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U.S. to establish drone training center in Morocco Program to train African armies, boosts intelligence and coordination Initiative reflects U.S....
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M-PESA evolves into major financial platform with 35 million users Telecoms, fintechs expand into banking, intensifying competition with...
Africa’s second-largest uranium producer, Niger has not supplied France for several years. While contesting its forced exit from the country, Orano is expanding its activities elsewhere on the continent,...
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World Bank backs industrial policy as a shield against compounding shocks — a landmark shift from the Washington Consensus orthodoxy it championed for...
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Facility to include data center, training hub, innovation center Project supports Digital 2030 strategy, boosts jobs and AI capacity Nexus Core...
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World Bank backs industrial policy as a shield against compounding shocks — a landmark shift from the Washington Consensus orthodoxy it championed for...
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Eni discovers 2 Tcf gas at Egypt’s offshore Temsah block Find near existing infrastructure could accelerate development Discovery supports Egypt’s...
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France expects 2,500 Tunisian workers under THAMM+ by 2029 Programme targets labour shortages, promotes circular migration model Expansion follows first phase; Tunisia faces high youth...
Napié resources rise 36% to 1.16 million ounces Combined resources reach 4.2 million ounces across two projects Company moves closer to developing future gold mines Australian...
Plan includes recovery commission, audits and possible asset seizures Move aims to strengthen governance and support industrial development The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Fonds de...
Project to be built in Suez Canal Economic Zone, creating 3,000 jobs Investment reflects growing Chinese industrial presence in Egypt Plant aims to boost exports and strengthen local...
Washington and Brussels discuss coordinated supply strategy for key minerals Plan targets China’s dominance in extraction and refining chains Africa could emerge as a central partner in...
Authorities launch nationwide checks on companies employing foreign workers Firms given 30 days to comply with labor rules or face sanctions Move comes as youth employment pressures continue...
IFC considers $100m loan to Ghana International Bank Funds to support trade finance, disbursed in two tranches Deal targets Africa’s trade finance gap, worth billions The...
Guelleh wins 97.81% in Djibouti vote, sixth term likely Turnout reaches 80.4%; opponent accepts provisional results Economy faces port reliance, unemployment, diversification...
Bosi, Owowo fields lead plans; decision possible by 2027 Company targets output growth, extends life of Erha field U.S. energy major ExxonMobil is considering investments of up to $24...
Gabon private sector credit rises 10.5%, dominates bank lending Government borrowing drops sharply; deposits fall, liquidity pressures grow Non-performing loans jump 21.4% as interest rates...
Workshop defines standards, integration flows and middleware solutions Reform aims to improve data quality, ease workload, support decisions Burundian authorities are working to establish an...
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Canyon CEO Peter Secker resigns; global search for successor launched Secker stays during transition as Minim Martap nears 2026 production New CEO to oversee output ramp-up and refinery...
Africa’s second-largest uranium producer, Niger has not supplied France for several years. While contesting its forced exit from the country, Orano is expanding its activities elsewhere on the continent,...
IFC to approve €95m loan for OCP phosphogypsum facility Project supports 22m-ton storage at Jorf Lasfar complex Financing aids expansion as fertilizer output targets rise by...
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GZ Industries switches to solar with 2.6 MW plant Daystar expands Nigeria capacity to 14.7 MW with storage Solar adoption rises as firms tackle outages, diesel costs GZ...
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Nigerian lender to open its first Francophone subsidiary on April 29 Move marks expansion into WAEMU’s largest banking market Entry comes as Côte d’Ivoire’s banking sector shows steady...
Djibouti launched a program to train 4,000 young people in market-relevant skills. Youth unemployment reached 76.32% in 2024, among the highest globally. The initiative aligns with a $15...
Gabon now requires users to provide verified identity details to access digital platforms. Authorities impose fines up to CFA50 million ($89,415) and prison terms for violations. Platforms...
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Ghana expanded its digital training program nationwide after receiving 94,000 applications in 48 hours. Authorities will deploy the program across 130 centers covering all 16 regions. Youth...
Nigeria created a national task force to combat CBPP, a disease with up to 50% mortality. Authorities recorded 131 outbreaks across 17 states in 2025. Livestock contributes 35% to Nigeria’s...
