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...
Like other sub-regions across the continent, West Africa faces pressing challenges in soil health and fertilizer management. As the continent’s most...
The main point of contention between Niamey and France’s Orano concerns the uranium stock extracted before the nationalisation of Somaïr, an issue that...
The World Bank approved $200 million to finance the sixth phase of Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP 6). The program aims to support...
Dangote orders over 1,000 CNG trucks from China’s BAIC FOTON Fleet expansion supports logistics modernization and lower fuel costs Initiative aligns...
Gaza war and Red Sea attacks incurred forgone revenue of $9–10bn to the Suez Canal Gulf tensions now threaten wider shipping routes and global...
Nigeria to split OPL 245 into four blocks Move ends decades-long legal disputes over oilfield Development to proceed on 9 billion-barrel...
Ghana launched GANRAP, a policy targeting 15 months of import cover by 2028, up from 5.7 months recorded at end-2025 The framework is built on weekly...
Côte d’Ivoire set become world’s third-largest rubber producer Plans add 500,000 hectares by 2036 Rubber export revenue rose to 1.49 trillion CFA...
Gambia world’s top rice consumer at 256 kg per capita Rice provides 75% rural caloric intake Country imports nearly 80% of rice consumption Rice...
In Mali, as in many other African countries, sustainable soil management has become a critical issue. Climate change, rapid urbanization, and rising food...
Nigeria extends raw shea nut export ban to 2027 Move aims to boost domestic processing, value-added exports Nigeria produces 40% of shea,...
Sonangol to expand into uranium and lithium Company posted over $750 million 2025 profit Angola targets $2 billion non-diamond mining...
Bankable, an online outlet covering economic news in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will publish an exclusive interview Friday, Feb. 27 with Olivier...
The World Bank approved $200 million to finance the sixth phase of Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP 6). The program aims to support vulnerable households and help 700,000 people...
Gaza war and Red Sea attacks incurred forgone revenue of $9–10bn to the Suez Canal Gulf tensions now threaten wider shipping routes and global...
Global avocado demand rises; EU per-capita consumption doubled since 2016 European market could exceed 1.5 million tonnes by 2030 Asia seen as growth...
Military escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States has raised the risk of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez...
Côte d’Ivoire set become world’s third-largest rubber producer Plans add 500,000 hectares by 2036 Rubber export revenue rose to 1.49 trillion CFA...
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...
In West Africa, onions are among the main agricultural products traded. Driven by strong demand, intra-regional trade has grown, connecting...
Global avocado demand rises; EU per-capita consumption doubled since 2016 European market could exceed 1.5 million tonnes by 2030 Asia seen as growth...
Military escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States has raised the risk of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez...
Africa exported 22,467 tons organic cocoa in 2024 EU organic rules cut exports and compliant farmland Africa remained top exporter with 53.3% global...
Côte d’Ivoire retakes West Africa’s top mining rank Investment score rises to 60.92, survey says Ranks fifth in Africa, 47th globally Côte d’Ivoire...
Micropolis Robotics signs $9.3 million robotics deployment deal with AfricAI Unmanned vehicles planned for security, agriculture and border surveillance Distribution targets DRC, South Africa,...
Kribi Port Industrial Zone could boost Cameroon growth by up to 8% Project aims to create about 150,000 jobs over 15 years Development of 4,000-hectare industrial zone backed by public-private...
Nigeria moves 2027 presidential election to Jan. 16, 2027 Change avoids overlap with Ramadan after Senate and community concerns State governor elections rescheduled to Feb. 6, 2027 Nigeria’s...
African-born artists generated $77.2 million in auction sales in 2024, down 31.9% year-on-year. Women artists accounted for about $22 million in 2024 sales, or 52.8% of total lots...
Rand Merchant Bank and the Development Bank of Southern Africa are preparing a five-year $122 million green bond. The bond will finance nature-based watershed restoration and will link...
The World Bank approved $200 million to finance the sixth phase of Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP 6). The program aims to support vulnerable households and help 700,000 people...
Robusta coffee reached CFA2,074/kg ($3.68) FOB in Douala on March 3, surpassing cocoa prices for the first time. Cocoa traded at 1,521 FCFA/kg FOB and around CFA1,000–CFA1,150/kg in producing...
