by Sophie Kafuti, General Manager for Visa in the DRC For years, efforts to modernize payments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have focused...
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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...
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WAEMU posts 3.31 trillion CFA francs trade surplus in Q4 Exports surge 50.4%, led by gold, cocoa, rubber Surplus driven by higher raw...
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Russia suspends ammonium nitrate export licenses to secure domestic supply Global fertilizer markets face strain from China curbs, geopolitical...
International tennis tournaments in Gaborone attracted over 7,000 visitors and supported more than 200 seasonal jobs Tourism accounts for about...
Ukraine explores LNG imports from Mozambique after leaders’ talks War damage halves output, drives Ukraine’s shift to imports Mozambique LNG offers...
South Africa imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese, Thai steel Duties set at 74.98% for China, 20.32% for Thailand Move follows import surge...
While Engel’s Law explains how the share of household spending on food rises as incomes fall, Bennett’s Law focuses on how diets change as incomes...
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Domestic debt now accounts for the majority of public borrowing in sub-Saharan Africa Shift reduces exposure to currency shocks but raises costs and...
Benin allocates $13.5 million to support 365 SMEs under the 2026 PAEB cohort. Authorities target a 40% share of women-led businesses in the...
Despite shorter distances, domestic air travel remains largely unaffordable in many African countries, where ticket prices often approach or exceed minimum wages despite the time and comfort advantages...
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by Sophie Kafuti, General Manager for Visa in the DRC For years, efforts to modernize payments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have focused mainly on expanding access to digital financial...
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CAR launches $52.8 million World Bank-funded health security program Initiative targets prevention, detection, response, coordination across CEMAC Program aims to address weak health...
WAEMU posts 3.31 trillion CFA francs trade surplus in Q4 Exports surge 50.4%, led by gold, cocoa, rubber Surplus driven by higher raw material output across member states The West...
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UN declares transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity Resolution led by Ghana passes; US, Israel oppose, others abstain Text calls for reparations, action to address historical...
Top 50 ranking highlights women across core tourism service segments Tourism contributes $168 billion to GDP and supports over 24 million jobs Women concentrated in service and SME...
Angola, EU sign €50 million Agrinvest deal for Lobito Corridor Project targets agriculture, jobs, and value chains across key provinces Initiative aims to boost food security, reduce...
Togo to receive fuel shipments from Nigeria’s Dangote refinery Refinery exports 456,000 tons to five African countries Move aims to cut import costs, diversify regional fuel supply Togo...
Sunil Bharti Mittal to step down as chairman in July Gopal Vittal appointed to lead as part of planned succession Transition comes amid rapid growth in data and mobile money services Airtel Africa...
Koryx adds gold and molybdenum to Haib resource estimate Update points to stronger profitability and longer mine life New prefeasibility study expected by late 2026 In Namibia, junior miner Koryx...
Five-year strategy targets stronger production and market structure Project backed by EU and Germany to improve inputs and cold chain Plan aims to reduce fish supply gap and boost local...
Australian junior plans phased investment across multiple copper projects Initial $2–3 million to fund exploration through 2026 Strategy aligns with Zambia’s push to boost copper output Makor...
Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon seek new IMF programs after previous ones expired Regional bloc commits to sustaining reforms and rebuilding reserves Progress depends on delayed IMF review of CEMAC common...
Program has supported about 50 women-led businesses since 2023 Nearly CFA7 billion mobilized combining financing and technical support New cohort of 11 companies joins 2026 edition Launched in 2023...
Demand for developers rises globally, driven by digital transformation Salaries and opportunities expand, including remote work for African talent Training options multiply across Africa, from...
Approval times cut from weeks to hours for restarting inactive wells Move aims to quickly boost output using existing oil assets Policy aligns with broader push to enforce license use and raise...
Digital platform centralizes trade procedures across public agencies Reform aims to speed up imports and exports and boost competitiveness Launch comes as trade surplus and port activity show strong...
Government to award 5,000 Google certifications in AI and digital skills Program targets students, teachers, and underserved communities Initiative aims to address high youth unemployment and skills...
Proparco and RMBV take minority stake through $91 million capital increase Funds to support industrial expansion and West Africa growth Group keeps control while bringing in strategic...
Visa trains banks and fintechs in Dakar through intensive program Initiative combines technical expertise with real-world case studies Group emphasizes talent investment alongside technology to...
Net profit drops 14% to CFA19.25 billion in 2025 Cost of risk nearly doubles, cutting operating income Bank shifts toward more liquid assets amid rising uncertainty Bank of Africa Burkina Faso (BOA...
Growth forecast at 6.5% in 2026, up from 6.2% in 2025 Inflation expected to rise slightly to 1.8% after a low base Authorities flag risks from energy prices, logistics, and financial markets Togo...
Mobile money transactions in Africa reached $1.43 trillion in 2025, up 27% Continent accounts for 66% of global transaction value and 74% of volume East and West Africa lead, while North and...
Airline to lease two converted Boeing 777 freighters for delivery in 2028 Move aligns with strong global growth in air cargo demand Carrier aims to nearly triple freight volumes by...
Telecom Namibia secured $23.9 million in financing to expand broadband and mobile infrastructure. Around 35% of Namibia’s population remained offline in 2024, highlighting a significant...
The Central Bank of Nigeria requires money transfer operators to open naira settlement accounts locally from May 1. Authorities aim to improve transparency and curb parallel foreign exchange...
