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...
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...
Creative industries expand with women at the core, but face persistent financing gaps Sector contributes up to $310 billion to GDP and...
Morocco ranks Africa’s top IP performer, 22nd globally in 2026 Strong patent framework, but enforcement gaps persist (piracy,...
Senegal plans to revoke 71 mining and quarry licenses as part of a sector cleanup. The move follows similar reforms in Guinea, Mali and...
Morocco expects agricultural sector growth of 15% in 2026 Improved rainfall boosts crops after seven years of drought Cereal production forecast above...
After reaching a historic peak in 2024, cocoa prices have fallen sharply, signaling a possible shift in the global market cycle. The downturn is putting...
Proparco commits $15 millionto the African Transition Acceleration Fund (ATAF), a vehicle targeting early-stage climate infrastructure in...
Funds to expand cocoa trading and global export operations Company supports 30,000 farmers across West and Central Africa Nigerian agricultural...
World Bank announces $137 million to boost West Africa digital economy Program expands broadband, aiming connect 5.2 million people Initiative...
United States led arms exports to Africa with 19% share African arms imports fell 41%, mainly due to Algeria drop Sub-Saharan imports rose...
Since its 2019 IPO, Airtel Africa paid Deloitte over $37 million in audit and non-audit fees, with annual costs rising sharply due to growing...
Mauritania, ITFC sign $1 billion framework to support trade Program targets energy supply, SMEs financing and agriculture...
Creative industries expand with women at the core, but face persistent financing gaps Sector contributes up to $310 billion to GDP and supports 12 million jobs Targeted investment seen...
Senegal plans to revoke 71 mining and quarry licenses as part of a sector cleanup. The move follows similar reforms in Guinea, Mali and...
Côte d’Ivoire ranks 81st globally in StartupBlink innovation business index Country leads West Africa in access to capital and financial...
Nigerian Breweries begins pilot barley cultivation to cut imports Ethiopia leads Africa barley output; Morocco, Algeria major producers Nigeria aims...
Proparco commits $15 millionto the African Transition Acceleration Fund (ATAF), a vehicle targeting early-stage climate infrastructure in...
By David Adama, Senior Specialist for Continental and Regional Engagement at AGRA, and Henry Lagat, Lead for Generation Africa Youth Voice and Empowerment...
Eni reports over 1 trillion cubic feet of new gas offshore Libya Discoveries could be tied to existing infrastructure for quick output Move...
Côte d’Ivoire ranks 81st globally in StartupBlink innovation business index Country leads West Africa in access to capital and financial...
Nigerian Breweries begins pilot barley cultivation to cut imports Ethiopia leads Africa barley output; Morocco, Algeria major producers Nigeria aims...
Resolute Miningapproved a $516 million final investment decisionto build the Doropogold mine in Côte d’Ivoire. The project aims to produce...
Africa's branded hotel pipeline reached a record 123,846 rooms across 675 projects in 2026, up 18.6% year-on-year, signalling sustained investor...
SMEs drive up to 40% of GDP and most jobs but face regulatory and financial constraints Power shortages and limited access to finance remain major barriers to business expansion Regulatory...
Rules set technical requirements and ensure fair competition in market Reform targets safer infrastructure and consumer protection in construction sector Togo on Monday introduced three new...
BOA Niger warns net profit to drop 92% in 2025 Decline driven by high provisions amid rising non-performing loans Sanctions and weak lending weigh on banking sector performance Bank of...
Sudan to deploy USSD services to expand access to digital banking Technology enables low-cost transactions via mobile phones without internet Initiative targets financial inclusion amid low...
Programme targets fiscal stability, private investment, and climate resilience Growth outlook improves, but debt, climate risks, and reliance on mining persist The World Bank has approved...
New 2,000-unit housing project launched in Busia County Part of broader effort to close Kenya’s housing gap Program also aims to boost jobs and local economic activity Kenyan President...
U.S. firm signs tracker supply deal for 258 MW solar project Project includes battery storage and feeds into national grid Move strengthens GameChange’s growing footprint in...
Event highlights growing role of diaspora entrepreneurs across multiple sectors Networks support trade, investment and SME development Research points to productivity gains and expanded global...
NOC begins first phase of pipeline linking Farigh field to Brega Project aims to secure gas for power generation and industry Move comes as Libya faces growing risk of domestic gas...
Eni reports over 1 trillion cubic feet of new gas offshore Libya Discoveries could be tied to existing infrastructure for quick output Move reinforces Libya’s position in Italy’s energy supply...
Creative industries expand with women at the core, but face persistent financing gaps Sector contributes up to $310 billion to GDP and supports 12 million jobs Targeted investment seen...
