As brands compete for attention in increasingly crowded digital spaces, marketing has become a major lever of growth, relying on specialists able to turn...
Circular migration is based on structured, value-added mobility between countries of origin and host countries. In this model, African students and...
Ecofin Agency - As global Islamic finance aims for $6 trillion in assets during this year, 2026, world-renowned expert Muhammad Zubair Mughal—CEO of...
The Africa Cup of Nations, underway in Morocco, is showcasing the payoff from grassroots investment and long-term vision. Comoros, Mozambique and Tanzania...
Everyday digital activities, from buying goods on foreign platforms to streaming series and following social media influencers, generate billions of...
The world’s top cashew producer since 2015, Côte d’Ivoire is relying on public incentives to draw private investment as it pushes to expand domestic...
Washington’s 2026 Ministerial marks a shift from market pricing to state control of critical minerals via security, finance, and...
South Africa secures up to $8 billion Afreximbank financing Funds target energy, infrastructure, mineral processing priorities Up to $3...
Burkina Faso’s gold output topped 94 tons in 2025, with 42 tons from artisanal mining Ghana’s artisanal gold exports generated about $10...
Kenya saved about $167 million in debt servicing costs after converting Chinese loans from dollars to yuan. The swap covered three China...
Labeled start-ups can list on the Algiers Stock Exchange without IPO fees The measure applies to capital raises of up to DZD500m between 2026 and...
The United States advanced talks to source critical minerals from the DRC, targeting assets operated by Ivanhoe Mines and Glencore. Ivanhoe said...
Washington is preparing a $12bn plan to stockpile rare earths and key minerals The initiative targets supply security for U.S. industry...
Nigerian sugar regulator partners governors’ forum to attract domestic and foreign investment Deal prioritises investor-ready sugar projects, land...
After two difficult years, funding for African tech is recovering, but the landscape has changed, with more debt, less exuberance, and a market that is...
New graphite plant launched in Niassa with 200,000-ton annual capacity Project comes after production fell sharply in 2024 Chinese and U.S....
In the wake of Simandou, iron ore projects are multiplying across West Africa. Once led by Liberia, Mauritania and Sierra Leone, the region’s production...
Washington’s 2026 Ministerial marks a shift from market pricing to state control of critical minerals via security, finance, and diplomacy. Rising demand and high prices turn once-marginal...
Burkina Faso’s gold output topped 94 tons in 2025, with 42 tons from artisanal mining Ghana’s artisanal gold exports generated about $10...
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was fatally shot at his residence in Zintan on February 3, 2026 Armed assailants breached his home, disabled cameras and fled; no...
Benin launched its “Benin 2060 Alafia” national development vision, adopted by parliament in July 2025. The strategy rests on four pillars: peace, good...
The United States advanced talks to source critical minerals from the DRC, targeting assets operated by Ivanhoe Mines and Glencore. Ivanhoe said...
As brands compete for attention in increasingly crowded digital spaces, marketing has become a major lever of growth, relying on specialists able to turn...
NNPC in advanced talks with Chinese firm to revive refineries Seeks minority partners to operate Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna...
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was fatally shot at his residence in Zintan on February 3, 2026 Armed assailants breached his home, disabled cameras and fled; no...
Benin launched its “Benin 2060 Alafia” national development vision, adopted by parliament in July 2025. The strategy rests on four pillars: peace, good...
Senegal peanut output seen rebounding to 1.15 million tonnes in 2025/26 Sudan production forecast falls to 1 million tonnes amid conflict...
Somalia and the European Union signed a €30 million ($35.5 million) agreement to support governance, resilience and economic growth. The deal...
Buenassa has submitted a $1.5bn bid to acquire Chemaf as part of a $3.5bn industrial plan The roadmap includes completion of Chemaf’s mining units and a two-phase copper-cobalt...
Government plans CFA-equivalent investment of 41.8 billion Congolese francs over 2026–2028 Funds target farm equipment purchases and rehabilitation of pig facilities Estate operations have been halted...
Two aging gas turbines commissioned in 1977 are being replaced at Port-Gentil Installed capacity is expected to rise to 40–50 MW from 25–30 MW Electricity projects totaling CFA1,134.5 billion...
Togo plans to mobilize CFA35 billion ($63 million) in 2026 to finance decentralization and deconcentration reforms. The allocation represents 94% of the budget of the Ministry of Territorial...
DR Congo approved 96 projects in 2025 with projected investment of $5.13 billion, up 125.7% from 2024. Foreign direct investment accounted for 84.39% of approved amounts, reflecting strong...
Djibouti secures $35m ITFC financing to expand petroleum bunkering and reinforce its role as a Red Sea maritime and trade hub Facility, under a wider $600m framework, will boost port...
