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...
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The main point of contention between Niamey and France’s Orano concerns the uranium stock extracted before the nationalisation of Somaïr, an issue that...
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Jean-Arsène Yerima, Regional Chief Operating Officer for Francophone West Africa at Afreximbank, sets out the bank’s strategy to fast-track...
The World Bank plans to mobilize up to $6 billion for Mozambique over five years. The institution has already secured nearly $3 billion and...
Leaders shift focus from aid rhetoric to industrial capacity, calling for capital that builds factories, not dependency. A new Jobs Wall Tracker...
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Nigeria misses 2025 targets under Presidential CNG Initiative About 300 centers, 40 stations built since 2023 Government aimed for 500 centers, 150...
Supreme Court rules 6–3: IEEPA does not authorise the President to impose tariffs. Constitutional principle upheld: taxing power belongs exclusively to...
IMF Board completes 4th ECF review, unlocking $33.2M disbursement and bringing total support to $165.8M since September 2023. Burkina...
Uzbekistan and South Africa agreed to establish a bilateral Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation and a joint working...
Fourth Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo held from February 16 to 18 in Nairobi Ministers, tourism authorities, researchers and...
Now far behind the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia was Africa’s leading copper producer in the second half of the 20th century. The southern African...
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Jean-Arsène Yerima, Regional Chief Operating Officer for Francophone West Africa at Afreximbank, sets out the bank’s strategy to fast-track industrialization across the continent. He details the role of...
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Temple Tree Hospitality project to inject $200 million into resort expansion and infrastructure Direct flights from London and Manchester...
Puleng Pitso, Investment Officer at Ninety One | Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), explains how the fund acts as the architect of...
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Producers and beverage makers clash over import protection mechanism Sugar association wants DBRP raised to $905 per ton; beverage group...
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Since 2018, Bayer has faced thousands of U.S. lawsuits over its Roundup herbicide. The German group is now proposing a $7.25 billion settlement plan...
Fiscal consolidation and aggressive tax collection are draining liquidity from Ivorian SMEs, even as the headline GDP growth exceeds six per...
Xcalibur to launch $297.8 million mapping phase in DRC Three-year surveys to cover 700,000 square kilometers Program aims to modernize data, reduce exploration risks Xcalibur Multiphysics...
Gabon held the 5th steering committee for the eGabon and Gabon Digital programs on February 23. Authorities aim to strengthen interministerial coordination and improve disbursement...
The draft Cybercrime Bill would grant authorities expanded investigative powers over electronic data and communications. The Institute for Public Policy Research warned that vague provisions...
Senegal, Canada finalize plans for Dakar-Montreal flights Air Transat to operate twice weekly from June Route expected to boost diaspora travel, trade links A technical meeting was held...
New executives appointed at Sakima, Sokimo, Gécamines Changes align with restructuring, US-DRC minerals partnership Three state-owned mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo...
Rhino reports gas, condensate at Namibia’s Volans-1X well Tests show 33 mmcfd gas, 5,300 bpd condensate Marks third consecutive discovery on PEL 85 Tests offshore Namibia have yielded...
Mauritania opens digital service center in Bassikounou FAO-backed facility offers free internet, e-government support Initiative targets digital divide amid low connectivity...
Burundi embassy, Italian university launch vocational training partnership Free Italian courses prepare youth for certified jobs Initiative targets underemployment, youth job market...
Refinery has received about 800 vessels and expects around 600 annually at full capacity Strategy aims to shift up to 75% of local fuel distribution to coastal shipping Move aligns with...
219 MWdc Orkney solar plant to supply power exclusively to Etana Energy Project expected to generate about 478 GWh annually via wheeling mechanism Financing backed by Mulilo and South African...
Producers and beverage makers clash over import protection mechanism Sugar association wants DBRP raised to $905 per ton; beverage group seeks cut Decision comes as global sugar prices...
MTN to invest about $1.1 billion over three years in Ghana Funds aimed at expanding coverage and improving data reliability Operator holds about 74% of voice market and nearly 79% of...
Japan to provide $20 million grant to strengthen health care infrastructure Funding targets underserved communities in Ghana’s Northern Region Project supports Ghana’s push toward...
Africa’s first structured bee venom marketplace formally links farmers to high-value global markets Single beehive production could earn farmers up to Sh4 million per kilogram of bee venom...
