Kawtar Raji-Briand, a partner at the law firm Gauvin Raji, advises clients on structuring innovative financing, cross-border transactions, and legal and...
By Kamel Ghribi, chairman of GKSD Holding and of ECAM Council Global affairs are often framed as contests of power, ideology, or personality. But the...
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...
Poverty, inflation and job insecurity persist despite strong growth New government formed to convert mining growth into inclusive...
As brands compete for attention in increasingly crowded digital spaces, marketing has become a major lever of growth, relying on specialists able to turn...
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...
In volume terms, Botswana is Africa’s largest diamond producer and the world’s second largest. While Angola is unlikely to challenge that position in the...
Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to hold around 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, according to several converging assessments. Among the...
Government terminates 21 hydrocarbon permits and 21 PSCs OMNIS loses four permits; 17 expired titles declared void Madagascar Oil remains...
WAEMU states raised CFA1,901.9 billion in January, up over 100% year on year Treasury bonds (OAT) totaled CFA1,432.9 billion, up more than...
Africa remains the lowest-scoring region in Transparency International’s global corruption index, with only four countries exceeding the 50-point mark and...
Project backed by UNESCO secures and digitizes rare West African archives More than 2,100 manuscripts digitized and 4,000 documents...
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 Brazilian state-controlled oil company retreated from...
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...
The IMF approved a $4.87 million disbursement to Comoros following the fifth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. The four-year...
Egypt targets doubling oil production within five years Government renegotiates contracts to attract foreign investment Plan includes arrears...
In volume terms, Botswana is Africa’s largest diamond producer and the world’s second largest. While Angola is unlikely to challenge that position in the...
Kawtar Raji-Briand, a partner at the law firm Gauvin Raji, advises clients on structuring innovative financing, cross-border transactions, and legal and...
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...
Egypt targets doubling oil production within five years Government renegotiates contracts to attract foreign investment Plan includes arrears...
Nigeria to begin selling selected state-owned assets in 2026 under Tinubu’s fiscal reform programme. BPE has identified 91 federal assets across...
West Africa plans $345 million anti-livestock theft program Initiative targets traceability, legal alignment, community involvement FAO...
Benin is guest of honor at the 2026 African Book Fair in Paris. More than 400 authors and 150 publishers from 20 countries are expected. The spotlight comes as Benin’s publishing sector continues to...
Ericsson and Nigeria’s government launched the “Connect NextGen Hackathon.” The four-month program targets 5G, AI, IoT, cloud and sustainability. Top teams will access incubation, funding and...
CMA CGM launched its first regional Africa office in Abidjan. The hub will oversee pricing, equipment management and customer service. The move comes amid rising competition from MSC and...
DRC Gold Trading opened a Lubumbashi branch to channel artisanal gold. First official shipment from Haut-Katanga topped 20 kg, worth over $2 million. The state firm targets up to 18 tons of...
ERG signed an MoU with EGC to supervise artisanal cobalt mining. EGC holds a state-backed monopoly on buying and exporting artisanal cobalt. Exports may route through the Lobito corridor under new...
Industrial, jewelry and silverware demand expected to decline in 2026. Physical investment demand projected to rise 20% to 227 million ounces. Tight supply expected to support high prices,...
ARE approved CrossBoundary Energy DRC’s solar project for Kamoa-Kakula. The 233.8 MWc plant will supply 30 MW of continuous power from 2026. The project is expected to cut 78,750 tons of CO₂...
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 Brazilian state-controlled oil company retreated from...
Kenya exported 652,792 tons of tea in 2025, up 4.35% year on year. Export revenue fell 1% to 186.9 billion shillings ($1.44 billion). Nairobi aims to boost specialty tea output to 200,000...
Cameroon will issue the first 15-year OTA in CEMAC on February 17, 2026. The Treasury seeks CFA20 billion to test demand beyond the 10-year norm. The country aims to raise over CFA619...
Mozambique’s state power utility estimated power restoration costs in Cabo Delgado at more than $1 million after a transmission tower collapse. Emergency works alone will cost...
Zimbabwe expanded cooperation with UNESCO on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and digital governance. The government positioned artificial intelligence as a core driver of its...
Morocco signed eight memorandums of understanding to launch Idarati X.0 as a unified digital entry point for public services. The government designed Idarati X.0 around a national digital wallet...
