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...
The main point of contention between Niamey and France’s Orano concerns the uranium stock extracted before the nationalisation of Somaïr, an issue that...
Ghana launched GANRAP, a policy targeting 15 months of import cover by 2028, up from 5.7 months recorded at end-2025 The framework is built on weekly...
Côte d’Ivoire set become world’s third-largest rubber producer Plans add 500,000 hectares by 2036 Rubber export revenue rose to 1.49 trillion CFA...
Gambia world’s top rice consumer at 256 kg per capita Rice provides 75% rural caloric intake Country imports nearly 80% of rice consumption Rice...
In Mali, as in many other African countries, sustainable soil management has become a critical issue. Climate change, rapid urbanization, and rising food...
Nigeria extends raw shea nut export ban to 2027 Move aims to boost domestic processing, value-added exports Nigeria produces 40% of shea,...
Sonangol to expand into uranium and lithium Company posted over $750 million 2025 profit Angola targets $2 billion non-diamond mining...
Bankable, an online outlet covering economic news in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will publish an exclusive interview Friday, Feb. 27 with Olivier...
Rabobank urges Kenya to assemble bouquets locally Kenya supplies 40% of Europe’s cut flower imports Gulf exports reach $100 million...
Pope Leo XIV to tour four African nations April 13-23 First Africa visit since 2025 election Trip highlights continent’s growing Catholic...
World Bank says Mauritius needs $5.6 billion climate funding Investment equals 2.3% GDP annually through 2030 Report urges reforms,...
Africa’s grasslands could shrink up to 65% by 2100 Over 110 million livestock farmers risk losing incomes Globally, up to half of grazing land may...
Ghana launched GANRAP, a policy targeting 15 months of import cover by 2028, up from 5.7 months recorded at end-2025 The framework is built on weekly gold purchases of 3.02 tonnes and a net...
Gambia world’s top rice consumer at 256 kg per capita Rice provides 75% rural caloric intake Country imports nearly 80% of rice consumption Rice...
Africa exported 22,467 tons organic cocoa in 2024 EU organic rules cut exports and compliant farmland Africa remained top exporter with 53.3% global...
Côte d’Ivoire retakes West Africa’s top mining rank Investment score rises to 60.92, survey says Ranks fifth in Africa, 47th globally Côte d’Ivoire...
Sonangol to expand into uranium and lithium Company posted over $750 million 2025 profit Angola targets $2 billion non-diamond mining...
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...
Military escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States has raised the risk of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez...
Africa exported 22,467 tons organic cocoa in 2024 EU organic rules cut exports and compliant farmland Africa remained top exporter with 53.3% global...
Côte d’Ivoire retakes West Africa’s top mining rank Investment score rises to 60.92, survey says Ranks fifth in Africa, 47th globally Côte d’Ivoire...
EU allocates €63 million humanitarian aid to Somalia WFP warns programs could halt without $95 million 6.5 million Somalis face...
Rwanda and GiveDirectly will mobilize more than $150 million over five years to reduce poverty by 25% in the five poorest districts. Rwanda...
Authorities set September 2027 as the date for Madagascar’s next presidential election under the Refoundation program. The roadmap outlines three possible voting models, including direct...
Only 36% of Africans view Russia’s economic and political influence as positive, while 23% rate it negative, according to Afrobarometer. China leads global powers in perception with 62% positive...
The government mobilized 300 million dirhams ($33 million) to support farms hit by floods in the Gharb and Loukkos irrigated areas. Authorities estimate that floods affected about 105,000...
Vodafone expands Amazon LEO satellite partnership in Africa Satellites to backhaul mobile base stations to core network Move targets rural coverage across eight African markets British...
Chinese investor plans $2 billion Ajaokuta steel revival Engineers say rolling mill could restart within six months Nigeria produces 1.2 million tons; demand near 10 million A...
Nigeria, AFC sign $1.3 billion mining investment deal Project includes alumina refinery, national geoscientific mapping Mining sector contributes about 1% to GDP The Federal...