Talks focus on CARDIP regional programme for connectivity and e-commerce Internet penetration remains low at about 12% in 2025 Central African Republic Minister of Digital Economy Justin...
Cameroon plans $540 billion CFA refinery and fuel storage projects in Kribi Refinery capacity 10,000 barrels daily, rising to 30,000 by 2027 Projects aim to boost fuel supply and...
Nigeria orders power distributors to refund meter buyers within 12 months Refunds cover 20.33 billion naira owed under MAP programme Policy aims to expand metering and reduce estimated...
Project will add 378,000 cubic metres of petroleum storage capacity Expansion aims to strengthen energy security and reduce tanker delays Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Tuesday,...
Funding expands flood protection in Tunis, Gabès and Djerba ResCat programme now totals $175 million since 2021 The World Bank announced Wednesday, March 4, an additional $50...
IFC leads package with support from Proparco, BII, OPEC Fund Programme could finance at least 1,500 SMEs over four years Rawbank said on Wednesday it had secured $265 million in...
Gabon president demands rapid action as power outages hit Greater Libreville SEEG asked to present operational measures and improve transparency Power shortages driven by rising demand and...
Resolute Mining plans La Debo gold project scoping study in 2026 Project currently hosts estimated 643,000 ounces of inferred gold Company advancing three Côte d’Ivoire projects, including...
Côte d’Ivoire could become world’s third-largest natural rubber producer Rubber exports quadrupled to 1.7 million tonnes between 2015-2024 Growing rubber output could support development of...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved grant financing in November 2025 to fund feasibility and preparatory studies for the Mandji Island port and industrial zone project. The feasibility...
The loan supports rice shipments from India, Thailand, and Vietnam to African countries where rice forms a dietary staple. (112 characters) In 2025, Sub-Saharan Africa imported 22.3 million...
Axian Telecom partners AST SpaceMobile to deliver satellite mobile broadband in Africa BlueBird satellites will provide 4G and 5G directly to smartphones Project targets rural areas lacking...
Russia exported 35,000 tonnes of poultry to Africa in 2025 Export value reached $51 million, more than triple year-on-year Benin, DR Congo and Ghana were the main African buyers Russia...
Coris Holding appoints Herminalda Rodrigues CEO of Cape Verde’s BCA Lionel Ouédraogo named deputy general manager overseeing finance and digital Appointments follow Coris acquisition of 59.81% BCA...
Ghana inflation slows to 3.3% in February 2026, 14th monthly decline CPI still rises, showing prices increasing but at slower pace Tight monetary policy and IMF programme helped curb...
Murphy Oil is drilling the Bubale-1X well in offshore block CI-709. The company may move forward with development around the Paon prospect if the well is successful. Results from the well, expected...
MTN and UNHCR signed a multi-year agreement to expand telecom access for refugees. The program will begin in Rwanda, Uganda, and South Sudan. It aims to address barriers such as lack of ID, device...
The government plans a “video protection” system in five cities and several border areas. Cameras will support crime prevention, traffic enforcement, and border monitoring. The project builds on a...
Senegal has launched a nationwide inspection campaign targeting nearly 6,900 minibuses. The vehicles, with an average age of 24 years, play a major role in urban and intercity transport. Authorities...
Weego secured $1.1 million from the Azur Innovation Fund to expand its mobility platform. The company plans to grow in several Moroccan cities and strengthen services for businesses. Its app...
Lucara Diamond expects revenue from its Karowe mine to fall sharply in 2026. Weak global demand and competition from synthetic diamonds are weighing on the industry. The downturn threatens Botswana’s...
Solidaire Banque signed a three-year partnership with Visa to expand electronic payments in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The bank plans new debit cards, prepaid products, and targeted credit...
The government plans tax adjustments and incentives to ease pressure on households and businesses. Tax-free savings limits and retirement deduction caps will increase to encourage long-term...
Dangote Cement signs $1 billion plant construction deal with China’s Sinoma Investment targets new lines in Nigeria, Ethiopia and possible Cameroon project Cameroon cement market...