Government shuts frontier “until further notice” after repeated violations Cross-border movement suspended, with limited humanitarian exemptions Chad already hosts about 1.3 million refugees,...
Africa’s five largest gold mines produced 2.87 million ounces in 2025, down from 3.45 million Congo’s Kibali reclaimed the top spot, ahead of Ghana’s Ahafo South Mali’s Fekola entered the top...
New terminal and runway planned to add 15 million passengers by 2029 JKIA handled 8.8 million travelers in 2025, exceeding original design capacity Expansion faces financing hurdles amid...
Partnership targets Mathematics and Physical Sciences performance in under-resourced schools Initiative aims to expand South Africa’s future engineering and manufacturing talent pool Programme...
Mike Cinnamond to succeed Clive Johnson as C.E.O. on June 4 Move follows succession plan as Johnson retires after nearly two decades Transition comes as Mali’s Fekola mine prepares for...
TANESCO completes first phase of 50 MW solar park in Shinyanga €39 million first phase backed by AFD financing Second phase to add 100 MW as Tanzania seeks to diversify energy mix Tanzania...
Nigeria will test a shared registry of authorized industrial fishing vessels Tool aims to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in six countries Illegal fishing in West Africa costs...
Santam secures license to open reinsurance branch in India’s GIFT City Becomes first BRICS-based insurer to establish reinsurance presence there Move targets India’s fast-growing insurance market,...
Proparco grants 9 billion naira guarantee to support MSME lending Risk-sharing tool could unlock up to 18 billion naira in loans over two years Move comes as only 5% of Nigeria’s 37 million small...
U.S. analyst says TSGP faces no major engineering obstacles despite Sahel security concerns 4,000-km pipeline would link Nigeria’s gas reserves to Algeria via Niger Project cost estimated at $13...
Jean-Arsène Yerima, Regional Chief Operating Officer for Francophone West Africa at Afreximbank, sets out the bank’s strategy to fast-track industrialization across the continent. He details the role of...
Study projects 250–300 heat wave days annually in most regions by 2065–2100 Land-use change, including deforestation, amplifies extreme heat Researchers urge emissions cuts and forest protection to...
A funding round secured despite a global slowdown in venture capital Expansion into Saudi Arabia positions the company within one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies Platform targets...
Remittances from Egyptians abroad reached a record $41.5 billion in 2025, up 40.5% year-on-year. December inflows alone totaled $4 billion, marking the highest monthly level on...
The World Bank plans to mobilize up to $6 billion for Mozambique over five years. The institution has already secured nearly $3 billion and seeks an additional $3 billion in grants...
WAEMU granted Senegal CFA100 million ($179,646) to strengthen its national locust control system. WAEMU previously allocated an identical CFA100 million package to Mali on February 2. FAO warned that...
Mantengu CEO Mike Miller resigns effective Feb. 28 Deputy CEO Magen Naidoo to take over March 1 Leadership change amid growth at Langpan chrome project South African mining investment company...
Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Works (Mintp) says its new headquarters in Yaoundé’s administrative district is fully operational and occupied by all departments. But contractors have yet to be fully...
China will grant duty-free access to South African goods without requiring reciprocal tariff cuts. Pretoria and Beijing signed the CAEPA framework on February 6 and aim to conclude an “Early Harvest...
Coris Holding confirmed its plan to enter Gabon’s banking market after expanding into Chad in 2024. BGFIBank Gabon granted 71.29% of new loans in the first quarter of 2025, according to BEAC...
Authorities have completed about 90% of rehabilitation works on the Dakar–Tambacounda railway line. The government aims to shift freight traffic from road to rail to ease congestion and strengthen the...
Tullow Oil refinanced $1.3 billion in debt with Glencore and bondholders, extending maturities to November 2028. The company secured extensions of its Ghanaian licenses and agreed to acquire the...
The state has not yet increased its stake in the Kiaka gold mine, despite widespread local media reports. West African Resources holds 85% of Kiaka, while the government of Burkina Faso holds...
Cameroon, partners pledge $2.5 billion for forest management CAFI funds reforms balancing conservation and economic growth $60 million pilot phase launches projects through 2028 Cameroon and...