Syrah signs seven-year graphite supply deal with NextSource 34,000-68,000 tonnes from Mozambique’s Balama mine Supply to feed planned UAE anode plant Syrah Resources said on Monday,...
Rwanda’s capital immediately impresses visitors with its striking cleanliness and orderly layout, qualities that frequently set it apart from other cities on the continent. Built across rolling green...
Liberia launches electricity sector diagnostic with U.S. MCC Workshop to address costs, infrastructure, governance gaps Capacity 126 MW; renewables reach 33% of mix The government of...
Mauritania EllaLink landing station 46% complete, officials say Commissioning targeted for first quarter 2027 Cable to add 200 Gbps, reduce ACE reliance Work on the landing station for...
Senegal police, Meta discuss cooperation on online security Training planned for cybercrime units, law enforcement tools ITU ranks Senegal Tier 3 in 2024 cybersecurity index Senegal’s...
MILEAD launches 2026 fellows program for young African women Twenty-five candidates aged 19-25 to be selected Selected fellows attend Ghana institute, yearlong mentoring program The...
Togo parliament approves anti-money laundering, terrorism financing law Law aligns with FATF, UEMOA standards, replaces 2018 framework Introduces risk-based oversight, tighter beneficial ownership...
Burkina Faso has launched a $6.3 million potato processing plant in Ouahigouya. The facility will produce 350 tons of chips and frozen fries annually and include a 5,000-ton cold storage...
Congo has approved CFA21.87 billion ($39.3 million) for its 2026 digital transformation program. The plan aims to expand broadband access, digitize public services, and train 1,200 young people in...
Ghana launched GANRAP, a policy targeting 15 months of import cover by 2028, up from 5.7 months recorded at end-2025 The framework is built on weekly gold purchases of 3.02 tonnes and a net...
Zimbabwe has imposed a ban on raw mineral exports, including lithium concentrate. Chinese group Sichuan Yahua has launched construction of a lithium sulfate plant at its Kamativi mine. The government...
Public support for fossil fuels in South Africa has risen to nearly 110 billion rand ($6 billion) in 2025, triple its 2018 level. Most of the increase stems from repeated financial bailouts of Eskom,...
Emergency entry visa fee for foreign tourists reportedly rises from $25 to $30, effective March 1, 2026. Free seasonal visas at Luxor and Aswan have been extended through 2026–2027; 96-hour...
Senegal raised CFA108.79 billion ($195 million) on the regional market but at rising short-term borrowing costs. Its 364-day yield reached 6.79%, 63 basis points higher than Burkina Faso’s despite...
(HUAWEI) - On March 1, Huawei Northern Africa OTF (Operations Transformation Forum) 2026 was successfully held in Barcelona, Spain. With the theme “Unified Entry & All Intelligent Operations Ignite New...
Nigeria’s available power generation has fallen to about 4,300 MW due to insufficient gas supply. Thermal plants are receiving less than 43% of the gas they need to operate at full capacity. The...
Mauritius has formally and immediately severed diplomatic relations with the Maldives. The move follows the Maldives’ decision not to recognize Mauritian sovereignty over the Chagos Islands. The...
Military escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States has raised the risk of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez Canal. Together, these routes handle a major share of global oil...
The World Bank is launching a $972 million program to train 18 million young people in East and Southern Africa. Nearly 8 million youth enter the labor market each year, but fewer than 1 million...
Africa’s average public debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 62.8% in 2025, down from 63.7% in 2024. Global debt hit a record $348 trillion, fueled largely by government borrowing. Emerging markets’ debt...
Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia signed binding commitments to improve cross-border transport connectivity and efficiency. The partnership targets border congestion, regulatory harmonisation and...
Nigeria’s real GDP grew 4.07% year-on-year in Q4 2025, up from 3.98% in Q3, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Oil sector growth accelerated to 6.79%, while the non-oil sector...
