Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven...
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...
Cameroon to close non-compliant artisanal gold sites from January 2026 Move follows EITI report highlighting major gold export...
Nigeria completes AKK gas pipeline construction, crossing Niger River Project to connect northern cities to gas network by 2026 Pipeline aims to boost...
Copper prices near $13,000 a tonne on tariff speculation Traders rush shipments to U.S., tightening global inventories Supply...
Axis Minerals files $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea Dispute follows Guinea’s revocation of dozens of mining...
The United Kingdom has introduced new migration measures involving several African countries, combining visa restrictions with bilateral return...
Guinea holds first presidential vote since 2021 military coup Junta leader Doumbouya dominates contested election amid opposition...
Ghana resolves the $750m Afreximbank dispute. This strategic move avoids default and protects the lender’s credit rating from agency...
Sunrise starts construction of a textile plant in Fez, operational in Q3 2026 The project covers the full textile and apparel value...
Washington signed health MoUs with four African countries worth about $2.3 billion The US will provide nearly $1.4 billion, with...
The government plans to add 500,000 hectares of rubber plantations over 10 years Natural rubber exports exceeded 1.87 million tons and CFA1,244...
Starlink equipment imports now require military authorization Measure applies immediately despite lack of official justification Decision...
Cameroon to close non-compliant artisanal gold sites from January 2026 Move follows EITI report highlighting major gold export discrepancies Government seeks tighter oversight and shift...
Copper prices near $13,000 a tonne on tariff speculation Traders rush shipments to U.S., tightening global inventories Supply...
Deal aims to cut debt and strengthen balance sheet Company refocuses on GLP-1 drugs after reporting annual loss South African drugmaker...
Zimbabwe to keep buying gold in 2026 to bolster ZiG currency Reserves rise to $1.1 billion, covering about 1.2 months of imports IMF...
Guinea holds first presidential vote since 2021 military coup Junta leader Doumbouya dominates contested election amid opposition...
Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven...
NNPC plans stake sales in oil and gas assets, launches bidding process Divestment aims to streamline portfolio and attract investment amid low...
Deal aims to cut debt and strengthen balance sheet Company refocuses on GLP-1 drugs after reporting annual loss South African drugmaker...
Zimbabwe to keep buying gold in 2026 to bolster ZiG currency Reserves rise to $1.1 billion, covering about 1.2 months of imports IMF...
Trump targets militants in Sokoto, citing Christian "genocide," though locals note the region is mostly Muslim. Abuja confirms the joint strikes...
Transnet and ICTSI sign a 25-year deal to modernise Durban Pier 2, targeting 2.8M twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) capacity to boost 2026 economic...
Burkina Faso adopts 2026 budget projecting 3,431.5 billion CFA francs revenue Spending prioritises security, education, health and rural development Revenue growth driven by reforms as IMF forecasts...
Just how far will the gold and silver rally go before prices cool off? It’s the question at the forefront for analysts, following a year of breakout performance for both metals and a bullish outlook that...
Kinshasa signs MoU with Vietnam’s Vingroup for electric transport rollout VinFast to supply electric buses, cars and charging infrastructure Project targets congestion and emissions, faces power and...
Chad’s prime minister presses telecom operators to improve service quality Regulator audits reveal persistent outages, coverage gaps and weak infrastructure Operators pledge investment, but...
China’s Fuhai Energy buys 40% stake in Equatorial Guinea gas block Fuhai to fund most exploration costs at Barracuda prospect Deal supports investment push as Equatorial Guinea output...
Activity reported at Heglig oil field amid fragile Sudan-South Sudan deal Teams prepare possible restart, pending security and agreement implementation Oil disruptions strain finances of...
Partnership targets priority projects, startup support and skills training Deal aligns with push to diversify economy through digitalisation Gabon’s government said on Monday, Dec. 29, it...