Cameroon owes NHPC nearly CFA70 billion in unpaid invoices Dam operator defaulted after reserve account unfunded State negotiating CFA100 billion revolving guarantee fund Cameroon’s...
Togo mandates data rollover, extends SIM validity to six months Operators must bill mobile internet usage strictly in bytes Reform aligns with regional rules, boosts consumer...
Togo, Turkey discuss Lomé-Mersin logistics corridor MoU planned to streamline trade, cut transit times Bilateral trade exceeds $270 million in 2025 Togo and Turkey are exploring the...
DRC launches gold-backed SGRT token in pre-sale Token promises gold collateral, carbon credit-linked returns Project raises legal, liquidity, production feasibility questions The Sovereign...
Sacim sells 288,000 carats in first Antwerp public sale Marks return of Congolese diamonds after decade absence Follows 2025 trading liberalization, amid falling exports Anhui Foreign...
Leaders shift focus from aid rhetoric to industrial capacity, calling for capital that builds factories, not dependency. A new Jobs Wall Tracker aims to convert public and private pledges into...
Temple Tree Hospitality project to inject $200 million into resort expansion and infrastructure Direct flights from London and Manchester improve international accessibility Growing...
Kenya plans a new terminal and runway at JKIA to add 15 million passenger capacity by 2029. The airport handled 8.8 million travelers in 2025, exceeding its original 8 million design...
Sonatel has activated the 2Africa subsea cable to strengthen broadband capacity and network resilience. The 45,000 km system delivers up to 180 Tbps, about ten times the capacity of older...
Bayobab has activated a new cross-border fiber link between Zambia and Mozambique. The interconnection gives landlocked Zambia direct access to international subsea cable capacity, including...
Ethio Telecom has launched TeleStream to diversify revenue and boost data consumption. The move aligns with its “Next Horizon Digital and Beyond 2028” strategy. The operator aims to capture...
Azule Energy has started production at the offshore Ndungu field in Block 15/06. The field is expected to reach about 60,000 barrels per day at peak capacity. The launch follows a...
Services are projected to employ 3.8 million more African youth than agriculture by 2033, marking a historic structural shift Service jobs pay about 2.6× more and are far more likely to be formal...
Liberia now requires mobile network operators to separate telecom and mobile money activities. Orange Liberia has spun off Orange Money into a licensed subsidiary; MTN is expected to...
Nigeria launched a trilateral partnership with Brazil and the United Kingdom to deploy digital tools and data systems in cattle farming. Brazil will provide production expertise, while the United...
Japan grants $11.69 million for Abidjan road project JICA to supply maintenance equipment, specialized services Deal supports expanding infrastructure, long-standing bilateral...
Boundiali gold resources rise to 3.03 million ounces Aurum plans 100,000-meter drilling ahead of mine development Pre-feasibility study due this quarter, DFS by year-end Australian...
Egypt Aluminium ranks sixth in global renewable buyers Signed over 1 GW PPA with Scatec Global corporate clean energy deals fall 10% in 2025 Egypt Aluminium ranked sixth worldwide among...
Namibian energy delegation visits Algeria from 22-28 February 2026 to deepen cooperation in hydrocarbons, energy and mining. Discussions focus on experience sharing in petroleum, gas and capacity...
Driven by surging valuations and economic reforms, Nigeria’s capital market now accounts for 33% of GDP, with total capitalization up 125% in less than two years, according to the regulator. Structural...
Santam secures license to open reinsurance branch in India’s GIFT City Becomes first BRICS-based insurer to establish reinsurance presence there Move...
Proparco grants 9 billion naira guarantee to support MSME lending Risk-sharing tool could unlock up to 18 billion naira in loans over two years Move...
Coris Holding confirmed its plan to enter Gabon’s banking market after expanding into Chad in 2024. BGFIBank Gabon granted 71.29% of new loans in the...
Driven by surging valuations and economic reforms, Nigeria’s capital market now accounts for 33% of GDP, with total capitalization up 125% in less than...
Africa’s startup debt is growing, but $1–$5M loans remain scarce—too big for grants and too small for big lenders to process. FMO–Dalberg...
Authorities have completed about 90% of rehabilitation works on the Dakar–Tambacounda railway line. The government aims to shift freight traffic from...
Kenya plans a new terminal and runway at JKIA to add 15 million passenger capacity by 2029. The airport handled 8.8 million travelers in 2025,...
