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...
French think tank coins “CUBITA” for six agricultural powers Group accounts for one-third of global farm exports Report says members could reshape...
Algeria plans to launch construction of the $13 billion Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) after Ramadan. The TSGP would transport 20–30...
As digital payments continue to expand across Francophone Africa, the ecosystem is moving into a more mature phase where the core challenge is no longer...
Like other sub-regions across the continent, West Africa faces pressing challenges in soil health and fertilizer management. As the continent’s most...
Africa's branded hotel pipeline reached a record 123,846 rooms across 675 projects in 2026, up 18.6% year-on-year, signalling sustained investor...
Mauritania, ITFC sign $1 billion framework to support trade Program targets energy supply, SMEs financing and agriculture...
Zambia’s GDP growth forecast at 6.1% in 2026, Fitch says Higher copper output and lower inflation expected to drive growth Kariba dam recovery...
The U.S. is negotiating to resume intelligence operations in Mali. Washington recently lifted sanctions on Malian officials. Talks reflect a...
Burkina Faso’s Mining Development Fund raised CFA85.72 billion ($152 million) in 2025. Authorities allocated 59% of the funds to the Patriotic...
Middle East war raises risk premiums and oil volatility, testing Gulf capital as Africa’s financing alternative as markets price uncertainty. With...
As streaming competition gradually intensifies in Africa, the sector is entering a new phase of restructuring. Canal+’s integration of MultiChoice signals...
East Africa processed 38,500 tons of cashews in 2025, up 5% Tanzania led growth, processing 20,000 tons, 52% regional share Processing capacity...
EIB commits over €1 billion for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa Funding supports Mission 300 electrification goal for 300 million...
SADC moves to strengthen emergency telecom systems amid rising climate disasters Over 80% of member states aligning disaster frameworks with the...
The World Bank approved $200 million to finance the sixth phase of Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP 6). The program aims to support...
Africa's branded hotel pipeline reached a record 123,846 rooms across 675 projects in 2026, up 18.6% year-on-year, signalling sustained investor confidence. Egypt alone accounts for over a third of all...
Zambia’s GDP growth forecast at 6.1% in 2026, Fitch says Higher copper output and lower inflation expected to drive growth Kariba dam recovery...
Deal reflects growing security cooperation amid Sahel terrorism threats Ghana plays key role in Accra Initiative regional security efforts The...
Mechanism aims to attract private capital and reduce reliance on state guarantees Power transmission projects prioritized to boost energy...
Middle East war raises risk premiums and oil volatility, testing Gulf capital as Africa’s financing alternative as markets price uncertainty. With...
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...
Since its 2019 IPO, Airtel Africa paid Deloitte over $37 million in audit and non-audit fees, with annual costs rising sharply due to growing...
Deal reflects growing security cooperation amid Sahel terrorism threats Ghana plays key role in Accra Initiative regional security efforts The...
Mechanism aims to attract private capital and reduce reliance on state guarantees Power transmission projects prioritized to boost energy...
President Hichilema says campaign counters negative investor perceptions Initiative follows debt restructuring, IMF-backed reforms, rising foreign...
Nigeria approves 9.99 billion naira for HIV treatment, cancer care Funding ensures free antiretroviral drugs, boosts local pharmaceutical...
With much of Africa’s cultural heritage still held outside the continent and restitutions in Europe moving slowly, a South African video game imagines bringing these artifacts home. South African game...
Standard Bank explores infrastructure investment opportunities in DR Congo Talks focus on transport, energy and economic infrastructure financing Joint teams may identify and assess priority...
Togo plans 25 billion CFA francs debt issuance on March 20 Sale includes 364-day bills and three-, five-year bonds Funds will help finance 2.751 trillion CFA francs 2026 budget Togo plans a...
Malian malaria researcher Abdoulaye Djimdé has been appointed to the U.N. Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board. The body provides independent scientific advice to guide global policy...
Cameroon plans CFA82 billion additional tranche after oversubscribed Eurobond Initial $750 million issuance attracted nearly $1 billion demand Total operation could reach about CFA497...
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded 7 aviation accidents in 2025, or 7.86 per million flights, down from 12.13 in 2024. Runway excursions and poorly classified incidents were the most common events. Despite...
Visa and Afriland First Bank signed a strategic agreement to expand electronic payments in Cameroon. The partnership aims to support financial inclusion and accelerate the adoption of digital payment...
DR Congo insurance regulator, SEGUCE sign deal to enforce import coverage Agreement integrates insurance certificates into digital trade documentation system Import cargo insurance could generate...
Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery cannot process crude from the Jubilee oil field due to technical limits. The country exports part of its crude to foreign refineries and imports refined products. Authorities...
DRC orders gambling operators to obtain licenses by March 31 Sector generated over $1.6 billion but contributes little tax Government preparing reforms to tighten regulation and digitize...
Africa CDC and ECDC will collaborate on disease surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, and vaccine-preventable diseases. The agreement builds on a successful five-year partnership funded by the...
Koeberg Unit 2 has operated continuously for 365 days with a 99.4% energy availability factor (EAF). The reactor contributes 946 MW to South Africa’s grid and is licensed to operate until 2045. Eskom...
The DRC commissions a technical and financial audit of the Sicomines partnership covering 2008–2024. Sicomines has accumulated nearly $9 billion in debt to finance copper-cobalt mining and...
Telecom companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must open 25% of their capital to local investors by July 2027. The measure retroactively halves a ten-year compliance moratorium, affecting...
BAT Kenya plans to source at least 70% of tobacco leaves locally in 2026, up from 60% in 2025. Local sourcing could save the company roughly £2 ($2.68) per kilogram of tobacco. Illicit cigarette...
Burkina Faso plans to mobilize diaspora expertise to strengthen its national digital ecosystem. Digital Transition Minister Aminata Zerbo/Sabane discussed cooperation with Africa Now, a diaspora...
Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of 1.712 trillion naira ($1.22 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2025. Exports reached 18.96 trillion naira ($13.5 billion) and remained largely driven by crude...
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission confirmed Rwanda’s progress in preparing a civil nuclear energy program. Kigali plans to rely on small modular reactors (SMRs) to diversify an...
Togo parliament adopts WAEMU law against currency counterfeiting Bill defines offences including reproduction, possession and circulation of fake notes Law strengthens BCEAO role in coordinating...
Africa's branded hotel pipeline reached a record 123,846 rooms across 675 projects in 2026, up 18.6% year-on-year, signalling sustained investor confidence. Egypt alone accounts for over a third of all...
Nigeria’s National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) launched a 10-billion-naira ($7.1 million) Sugar Project Acceleration Fund (SPAF) with the Bank of Industry (BOI). The fund will help private...
Egypt and Morocco highlighted their civil nuclear energy ambitions during the World Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris. Egypt reported progress on the 4,800-MW El-Dabaa nuclear power plant, a cornerstone...
Africa Logistics Properties lists East Africa's first industrial REIT on the NSE, raising $29.55M, with total listing value of $39.95M. The UK government commits $24M through PIDG and...
Since its 2019 IPO, Airtel Africa paid Deloitte over $37 million in audit and non-audit fees, with annual costs rising sharply due to growing operational complexity Ernst & Young is expected to...
Mauritania cuts smartphone import tax, launches digital customs clearance system Users must clear phones within 15 days or face line suspension Reform aims boost revenues while maintaining...
Tebboune orders probe into barriers to youth unemployment benefits Allowance program launched 2022 pays 18,000 dinars monthly Youth unemployment near 30%, highlighting limited job...
Ooredoo extends 5G coverage to all 58 Algerian wilayas Rollout exceeds first-year license requirements set by authorities Operator plans more base stations as demand for 5G rises Algerian...
Mauritania, ITFC sign $1 billion framework to support trade Program targets energy supply, SMEs financing and agriculture productivity Initiative aims strengthen banking sector and...
Lifezone Metals signs exclusive deal to develop Burundi’s Musongati nickel project Company given 14 months to assess and advance project development Musongati deposit estimated at over 140...
Paris exhibition showcases Brazilian painter Gonçalo Ivo’s Africa-inspired works Show runs March 20-July 9 at La Maison Gacha Exhibition blends African crafts with contemporary abstract...
African Solidarity Fund signs $26 million counterguarantee with Cape Verde’s Pro Garante Facility backs bank loans to businesses, especially small enterprises MSMEs face $270...
Senegal and Cape Verde launch project to strengthen plastic waste management Initiative supports circular economy, green jobs and institutional capacity Senegal generates over 250,000 tons of...
Orange Guinea launches 2026 “Hello Women” program for digital careers Initiative offers training, mentoring, facility visits and women’s hackathon Program aims to boost women’s participation...
Zambia’s GDP growth forecast at 6.1% in 2026, Fitch says Higher copper output and lower inflation expected to drive growth Kariba dam recovery may boost electricity generation and economic...
Nigeria suspends gasoline import licenses for second straight month Decision follows rising domestic supply from Dangote refinery Policy aligns with law prioritising local production over...