Guinea launches Univ Connect to link 17 public universities Secure broadband to serve over 80,000 students and academics Project supports digital reform of higher education...
Cameroon to close non-compliant artisanal gold sites from January 2026 Move follows EITI report highlighting major gold export discrepancies Government seeks tighter oversight and shift...
Ethiopian Airlines completes Africa’s first full aircraft repainting operation Upgrade supports strategy to expand maintenance and overhaul services Move cuts costs, reduces downtime for...
Zimbabwe to add up to 400 MW by upgrading Hwange power plant $455 million Jindal-led project starts 2026 under 15-year concession Capacity boost aims to ease shortages and reduce costly...
Gas flows restored on Lagos-Escravos line, boosting Nigeria power supply Explosion repairs allow gas-fired plants to gradually resume generation Outage highlights grid reliance on gas and...
Nigeria secures $1.126bn from FAB and Afreximbank for the Lagos-Calabar Highway, using ICIEC guarantees to attract global capital. The deal pivots to "productive debt," relying on tolls and...
Niger approves electronic AES passports and biometric ID cards Reform supports Sahel integration after exit from ECOWAS passport system Chip-based documents aim to improve security, mobility...
Creditinfo licensed to operate credit bureau across six CEMAC countries Bureau to collect borrower data, expand regional credit information coverage Move aims to improve access to finance,...
NNPC plans stake sales in oil and gas assets, launches bidding process Divestment aims to streamline portfolio and attract investment amid low output Oil unions oppose move, warn of revenue...
Suez Canal Authority, JICA sign $22 million deal for diving support vessel Vessel to boost canal security, emergency response and ship maneuvering Canal traffic fell sharply in 2024...
Sonatrach approves 2026 budget and 2026-2030 development plan, details undisclosed Rising domestic gas demand strains balance with exports, infrastructure limits flexibility Algeria plans...
Libya seeks Tunisia’s expertise to digitise education system Plans include connecting schools, expanding distance learning Cooperation aims to narrow learning gaps despite infrastructure...
Ghana arrests 141 suspects in nationwide cybercrime crackdown Authorities seize laptops, phones linked to fraud and online scams Losses rise sharply, prompting stronger enforcement and cyber...
Nigeria completes AKK gas pipeline construction, crossing Niger River Project to connect northern cities to gas network by 2026 Pipeline aims to boost power, fertilizer and gas-based...
Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery restarts after four-year shutdown TOR processes 28,000 bpd, about 62% of capacity Restart aims to cut fuel imports and ease forex pressure Ghana’s Tema Oil...
Copper prices near $13,000 a tonne on tariff speculation Traders rush shipments to U.S., tightening global inventories Supply disruptions bolster bullish outlook into 2026 Copper...
Central African Republic holds presidential election as Touadéra seeks third term Vote held alongside legislative and local polls, first municipal since 1988 Elections test stability amid...
Exports surged 41% to nearly $289 million in 2024, a multi-year high, as the sector now targets the $300 million revenue threshold for 2025. Growth is driven by the Blue Economy...
EGX is consulting on a revised trading schedule, extending the close to 3:00 PM and adjusting the opening to increase overlap with Gulf markets. The reform targets Arab institutional investors by...
Deal aims to cut debt and strengthen balance sheet Company refocuses on GLP-1 drugs after reporting annual loss South African drugmaker Aspen Pharmacare said on Monday it would sell most of...
Waha Oil added wells BB-19 and BB-20 at Farigh field, boosting domestic gas output by 26 million cubic feet/day to aid the national grid. Targeting grid stability, the new gas supply will feed...
Scheme helps banks finance farming, processing and exports deemed too risky Agriculture accounts for just 3.95% of private sector bank lending Agency plans expansion in 2026, including...
Kenyan banks face a potential $800M payout after courts ruled unapproved interest rate hikes illegal, reinforcing consumer protection laws. The liability equals nearly 20% of the sector's...
