By Nanga Koné, Country Director Rainforest Alliance Côte d’Ivoire One fact is hard to ignore : Over time, the widespread and often poorly...
By David Adama, Senior Specialist for Continental and Regional Engagement at AGRA, and Henry Lagat, Lead for Generation Africa Youth Voice and Empowerment...
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...
Experts meet from March 23–26 ahead of ministerial decisions on March 27 Discussions focus on telecom harmonization, digital regulation and...
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...
Tomatoes are widely produced and consumed in West Africa, but much of the trade occurs through informal channels, leaving regional market dynamics largely...
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...
Companies and NGOs warn against reopening the EU deforestation regulation again Repeated delays have already pushed implementation to...
Parliament passes Copyright Amendment Bill to improve royalty collection and enforcement New framework introduces digital payment systems and...
Russia is increasingly using African ship registries to sustain oil exports under sanctions Weak oversight and “flags of convenience” complicate...
Four years after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the fertilizer market is facing a new shock as military tensions escalate between Iran, Israel and the...
Experts meet from March 23–26 ahead of ministerial decisions on March 27 Discussions focus on telecom harmonization, digital regulation and regional infrastructure Outcomes expected to...
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...
Guinea is considering a $500 million sukuk to finance major projects The move is part of efforts to diversify funding and attract private...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) held a three-day training session for economic journalists in Kinshasa from March 17 to 19, 2026, in collaboration...
Domestic debt now accounts for the majority of public borrowing in sub-Saharan Africa Shift reduces exposure to currency shocks but raises costs and...
By Nanga Koné, Country Director Rainforest Alliance Côte d’Ivoire One fact is hard to ignore : Over time, the widespread and often poorly...
International tennis tournaments in Gaborone attracted over 7,000 visitors and supported more than 200 seasonal jobs Tourism accounts for about...
Guinea is considering a $500 million sukuk to finance major projects The move is part of efforts to diversify funding and attract private...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) held a three-day training session for economic journalists in Kinshasa from March 17 to 19, 2026, in collaboration...
Altona lists on US OTCQB to access American capital Move supports Mozambique Monte Muambe rare earths project development Listing aligns with US push...
Botswana and Mauritius to host business forum on March 20 in Gaborone Focus on ICT, fintech, finance, and services sectors Initiative aims to...
DR Congo commissions 10.5 MW Kakobola hydropower plant in Kwilu Project to supply over 400,000 people, boost local economy Launch follows delays, with operator yet to be appointed The Democratic...
International tennis tournaments in Gaborone attracted over 7,000 visitors and supported more than 200 seasonal jobs Tourism accounts for about 10% of Botswana’s GDP, with efforts underway to...
Ghana will launch a digital platform to publish and centralize all Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The reform follows controversies over opaque contracts and costly “take-or-pay”...
The European Investment Bank and Bank of Industry signed €135 million ($156.3 million) in loans targeting healthcare manufacturing and agriculture. €50 million will support local production...
The World Bank allocates $75 million to fund the DR Congo’s second general population and housing census (RGPH2), part of a $100 million package. The census aims to fill the country’s...
International Finance Corporation invests $45 million to power 2,235 telecom sites with solar energy across Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The initiative targets sites with unstable...
Senegal launches a public consultation to define operational and regulatory rules for fiber optic network sharing. Authorities aim to reduce duplication, lower investment costs, and expand...
Daystar Power signs deal to install a 5.2 MWp solar plant for Société de Ciment de Côte d’Ivoire. The project aims to cut energy costs and carbon emissions for industrial...
Egypt inaugurates a 56.5 km monorail connecting Cairo to the new administrative capital. The project involves Alstom, Orascom Construction, and Arab Contractors. Authorities target a network...
Orascom Construction and partners plan a 900 MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez. The consortium signs a 25-year power purchase agreement with Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company...
Togo and Russia target food security, mining, and energy for future partnerships. Both sides plan joint industrial projects to boost local value creation and employment. Authorities aim to...
South Korea commits $20 million to support cancer treatment in Uganda. The program targets cervical cancer prevention, treatment, and health system governance. The initiative includes...
Ethiopia launches a smart, queue-free police station in Addis Ababa. Citizens access services 24/7 through digital kiosks, reducing waiting times and paperwork. Authorities deploy AI and...
Democratic Republic of the Congo signs agreement to develop a sugar agro-industrial project in Haut-Katanga. Authorities aim to expand local production and reduce rising sugar...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) considers further strategic stock releases amid supply disruptions. Executive Director Fatih Birol says global markets have lost about 11 million barrels per...