Ivory Coast courts will try Fidelis Finance and four executives for alleged breach of banking secrecy, a first in the UEMOA zone. The case stems from the cancellation of a CFA7.7 billion ($11.7...
Extreme heat and dust reduce solar panel efficiency by 15% to more than 60% across sub-Saharan Africa. Module surface temperatures often exceed 70°C, sharply lowering voltage and energy...
Saint-Louis faces disruptions in 6 kg butane cylinder supply due to the absence of local storage and distribution infrastructure. Delivery delays from Dakar have stretched from a few days to two...
GoCab secured $45 million in funding, including $15 million equity and $30 million debt, to expand in West Africa and emerging markets. The company plans to finance nearly...
Africa loses about $15 billion annually by exporting most of its crude oil without local refining. The continent exports about 70% of its crude oil and 45% of its natural gas due to limited...
Côte d’Ivoire approved a $152 million loan to fund the first phase of its digital acceleration project. The project targets broadband expansion, digital public services, and skills...
Ghana introduced a new railway master plan to reduce road congestion and lower logistics costs. Authorities plan to rely heavily on public-private partnerships to mobilize billions of dollars in...
FirstBank DRC launched FirstMonie to lift digital products to 30% of total revenue. The app allows remote account opening in under five minutes and supports multiple mobile money...
Ivanhoe Electric plans to continue and accelerate copper and nickel exploration at the Samapleu-Grata project in 2026. The partners will launch a 4,500-meter diamond drilling campaign across...
Côte d’Ivoire plans total investment of CFA114,838.5 billion ($206.5 billion) under its 2026–2030 development plan. The private sector should fund 70.2% of total investment, while the public...
Ethiopia expects economic growth of 10.2% in the 2025/2026 fiscal year, above earlier official forecasts. Exports, foreign investment, agriculture, and mining support the revised...
Global cotton fiber production should reach 26 million tonnes in 2025/2026, exceeding consumption by about 800,000 tonnes. China, India, and Brazil should continue to dominate global supply,...
Washington’s 2026 Ministerial marks a shift from market pricing to state control of critical minerals via security, finance, and diplomacy. Rising demand and high prices turn once-marginal...
Ghana petroleum revenues fall to $399.6 million in H2 2025 Crude oil liftings drop sharply, Brent prices decline Prolonged upstream investment shortfall weighs on oil...
Tanzania in talks with World Bank on Dar port expansion loan Four new berths to boost capacity, handle deep-draft vessels Traffic growth driven by rising transit cargo to landlocked...
Kenya, UK sign MoU on border security cooperation Deal targets trafficking, smuggling, cross-border organised crime Agreement aims to boost stability along Kenya’s border regions Kenya...
Nigeria launches free financial literacy training for 10 million people Program targets women, youth, financial and digital skills Initiative supports inclusion goals under Tinubu’s Renewed...
Arabica prices hit four-month low amid Brazil harvest expectations Brazil 2026/27 crop seen at 69-75 million bags Global coffee surplus forecast pressures prices further Arabica coffee...
Côte d’Ivoire grants mining permits for Assafou, Doropo gold projects Approvals clear way for construction starting 2026-2028 Projects boost output as gold production targets 100...
NNPC in advanced talks with Chinese firm to revive refineries Seeks minority partners to operate Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna plants Strategy aims to cut fuel imports, ensure profitable...
Ethio, Djibouti, Sudatel sign deal for regional fibre corridor Project links Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan via resilient terrestrial fibre Initiative boosts capacity, reduces outage risks,...
Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea sign Yoyo-Yolanda cross-border gas unitization deal Field holds estimated 2.5 trillion cubic feet of gas Resource split set at 84% Cameroon, 16% Equatorial...
Senegal’s solar boom is real, but it runs on private momentum as public ambition outpaces the state’s financial capacity. Households and industries drive solar growth to secure power, turning energy...
South Africa secures up to $8 billion Afreximbank financing Funds target energy, infrastructure, mineral processing priorities Up to $3 billion to Black-owned business transformation...
Uganda signs €115.8 million Standard Chartered loan for road projects Funds Karugutu-Ntoroko road, Rwebisengo link, Ntoroko urban roads Deal supports Albertine trade route, part of broader...
The United States extended AGOA through December 31, 2026, with retroactive effect Washington wants African countries to open markets further to U.S. products South Africa’s eligibility remains...
As millions of African children and young people are still out of school or do not stay in education long enough, understanding how access to education is measured is essential to track progress and guide...
Zamani will deploy A2P monetization and SMS firewall solutions The partnership targets fraud linked to gray routes and unpaid traffic Zamani holds 24.19% of Niger’s mobile subscribers Niger’s...