Victory Farms plans a $5.7 million fish farm on Lake Victoria Project could add up to 30,000 tons of tilapia annually Aquaculture is growing fast but still lags wild catch...
Global offshore wind capacity could reach 100 GW by end-2026, according to RenewableUK. The sector could add 13–17 GW of new capacity, representing growth of 15%–20% year-on-year. A total...
Côte d’Ivoire is advancing talks with the United States on digital infrastructure and innovation Starlink is positioned as a key tool to expand internet access in rural areas The government...
Burkina Faso suspends fresh tomato exports to secure supply for domestic processing plants. Authorities halt export permits while granting a two-week window for existing operatorsto complete...
Togo minister opens talks with private sector to boost growth Businesses cite financing gaps, debt, and energy costs as constraints Government pledges reforms to improve investment climate...
GoldBodinvests $2.5 million in geological studies to identify new artisanal mining sites. The initiative targets mineralized zones in Funsi, Atuna and Bensere East to guide future mining...
Mali and Orange Mali plan a partnership to accelerate the digital transformation of universities. The initiative focuses on connectivity, e-learning, digital libraries and a virtual university...
Gabon inaugurates a new border post in Kabala to improve trade and mobility with Republic of the Congo. The project supports regional integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area...
Zamani Telecom calls for a more favorable investment codeto support infrastructure spending and market competitiveness. The operator’s annual investments dropped sharply from CFA33.8 billion in...
British International Investment and Deutsche Bank launch a $150 million facility to support trade finance across Africa. The program targets high-risk and underserved marketsand aims to...
Shell forecasts global LNG demand growth of at least 54% by 2040, reaching up to 710 million tonnes annually. Developing markets, especially in Asia, will drive most of the demand growth, with...
Starlink launches commercial services in the Central African Republic to expand nationwide internet coverage. The service costs $57.76 per month plus equipment fees, far above affordability...
Morocco ranks Africa’s top IP performer, 22nd globally in 2026 Strong patent framework, but enforcement gaps persist (piracy, counterfeiting) Africa lags overall, with limited countries in...
Ghana launches the Timbuktoo AgriTech Hub in Accrato support digital innovation in agriculture. The initiative forms part of a pan-African program backed by the UNDP across eight...
DRC approves Virtus takeover of Chemaf, enabling transfer of mining assets Deal backed by U.S. amid strategic race for critical minerals Financing, operational capacity, and employment impacts remain...
Sanlam Maroc and Allianz Maroc approve merger, creating unified insurer Allianz Maroc absorbed; shareholders receive 5 Sanlam shares per 2 Deal pending regulatory approval, expected completion by July...
Ethiopian Airlines expands Bole Airport domestic terminal to improve passenger flow Three new airports to raise domestic network to 26 destinations Expansion supports Vision 2040 plan targeting major...
Burkina Faso launches rehabilitation of Bobo-Dioulasso–Banfora and Banfora–Orodara roads Projects worth 81 billion CFA francs aim to boost mobility and trade Upgrades strengthen logistics corridor...
Falcon Energy launches $100m arbitration against Guinea over revoked graphite licence Dispute follows Guinea’s mining permit cleanup affecting several foreign companies Multiple arbitration...
U.N. designates Oct. 1 as International Coffee Day by resolution Coffee industry worth $200 billion, supporting 25 million farmers globally Key export commodity for East Africa, critical to...
Afreximbank launches Impact Stories season two highlighting trade-driven transformations Series features projects across Africa and Caribbean, from energy to industry Documentary showcases bank-backed...
Ghana commissions LPG tanker MT Asharami Ghana to strengthen supply chain Government plans local cylinder manufacturing and $50m logistics investments Strategy targets cleaner cooking, but...
African startups raised more than $272 million in February 2026, according to Africa: The Big Deal. Funding increased 56% from January, signaling a rebound in tech investment. Six companies...
Starsight Energy Africa has secured $15 million in mezzanine financing from British International Investment. The funds will support the company’s expansion in West Africa, with a focus on...
Algeria is preparing a new licensing round, Algeria Bid Round 2026, for oil and gas exploration blocks. The tender will be organized by ALNAFT, the agency responsible for promoting upstream...
KCB Group plans to acquire a stake in an Ethiopian bank as part of its expansion strategy. The investment depends on regulatory approval in Ethiopia’s evolving banking framework. The Kenyan lender...
The World Bank has approved a $250 million program to support access to finance for SMEs in Niger. Around 7,500 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are expected to benefit. The initiative...
Senegal plans to revoke 71 mining and quarry licenses as part of a sector cleanup. The move follows similar reforms in Guinea, Mali and Niger. Authorities say the measures aim to protect...