Ethiopia and Azerbaijan signed agreements covering defense, agriculture, anti-corruption, investment promotion and media cooperation. The two countries also signed a memorandum on partnership for...
Hungary is financing a 650 million shilling ($5 million) solar-powered irrigation project in Kisumu County. The project will expand the Ahero irrigation scheme by 400 hectares and convert its...
UK-based Pensana aims to bring Angola’s first rare earths mine into production by 2027. Pensana raised $100 million in December 2025 to advance construction of the Longonjo...
President Félix Tshisekedi instructed the government to strengthen social media regulation during the February 27 Cabinet meeting in Kinshasa. Internet users in the DRC increased from 21.14 million...
Robotics engineers design and optimize automated systems that improve productivity, safety and operational efficiency. Average annual salaries reach about $119,000 in the United States and...
Côte d’Ivoire set become world’s third-largest rubber producer Plans add 500,000 hectares by 2036 Rubber export revenue rose to 1.49 trillion CFA francs The Association of Natural Rubber Producing...
Gambia world’s top rice consumer at 256 kg per capita Rice provides 75% rural caloric intake Country imports nearly 80% of rice consumption Rice consumption in The Gambia averages 256.4 kg per...
Congo launches paving of 542-km Corridor 13 section Four-year project links Brazzaville to regional capitals Road aims boost trade, support AfCFTA integration Republic of Congo President Denis...
Egypt’s CSAG signs JV deal to operate vessels New line to link Egyptian and East African ports Move supports export growth, intra-African trade expansion Canal Shipping Agencies Company (CSAG), an...
Angola opens $635 million Luvo border complex Facility consolidates customs, police, immigration services Project aims boost DRC trade under AfCFTA Angola has inaugurated new facilities at...
In this week’s health update from Africa, the Africa CDC and Zimbabwe are pushing back against Washington’s new healthcare aid approach, while ECOWAS, meeting in Cotonou, is accelerating the...
BGFIBank Cameroon raises capital from 20 to 50 billion CFA Move exceeds new CEMAC minimum capital requirement Reform aims to boost resilience, expand lending capacity The Board of Directors of...
EIB invested 3.1 billion euros in Africa 2025 About 46% allocated to climate, sustainability projects Funding aligned with EU Global Gateway priorities The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group said...
DRC, U.S. sign five-year health funding agreement Deal could unlock $900 million for disease programs DRC to contribute $300 million by 2030 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and...
Egypt seeks removal of non-tariff barriers on food exports Indonesia citrus imports up 45% in five years Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said last week he had begun talks with his...
Nigeria’s AKK gas pipeline to launch July 2026 $2.8 billion project links southern fields to north Pipeline to boost CNG use, cut fuel costs The AKK gas pipeline, a backbone project for Nigeria’s...
Africa exported 22,467 tons organic cocoa in 2024 EU organic rules cut exports and compliant farmland Africa remained top exporter with 53.3% global share African countries exported 22,467 tons of...
Cameroon wins gold at 2026 Cacao of Excellence Awards Top sample selected from 191 entries worldwide Award boosts position in premium “fine flavour” cocoa market Cameroon has secured the gold medal...
DRC seeks ITC support for local battery value chains Musompo SEZ targets $2 billion private investment Progress slowed amid coordination, investment challenges DRC’s Prime Minister Judith...
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 seismic incident and the commissioning of a new...
DR Congo bans South African livestock imports over FMD Measure suspends permits for animals and animal products South Africa ramps up vaccination, local vaccine production The Democratic Republic...
Barrick loses second-largest gold producer ranking in 2025 Output fell to 3.26 million ounces Loulo-Gounkoto shutdown cut Mali production sharply Barrick Mining, long the world’s second-largest...
Atlantic Group amends Kribi cement plant investment deal Project cost rises above initial CFA39 billion estimate Plant to add 1 million tons annual capacity Cameroon’s cement corporation, a...