Axis Minerals files $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea Dispute follows Guinea’s revocation of dozens of mining permits Case highlights tensions over bauxite policy and...
Senegal raises 560 billion CFA francs in final 2025 bond sale Issuance exceeds target, reflecting strong demand despite fiscal pressures Proceeds fund 2025 budget needs and Vision 2050...
Nigeria commercial paper issuances surge, exceeding 1.5 trillion naira in 2025 SEC cites strong liquidity, investor appetite and reform-driven confidence Capital market capitalization nears...
The United Kingdom has introduced new migration measures involving several African countries, combining visa restrictions with bilateral return agreements, according to official announcements and media...
Copper exports fall 17.3% in first nine months of 2025 in the DRC Second-quarter shipments slump sharply, raising growth slowdown concerns Kamoa-Kakula disruptions weigh on output despite...
Zimbabwe to keep buying gold in 2026 to bolster ZiG currency Reserves rise to $1.1 billion, covering about 1.2 months of imports IMF warns reserves limited, urges continued monetary...
Guinea holds first presidential vote since 2021 military coup Junta leader Doumbouya dominates contested election amid opposition boycott Vote tests stability for bauxite-rich Guinea’s...
In this week’s Health News Roundup, the U.S. is tightening health aid through bilateral agreements tied to co-financing and measurable targets, while South Africa remains excluded amid diplomatic...
Ghana resolves the $750m Afreximbank dispute. This strategic move avoids default and protects the lender’s credit rating from agency downgrades. Buoyed by gold buys, Ghana projects reserves...
Ethiopia seeds 2.7M hectares for summer wheat, aiming for 17.5M tons to end import dependency and save ~$1B annually in foreign exchange. High costs for subsidised inputs risk swapping a trade deficit...
The talks reportedly aim to boost digital resilience after West Africa’s recent connectivity disruptions. The project would focus on route diversity, complementing Equiano and 2Africa rather than...
Egypt’s NTRA and CPA launched a nationwide training program on December 25 to enhance telecom consumer protection. With the telecom market projected to reach USD 3.23 billion in 2025 and subscriber...
Egypt’s Customs Authority signed an agreement with South Korea to modernize customs and e-commerce infrastructure, focusing on IT upgrades, faster clearance, and improved service delivery. Central to...
Ghana enacts the VASP Bill 2025 to regulate digital assets under the Bank of Ghana, ending years of legal and regulatory ambiguity. The law mandates licensing for providers to curb fraud and tax...
Anambra rolls out SmartGov to centralize access to public services Platform offers more than 30 services, including taxes and administrative procedures AI tools aim to improve efficiency,...
AI-based system is now operational across Mauritania’s road network Technology targets vehicle overloading and seat belt violations Project is led by the State Digital Agency with police...
Silver hit a record $74.8 an ounce in late December 2025 Analysts see prices ranging from $45 to $90 an ounce in 2026 Market signals diverge amid speculation, rates outlook, and...
Australia’s Lindian Resources owns 100% of the Kangankunde project Shareholding is led by Australian institutional and private investors Malawi may still take a free equity stake under its mining...
Sanlam Maroc takes a stake in Woliz, a local retail tech startup The deal marks Sanlam’s first long-term private equity venture in Morocco Investment supports digitalization and financial inclusion of...
Treasury securities issuance reached CFA5,272.8 billion from January to October Bond issues exceeded Treasury bills, signaling a shift to longer-term funding Gabon, Congo, and Cameroon led borrowing...
Dakar and Baku sign two agreements on digital transformation Cooperation targets cybersecurity, skills, startups, and e-government Partnership aligns with Senegal’s New Deal technologique...
Trump says US forces hit Islamic State fighters in Sokoto state Abuja confirms strikes but rejects claims of a religiously driven conflict Analysts warn against reducing Nigeria’s violence to...