Prospect Resources plans to raise its stake in the Mumbezhi copper project to 90%. The company will pay $4.25 million to buy an additional 5% from its partner GDC. The move comes as...
Vantage Capital invested 635 million rand ($38.7 million) in SolarAfrica’s CESA unit. The mezzanine financing helped SolarAfrica buy out Inspired Evolution’s stake. The deal highlights...
A new study warns cassava brown streak disease could expand to about 33.7% of Africa’s land. Climate change and infected planting materials may accelerate the virus’s spread. West Africa,...
Burundi and U.N. agencies launched an $82 million plan to repatriate over 100,000 refugees by June 2026. The initiative mainly targets Burundians living in Tanzania and other neighboring...
Guinea recruited 300 doctoral-level lecturers to reinforce its public universities. Public universities enrolled more than 64,000 students in 2022–2023, while the national student-teacher ratio...
The BCEAO cut its main policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.00%, effective March 16. Inflation fell to -0.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025 after -1.4% in the previous quarter. The WAEMU economy...
Côte d’Ivoire reduced the farmgate cocoa price by 57% to CFA1,200 ($2.13) per kilogram for the 2025/2026 mid-crop. The government allocated CFA280 billion ($496 million) to buy back 100,000...
Mali aims to raise seed cotton production to more than 650,000 tons in 2026/2027, up over 50% from 2025/2026 estimates. The government plans to expand planted area to 630,000 hectares and lift average...
Ghana launched a regulated framework for low-THC cannabis cultivation limited to medical and industrial purposes. Authorities based the program on the 2023 amendments to the Narcotics Control...
Pensana agreed on a $165 million strategic investment to advance its Longonjo rare earths project in Angola. The deal increases a previously announced $100 million commitment and grants the...
In West Africa, onions are among the main agricultural products traded. Driven by strong demand, intra-regional trade has grown, connecting surplus-producing areas with supply-deficit markets. While...
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Senegal parliament approves creation of National Media Regulatory Council New body replaces CNRA, expanding oversight to digital media Reform follows press freedom concerns and regulatory...
Dangote orders over 1,000 CNG trucks from China’s BAIC FOTON Fleet expansion supports logistics modernization and lower fuel costs Initiative aligns with Nigeria’s push to expand CNG transport...
Senegal Treasury urges insurers to increase investment in government securities Insurers provide under one-third of bank investment in state debt Authorities seek broader investor base amid...
Angola launches UNESCO AI readiness assessment initiative Review to evaluate regulatory, technical and institutional capacity Program supports digital transformation under 2023-2027...
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March is marked by festivals, conferences, workshops and other events celebrating women. In March 2026, a film program is dedicated to female directors from North Africa. A special film program titled...
Algeria’s vocational training ministry and state oil company Sonatrach plan to develop new industry-focused training programs. The initiative aims to adapt technical education to technological...
Safaricom has signed a new deal with Ericsson to expand microwave links supporting its 5G network. The partnership also includes AI-driven analytics and automation tools to improve network...
Gabon’s utility SEEG has launched technical upgrades to reduce power outages in Greater Libreville. The plan includes repairing a key underground cable and expanding generation at the Owendo...
NAMCOR has appointed Mtundeni Ndafyaalako as acting managing director starting March 1. He becomes the sixth leader to head the national oil company since April 2023. The appointment comes...
Tamini General Insurance has launched operations as Uganda’s first Islamic insurer. The company offers Takaful, a risk-sharing model aligned with Islamic finance principles. Authorities see...
Nigeria is expected to import about 7.2 million tons of wheat in the 2026/2027 marketing year. The increase reflects rising urban demand for bread, pasta and other wheat-based foods. Part of...
Next Gen Infraco has launched commercial operations of Ghana’s shared 5G network. The government has ended the company’s exclusivity and will auction spectrum to other operators. Authorities...
East African countries are preparing to launch a regional electricity market by mid-2026. Regulators from the Eastern Africa Power Pool are studying Southern Africa’s model. New transmission...
Ghana inflation slows to 3.3% in February 2026, 14th monthly decline CPI still rises, showing prices increasing but at slower pace Tight monetary...