Energean has agreed to acquire stakes in two offshore Angolan oil blocks from Chevron. The deal includes 31% in Block 14 and 15.5% in Block 14K. The transaction is valued at $260 million...
Cameroonian official Éric Kouaghu Tchuisseu has been appointed secretary general of the regional insurance regulator CIMA. He will take office on April 1 in Libreville, succeeding Blaise Abel Ezo’o...
DR Congo moves to update studies for 6,450-MW Pioka-Tombe dam Talks held with Italian firm Electroconsult to relaunch project Cross-border project could help ease Kinshasa’s electricity...
Australian miner South32 placed the Mozal aluminium smelter in maintenance on March 16, 2026, after its electricity supply contract expired. Negotiations with the Mozambican government, Eskom and...
S&P Global Ratings downgraded Botswana’s sovereign rating from BBB to BBB- with a negative outlook on March 13, leaving the country one notch above speculative grade. The diamond...
Burkina Faso invested CFA1.5 billion ($2.6 million) in two fish-feed factories in Bobo-Dioulasso and Bagré. Each plant holds production capacity of 1.5–2 tonnes per hour, aimed at reducing...
Uganda launched consultations to develop a national strategy on emerging technologies. Authorities are examining AI, blockchain, IoT, big data, robotics, cloud computing and quantum computingas...
Mauritania launched an online building permit application service on the national digital portal Khidmaty. The service now operates across all nine municipalities of the capital...
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said Senegal will define its national strategy before selecting oil and gas partners. The government has terminated several petroleum block contracts and plans to...
Uganda positions 4th Africa Apimondia Symposium (#AfRAS 2026) as a platform for regional trade and market expansion. The country produces 210,000 metric tonnes of honey annually, seeking to...
Botswana declares March 15 National Space Day after first satellite launch African countries expanding satellite programs for mapping, communications, services Africa’s space economy could...
Rwanda says it will withdraw Mozambique troops without sustained funding Kigali says mission costs far exceed current EU support Rwandan forces deployed since 2021 against Cabo Delgado...
Morocco offers subsidy to boost tomato exports beyond EU, UK Exporters get 750 dirhams per ton to new markets Policy aims to diversify markets amid tensions with EU producers Morocco...
Guinea approves $56 million Chinese loan for “Safe City” security program Project to install 324 surveillance sites across eight cities System aims to strengthen urban security and...
Senegal is in talks with Visa on a potential partnership to support fintech and digital payments. Discussions include the possible opening of a Visa office in Dakar. The talks come as the...
Côte d’Ivoire ranks 81st globally in StartupBlink innovation business index Country leads West Africa in access to capital and financial infrastructure Ranking highlights improving...
Perseus Mining to sell Sudan gold project stake for $260 million Sale follows project delays caused by Sudan conflict Company shifts focus to core gold mines in West...
New Kinshasa-based court granted exclusive jurisdiction and dedicated prosecutor Tribunal expected to begin operations within three months Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix...
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 plateau overlooking the Congo River valley, close to...
SMEs drive up to 40% of GDP and most jobs but face regulatory and financial constraints Power shortages and limited access to finance remain major...
BOA Niger warns net profit to drop 92% in 2025 Decline driven by high provisions amid rising non-performing loans Sanctions and weak lending...
Togo minister opens talks with private sector to boost growth Businesses cite financing gaps, debt, and energy costs as...
British International Investment and Deutsche Bank launch a $150 million facility to support trade finance across Africa. The program...
Sanlam Maroc and Allianz Maroc approve merger, creating unified insurer Allianz Maroc absorbed; shareholders receive 5 Sanlam shares per 2 Deal...
Burkina Faso launches rehabilitation of Bobo-Dioulasso–Banfora and Banfora–Orodara roads Projects worth 81 billion CFA francs aim to boost mobility and...
Ghana commissions LPG tanker MT Asharami Ghana to strengthen supply chain Government plans local cylinder manufacturing and $50m logistics...
Equatorial Guinea plans fleet expansion for Ceiba Intercontinental revival Government considering purchase of four to five new ATR...
Gabon inaugurates a new border post in Kabala to improve trade and mobility with Republic of the Congo. The project supports regional integration...
Ghana launches the Timbuktoo AgriTech Hub in Accrato support digital innovation in agriculture. The initiative forms part of a pan-African program...
Ethiopian Airlines expands Bole Airport domestic terminal to improve passenger flow Three new airports to raise domestic network to 26...
The AfDB has approved about $357 million to pave a 156-km road in eastern Cameroon. The project targets the Ngoura II–Yokadouma section of a...
SEA-Invest is investing nearly CFA20 billion to modernize the mineral terminal at Abidjan’s port. The upgrades aim to handle rising flows of...