Global South Utilities (GSU) has begun building a 5 MWp hybrid solar plant with 5 MWh battery storage in eastern Chad. Abu Dhabi Fund for Development finances the project through a grant to the...
TotalEnergies is preparing a first development phase on Namibia’s PEL 83 block using an FPSO with capacity above 200,000 barrels per day. The company plans appraisal drilling in 2026–2027...
Togo plans to mobilize $126.6 million for its energy sector in 2026. The allocation represents 99% of the Energy Ministry’s CFA71 billion annual budget. Authorities aim to achieve...
Authorities presented a national 5G implementation strategy on February 11, 2026. The government will start deployment with a 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) model built on existing 4G...
Authorities will open tobacco auctions on March 4, 2026, with contract sales starting March 5. Initial projections target a 360,000-ton harvest, above last season’s record 354,881...
The government will invest $330 million in emergency and recovery measures. Floods have displaced 188,000 people and submerged 110,000 hectares of farmland. Authorities have declared...
Chad to launch 50 telecom sites in N’Djamena Government plans 50 km fiber-to-home rollout Move follows criticism over poor service quality Chad’s government this week announced plans to launch 50...
Weak tax enforcement cuts South Sudan oil revenues Oil provides 90% of government income Economy contracts 30% in 2025 amid export disruptions Weak enforcement of tax laws is reducing government...
Nigeria launches four-month digital training with Ericsson Programme targets 50,000 youths in emerging technologies Initiative aims to curb youth unemployment, boost tech skills Nigeria’s federal...
A member of the Court since 2021, Lodonou was initially appointed to complete the term of his predecessor before being elected to lead the regional institution. Togolese magistrate Kuami Gameli Lodonou...
Ghana cuts cocoa price 28.6% to 41,392 cedis Decision follows 70% drop in global prices Backlog builds as traders face liquidity crunch Ghana will cut the price of cocoa beans by 28.6% to 41,392...
Togo exports rise 14.6% to 249.1 billion CFA francs India top buyer, driven by phosphate shipments Trade deficit widens as imports reach 505 billion CFA Togo's exports reached 249.1 billion CFA...
Dangote refinery reaches full 650,000 bpd capacity First single-train refinery to hit nameplate output Output could cut imports, save $10 billion annually Nigeria's Dangote refinery reached...
IFC considers up to $8 million in Aruwa Fund II $50 million fund targets Nigerian, Ghanaian SMEs Focus on women-led firms in underserved sectors The International Finance Corporation (IFC),...
Ecobank appoints Rebecca Mbithi CEO of Kenya unit She succeeds Josephine Anan-Ankomah, pending CBK approval Pre-tax profit rose to 734 million shillings by Q3 2025 Ecobank Group on...
With 60% of companies already adopting AI and many others set to follow suit, the role of AI model trainer is becoming essential. These specialists are critical to ensuring system reliability and...
Zimbabwe projects at least 8.5% growth in 2026 Forecast follows IMF staff-monitored reform program Inflation below 10%, reserves exceed $1.2 billion Zimbabwe's economy is projected to...
Vista acquires 99.99% of Saham Assurances Niger Company rebranded as Vista Assurances Niger Deal marks entry into Niger’s small insurance market Vista Group Holding, a pan-African financial...
Companies with CFA5B+ revenue must establish headquarters in country Telecom operators Moov, Orange, Telecel affected by decree Firms have 36 months to complete construction Burkina Faso’s...
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 China’s uranium footprint in Africa Australian...
ARE grants CrossBoundary Energy approval for production and sales Project includes 222 MWp solar plant and 526 MWh battery storage Mine to secure 30 MW continuous renewable power supply The...
Prime Minister orders refinancing, recapitalization, and audit steps Finance Ministry tasked with urgent budget support for airline Carrier has received CFA181B in state aid since...
Production rose 25% year on year to 6 million ounces Artisanal mining delivered 3.1 million ounces, up sharply New royalty regime of up to 12% could weigh on 2026 output Ghana’s total gold...
Agriculture Ministry hires consultant with Agri-Impact, Mastercard Foundation Plan aims to boost production, jobs, and investment by 2026 Local output meets only 18% of chicken consumption,...
Isabelle Deschamps, who joined Rio Tinto in 2021, played a key role in the legal restructuring that accelerated development of the Simandou project. The mine entered production in November 2025, with the...
DRC orders miners to transfer 5% capital to employees Requirement stems from 2018 Mining Code revision Government extending 5% employee stake rule to telecoms Mining companies operating in the...