MTN Ghana pledged $2 million to the government’s One Million Coders initiative The program targets coding and digital skills training for young people Over 21% of Ghanaians aged 15–24 were NEET...
The government plans to acquire 10,000 tractors and set up 1,000 service centers Mechanized farmland more than doubled to 4.35 million hectares by 2023–24 Only 24% of Tanzania’s arable land is...
Authorities target 6,886 minibuses aged an average of 24 years All vehicles will be recalled to Dakar for inspections over two months Non-compliant units face immobilization or immediate...
Burkina Faso’s gold output topped 94 tons in 2025, with 42 tons from artisanal mining Ghana’s artisanal gold exports generated about $10 billion in 2025 Reforms helped both countries...
Funding targets green and climate adaptation projects in Zambia 60% allocated to green investments, 40% to climate adaptation Package includes $350,000 in technical assistance via WWF...
The €1.5 million plant near Obala is set to begin operations by early Q2 2026 The facility will produce premium chocolate bars for export markets Cameroon entered the top 10 cocoa paste and...
A Yaounde workshop reviewed EUDR implications for cocoa and small producers Forest losses since 2020 reached about 782,800 hectares, or 4.2% of coverage Cocoa expansion and weak traceability remain...
Study highlights women’s central but marginalized role in Cameroon cocoa sector Women perform most work yet control only 20-30% of income Land insecurity affects 87% of female producers, report...
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was fatally shot at his residence in Zintan on February 3, 2026 Armed assailants breached his home, disabled cameras and fled; no official account yet His death comes amid...
Fogec launched Bokeli on February 3 in Kinshasa to digitize financing applications The platform standardizes business plans and reduces administrative hurdles DRC startups raised $2 million in...
AD Ports secures $115 million for Safaga Red Sea terminal IFC-backed financing supports $200 million Egypt port investment Project boosts container, bulk, Ro-Ro capacity under port...
Guinea appointed Alpha Bacar Barry as minister in charge of national education, literacy, technical education, and vocational training by presidential decree. President Mamadi Doumbouya selected Barry...
DR Congo and Abu Dhabi–based AD Ports signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and operate a multi-purpose terminal at Matadi port. The project aims to ease logistics bottlenecks and support...
More than 100 Senegalese artists publicly urged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to impose sanctions on Israel over the Gaza conflict. The artists demanded diplomatic, economic, and military...
Kenya saved about $167 million in debt servicing costs after converting Chinese loans from dollars to yuan. The swap covered three China Eximbank loans used to finance the Mombasa–Naivasha...
JPMorgan Chase is finalizing a new benchmark index for local-currency frontier market bonds, with a potential announcement by mid-2026. The index would include 20 to 25 countries with capped...
Revenues at Lesotho’s Letšeng diamond mine fell 36% year on year to $97.7 million in 2025. A 14% drop in production and a 20% decline in the average price per carat drove the revenue...
Algeria commissioned 400 megawatts of new solar photovoltaic capacity in 2025, placing it among Africa’s top 10 solar markets. Africa added about 4.5 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2025, marking a...
Gridworks and the Ugandan government signed two agreements to begin construction of the $50 million Amari power transmission project. The project will upgrade four high-voltage substations to...
Gabon signed a memorandum of understanding with Infragroup Holding to digitalize and integrate its national road transport management system. The project aims to improve regulation, traceability...
From satellite data and AI to drones and precision farming, geospatial tech is no longer just for specialists. Today, it’s a vital tool for sovereignty and economic growth across Africa. In Togo, the...
Tanzania delays Kishapu solar project first 50 MW to Q1 2026 Grid integration challenges cited despite AFD-backed network upgrades Project highlights need for grid modernization as...
Nigeria becomes Africa’s second-largest solar market in 2025 Solar capacity jumps 141%, driven mainly by off-grid systems Battery storage surges as policies support decentralized power...
Nigeria to end sole federal funding of electricity subsidies from 2026 Subsidy costs to be shared by federal, state, local governments Move aims to curb power-sector spending amid rising...
GoCab secured $45 million in funding, including $15 million equity and $30 million debt, to expand in West Africa and emerging...
Ivory Coast courts will try Fidelis Finance and four executives for alleged breach of banking secrecy, a first in the UEMOA zone. The case stems...
FirstBank DRC launched FirstMonie to lift digital products to 30% of total revenue. The app allows remote account opening in under five minutes...
Côte d’Ivoire plans total investment of CFA114,838.5 billion ($206.5 billion) under its 2026–2030 development plan. The private sector should...
Uganda signs €115.8 million Standard Chartered loan for road projects Funds Karugutu-Ntoroko road, Rwebisengo link, Ntoroko urban roads Deal...
AD Ports secures $115 million for Safaga Red Sea terminal IFC-backed financing supports $200 million Egypt port investment Project boosts...