AU selects three African think tank consortia under its ATTP funding scheme Each consortium could receive about $10 million over two and a half years Funding aims to strengthen policy...
US strikes in Sokoto test Nigeria's financial stability, causing Eurobond yields to surge and investor risk premiums to rise sharply. The Naira faces fresh pressure at 1,451/USD as markets weigh...
NALA has secured PSP and PSO licenses from the Bank of Uganda, adding to its 2024 Money Remittance license. Backed by $40M in Series A funding and rapid growth (10x revenue, 34x transaction...
Trump targets militants in Sokoto, citing Christian "genocide," though locals note the region is mostly Muslim. Abuja confirms the joint strikes against terror, while experts warn that religious...
Japan adds $3.3 million to the Souiria K’dima fishing port project Total Japanese funding for the project reaches $17.2 million Safi ranks as Morocco’s third-largest fishing port...
Sunrise starts construction of a textile plant in Fez, operational in Q3 2026 The project covers the full textile and apparel value chain Sunrise plans a total $252 million...
EGX is consulting on a revised trading schedule, extending the close to 3:00 PM and adjusting the opening to increase overlap with Gulf...
Creditinfo licensed to operate credit bureau across six CEMAC countries Bureau to collect borrower data, expand regional credit information...
Scheme helps banks finance farming, processing and exports deemed too risky Agriculture accounts for just 3.95% of private sector bank lending...
Kenyan banks face a potential $800M payout after courts ruled unapproved interest rate hikes illegal, reinforcing consumer protection...
Senegal raises 560 billion CFA francs in final 2025 bond sale Issuance exceeds target, reflecting strong demand despite fiscal...
Zimbabwe to add up to 400 MW by upgrading Hwange power plant $455 million Jindal-led project starts 2026 under 15-year concession Capacity...
CMA CGM has resumed full Suez transits, with Maersk beginning a "stepwise" return after the October 2025 regional ceasefire. Egypt’s canal revenue...
MSC, via Africa Global Logistics, has signed an MoU with Tanzania to develop the first phase of Bagamoyo, reviving a flagship port project stalled since...
Nigeria secures $1.126bn from FAB and Afreximbank for the Lagos-Calabar Highway, using ICIEC guarantees to attract global capital. The deal...
Kinshasa signs MoU with Vietnam’s Vingroup for electric transport rollout VinFast to supply electric buses, cars and charging infrastructure Project...
Ethiopian Airlines completes Africa’s first full aircraft repainting operation Upgrade supports strategy to expand maintenance and overhaul...
Lawmakers back $87.6 million prefunding for 87 km Kayunga–Bbaale–Galiraya road China Road and Bridge Corporation to design and build project over...
Islamic Development Bank funds €306.9 million Benin-Togo corridor road upgrade Project modernises key Cotonou-Lomé trade route, easing...
Exports surged 41% to nearly $289 million in 2024, a multi-year high, as the sector now targets the $300 million revenue threshold for...
Ethiopia seeds 2.7M hectares for summer wheat, aiming for 17.5M tons to end import dependency and save ~$1B annually in foreign exchange. High costs...
Japan adds $3.3 million to the Souiria K’dima fishing port project Total Japanese funding for the project reaches $17.2...
Cannacham plans a trade mission to the Czech Republic in April 2026 Talks cover medical cannabis, industrial hemp, technology, and...
SCZONE approves a $8 million agro-processing project in Sokhna The plant will produce frozen potatoes, vegetables, and ready-to-eat...
The Senate has approved a bill to create the Agriculture Enterprise Development Bank Farmers received only 4.1% of bank credit in 2024, according...
Kenya shipped its first mango consignment to the UK on December 20 The move is part of a pilot to open new high-value export markets Less than...
New Agroserv Industrie plant processes 160 tons of maize per day Facility also produces 12 tons of infant flour daily Investment supports...
China’s Fuhai Energy buys 40% stake in Equatorial Guinea gas block Fuhai to fund most exploration costs at Barracuda prospect Deal supports...