Robex Resources and Predictive Discovery will finalize a $1.5 billion merger by end-April 2026. The combined group targets annual gold production above 400,000 ounces by...
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Ghana reviewing fuel taxes after recent pump price increases Minister says no decision yet; options include levy reductions Rising global oil prices drive higher domestic fuel costs Ghana is...
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World Bank to mobilize $550 million for Kenya road project Project to upgrade 508 km, boosting regional trade links Corridor to cut Nairobi-Mandera travel time to one day Kenya’s...
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NSIA Banque CI, OEC-CI sign three-year SME support partnership Deal offers financing, training, and support for accountants and SMEs Aims to improve access to finance and business governance NSIA...
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Ethiopia rolling out nationwide EV charging network, EEU says First phase includes 40 stations, mainly in Addis Ababa Plan supports rapid EV growth, aims cut fuel imports and emissions Ethiopia’s...
Angola issues $185 million bonds to recapitalize TAAG Move aims prepare airline for partial privatization, attract investors Restructuring includes fleet expansion, route growth, amid ongoing...
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PETROCI raises 200 billion CFA francs to fund Baleine project Financing supports Phase 2 expansion, prepares launch of Phase 3 Project boosts oil, gas output, supporting energy and growth...
Senegal launches solar-plus-storage projects to boost grid stability Diass project adds first battery system, backed by KfW, AFD Linguère hybrid plant to power 90,000 homes, support energy...
Investec secures $200 million IFC loan for green housing finance Funds to support eco-buildings, affordable green home loans in South Africa IFC to provide grants, technical support to...
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Ramaphosa launches TRC housing reparations program for apartheid victims 220 beneficiaries receive 40 million rand for housing support Initiative addresses legacy harms amid ongoing national...
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NOC announces three discoveries with Eni, Repsol, and Sonatrach Finds include two gas discoveries and one oil discovery across key basins Momentum builds as Libya pushes to raise output to 1.6...
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“Keur Samba” securitization bonds begin trading on the BRVM Operation backed by NSIA Banque CI and Orabank CI totals CFA52 billion Move aims to free up bank liquidity and boost lending to...
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Government moves to counter surge in AI-enabled cyber fraud Mobile money fraud exceeds $30 million annually as attacks rise New cybersecurity center and AI-driven tools...
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Plan includes recovery commission, audits and possible asset seizures Move aims to strengthen governance and support industrial...
IFC considers $100m loan to Ghana International Bank Funds to support trade finance, disbursed in two tranches Deal targets Africa’s...
IFC to approve €95m loan for OCP phosphogypsum facility Project supports 22m-ton storage at Jorf Lasfar complex Financing aids...
Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire 2025 net profit rises 10.45% to 63.48bn CFA Board proposes higher dividend; payout totals 48.9bn CFA francs Shares surge 64%...
Egypt signs deal on $100 million dry port with EDECS, MEDLOG Facility aims to ease port congestion, shift freight from road to...
Ethiopia rolling out nationwide EV charging network, EEU says First phase includes 40 stations, mainly in Addis Ababa Plan supports rapid EV growth,...
Ethiopian Airlines and Asky plan a regional aircraft maintenance hub West Africa faces a shortage of MRO infrastructure Project enters a growing but...
Zimbabwe and Zambia signed an MoU for a 311 km rail link to support mining exports. The project could reduce transport distances to Beira port by...
Funding would modernize signaling on Tema–Mpakadan line Upgrade aims to allow simultaneous train movements Project tied to broader push to...
World Bank to mobilize $550 million for Kenya road project Project to upgrade 508 km, boosting regional trade links Corridor to cut...
Meridian Port Services receives 16 electric RTG cranes for Tema Port expansion; $1.5 billion upgrade aims to raise capacity to 3 million TEUs...
Authorities launch national workshop to define aviation reform roadmap High taxes and weak connectivity weigh on sector...
Speculative funds increased net long positions in wheat futures to a six-year high of 117,375 contracts. Wheat prices rose to $6.1 per...
Morocco selected under $226 million USDA program for 2026 Initiative blends farm support with expansion of U.S. exports Could back...
Nigeria created a national task force to combat CBPP, a disease with up to 50% mortality. Authorities recorded 131 outbreaks across 17 states in...
Liberia seeks to replicate Jigawa’s model for large-scale rice production Talks focus on investment, technology transfer, and joint...