U.N. designates Oct. 1 as International Coffee Day by resolution Coffee industry worth $200 billion, supporting 25 million farmers globally Key...
Victory Farms plans a $5.7 million fish farm on Lake Victoria Project could add up to 30,000 tons of tilapia annually Aquaculture is...
Burkina Faso suspends fresh tomato exports to secure supply for domestic processing plants. Authorities halt export permits while granting a...
Burkina Faso invested CFA1.5 billion ($2.6 million) in two fish-feed factories in Bobo-Dioulasso and Bagré. Each plant holds production capacity...
Uganda positions 4th Africa Apimondia Symposium (#AfRAS 2026) as a platform for regional trade and market expansion. The country produces 210,000...
Morocco offers subsidy to boost tomato exports beyond EU, UK Exporters get 750 dirhams per ton to new markets Policy aims to diversify...
Presco discussing palm oil project with Abia State government $200 million plan for 14,000-hectare plantation and processing facilities Project could...
Togo shea stakeholders meet in Kara to address sustainability challenges Over 150 participants discuss value chain organization and market...
U.S. firm signs tracker supply deal for 258 MW solar project Project includes battery storage and feeds into national grid Move strengthens...
NOC begins first phase of pipeline linking Farigh field to Brega Project aims to secure gas for power generation and industry Move comes as...
GoldBodinvests $2.5 million in geological studies to identify new artisanal mining sites. The initiative targets mineralized zones in...
Global offshore wind capacity could reach 100 GW by end-2026, according to RenewableUK. The sector could add 13–17 GW of new capacity,...
Rules set technical requirements and ensure fair competition in market Reform targets safer infrastructure and consumer protection in construction...
Shell forecasts global LNG demand growth of at least 54% by 2040, reaching up to 710 million tonnes annually. Developing markets, especially in...
DRC approves Virtus takeover of Chemaf, enabling transfer of mining assets Deal backed by U.S. amid strategic race for critical minerals Financing,...
Falcon Energy launches $100m arbitration against Guinea over revoked graphite licence Dispute follows Guinea’s mining permit cleanup affecting...
Sudan to deploy USSD services to expand access to digital banking Technology enables low-cost transactions via mobile phones without...
Côte d’Ivoire is advancing talks with the United States on digital infrastructure and innovation Starlink is positioned as a key tool to expand...
Zamani Telecom calls for a more favorable investment codeto support infrastructure spending and market competitiveness. The operator’s annual...
Starlink launches commercial services in the Central African Republic to expand nationwide internet coverage. The service costs $57.76 per month...
Uganda launched consultations to develop a national strategy on emerging technologies. Authorities are examining AI, blockchain, IoT, big data,...
Mauritania launched an online building permit application service on the national digital portal Khidmaty. The service now operates across all nine...
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Nigeria partners Singapore’s ITEES to strengthen technical education system Program will train TVET teachers and school leaders Initiative aims to...
New 2,000-unit housing project launched in Busia County Part of broader effort to close Kenya’s housing gap Program also aims to boost jobs...
Senegal, U.S. sign $135 million health system support deal Funding targets surveillance, labs, workforce training and digital health...
Orange Côte d’Ivoire hosts UN Global Compact network meeting Firms discuss CSR, sustainability standards and private sector collaboration Membership...
This week, Africa is facing a mixed health situation. Namibia has declared an end to its mpox outbreak, while Madagascar is reporting rising case counts....
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Cameroon’s Labogexp Wins BEAC Contracts for New Regional Branch Projects
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Cameroon Waives Duties on Solar, Water, and Biomass Equipment to Spur Investment
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Cameroon Customs launches mobile device duty system to recover lost revenue
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BEAC to Cover IPO Costs for Four Firms to Revive Cemac Stock Market
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IMF Sees Up to 9% GDP Gain for South Africa from Business Environment Reforms
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Togo Sets New Cement Quality Standards
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Togo raises cement quality requirements to improve market standards
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BOA Niger warns of 92% profit drop as asset quality deteriorates
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Sudan Expands Banking Access via USSD Technology
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Togo opens review of 2021-2030 research and innovation policy
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Togo parliament adopts WAEMU law against currency counterfeiting Bill defines offences including ...
Since its 2019 IPO, Airtel Africa paid Deloitte over $37 million in audit and non-audit fees,...
CCR-UEMOA presents mid-term review of private sector competitiveness efforts Reforms, AfCFTA trai...
World Bank announces $137 million to boost West Africa digital economy Program expands broad...
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...
Rwanda’s capital immediately impresses visitors with its striking cleanliness and orderly layout, qualities that frequently set it apart from other cities...