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) increases telecom fees by 3.2%, effective April 1, 2026. Operators face rising regulatory and investment costs, particularly...
Experts meet from March 23–26 ahead of ministerial decisions on March 27 Discussions focus on telecom harmonization, digital regulation and regional infrastructure Outcomes expected to...
Firms move beyond payments toward integrated SME platforms Services include invoicing, inventory management and merchant tools Embedded data supports credit access for underserved...
Kobo to raise up to C$5.52 million for Côte d’Ivoire exploration Funds target Kossou drilling, maiden resource estimate by mid-2026 Company advances Kotobi prospects amid supportive gold price...
Arcius Energy plans two gas exploration wells offshore Egypt BP-ADNOC venture targets eastern Mediterranean resources, timeline undisclosed Expansion includes new field acquisition, production project...
Ukraine explores LNG imports from Mozambique after leaders’ talks War damage halves output, drives Ukraine’s shift to imports Mozambique LNG offers potential supply despite security, financing...
Rwanda plans dairy council to regulate milk value chain Body targets costs, low incomes, weak sector coordination Plan supports output goal of 1.32 million tons by 2029 Rwanda plans a national...
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 harming domestic producers and jobs South...
ECOWAS, Energy China discuss regional power infrastructure cooperation Talks cover $36.39B interconnection projects, financing to boost electricity supply Region faces deficits, low...
Pan-African cybersecurity platform ICCA launched in Kigali, Rwanda Aims to train one million experts by 2030 Initiative targets rising cyberattacks, offers tools and regional...
Togo raises 27.5 billion CFA francs, exceeding 25 billion target Strong demand with 134.5 billion CFA francs bids, 538% coverage Total 2026 issuance reaches 49.5 billion toward 463.5 billion...
Zijin targets 8.5 tonnes gold at Ghana’s Akyem in 2026 Output rise follows $1 billion acquisition from Newmont in 2025 Expansion boosts processing capacity, supports revenue as gold...
Plans 290 transformers, 2,000 km network upgrades over 18 months Secures $300M, advances nuclear plans for future power capacity Rwanda has launched a nationwide program to strengthen its...
EU launches €11 million projects in Kolwezi, targeting trade and youth skills €6M eases Lobito Corridor customs; €5M boosts digital job training Corridor links Angola port to...
Government seeks closer ties between training and employer needs Reform promotes apprenticeships and employer-led curricula Private sector seen as key to job creation and youth...
EU commits $336 million to fund seven priority projects in Nigeria Funds target digital infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, and migration Initiative is part of the EU’s broader...
Three African countries are negotiating over $500 million in debt-for-nature swaps Deals aim to cut debt while financing environmental protection Rising climate risks and high borrowing...
DR Congo plans Congo Airways overhaul after persistent operational failures Probe found governance, financial and compliance weaknesses at state carrier Tshisekedi orders realistic recovery...
Itochu plans new investment in South Africa’s Platreef mine Move aims to secure supply of nickel, copper, and platinum group metals Expansion of the mine could significantly boost output by...
Ghana will distribute fertilizers for free in 2026, replacing subsidies Global prices have surged amid Middle East tensions and supply disruptions The policy could boost farming but add pressure on...
Sub-Saharan Africa spends just 0.02% of GDP on health R&D Underinvestment limits innovation and sustains reliance on imports Generics remain the dominant strategy for local manufacturers Low levels...
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola will hold their third bilateral economic forum from March 31 to April 3 in Kinshasa. The forum will focus on trade facilitation, investment promotion, and...
Burkina Faso ratified a $80.3 million loan from the African Development Bank to modernize transport infrastructure. The project targets road rehabilitation, rail upgrades, and institutional...
The European Union launched PanAfGeo+ Invest to promote EU investments in critical minerals across Africa. The program targets Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, and South Africa, building on the...
Tshisekedi orders Grand Inga agreements finalized within 60 days Government to adopt legal framework to unlock World Bank support Inga 3 project still in planning, capacity up to 11,000...
EAC sets June 30, 2026 deadline to remove trade barriers Non-tariff barriers still raise costs, delay and limit intra-regional trade Persistent disputes push trade outside bloc, testing...
By Nanga Koné, Country Director Rainforest Alliance Côte d’Ivoire One fact is hard to ignore : Over time, the widespread and often poorly controlled use of pesticides has degraded soils, disrupted...
Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso boost joint research, innovation cooperation Workshop trains researchers on management, commercialization, intellectual property Partnership aims to address...
