As Yamoussoukro hosts the 2026 National Cotton, Cashew, and Shea Producer Days (JNPCA), David Alliali, Commercial Director at AGL Côte d’Ivoire, sits down...
Poverty, inflation and job insecurity persist despite strong growth New government formed to convert mining growth into inclusive...
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...
Ethiopia and the European Investment Bank signed a €110 million ($130 million) loan agreement for rural development financing. The project...
Egypt plans $2 billion eurobond issuance in late 2025-26 Demand strong for five-year bonds, government says Eurobond issuance capped at $4...
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...
Ethiopia and the European Investment Bank signed a €110 million ($130 million) loan agreement for rural development financing. The project targets micro and small enterprises through rural...
Washington’s 2026 Ministerial marks a shift from market pricing to state control of critical minerals via security, finance, and...
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...
Kenya saved about $167 million in debt servicing costs after converting Chinese loans from dollars to yuan. The swap covered three China...
As Yamoussoukro hosts the 2026 National Cotton, Cashew, and Shea Producer Days (JNPCA), David Alliali, Commercial Director at AGL Côte d’Ivoire, sits down...
AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah said Africa needs more than $400 billion annually to finance development. He outlined four strategic...
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Benin launched its “Benin 2060 Alafia” national development vision, adopted by parliament in July 2025. The strategy rests on four pillars: peace, good...
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Deposits grow 2.7%, supporting lending recovery Average loan sizes small, credit risk persists Loans granted by Togolese microfinance institutions rose by 8.4 billion CFA francs at the end of...
Togo develops local organic certification framework for producers Standards aim to ease access to organic labels and markets Framework reviewed at Lomé workshop with GIZ support Organic...
The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) will run from February 7 to 22, 2026, in Los Angeles, positioning itself as a major soft power platform for African countries and the diaspora. The...
Ethiopia and the European Investment Bank signed a €110 million ($130 million) loan agreement for rural development financing. The project targets micro and small enterprises through rural...
TotalEnergies will operate the offshore PEL104 exploration license in Namibia with a 42.5% stake. The license sits in the Lüderitz Basin and covers about 11,000 square kilometers. Offshore...
African airlines increased air cargo volumes by 6.0% in 2025, beating global growth. December traffic rose 10.1%, the fastest increase among all regions worldwide. IATA expects global air...
Renewables and nuclear could generate around half of global electricity by 2030, according to the IEA. Solar power and nuclear energy drive most of the projected growth. Africa accelerates...
Gabon plans to raise up to CFA331 billion in domestic debt in early 2026 The revised target is about 43% higher than initially planned Investor confidence has improved after renewed IMF...
Puma Energy has appointed Paulo Varela as managing director for Mozambique Varela previously led Galp Mozambique’s local distribution operations The appointment comes as Puma Energy reports...
Gombe State signed a deal with New Zealand’s Livestock Improvement Corporation The partnership targets herd management, genetics, and sustainable livestock practices The move aligns with...
Rwanda, partners break ground on $2 billion Kigali Innovation City Smart city targets digital economy, education and technology exports Project backed by Africa50, BADEA through...
The accords cover visas, trade, defense, air transport, and health regulation A visa waiver was agreed for holders of diplomatic, official, and ordinary passports Bilateral trade rose...
MTN is considering buying back telecom towers it sold years ago, signalling that control of infrastructure matters again in Africa’s digital future. After testing the asset-light model, MTN now...
Four outsourcing firms have launched the Outsourcing Alliance of Kenya The group aims to grow business services and create 100,000 jobs by 2026 The initiative aligns with government efforts to...
President Tinubu ordered troops to Kaiama after attacks killed civilians Amnesty International reported at least 170 deaths in Kwara and Katsina states The deployment comes amid a broader...
Africa looks smaller in SG’s 2025 accounts mainly due to subsidiary sales, not a collapse in demand or operating activity. SG exits some markets but stays selective: Tunisia reinforced, South...
The government is asking SOTEL and Airtel to amend a 2025 agreement The N’Djamena–Mberé route is central to Chad’s international connectivity Officials want to reduce the risk of nationwide...
Senegal has commissioned four high-voltage substations to reinforce Dakar’s power network The projects are part of the $365 million Senegal Power Compact funded by the MCC The upgrades...
Proparco has invested in Helios Climate Fund, managed by Helios Investment Partners The fund has raised about $250 million after a second closing It targets energy, resilient...
As Yamoussoukro hosts the 2026 National Cotton, Cashew, and Shea Producer Days (JNPCA), David Alliali, Commercial Director at AGL Côte d’Ivoire, sits down to discuss the company’s pivotal role in...
Sunu Assurances Nigeria plans an urgent capital increase to meet new NAICOM thresholds Nigeria raised minimum capital requirements for insurers and reinsurers in 2025 The company remains under...
Lotus Resources raises A$76 million via share placement Funds support Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi, Botswana project Company targets first uranium shipment in...
Burkina Faso achieves 91% of 2025 digital transition targets 370 localities connected, 146 online public services operational Government plans wider coverage, digital ID rollout in...
Indian palm oil imports hit 766,000 tonnes in January Palm oil trades about $100 per tonne below soybean oil Rising Malaysian stocks pressure prices, boosting competitiveness Palm...
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BW Energy’s Gabon oil output rose 20% to 24,400 bpd Production mainly from Dussafu offshore permit, company says Revenue fell despite higher output due to lower oil prices BW Energy's...
Guinea signs education partnership with Morocco under Simandou Academy Deal gives students access to UM6P training across priority sectors Aims to boost skills amid low higher-education...
De Beers cuts 2026 diamond production forecast to 21-26 million carats Weak natural diamond demand, lab-grown competition pressure output Lower production weighs on Botswana economy reliant...