DR Congo and Abu Dhabi–based AD Ports signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and operate a multi-purpose terminal at Matadi port. The project...
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Aysha II wind farm on January 31 The project adds 120 MW and supports grid stability with modern...
Djibouti secures $35m ITFC financing to expand petroleum bunkering and reinforce its role as a Red Sea maritime and trade hub Facility,...
Tanzania in talks with World Bank on Dar port expansion loan Four new berths to boost capacity, handle deep-draft vessels Traffic growth...
Senegal’s solar boom is real, but it runs on private momentum as public ambition outpaces the state’s financial capacity. Households and industries...
Khartoum International Airport handled its first commercial passenger flight after nearly three years of closure caused by the war. Sudan Airways...
Senegal and Mauritania set a December 25, 2026 contractual deadline for the delayed Rosso bridge project. The project missed its original mid-2024...
Ghana introduced a new railway master plan to reduce road congestion and lower logistics costs. Authorities plan to rely heavily on...
Government plans CFA-equivalent investment of 41.8 billion Congolese francs over 2026–2028 Funds target farm equipment purchases and rehabilitation of...
Global cotton fiber production should reach 26 million tonnes in 2025/2026, exceeding consumption by about 800,000 tonnes. China, India, and...
Arabica prices hit four-month low amid Brazil harvest expectations Brazil 2026/27 crop seen at 69-75 million bags Global coffee surplus...
The government plans to acquire 10,000 tractors and set up 1,000 service centers Mechanized farmland more than doubled to 4.35 million hectares by...
The €1.5 million plant near Obala is set to begin operations by early Q2 2026 The facility will produce premium chocolate bars for export...
A Yaounde workshop reviewed EUDR implications for cocoa and small producers Forest losses since 2020 reached about 782,800 hectares, or 4.2% of...
Sahel Capital provides $1.5 million loan to Rasad Nigeria Funding supports cocoa, cashew supply chains and farmer incomes Deal targets...
Two aging gas turbines commissioned in 1977 are being replaced at Port-Gentil Installed capacity is expected to rise to 40–50 MW from 25–30...
Extreme heat and dust reduce solar panel efficiency by 15% to more than 60% across sub-Saharan Africa. Module surface temperatures often exceed...
Africa loses about $15 billion annually by exporting most of its crude oil without local refining. The continent exports about 70% of its...
Saint-Louis faces disruptions in 6 kg butane cylinder supply due to the absence of local storage and distribution infrastructure. Delivery delays...
Buenassa has submitted a $1.5bn bid to acquire Chemaf as part of a $3.5bn industrial plan The roadmap includes completion of Chemaf’s...
Ivanhoe Electric plans to continue and accelerate copper and nickel exploration at the Samapleu-Grata project in 2026. The partners will launch a...
Ghana petroleum revenues fall to $399.6 million in H2 2025 Crude oil liftings drop sharply, Brent prices decline Prolonged...
Côte d’Ivoire grants mining permits for Assafou, Doropo gold projects Approvals clear way for construction starting 2026-2028 Projects boost...
Côte d’Ivoire approved a $152 million loan to fund the first phase of its digital acceleration project. The project targets broadband...
Zamani will deploy A2P monetization and SMS firewall solutions The partnership targets fraud linked to gray routes and unpaid traffic Zamani holds...
From satellite data and AI to drones and precision farming, geospatial tech is no longer just for specialists. Today, it’s a vital tool for sovereignty...
Google launches WAXAL open-source African language voice database Dataset offers 11,000 hours across 21 languages, free on Hugging...
Starlink has launched commercial satellite internet services nationwide Monthly subscriptions range from CFA22,000 to CFA30,000, excluding...
The Vision 2060 roadmap places digital technology among key growth drivers The strategy prioritizes AI, digital inclusion, and...
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Authorities target 6,886 minibuses aged an average of 24 years All vehicles will be recalled to Dakar for inspections over two months Non-compliant...
Kenya, UK sign MoU on border security cooperation Deal targets trafficking, smuggling, cross-border organised crime Agreement aims to boost...
As millions of African children and young people are still out of school or do not stay in education long enough, understanding how access to education is...
MTN Ghana pledged $2 million to the government’s One Million Coders initiative The program targets coding and digital skills training for young...
Gabon signed a memorandum of understanding with Infragroup Holding to digitalize and integrate its national road transport management system. The...
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Green Lions seeks Verra approval for carbon credits on 8,289 ha in eastern Cameroon
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Togo Seeks $63 Million to Fund Decentralization Drive in 2026
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Burkina Faso Expands Digital Access to 370 Localities, Hits 91% of 2025 Goals
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Moniepoint, Opay, Kuda, and others gain national status with tighter oversight A naira 5 billion ...
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