Yango pledges compliance with Namibia’s tighter e-hailing regulations Company to ensure drivers obtain permits, strengthen verification systems Move aligns with government push to formalise...
Nigeria attracts $2.6 billion mining FDI after sector reforms Government targets industrialisation, lithium processing and $1.3 billion deal Aim to raise mining share to 10% of...
Equatorial Guinea prepares offshore oil licensing round Reprocessed seismic data to attract investors, improve subsurface insights Move aims to boost declining output and secure new...
824 applications received for 182 bursary slots in 2026, up 7.85% from 2025 Only about 22% of applicants selected, indicating strong competition Programme targets marginalized youth aged...
Damaged Russian LNG tanker drifting crewless toward Libyan coast Vessel hit by Ukrainian drone, carrying fuel and residual LNG Libya leads salvage amid explosion risk and sanctions-linked...
Moniepoint acquires restaurant software platform Orda Africa Deal expands integrated services across payments, operations, analytics Targets growth in Nigeria’s fast-growing $19...
M-Pesa Ethiopia partners Amhara to enable digital tax payments Safaricom expands services aligning with national digital strategy Platform reports 5 million users, trailing Telebirr’s 58.6...
TEF selects 3,200 entrepreneurs across 54 African countries Beneficiaries receive training, mentoring, and up to $5,000 funding Program highlights women majority and focus on real...
Ghana approves new engineering and agriculture university in rural areas Three campuses aim to expand access beyond major cities Project targets youth unemployment and skills...
Amazone Airlines begins flights between Cotonou and Parakou on March 23 The carrier emerges from a merger aimed at rebuilding national air service Expansion plans will face regional competition and...
Middle East disruptions cut global jet fuel shipments by about 21% Europe faces supply strain as Asian and Gulf flows decline Dangote refinery emerges as a potential alternative source Europe could...
Ethiopia allocates about $15 million to expand farm mechanization New equipment includes tractors, irrigation systems, and rice threshers The move supports efforts to raise productivity and...
Mali creates new agency to regulate artisanal gold flows Up to 30 tons of gold go undeclared each year, with wider gaps over time Model draws on Burkina Faso’s success in formalizing the...
Tunisia aims to fully digitize public hospitals by the end of 2026 Telemedicine, data systems, and digital platforms are already expanding Success will depend on system integration and staff...
Côte d’Ivoire launched recruitment for 2,000 science teachers More than 43,000 applied, but fewer than 8,000 were shortlisted The move aims to ease a persistent shortage across secondary...
The European Investment Bank and Bank of Industry signed €135 million ($156.3 million) in loans targeting healthcare manufacturing and...
Togo raises 27.5 billion CFA francs, exceeding 25 billion target Strong demand with 134.5 billion CFA francs bids, 538% coverage Total 2026...
Three African countries are negotiating over $500 million in debt-for-nature swaps Deals aim to cut debt while financing environmental...
Moniepoint acquires restaurant software platform Orda Africa Deal expands integrated services across payments, operations, analytics Targets...
Ghana’s stock market gained nearly 20% since late February, leading globally Bank stocks drove the rally, alongside oil-linked gains Stronger economic...
Maluku SEZ to receive river dock to boost logistics Saphir Ceramics funds dock to improve exports via river Facility supports growing industrial...
Kenya has launched construction of the Naivasha–Kisumu SGR extension The project aims to connect to Uganda and boost regional trade flows Completion...
Ghana is receiving 100 buses assembled in Egypt to support public transport The delivery is part of a plan to acquire more than 300 buses in 2026 The...
Nigeria secured £746 million ($990.4 million) in UK-backed financing to upgrade Apapa and Tin Can Island ports. The project combines...
Egypt inaugurates a 56.5 km monorail connecting Cairo to the new administrative capital. The project involves Alstom, Orascom Construction, and...
Burkina Faso ratified a $80.3 million loan from the African Development Bank to modernize transport infrastructure. The project targets road...
Kenya signs deal with China’s Stecol to upgrade Nairobi road Project expands 23.5km route to dual carriageway with interchanges $298.9M China...
Gabon inaugurates a new border post in Kabala to improve trade and mobility with Republic of the Congo. The project supports regional integration...
Democratic Republic of the Congo signs agreement to develop a sugar agro-industrial project in Haut-Katanga. Authorities aim to expand local...
Rwanda plans dairy council to regulate milk value chain Body targets costs, low incomes, weak sector coordination Plan supports output goal of 1.32...