South Africa’s economy grew 1.1% in 2025, up from 0.5% Fourth-quarter GDP expanded 0.4%, fifth consecutive quarterly growth Services, trade and agriculture sectors drove annual...
Senegal raises 50 billion CFA francs through 364-day treasury bills Three- and five-year bond tranches receive no investor bids Repayment of $485 million eurobond due March...
Belarus to ship 3,000 agricultural machines to Ghana in 2026 Partnership includes maintenance centres and technician training programmes Ghana plans 4,000 machines across 50 districts under...
AXA Senegal chief succeeds Oumou Niang Touré, in post since 2022 Senegal insurance premiums reached 290 billion CFA francs in 2024 Amar Kébé was elected president of the Senegalese...
Planet One plans a $327 million technical training program in Togo, Guinea, and Senegal. The initiative aims to train about 20,000 young technicians each year in key sectors. The...
Interim dividend increased to 500 cents per share Revenue rises to R8.4 billion in 1H FY2026 Operating profit rebounds to R1.9 billion, profit attributable to equity holders R2.4...
Pope Leo XIV appoints Cameroonian economist Vera Songwe to Vatican academy Pontifical Academy advises Holy See on economic and social policy Appointment announced weeks before Pope’s planned...
Kenya has launched an automated traffic management system that issues instant fines detected by smart cameras. Offenders receive notifications by SMS and have seven days to pay before penalties...
Absa Group reported a 12% rise in profit in 2025, reaching 24.76 billion rand ($1.5 billion). Operations outside South Africa contributed 31% of total group earnings. Stronger economic...
Minister proposes revising hydrocarbons law, drafting separate LPG legislation Reform to improve taxes, transparency, environmental rules, investment appeal Government aims expand LPG use,...
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe signed a memorandum of understanding with Ericsson to integrate AI into its network operations. The partnership will focus on AI-driven network optimization, 5G Advanced...
Zambia is seeking new foreign investment to raise copper production to 3 million tons by 2031. The government is negotiating with several partners, including the United States. New capital...
The number of African billionaires rose to 23 in 2026, according to Forbes. Their combined wealth jumped 21% over the past year to a record $126.7 billion. Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote...
ACSA plans $695m upgrade and expansion of Cape Town airport Project includes new runway, terminals and expanded passenger facilities Expansion aims to support rising traffic and tourism...
Zambia Railways secures $20m to rehabilitate six locomotives Upgraded locomotives expected back in service between May and December 2026 Project supports growing freight demand across regional...
Deal reflects growing security cooperation amid Sahel terrorism threats Ghana plays key role in Accra Initiative regional security efforts The European Union is expected to sign a defence...
State company DRC Gold Trading aims to collect 15 tonnes of artisanal gold in 2026, far above volumes declared in recent years. The company plans to expand operations across eight additional provinces...
Egypt offers oil storage facilities on the Red Sea to international companies as disruptions halt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The SUMED pipeline allows crude to move from the Red Sea to the...
( AFRICA FASHION UP) - Africa Fashion Up, the must-attend event for contemporary African fashion in Paris, announces the launch of its call for applications for its 6th edition, organized in collaboration...
Tilenga oil project required land from 4,954 households in Uganda Over 99% of affected households received compensation payments Project linked to EACOP pipeline targeting first oil July 2026 The...
Chad exploring telecom partnership with Ethiopia’s Ethio Telecom Talks cover 4G/5G networks, cloud, devices and digital finance Initiative aims to address Chad’s low connectivity and infrastructure...
PETROSEN denies social media claims of imminent fuel shortage Company says Senegal’s fuel supply chain operating normally Warning comes amid global oil market tensions over Middle East...
Project to modernise 57km Nairobi-Thika corridor and rail systems Plan supports broader strategy including Nairobi BRT expansion The World Bank is reviewing a $500 million loan application to...
Africa Logistics Properties lists East Africa's first industrial REIT on the NSE, raising $29.55M, with total listing value of $39.95M. The...
Togo plans 25 billion CFA francs debt issuance on March 20 Sale includes 364-day bills and three-, five-year bonds Funds will help finance 2.751...
Cameroon plans CFA82 billion additional tranche after oversubscribed Eurobond Initial $750 million issuance attracted nearly $1 billion...
Visa and Afriland First Bank signed a strategic agreement to expand electronic payments in Cameroon. The partnership aims to support financial...
Togo parliament adopts WAEMU law against currency counterfeiting Bill defines offences including reproduction, possession and circulation of fake...
Zambia Railways secures $20m to rehabilitate six locomotives Upgraded locomotives expected back in service between May and December 2026 Project...