Madagascar renews disaster management partnership with Yas Yas serves 14.6 million subscribers, 68% market share Deal strengthens emergency alerts via SMS and digital platforms Madagascar's...
Beltone acquires Baobab Group for €197.6 million Deal expands footprint into seven sub-Saharan countries Baobab serves 1.6 million customers, €848.8 million portfolio Egyptian holding...
Nigeria’s BoI launches CBN-approved Islamic finance window Bank to offer Ijara leasing and Mudaraba contracts Move targets underserved businesses, expands Sharia-compliant financing Nigeria's Bank...
Heineken to cut 5,000-6,000 jobs globally by 2027 2025 sales volumes fell 1.2% amid weaker demand Company expects 2-6% operating profit growth in 2026 Dutch brewer Heineken will cut between 5,000...
DRC to tender Tenke-Kolwezi-Dilolo rail rehabilitation in April 2026 Project costs estimated at $400-410 million World Bank confirms $500 million financing support DRC Transport...
Jumia will cease operations in Algeria in February 2026, a market that accounted for about 2% of its 2025 gross merchandise volume (GMV). The company reduced its 2025 pre-tax loss by 38% year-on-year...
The IMF approved a $4.87 million disbursement to Comoros following the fifth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. The four-year ECF arrangement, approved in June 2023,...
Cape Verde launched the “Strengthening Opportunities and Fostering Integration” project to support ECOWAS nationals residing in the country. ECOWAS is financing the initiative with €100,000...
Rwanda signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. technology firm Oracle to launch a nationwide digital skills development initiative. Oracle will deploy Oracle Academy and Oracle University...
had relaunched the International Festival of Saharan Cultures (FICSA) in Amdjarass after a seven-year hiatus. Niger participates as guest of honor, while organizers position the event as a tool for...
Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) carried 2.7 million passengers in 2025, up from 2.4 million in 2024, despite a 50% fare increase introduced in January 2024. Passenger revenue rose to 4.79 billion...
Libya awarded four of 20 oil and gas blocks in its first licensing round since 2007, with five international companies and consortia selected. Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy, Repsol, MOL, TPAO and Aiteo...
Kenya is considering issuing new eurobonds to refinance maturing debt and improve its repayment profile, Finance Minister John Mbadi said. Public debt rose 11.7% year-on-year to 11.81...
Algeria holds seminar to boost national cybersecurity skills Initiative aligns with national information systems security strategy Kaspersky reports 13 million phishing attempts in...
Norway Based TGS is Mapping Angola’s deep-water coast to spot hidden oil and gas First wide-area 2D seismic survey off Angola since 2015, run by the vessel Ramform Victory About 12,600 km of...
Congo raises $700 million in 2035 bond issue Proceeds to refinance 2032 Eurobond, ease near-term pressures Order book topped $2 billion, over 100 investors The Republic of...
Eutelsat, Unconnected.org launch satellite community Wi-Fi in Tanzania Service targets underserved areas beyond terrestrial networks Tanzania had 58.6 million internet subscriptions in...
MTN Group has no official presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the mobile market is dominated by Airtel, Orange, Vodacom and Africell. The South African operator is, however, active in...
According to the International Energy Agency, about 55 additional mines will be needed to meet global lithium demand by 2035. Against this backdrop, the gray metal is already central to Western strategies...
IFC considers up to $8 million in Aruwa Fund II $50 million fund targets Nigerian, Ghanaian SMEs Focus on women-led firms in underserved...
Cameroon will issue the first 15-year OTA in CEMAC on February 17, 2026. The Treasury seeks CFA20 billion to test demand beyond the 10-year...
Vista acquires 99.99% of Saham Assurances Niger Company rebranded as Vista Assurances Niger Deal marks entry into Niger’s small insurance...
Beltone acquires Baobab Group for €197.6 million Deal expands footprint into seven sub-Saharan countries Baobab serves 1.6 million...
Nigeria’s BoI launches CBN-approved Islamic finance window Bank to offer Ijara leasing and Mudaraba contracts Move targets underserved businesses,...
Gabon unveils Elobey VI for Libreville–Port-Gentil route Vessel supports river, maritime logistics strategy Route vital amid limited, poorly paved...
Airline transported 10.64 million passengers in six months Cargo volumes reached 451,000 tons; revenue hit $4.4 billion Performance...