Ghana will distribute fertilizers for free in 2026, replacing subsidies Global prices have surged amid Middle East tensions and supply disruptions The...
TEF selects 3,200 entrepreneurs across 54 African countries Beneficiaries receive training, mentoring, and up to $5,000...
Ethiopia allocates about $15 million to expand farm mechanization New equipment includes tractors, irrigation systems, and rice threshers The...
Avocado exports dropped more than 48% to 58,000 tons in 2025/2026 Extreme weather and logistics disruptions cut production and shipments Lower volumes...
Gabon plans to ban broiler chicken imports from January 1, 2027 to boost local production. Senegal has built a self-sufficient poultry sector after...
Egypt and Indonesia each expect to import around 13 million tonnes of wheat in 2025/2026. Egypt’s demand remains structurally high due to population...
Ghana will launch a digital platform to publish and centralize all Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The reform follows controversies over opaque...
Daystar Power signs deal to install a 5.2 MWp solar plant for Société de Ciment de Côte d’Ivoire. The project aims to cut energy costs and carbon...
Orascom Construction and partners plan a 900 MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez. The consortium signs a 25-year power purchase agreement with...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) considers further strategic stock releases amid supply disruptions. Executive Director Fatih Birol says...
DR Congo commissions 10.5 MW Kakobola hydropower plant in Kwilu Project to supply over 400,000 people, boost local economy Launch follows delays, with...
Kobo to raise up to C$5.52 million for Côte d’Ivoire exploration Funds target Kossou drilling, maiden resource estimate by mid-2026 Company advances...
Arcius Energy plans two gas exploration wells offshore Egypt BP-ADNOC venture targets eastern Mediterranean resources, timeline undisclosed Expansion...
ECOWAS, Energy China discuss regional power infrastructure cooperation Talks cover $36.39B interconnection projects, financing to boost...
International Finance Corporation invests $45 million to power 2,235 telecom sites with solar energy across Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sierra...
Ethiopia launches a smart, queue-free police station in Addis Ababa. Citizens access services 24/7 through digital kiosks, reducing waiting times...
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) increases telecom fees by 3.2%, effective April 1, 2026. Operators face rising...
Firms move beyond payments toward integrated SME platforms Services include invoicing, inventory management and merchant tools Embedded data...
Pan-African cybersecurity platform ICCA launched in Kigali, Rwanda Aims to train one million experts by 2030 Initiative targets rising...
Yango pledges compliance with Namibia’s tighter e-hailing regulations Company to ensure drivers obtain permits, strengthen verification...
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Government seeks closer ties between training and employer needs Reform promotes apprenticeships and employer-led curricula Private sector...
DR Congo plans Congo Airways overhaul after persistent operational failures Probe found governance, financial and compliance weaknesses at state...
EAC sets June 30, 2026 deadline to remove trade barriers Non-tariff barriers still raise costs, delay and limit intra-regional...
Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso boost joint research, innovation cooperation Workshop trains researchers on management, commercialization,...
824 applications received for 182 bursary slots in 2026, up 7.85% from 2025 Only about 22% of applicants selected, indicating strong competition...
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Long-Stalled Kakobola Plant Comes Online in DR Congo's Energy-Starved Kwilu
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U.N. mission assesses Togo’s counter-terrorism efforts
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Oman explores Togo opportunities amid Africa investment ambitions
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Tennis Events in Botswana Generate $438k in 2025 Amid Push to Diversify Tourism
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WTO Ministerial Conference Opens in Yaoundé Amid Push to Reform Global Trade Rules
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University of Lomé to Offer Master's in Public Procurement Engineering from 2026
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Philip Boye-Doku Builds Fintech Platform PayBox for African SMEs and Consumers
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Algeria Launches Tech Initiative to Address Water Scarcity
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Kenya Deploys Digital System to Monitor Births and Reduce Mortality
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Ghana Plans Digital Portal for Power Purchase Agreements
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Telecel Ghana to boost network investment by 150% in 2026 Expansion targets capacity, reliabi...
Namibia and Russia agreed to expand cooperation across energy, mining, and agriculture. Both coun...
Togo parliament adopts WAEMU law against currency counterfeiting Bill defines offences including ...
Cameroon signs MoUs for $1.5 billion waste-to-energy projects Plans target waste treat...
Mbanza Kongo, located in northern Angola, is one of the most important historic cities in Central Africa. The capital of Zaire Province, it stands on a...
Located about forty kilometers east of Lomé along the Gulf of Guinea, Aného is one of the most historically significant towns in Togo. Nestled between a...