Seychelles secures $8.7 million ADFD funding for social housing Project includes 80 housing units for low-income families Housing prioritised amid flood damage and rising...
Morocco launches SR500 rooftop solar program targeting 500 MWp by 2030 First Article 6.2 Paris Agreement project approved in Morocco Program supports unsubsidized on-site solar for...
Morocco evacuated more than 143,000 people from flood-prone northwestern plains. Heavy rainfall, river swelling, and dam water releases drove the emergency measures. Authorities linked the flooding...
AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah said Africa needs more than $400 billion annually to finance development. He outlined four strategic priorities focused on large-scale financing, financial...
Rwanda and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding to promote trade and facilitate investment. Brazil’s export agency APEX-Brasil and Rwanda’s Private Sector Federation signed a separate...
Benin approved modular digital campuses to create 4,000 new university seats across five cities. The government launched a national distance-learning agency to modernize higher education through...
MTN entered advanced talks to acquire IHS Towers, in which it already holds a 25% stake. A full acquisition could value the remaining shares at about $2.06 billion. Africa’s telecom tower market...
Burkina Faso converted unpaid public debt into equity and took full control of Biothic Industries. The company failed to repay 332 million CFA francs in due payments by end-2025. The government...
UN rights chief launches $400 million appeal amid donor funding cuts Reduced funding slashes missions, staffing and investigations worldwide Sudan faces famine conditions as human rights and...
Egypt plans $2 billion eurobond issuance in late 2025-26 Demand strong for five-year bonds, government says Eurobond issuance capped at $4 billion in 2026 Egypt plans to issue...
Barrick forecasts 260,000-290,000 ounces from Mali mine in 2026 Loulo-Gounkoto returns to guidance after dispute settlement with Mali Production recovery gradual, remains below pre-dispute output...
Burkina Faso launches floating cage fish farming project at Yakouta dam Dori site starts with 22 cages, targets 200 tons annually Government pushes aquaculture to cut fish imports and boost...
Rio Tinto drops Glencore merger talks after failing to reach agreement Proposed deal valued combined miner above $200 billion Copper synergies attractive, but valuation, culture and regulatory...
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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...
Africa looks smaller in SG’s 2025 accounts mainly due to subsidiary sales, not a collapse in demand or operating activity. SG exits some markets...
Deposits grow 2.7%, supporting lending recovery Average loan sizes small, credit risk persists Loans granted by Togolese microfinance institutions...
Gabon plans to raise up to CFA331 billion in domestic debt in early 2026 The revised target is about 43% higher than initially...
Proparco has invested in Helios Climate Fund, managed by Helios Investment Partners The fund has raised about $250 million after a second...
Sunu Assurances Nigeria plans an urgent capital increase to meet new NAICOM thresholds Nigeria raised minimum capital requirements for insurers and...
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...
AD Ports secures $115 million for Safaga Red Sea terminal IFC-backed financing supports $200 million Egypt port investment Project boosts...
MTN is considering buying back telecom towers it sold years ago, signalling that control of infrastructure matters again in Africa’s digital...
Floods damaged over 5,000 km of roads, disrupting transport nationwide Repeated climate shocks strain finances, limiting resilient infrastructure...
Djibouti secures $35m ITFC financing to expand petroleum bunkering and reinforce its role as a Red Sea maritime and trade hub Facility,...
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...
Burkina Faso launches floating cage fish farming project at Yakouta dam Dori site starts with 22 cages, targets 200 tons annually Government pushes...
Togo develops local organic certification framework for producers Standards aim to ease access to organic labels and markets Framework...
Gombe State signed a deal with New Zealand’s Livestock Improvement Corporation The partnership targets herd management, genetics, and sustainable...
Indian palm oil imports hit 766,000 tonnes in January Palm oil trades about $100 per tonne below soybean oil Rising Malaysian stocks...
Government plans CFA-equivalent investment of 41.8 billion Congolese francs over 2026–2028 Funds target farm equipment purchases and rehabilitation of...
Ghana introduced a new railway master plan to reduce road congestion and lower logistics costs. Authorities plan to rely heavily on...
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...
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Puma Energy has appointed Paulo Varela as managing director for Mozambique Varela previously led Galp Mozambique’s local distribution...
Senegal has commissioned four high-voltage substations to reinforce Dakar’s power network The projects are part of the $365 million Senegal...
TotalEnergies will operate the offshore PEL104 exploration license in Namibia with a 42.5% stake. The license sits in the Lüderitz Basin and covers...
African airlines increased air cargo volumes by 6.0% in 2025, beating global growth. December traffic rose 10.1%, the fastest increase among all...
Lotus Resources raises A$76 million via share placement Funds support Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi, Botswana project Company targets...
BW Energy’s Gabon oil output rose 20% to 24,400 bpd Production mainly from Dussafu offshore permit, company says Revenue fell despite higher...
Morocco launches SR500 rooftop solar program targeting 500 MWp by 2030 First Article 6.2 Paris Agreement project approved in Morocco Program...
The government is asking SOTEL and Airtel to amend a 2025 agreement The N’Djamena–Mberé route is central to Chad’s international...
Burkina Faso achieves 91% of 2025 digital transition targets 370 localities connected, 146 online public services operational Government...
MTN entered advanced talks to acquire IHS Towers, in which it already holds a 25% stake. A full acquisition could value the remaining shares at...
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Cameroon’s microfinance sector counts 385 licensed lenders, with CFA659bn in loans
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Cameroon roads budget faces CFA84bn gap as works spill into 2026
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Togo drafts organic certification rules to support local producers
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PAFF 2026 Positions Pan-African Cinema as Soft Power and Economic Tool
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Ethiopia Secures $130 Million EIB Loan for Rural Development Project
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