In Mali, as in many other African countries, sustainable soil management has become a critical issue. Climate change, rapid urbanization, and rising food demand are placing growing pressure on this vital...
Algeria’s NESDA and the Algerian‑Saudi Investment Company sign cooperation deal focused on research, feasibility and investment support for SMEs and micro‑enterprises. Agreement links project...
Ghana aims to reach 70% 5G population coverage by March 2027, though the service is not yet commercially available. The government has shifted from an exclusive wholesale model to a hybrid,...
Vaalco Energy has started production from a new well at the Etame offshore field, initially producing around 2,000 barrels per day. The development comes as Gabon’s oil output remains below past...
South Africa expects a 3.1% decline in corn output to 16.13 million tons in 2025/26. The drop comes despite a 4.6% increase in planted area, due to weaker yields in some regions. Production...
IFC plans to invest up to $52 million in a microfinance group operating in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The funding will support local currency loans to small businesses, including women-owned...
Nigeria extends raw shea nut export ban to 2027 Move aims to boost domestic processing, value-added exports Nigeria produces 40% of shea, captures 1% market value Nigerian President Bola...
Nigeria’s real GDP grew 4.07% year-on-year in Q4 2025, up from 3.98% in Q3, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Oil sector growth...
Senegal raised CFA108.79 billion ($195 million) on the regional market but at rising short-term borrowing costs. Its 364-day yield reached 6.79%, 63...
BGFIBank Cameroon raises capital from 20 to 50 billion CFA Move exceeds new CEMAC minimum capital requirement Reform aims to boost resilience, expand...
EIB invested 3.1 billion euros in Africa 2025 About 46% allocated to climate, sustainability projects Funding aligned with EU Global Gateway...
Algeria’s NESDA and the Algerian‑Saudi Investment Company sign cooperation deal focused on research, feasibility and investment support for SMEs and...
Parliament approves €140 million (about $165 million) IsDB financing Funds to pave 53-km Mali–Gadalougué road and related...
Kenya to start Naivasha-Kisumu SGR extension in March 264-km line due for completion by June 2027 Project aims to link Kenya rail to Uganda...
Djibouti seeks AfDB funding for delayed Biidley Airport Project aims for 1.5 million passengers annually Airport central to 2035 regional logistics...
Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia signed binding commitments to improve cross-border transport connectivity and efficiency. The partnership targets...
Congo launches paving of 542-km Corridor 13 section Four-year project links Brazzaville to regional capitals Road aims boost trade, support AfCFTA...
Angola opens $635 million Luvo border complex Facility consolidates customs, police, immigration services Project aims boost DRC trade under...
Mwanza–Isaka SGR segment reaches 68% completion. Project is final lot of phase one linking Dar es Salaam to Mwanza. Rail upgrade aims to cut...
Refinery has received about 800 vessels and expects around 600 annually at full capacity Strategy aims to shift up to 75% of local fuel...
The government mobilized 300 million dirhams ($33 million) to support farms hit by floods in the Gharb and Loukkos irrigated areas. Authorities...
Burkina Faso has launched a $6.3 million potato processing plant in Ouahigouya. The facility will produce 350 tons of chips and frozen fries...
Hungary is financing a 650 million shilling ($5 million) solar-powered irrigation project in Kisumu County. The project will expand the Ahero...
Egypt seeks removal of non-tariff barriers on food exports Indonesia citrus imports up 45% in five years Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty...
South Africa expects a 3.1% decline in corn output to 16.13 million tons in 2025/26. The drop comes despite a 4.6% increase in planted area, due to...
Senegal to sign Brazil MoU on agricultural cooperation Deal targets dairy self-sufficiency, cattle genetic improvement Dairy imports rose to 33,745...
Federal and Kaduna State governments to invest $29.5 million in ginger hub Facility aims to boost processing capacity and reduce post-harvest...
Traders resume cocoa purchases after removal of key price premiums CCC eliminates origin differential and $400 per ton living income...