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Gold Fields will transfer the Damang mine to the Ghanaian state on April 18 after a one-year transition period. A feasibility study confirms the mine’s life could be extended, despite a 28%...
Ghana launched a research project to develop tomato varieties yielding up to 20 tonnes per hectare, versus 8 tonnes currently. The country faces a production deficit of 300,000 tonnes, which it...
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Sonatrach to begin drilling at Kafra block in Niger Operations target oil potential across 23,737 sq km area Project revives 2018 discovery with estimated 268 million barrels Algeria's state-owned...
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Budget approved amid economic challenges Agriculture gets largest share; health, roads, education also prioritized IMF sees 2.7% growth despite debt, inflation, and food...
Burundi solar project gets funding boost, two-year extension for expansion Plan includes 12,000 solar systems, monitoring across 700 public sites Initiative targets rural electrification,...
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National cloud to manage data, services, and operations during Dakar 2026 Project backed by Alibaba Cloud partnership signed in 2025 Initiative aims to support long-term digital sovereignty...
Durban plans $112 million superyacht hub to attract luxury visitors Project aims to boost tourism and local economic activity Strategy faces competition from established hubs like...
Ethiopia deepens AI cooperation with India under Digital Ethiopia 2030 Indian tech firms explore use cases in agriculture, health, and e-learning Partnership aims to build local skills and...
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Apache reports new onshore gas discovery in Egypt’s Western Desert Initial tests show output of about 26 million cubic feet per day Find adds to a string of recent discoveries in the...
Tanzania rules out new taxes to reassure investors in cashew sector Production expected to exceed 600,000 tons in 2025/2026 season Government targets 60% local processing by 2030 through...
Government considers scrapping 9% VAT on fertilizers to support farmers Move comes as global supply disruptions push input costs higher Country remains heavily dependent on imported...
Niger and Algeria sign deals across energy, health, industry, and trade Agreements follow joint commission aimed at strengthening strategic ties Move signals renewed cooperation after...
Boston Consulting Group estimates Africa’s creative exports could reach $140–150 billion by 2030. The sector currently generates $59...
Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon seek new IMF programs after previous ones expired Regional bloc commits to sustaining reforms and rebuilding...
Program has supported about 50 women-led businesses since 2023 Nearly CFA7 billion mobilized combining financing and technical support New cohort of...
Proparco and RMBV take minority stake through $91 million capital increase Funds to support industrial expansion and West Africa growth Group...
Net profit drops 14% to CFA19.25 billion in 2025 Cost of risk nearly doubles, cutting operating income Bank shifts toward more liquid assets amid...
Burkina Faso ratified a $80.3 million loan from the African Development Bank to modernize transport infrastructure. The project targets road...
Maluku SEZ to receive river dock to boost logistics Saphir Ceramics funds dock to improve exports via river Facility supports growing industrial...
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Airline to lease two converted Boeing 777 freighters for delivery in 2028 Move aligns with strong global growth in air cargo demand Carrier...
Durban plans $112 million superyacht hub to attract luxury visitors Project aims to boost tourism and local economic activity Strategy...
Egypt inaugurates a 56.5 km monorail connecting Cairo to the new administrative capital. The project involves Alstom, Orascom Construction, and...
Nigeria secured £746 million ($990.4 million) in UK-backed financing to upgrade Apapa and Tin Can Island ports. The project combines...
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Ethiopia launched a national program to boost sorghum production and strengthen its value chain. Authorities aim to improve seeds, adopt modern...
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Five-year strategy targets stronger production and market structure Project backed by EU and Germany to improve inputs and cold chain Plan aims to...
Ghana launched a research project to develop tomato varieties yielding up to 20 tonnes per hectare, versus 8 tonnes currently. The country faces a...
Tanzania rules out new taxes to reassure investors in cashew sector Production expected to exceed 600,000 tons in 2025/2026...
Government considers scrapping 9% VAT on fertilizers to support farmers Move comes as global supply disruptions push input costs...
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Democratic Republic of the Congo signs agreement to develop a sugar agro-industrial project in Haut-Katanga. Authorities aim to expand local...
Togo to receive fuel shipments from Nigeria’s Dangote refinery Refinery exports 456,000 tons to five African countries Move aims to cut...
Koryx adds gold and molybdenum to Haib resource estimate Update points to stronger profitability and longer mine life New prefeasibility study...
Australian junior plans phased investment across multiple copper projects Initial $2–3 million to fund exploration through 2026 Strategy aligns...
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Syrah plans $72 million equity raise for Mozambique, U.S. assets Funding could lift liquidity to about $198 million, company...
Approval times cut from weeks to hours for restarting inactive wells Move aims to quickly boost output using existing oil assets Policy aligns with...
Gold Fields will transfer the Damang mine to the Ghanaian state on April 18 after a one-year transition period. A feasibility study confirms the...
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Orange Côte d’Ivoire Unveils App to Enhance Fiber Customer Experience
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Twiva Combines Influencer Marketing and E-Commerce in One Platform
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PIDG Invests €4.3 Million to Accelerate Solar Growth in Senegal
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PropelMapper Uses Voice AI to Modernize Agricultural Advisory
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Gabon Centralizes Driver Data with New Digital Licensing System
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Togo launches clean cooking program to expand access, cut reliance on biomass
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Maritime region health officials review 2025 performance, set priorities
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West Africa meets in Lomé to coordinate response to rising food insecurity
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MTN Mobile Money Zambia partnered with Indo Zambia Bank to enable payments via bank POS terminals....
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