Indorama Corporation signed a deal to build a $525 million phosphate fertilizer complex in Egypt. The project will produce 600,000 tonnes...
Ukraine explores wheat flour production project in Ghana following 2025 cooperation deal; Ghana’s wheat imports surge 56.7% to 1.09 million tonnes in...
Nigeria, Nestlé sign MoU for dairy training center in Abuja Center to train farmers in breeding, milking, and farm management Initiative aims boost...
Ethiopia authorizes imports of meat, dairy, and animal genetics from Brazil Addis Ababa aims to boost supply and improve herd...
Framework covers up to 23 renewable projects across emerging markets Guarantees could reach $1.48 billion to de-risk private...
Napié resources rise 36% to 1.16 million ounces Combined resources reach 4.2 million ounces across two projects Company moves closer...
Project to be built in Suez Canal Economic Zone, creating 3,000 jobs Investment reflects growing Chinese industrial presence in Egypt Plant...
Canyon CEO Peter Secker resigns; global search for successor launched Secker stays during transition as Minim Martap nears 2026...
BasiGo secures first African certification for electric bus project Carbon credits to be issued from verified emissions reductions Firm...
Washington and Brussels discuss coordinated supply strategy for key minerals Plan targets China’s dominance in extraction and refining...
Bosi, Owowo fields lead plans; decision possible by 2027 Company targets output growth, extends life of Erha field U.S. energy major...
GZ Industries switches to solar with 2.6 MW plant Daystar expands Nigeria capacity to 14.7 MW with storage Solar adoption rises as firms...
Workshop defines standards, integration flows and middleware solutions Reform aims to improve data quality, ease workload, support...
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Uganda plans two satellites for security, monitoring and broadcasting Builds on 2022 PearlAfricaSat-1 launch with partners Move aligns with...
Algeria to boost fixed internet speeds nationwide from April 13 ADSL upgraded to 20 Mbps; fiber speeds rise to 100 Mbps Plan supports fiber...
Ghana expanded its digital training program nationwide after receiving 94,000 applications in 48 hours. Authorities will deploy the program...
37 companies express interest in satellite-based internet program Initiative aims to extend connectivity to remote and underserved...
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Seseko will host a Digital Skills Summit in August 2026 targeting 1,500 learners in Gauteng. Youth unemployment reached 57% among ages 15–24 in...
Djibouti launched a program to train 4,000 young people in market-relevant skills. Youth unemployment reached 76.32% in 2024, among the highest...
This week in Africa, health news highlights progress in kidney disease research, new investments in health security, and efforts to strengthen...
Niger, Morocco sign agreements to boost education, vocational training Talks focus on human capital amid high dropout, capacity...
Up to 15,000 tourism jobs in Austria targeted for Tunisian workers Program expands beyond France under broader EU partnerships Initiative seen as...
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Algeria Labels French Colonial Rule a Crime in New Law
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Zimbabwe and Zambia Advance Strategic Mining Corridor
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Togo earmarks CFA1.3 bln to procure 742,902 mosquito nets in 2026
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FAO, Togo ministry roll out RuralInvest to improve farm project financing
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Togo unveils STELLA project to train 2,000 engineers by 2030
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Togo inflation edges up to 1.6% in March, led by housing and energy
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Ghana Seeks EU Funding to Fix Rail Bottleneck on Tema–Mpakadan Line
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Morocco Joins U.S. Program Linking Farm Aid to Export Growth
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Burkina Faso Moves Travel Declarations Online in Security Push
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Morocco and Gabon Expand Digital Partnership With Focus on Skills and AI
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EBID aims to allocate nearly 41% of its commitments to environmentally and socially impactful projec...
Flutterwave secures Nigerian banking license to offer credit and savings License enables direct d...
M-PESA evolves into major financial platform with 35 million users Telecoms, fintechs expan...
Algeria launches bid for two NGSO satellite telecom licenses Move aims to expand broadband ac...
Sungbo Eredo, located in southwestern Nigeria near the Yoruba town of Ijebu-Ode, stands as one of the most remarkable yet overlooked monuments of...
The Bijagos Archipelago, located off the coast of Guinea-Bissau, stands as one of West Africa’s most extraordinary island systems. Made up of around forty...