Japan grants $11.69 million for Abidjan road project JICA to supply maintenance equipment, specialized services Deal supports...
Zambia and Mozambique launch a one-stop border post to streamline customs, cut delays and boost corridor trade to Beira and Nacala ports. The...
Refinery has received about 800 vessels and expects around 600 annually at full capacity Strategy aims to shift up to 75% of local fuel...
New terminal and runway planned to add 15 million passengers by 2029 JKIA handled 8.8 million travelers in 2025, exceeding original design...
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DRC, UNOPS sign infrastructure cooperation memorandum in Kinshasa Agreement covers development, skills transfer, strategic coordination,...
Africa’s first structured bee venom marketplace formally links farmers to high-value global markets Single beehive production could earn farmers up...
Nigeria will test a shared registry of authorized industrial fishing vessels Tool aims to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in six...
WAEMU granted Senegal CFA100 million ($179,646) to strengthen its national locust control system. WAEMU previously allocated an identical CFA100...
Nigeria launched a trilateral partnership with Brazil and the United Kingdom to deploy digital tools and data systems in cattle farming. Brazil...
Regional REWARD framework established to boost resilience and self‑sufficiency in West Africa’s rice sector $8.5 million programme launched in...
Algeria opens 1,200-tonne-per-day Rouiba dairy plant Project aims to cut shortages, reduce dairy imports Government pursues foreign...
Côte d'Ivoire increased fresh fish import volumes from about 388,000 tons in 2015 to more than 732,000 tons in 2024, a rise of nearly 90%. The country...
The government kept the minimum farmgate price at CFA385 ($0.69) per kilogram for the 2026 campaign. Authorities suspended exports from February 21 to...
New executives appointed at Sakima, Sokimo, Gécamines Changes align with restructuring, US-DRC minerals partnership Three state-owned mining...
219 MWdc Orkney solar plant to supply power exclusively to Etana Energy Project expected to generate about 478 GWh annually via wheeling...
Africa’s five largest gold mines produced 2.87 million ounces in 2025, down from 3.45 million Congo’s Kibali reclaimed the top spot, ahead of...
Rhino reports gas, condensate at Namibia’s Volans-1X well Tests show 33 mmcfd gas, 5,300 bpd condensate Marks third consecutive discovery on...
Xcalibur to launch $297.8 million mapping phase in DRC Three-year surveys to cover 700,000 square kilometers Program aims to modernize data,...
TANESCO completes first phase of 50 MW solar park in Shinyanga €39 million first phase backed by AFD financing Second phase to add 100 MW as...
U.S. analyst says TSGP faces no major engineering obstacles despite Sahel security concerns 4,000-km pipeline would link Nigeria’s gas reserves to...
Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Works (Mintp) says its new headquarters in Yaoundé’s administrative district is fully operational and occupied by all...
Gabon held the 5th steering committee for the eGabon and Gabon Digital programs on February 23. Authorities aim to strengthen interministerial...
Mauritania opens digital service center in Bassikounou FAO-backed facility offers free internet, e-government support Initiative targets...
MTN to invest about $1.1 billion over three years in Ghana Funds aimed at expanding coverage and improving data reliability Operator...
Togo mandates data rollover, extends SIM validity to six months Operators must bill mobile internet usage strictly in bytes Reform aligns with...
DRC launches gold-backed SGRT token in pre-sale Token promises gold collateral, carbon credit-linked returns Project raises legal, liquidity,...
Sonatel has activated the 2Africa subsea cable to strengthen broadband capacity and network resilience. The 45,000 km system delivers up to 180...
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Services are projected to employ 3.8 million more African youth than agriculture by 2033, marking a historic structural shift Service jobs pay...
Senegal, Canada finalize plans for Dakar-Montreal flights Air Transat to operate twice weekly from June Route expected to boost diaspora...
Burundi embassy, Italian university launch vocational training partnership Free Italian courses prepare youth for certified jobs Initiative...
Partnership targets Mathematics and Physical Sciences performance in under-resourced schools Initiative aims to expand South Africa’s future...
A funding round secured despite a global slowdown in venture capital Expansion into Saudi Arabia positions the company within one of the world’s...
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Afreximbank Expands Footprint in Cameroon With CFA600 Billion Push
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