Congo launches $76 million Pointe-Noire-Cabinda road upgrade China firm to expand 15.4-km stretch to dual carriageway Project aims to...
Harith General Partners agreed to buy low-cost airline FlySafair Deal worth ~15% of Harith’s portfolio, subject to regulatory...
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...
Aircraft to modernize long-haul fleet, open US and Asia routes A350 cuts fuel use 25%, supports Egypt’s tourism growth strategy EgyptAir received an...
Financing covers rail extension to El Meniaa and Ghardaïa over about 495 km Project is first phase of trans-Saharan rail corridor linking Algiers to...
Authorities will open tobacco auctions on March 4, 2026, with contract sales starting March 5. Initial projections target a 360,000-ton harvest,...
Kenya exported 652,792 tons of tea in 2025, up 4.35% year on year. Export revenue fell 1% to 186.9 billion shillings ($1.44...
Ghana cuts cocoa price 28.6% to 41,392 cedis Decision follows 70% drop in global prices Backlog builds as traders face liquidity crunch Ghana will...
Agriculture Ministry hires consultant with Agri-Impact, Mastercard Foundation Plan aims to boost production, jobs, and investment by...
Senegal targets over 90% national food security by 2029 and plans to create 800,000 formal jobs. The World Bank Group will double annual...
Emirati group signs agreement with TISEZA for large-scale farming Up to $100 million planned for 10,000 hectares, expandable to...
Morocco, Australia sign climate-smart agriculture research deal A$76 million program backs six-year Africa initiative Drought-hit Morocco seeks...
Ghana has 50,000 tonnes unsold cocoa at ports Cocoa prices fell from $13,000 to around $4,000 Traders face liquidity crunch; 300,000...
ERG signed an MoU with EGC to supervise artisanal cobalt mining. EGC holds a state-backed monopoly on buying and exporting artisanal cobalt. Exports...
Industrial, jewelry and silverware demand expected to decline in 2026. Physical investment demand projected to rise 20% to 227 million...
ARE approved CrossBoundary Energy DRC’s solar project for Kamoa-Kakula. The 233.8 MWc plant will supply 30 MW of continuous power from...
Mozambique’s state power utility estimated power restoration costs in Cabo Delgado at more than $1 million after a transmission tower...
DRC Gold Trading opened a Lubumbashi branch to channel artisanal gold. First official shipment from Haut-Katanga topped 20 kg, worth over $2...
Global South Utilities (GSU) has begun building a 5 MWp hybrid solar plant with 5 MWh battery storage in eastern Chad. Abu Dhabi Fund for...
TotalEnergies is preparing a first development phase on Namibia’s PEL 83 block using an FPSO with capacity above 200,000 barrels per day. The...
Togo plans to mobilize $126.6 million for its energy sector in 2026. The allocation represents 99% of the Energy Ministry’s CFA71 billion...
Ericsson and Nigeria’s government launched the “Connect NextGen Hackathon.” The four-month program targets 5G, AI, IoT, cloud and sustainability. Top...
Morocco signed eight memorandums of understanding to launch Idarati X.0 as a unified digital entry point for public services. The government...
Authorities presented a national 5G implementation strategy on February 11, 2026. The government will start deployment with a 5G Non-Standalone...
Chad to launch 50 telecom sites in N’Djamena Government plans 50 km fiber-to-home rollout Move follows criticism over poor service quality Chad’s...
Companies with CFA5B+ revenue must establish headquarters in country Telecom operators Moov, Orange, Telecel affected by decree Firms have 36...
Madagascar renews disaster management partnership with Yas Yas serves 14.6 million subscribers, 68% market share Deal strengthens emergency alerts via...
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Benin Named Guest of Honor at 2026 African Book Fair in Paris
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Cameroon Road Fund Gets Only Half of Budgeted CFA60 Billion
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Camareil's Four Newly Acquired Locomotives Arrive at the Port of Douala
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Cameroon Launches Waste Trading Platform to Turn Tonnes of Rubbish to Industrial Raw Materials
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Swedish Tech Giant Ericsson Launches Digital Innovation Hackathon in Nigeria
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French Maritime Giant CMA CGM Opens Africa Headquarters in Abidjan
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DRC Expands State Gold Buying to Curb Artisanal Smuggling
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Oil majors expand offshore exploration from Senegal to Angola Gulf of Guinea accounts for about 1...
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MTN is considering buying back telecom towers it sold years ago, signalling that control of infras...
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