Activity reported at Heglig oil field amid fragile Sudan-South Sudan deal Teams prepare possible restart, pending security and agreement...
Gas flows restored on Lagos-Escravos line, boosting Nigeria power supply Explosion repairs allow gas-fired plants to gradually resume...
Sonatrach approves 2026 budget and 2026-2030 development plan, details undisclosed Rising domestic gas demand strains balance with exports,...
Just how far will the gold and silver rally go before prices cool off? It’s the question at the forefront for analysts, following a year of breakout...
Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery restarts after four-year shutdown TOR processes 28,000 bpd, about 62% of capacity Restart aims to cut fuel imports...
Waha Oil added wells BB-19 and BB-20 at Farigh field, boosting domestic gas output by 26 million cubic feet/day to aid the national...
Copper exports fall 17.3% in first nine months of 2025 in the DRC Second-quarter shipments slump sharply, raising growth slowdown...
Chad’s prime minister presses telecom operators to improve service quality Regulator audits reveal persistent outages, coverage gaps and weak...
Guinea launches Univ Connect to link 17 public universities Secure broadband to serve over 80,000 students and academics Project supports...
Libya seeks Tunisia’s expertise to digitise education system Plans include connecting schools, expanding distance learning Cooperation aims to narrow...
Ghana arrests 141 suspects in nationwide cybercrime crackdown Authorities seize laptops, phones linked to fraud and online scams Losses rise sharply,...
The talks reportedly aim to boost digital resilience after West Africa’s recent connectivity disruptions. The project would focus on route diversity,...
Egypt’s NTRA and CPA launched a nationwide training program on December 25 to enhance telecom consumer protection. With the telecom market projected to...
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In this week’s Health News Roundup, the U.S. is tightening health aid through bilateral agreements tied to co-financing and measurable targets, while...
Niger approves electronic AES passports and biometric ID cards Reform supports Sahel integration after exit from ECOWAS passport...
Egypt’s Customs Authority signed an agreement with South Korea to modernize customs and e-commerce infrastructure, focusing on IT upgrades, faster...
The Gates Foundation and ADQ launched a four-year initiative to transform education in sub-Saharan Africa using AI and EdTech, with ADQ contributing up...
DHL’s €24m hub signals Egypt’s shift from transit country to regional logistics control point amid global supply chain fragmentation. The...
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Burkina Faso Approves 2026 Budget, Prioritising Security and Investment
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Gold and Silver End Historic 2025 Higher After Brief Pullback, Bullish Outlook Extends Into 2026
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DRC: Kinshasa Signs Deal With Vietnam’s Vingroup for Electric Transport Rollout
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Orange To Stream 35 AFCON Matches On Max It App
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Chad Renews Pressure on Telecom Firms as Audits Find Persistent Service Gaps
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Domestic debt: AFG Bank emerges as a central player in clearing government arrears in 2025
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Cameroon: FCFA 5,641.9 billion in idle external financing as execution bottlenecks persist
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Cameroon: Financing Energy Ambitions Meets the Contingent Debt Constraint
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African Startups Invited to Apply for $1 Mln Global Water Award
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Moroccan Startup Woliz Raises $2.2 Mln in Pre-Seed Round
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The BCID-AES launches with 500B CFA to fund Sahel infrastructure, asserting sovereignty from the B...
Nomba brings Apple Pay to 300k Nigerian shops. Following Paystack, this "second row" move enables ...
Kenya shipped its first mango consignment to the UK on December 20 The move is part of a pilo...
Kenya’s CMA licensed Safaricom and Airtel Money as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs)...
Algiers is a coastal capital of around four million inhabitants, located in north-central Algeria. Its urban structure, heritage, and social practices...
Palm Hills Developments signs agreement with Marriott International to introduce the St. Regis brand in West Cairo. Project to include a luxury...