Project to modernise 57km Nairobi-Thika corridor and rail systems Plan supports broader strategy including Nairobi BRT expansion The World Bank is...
DRC plans $105.6 million universities in Kisangani and Mbandaka Contracts provisionally awarded to two construction consortiums Projects may...
Kenya has launched an automated traffic management system that issues instant fines detected by smart cameras. Offenders receive notifications by...
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded 7 aviation accidents in 2025, or 7.86 per million flights, down from 12.13 in 2024. Runway excursions and poorly classified...
ACSA plans $695m upgrade and expansion of Cape Town airport Project includes new runway, terminals and expanded passenger facilities Expansion...
Senegal sent a delegation to Abidjan to study Côte d’Ivoire’s digital traffic management and road safety systems. Senegalese officials examined...
Kenya signs deal with South Korea’s YOUNGJIN for Nairobi BRT Line 5 $59 million Korean loan finances 10.5 km line with 13 stations Project aims to...
Belarus to ship 3,000 agricultural machines to Ghana in 2026 Partnership includes maintenance centres and technician training...
BAT Kenya plans to source at least 70% of tobacco leaves locally in 2026, up from 60% in 2025. Local sourcing could save the company roughly £2...
Nigeria’s National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) launched a 10-billion-naira ($7.1 million) Sugar Project Acceleration Fund (SPAF) with the Bank of...
Denmark’s Insectum plans its first commercial insect protein plant in Ghana. The $2.9 million facility will process 8,000 tons of organic waste...
South Africa expects 88,000 tons of avocado exports in 2026. The forecast reflects growing output from new orchards. Shipping disruptions in...
Around 73% of land in sub-Saharan Africa is held under customary systems, far above the global average. Yet only 1% of these lands are formally...
Mozambique’s private sector discusses technical cooperation with Thai rice industry players to boost local production. Mozambique produces less...
Senegal introduced a CFA50 ($0.08) per kilogram subsidy on locally produced rice purchases starting March 5. Authorities seek to boost the...
Koeberg Unit 2 has operated continuously for 365 days with a 99.4% energy availability factor (EAF). The reactor contributes 946 MW to South Africa’s...
The DRC commissions a technical and financial audit of the Sicomines partnership covering 2008–2024. Sicomines has accumulated nearly $9 billion...
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission confirmed Rwanda’s progress in preparing a civil nuclear energy program. Kigali plans to rely on...
Nigeria suspends gasoline import licenses for second straight month Decision follows rising domestic supply from Dangote refinery Policy...
Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery cannot process crude from the Jubilee oil field due to technical limits. The country exports part of its crude to foreign...
Egypt and Morocco highlighted their civil nuclear energy ambitions during the World Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris. Egypt reported progress on the...
Lifezone Metals signs exclusive deal to develop Burundi’s Musongati nickel project Company given 14 months to assess and advance project...
Minister proposes revising hydrocarbons law, drafting separate LPG legislation Reform to improve taxes, transparency, environmental rules,...
Burkina Faso plans to mobilize diaspora expertise to strengthen its national digital ecosystem. Digital Transition Minister Aminata Zerbo/Sabane...
Mauritania cuts smartphone import tax, launches digital customs clearance system Users must clear phones within 15 days or face line...
Ooredoo extends 5G coverage to all 58 Algerian wilayas Rollout exceeds first-year license requirements set by authorities Operator plans more...
Orange Guinea launches 2026 “Hello Women” program for digital careers Initiative offers training, mentoring, facility visits and women’s...
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe signed a memorandum of understanding with Ericsson to integrate AI into its network operations. The partnership will...
Chad exploring telecom partnership with Ethiopia’s Ethio Telecom Talks cover 4G/5G networks, cloud, devices and digital finance Initiative aims to...
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South Africa's NjiaPay Streamlines Payments for Businesses Across Africa
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Relooted: The video game imagining a bolder way to return looted African artifacts
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Standard Bank explores infrastructure investment opportunities in the DRC
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Togo Targets $44.5M in Second WAEMU Debt Sale of 2026
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Togo Plans CFA25bn Bond and Bill Sale as Part of CFA463bn 2026 Funding Plan
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Malian Malaria Scientist Abdoulaye Djimdé Joins U.N. Secretary-General’s Science Advisory Board
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Canyon Resources Shareholders Block Afriland Stake in Minim Martap Bauxite Project
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Togo’s Microfinance Sector Reaches 4.7 Million Beneficiaries Amid Regulatory Reform
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The BCEAO cut its main policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.00%, effective March 16. Inflation...
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EIB commits over €1 billion for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa Funding supports Miss...
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