenya’s coastline, at the entrance to the natural harbor that long made the city a hub of trade in the Indian Ocean. The structure was built between 1593...
The UN cuts Togo’s 2023 population estimate to 8.13 million, from about 9.3 million. The revision lifts GDP per capita to $1,281 in 2024, about 14% higher than earlier estimates. Long-term...
(ACTIVA) - As part of its strategic regional partnership with LaLiga, ACTIVA has officially launched the ACTIVA x LaLiga digital platform, an initiative designed to strengthen engagement among football...
Egypt moves to increase fish exports to Italy after EU import ban was lifted in 2024. Talks focus on sanitary standards, inspections and export approvals. Italy accounted for 38% of Egypt’s EU fish...
Scatec signs private power purchase agreements for a 255 MW solar plant. The Thakadu project marks its entry into South Africa’s wheeling market. Financial close for phase one is expected in the first...
GCB Bank plans to launch a Sharia-compliant banking window in partnership with IIFM. The move aims to offer non-interest financial products based on international standards. Ghana’s authorities are...
MENA holds 46% of global desalination capacity. Water demand could rise 20%–50% by 2050. Desalination costs have fallen below $1 per cubic meter. Energy still makes up to 75% of operating...
Gabon suspended import duties, VAT, and scanning fees on essential goods for six months to curb living costs. The government targeted food staples and construction materials to protect purchasing...
Senegal launched phase 3 of the “Sukaabe Jango” program to provide hot meals to 135,424 students in six southern departments. The initiative will deliver 57.2 million meals using 8,690 tons of U.S....
The DRC’s Universal Service Development Fund (FDSU) launched a 2026–2035 strategy to connect nearly 68 million rural residents. The plan relies on a shared “TowerCo Lead” model combining tower...
Nigeria launched an emergency program on February 12 to curb the spread of Tuta absoluta, which can destroy up to 80–100% of untreated tomato crops. Authorities reported more than 1.3 billion naira...
Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire launched the Green Energy Park Maroc–Côte d’Ivoire (GEP-MCI) in Yamoussoukro. The platform focuses on applied research, testing and training in solar photovoltaic and...
Gabon signed a commerciality declaration with Assala Gabon for the Grand N’Gongui field on February 13, 2026. The project targets output of about 10,000 barrels per day once developed. Oil...
Galiano Gold plans to produce 140,000–160,000 ounces at Asanko in 2026, up about 25% from 2025. The company expects 80,000–90,000 ounces in the second half of 2026 as higher-grade ore from Abore...
Africa attracted only 10% of global mining exploration spending in 2024 despite representing 22% of the world’s landmass. Botswana explored only about 30% of its territory and launched a new...
Angola created more than 1.1 million formal jobs between 2018 and 2025, according to official data. The unemployment rate stood at 28.8% in the second quarter of 2025, with youth...
MTN Congo activated the 2Africa submarine cable, adding a second international route after weeks of WACS disruptions. 2Africa provides 180 terabits per second of nominal capacity, compared with...
World Bank approves $37 million after deadly cyclones 38 killed; over 260,000 affected nationwide Aid to support 40,000 households, rebuild services The World Bank has...
China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the low value of African exports to the Asian giant and...
Madagascar to develop 150,000 hectares of new rice fields Imports doubled to 800,000 tons in 2025 Drought and lower yields cut 2025/26 output 19% Madagascar plans to develop 150,000 hectares of new...
After months of dispute, Barrick Mining and the Malian government reached an agreement in November to restart the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine. While tensions have since eased, key issues behind the dispute...
Green hydrogen projects are multiplying across Africa, promoted as a driver of the continent’s low-carbon transition. Whether they can generate large-scale, sustainable employment remains an open...
On November 13, 2025, the U.S. government reopened after a 43-day shutdown, the longest in its history. The move was met with relief by agricultural analysts who had been waiting for the U.S. Department...
In the Gulf of Guinea, oil producers have steadily multiplied. Nigeria paved the way, followed by Niger, Ghana and, more recently, Côte d’Ivoire. Benin, however, has spent 26 years on the sidelines after...
SENELEC to electrify 6,471 villages by 2029 $724 million programme backed by World Bank support Senegal targets universal access, expanding gas and renewables Senegal’s national power utility...
ECOWAS central bank governors reaffirm a 2027 target for launching the Eco. Nigeria signals that the first phase could exclude UEMOA’s eight...
UBA moves beyond remittances with integrated banking and investment services Remittance flows to Africa exceed $100 billion a...
BiasharaLink and Deal House aim to support AfCFTA implementation Platforms seek to turn African diplomatic missions into trade...
Dakar-based ICF opens representation office in Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire hosts 18 of WAEMU’s 38 licensed brokerage firms BRVM equity market cap...
Oando seeks to raise 220 billion naira ($162.5 million) through a rights issue More than 4.4 billion new shares to be offered at 50 naira...
Marsa Maroc signs management contract with Liberia’s port authority Deal covers rehabilitation and bulk handling at two Monrovia...
Douala port to build 300 MW power plant CFA 628 billion BOT project backed by Chinese firms Plant aims to secure power, ease grid pressure The Port...