IFC leads package with support from Proparco, BII, OPEC Fund Programme could finance at least 1,500 SMEs over four years Rawbank said on...
Weego secured $1.1 million from the Azur Innovation Fund to expand its mobility platform. The company plans to grow in several Moroccan cities...
Solidaire Banque signed a three-year partnership with Visa to expand electronic payments in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The bank plans new debit...
The BCEAO cut its main policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.00%, effective March 16. Inflation fell to -0.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025 after...
Congo is exploring the use of China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system to upgrade its railway network. Officials say the technology could...
Congo launches $595 million Congo-Ocean Railway overhaul Project to replace tracks, repair bridges, modernize stations Upgrade aims to boost...
Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia signed binding commitments to improve cross-border transport connectivity and efficiency. The partnership targets...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved grant financing in November 2025 to fund feasibility and preparatory studies for the Mandji Island port...
Cameroon plans $540 billion CFA refinery and fuel storage projects in Kribi Refinery capacity 10,000 barrels daily, rising to 30,000 by...
The government plans a “video protection” system in five cities and several border areas. Cameras will support crime prevention, traffic enforcement,...
Congo launches paving of 542-km Corridor 13 section Four-year project links Brazzaville to regional capitals Road aims boost trade, support AfCFTA...
Angola opens $635 million Luvo border complex Facility consolidates customs, police, immigration services Project aims boost DRC trade under...
Rand Merchant Bank and the Development Bank of Southern Africa are preparing a five-year $122 million green bond. The bond will finance...
Robusta coffee reached CFA2,074/kg ($3.68) FOB in Douala on March 3, surpassing cocoa prices for the first time. Cocoa traded at 1,521 FCFA/kg...
The loan supports rice shipments from India, Thailand, and Vietnam to African countries where rice forms a dietary staple. (112 characters) In...
Russia exported 35,000 tonnes of poultry to Africa in 2025 Export value reached $51 million, more than triple year-on-year Benin, DR Congo and...
Côte d’Ivoire reduced the farmgate cocoa price by 57% to CFA1,200 ($2.13) per kilogram for the 2025/2026 mid-crop. The government allocated CFA280...
Mali aims to raise seed cotton production to more than 650,000 tons in 2026/2027, up over 50% from 2025/2026 estimates. The government plans to expand...
Ghana launched a regulated framework for low-THC cannabis cultivation limited to medical and industrial purposes. Authorities based the program on the...
Nigeria is expected to import about 7.2 million tons of wheat in the 2026/2027 marketing year. The increase reflects rising urban demand for...
Gabon president demands rapid action as power outages hit Greater Libreville SEEG asked to present operational measures and improve...
Resolute Mining plans La Debo gold project scoping study in 2026 Project currently hosts estimated 643,000 ounces of inferred gold Company...
Côte d’Ivoire could become world’s third-largest natural rubber producer Rubber exports quadrupled to 1.7 million tonnes between...
Pensana agreed on a $165 million strategic investment to advance its Longonjo rare earths project in Angola. The deal increases a previously...
Nigeria orders power distributors to refund meter buyers within 12 months Refunds cover 20.33 billion naira owed under MAP programme Policy...
Murphy Oil is drilling the Bubale-1X well in offshore block CI-709. The company may move forward with development around the Paon prospect if the well...
Dangote Cement signs $1 billion plant construction deal with China’s Sinoma Investment targets new lines in Nigeria, Ethiopia and possible...
Prospect Resources plans to raise its stake in the Mumbezhi copper project to 90%. The company will pay $4.25 million to buy an additional 5%...
Talks focus on CARDIP regional programme for connectivity and e-commerce Internet penetration remains low at about 12% in 2025 Central...
MTN and UNHCR signed a multi-year agreement to expand telecom access for refugees. The program will begin in Rwanda, Uganda, and South Sudan. It aims...
Angola launches UNESCO AI readiness assessment initiative Review to evaluate regulatory, technical and institutional capacity Program...
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Nigeria secured $552 million under the HOPE-EDU program to fast-track nationwide basic education reform. Authorities described the funding as the...
Senegal has launched a nationwide inspection campaign targeting nearly 6,900 minibuses. The vehicles, with an average age of 24 years, play a major...
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