Liberia launches electricity sector diagnostic with U.S. MCC Workshop to address costs, infrastructure, governance gaps Capacity 126 MW;...
Zimbabwe has imposed a ban on raw mineral exports, including lithium concentrate. Chinese group Sichuan Yahua has launched construction of a lithium...
Public support for fossil fuels in South Africa has risen to nearly 110 billion rand ($6 billion) in 2025, triple its 2018 level. Most of the increase...
UK-based Pensana aims to bring Angola’s first rare earths mine into production by 2027. Pensana raised $100 million in December 2025 to...
Syrah signs seven-year graphite supply deal with NextSource 34,000-68,000 tonnes from Mozambique’s Balama mine Supply to feed planned UAE...
Nigeria’s available power generation has fallen to about 4,300 MW due to insufficient gas supply. Thermal plants are receiving less than 43% of the gas...
Egypt’s CSAG signs JV deal to operate vessels New line to link Egyptian and East African ports Move supports export growth, intra-African trade...
Nigeria’s AKK gas pipeline to launch July 2026 $2.8 billion project links southern fields to north Pipeline to boost CNG use, cut fuel costs The...
Vodafone expands Amazon LEO satellite partnership in Africa Satellites to backhaul mobile base stations to core network Move targets rural...
Mauritania EllaLink landing station 46% complete, officials say Commissioning targeted for first quarter 2027 Cable to add 200 Gbps, reduce...
Senegal police, Meta discuss cooperation on online security Training planned for cybercrime units, law enforcement tools ITU ranks Senegal...
Congo has approved CFA21.87 billion ($39.3 million) for its 2026 digital transformation program. The plan aims to expand broadband access, digitize...
(HUAWEI) - On March 1, Huawei Northern Africa OTF (Operations Transformation Forum) 2026 was successfully held in Barcelona, Spain. With the theme...
Ghana aims to reach 70% 5G population coverage by March 2027, though the service is not yet commercially available. The government has shifted from...
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Robotics engineers design and optimize automated systems that improve productivity, safety and operational efficiency. Average annual salaries...
MILEAD launches 2026 fellows program for young African women Twenty-five candidates aged 19-25 to be selected Selected fellows attend Ghana...
The World Bank is launching a $972 million program to train 18 million young people in East and Southern Africa. Nearly 8 million youth enter the...
In this week’s health update from Africa, the Africa CDC and Zimbabwe are pushing back against Washington’s new healthcare aid approach, while ECOWAS,...
Malawi signs MoU to distribute bicycles to students Initiative targets distance barriers, especially for girls Secondary enrollment rose 10.9%...
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OAPI and WIPO Launch Regional Innovation Network to Strengthen Intellectual Property Across 17 Countries
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Cameroon’s Lékié Road Project Seeks CFA11 Billion More as Costs Climb and Delays Mount
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Chad Looks to Cameroon to Strengthen Fuel Storage and Secure Supply Chains
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Cameroon Fast-Tracks Kribi Refinery in Push to Cut Fuel Imports and Regain Energy Control
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Madagascar Sets September 2027 for Presidential Election
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Africa Views China and U.S. More Favorably Than Russia (Afrobarometer)
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Guinean Start-Up Fifoow Targets Informal Trade With Digital Marketplace
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Morocco Commits $33 Million to Support Flood-Hit Farms
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Ghana Finalizes AI Roadmap With Focus on Data and Skills
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Gabon Tightens Rules on Digital Evidence in Criminal Courts
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Amazon begins talks with Kenya on low-Earth orbit satellite broadband Kenya’s digital market ...
Dangote to list $20-25 billion refinery within five months NNPC holds 7.25% stake; dividends...
DRC seeks ITC support for local battery value chains Musompo SEZ targets $2 billion private ...
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Located about 500 kilometers southwest of Cairo, between the oases of Bahariya and Farafra, the White Desert stands out as one of Egypt’s most distinctive...
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