Gabon unveils Elobey VI for Libreville–Port-Gentil route Vessel supports river, maritime logistics strategy Route vital amid limited, poorly paved...
Gabon receives 100 new buses as part of a 130-unit order from Tata Motors. The reform plan includes merging public operators and diversifying into fuel...
AD Ports signs 30-year concession to build dry bulk terminal in Douala €73.4m investment planned for first phase between 2026 and 2028 Project aims to...
Kenya plans to attract $1.2–2bn investor for Kenya Airways KQ posted first operating profit in 11 years in March 2025 Government aims to reduce...
Airline transported 10.64 million passengers in six months Cargo volumes reached 451,000 tons; revenue hit $4.4 billion Performance...
Harith General Partners agreed to buy low-cost airline FlySafair Deal worth ~15% of Harith’s portfolio, subject to regulatory...
The Tree Crops Development Authority targets $600 million in investment commitments, or $100 million for each of six strategic tree crop...
China accounted for 25.8% of Togo’s imports, totaling CFA114.8 billion Total imports rose 10.9% in value and 37.4% in volume...
Egypt moves to increase fish exports to Italy after EU import ban was lifted in 2024. Talks focus on sanitary standards, inspections and export...
Nigeria launched an emergency program on February 12 to curb the spread of Tuta absoluta, which can destroy up to 80–100% of untreated tomato...
Madagascar to develop 150,000 hectares of new rice fields Imports doubled to 800,000 tons in 2025 Drought and lower yields cut 2025/26 output...
On November 13, 2025, the U.S. government reopened after a 43-day shutdown, the longest in its history. The move was met with relief by agricultural...
Faure Gnassingbé visits agricultural zones in northern Togo Government pushes for greater food sovereignty and self-sufficiency Farmers receive...
Ghana cuts COCOBOD cocoa road debt from ¢21.7bn to ¢4.35bn. Finance Minister Forson announces major COCOBOD fiscal reforms. Cabinet directs cocoa road...
Drillship Çağrı Bey to begin drilling Curad-1 about 370 km off Mogadishu Operation marks Turkey’s first deepwater drilling mission abroad Move...
FQM and Anzana plan up to 50 MW of hydropower in northern Zambia Power will supply FQM mines through a wheeling deal with Zesco Move comes...
West Wits Mining launched a scoping study to lift WBP output to 200,000 ounces per year after starting initial production. South Africa’s gold...
Egypt launched trial operations at Damietta Port’s second container terminal with the arrival of Hapag-Lloyd’s “ESSEN EXPRESS.” The terminal...
Sovereign Metals signs MoU with Traxys to market graphite from Kasiya Traxys selected under Washington’s $12 billion “Vault”...
Côte d’Ivoire announces commercial offshore hydrocarbon discovery Eni finds oil, gas at Calao South well Government targets 200,000 bpd output by...
FONSIS seeks partners for 500 MW gas plant Project to operate under IPP model, supply national grid Plant supports Senegal’s Gas-to-Power energy...
Ganfeng Lithium backs exploration projects in Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea through a joint venture. Lithium Africa Corp holds 1,254 km² in Côte d’Ivoire...
UNDP, GSMA launch AI governance training in Egypt Programme targets officials, boosts regional regulatory cooperation Initiative supports digital...
2025 revenue stands at 36.7 billion dirhams, up 1.4% at constant exchange rates. African subsidiaries post 5.3% growth, offsetting flat domestic...
Rwanda and Japan discuss partnerships in AI, data and human capital development. Kigali aims to strengthen its position as an East African innovation...
Kenya explores cooperation with GSMA to improve spectrum management and rural connectivity. Mobile coverage is high, but internet penetration remains...
The DRC’s Universal Service Development Fund (FDSU) launched a 2026–2035 strategy to connect nearly 68 million rural residents. The plan relies on...
MTN Congo activated the 2Africa submarine cable, adding a second international route after weeks of WACS disruptions. 2Africa provides 180...
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SENELEC to electrify 6,471 villages by 2029 $724 million programme backed by World Bank support Senegal targets universal access, expanding gas and...
Senegal launched phase 3 of the “Sukaabe Jango” program to provide hot meals to 135,424 students in six southern departments. The initiative will...
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China Dominated Togo’s Import Market in the Third Quarter of 2025
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China Dominated Togo’s Import Market in the Third Quarter of 2025
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United Bank for Africa Launches Investment Platform for African Diaspora
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U.S. Critical Minerals Stockpile Initiative Targets Malawi’s Kasiya Project
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Togo moves to update databases for five crop value chains
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Cameroon Secures 111.6 Billion CFA Francs to Upgrade Yaoundé Water Network
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Cameroon wins two robusta awards at African Taste of Harvest 2026
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Douala cocoa price back above 2,000 CFA/kg, up 300 in five days
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EY restructures francophone Africa operations into two entities, names CEOs
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Algeria launches online system for lawyers to access certified court decisions
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Ziidi Trader enables NSE share trading via M-Pesa M-Pesa revenue rose 15.2% to 161.1 billio...
MTN Group has no official presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the mobile market is d...
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