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inclusive-employment-in-africa-improves-but-remains-marginal

Inclusive employment in Africa improves but remains marginal

Collaborative programs are emerging across Africa to promote inclusive employment Public, private, and international actors are increasingly...
News Digital
10 January 2026
senegal-updates-media-watchdog-to-include-digital-platforms

Senegal updates media watchdog to include digital platforms

Senegal updates media watchdog to include digital platforms

Cabinet approves bill creating the National Media Regulation...
Read more |  10 January 2026
News
10 January 2026
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Weekly Health Update| Rising diabetes rates raise health risks in Morocco and the MENA region

Weekly Health Update| Rising diabetes rates raise health risks in Morocco and the MENA region

This week in Africa, Africa CDC continues its...
Read more |  10 January 2026
News Digital
10 January 2026
senegal-updates-media-watchdog-to-include-digital-platforms

Senegal updates media watchdog to include digital platforms

News
10 January 2026
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Weekly Health Update| Rising diabetes rates raise health risks in Morocco and the MENA region

News Agriculture
10 January 2026
cameroon-cuts-forestry-taxes-to-promote-sustainable-logging

Cameroon cuts forestry taxes to promote sustainable logging

Cameroon cuts forestry taxes to promote sustainable logging

2026 budget introduces a 25%–35% cut in the annual forestry fee Incentive targets...
Read more |  10 January 2026
News Finances
10 January 2026
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Chinese tire maker Guizhou Tyre taps Morocco base to serve Europe and North America

Chinese tire maker Guizhou Tyre taps Morocco base to serve Europe and North America

Guizhou Tyre plans a nearly $300 million tire plant in northern Morocco The factory...
Read more |  10 January 2026
News Finances
10 January 2026
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Fidelity, First Bank meet CBN capital rules ahead of March deadline

Fidelity, First Bank meet CBN capital rules ahead of March deadline

Fidelity Bank raised 259 billion naira, lifting eligible capital above CBN requirements First...
Read more |  10 January 2026
News Industry
10 January 2026
egypt-secures-ebrd-funding-to-expand-water-desalination-capacity

Egypt Secures EBRD Funding to Expand Water Desalination Capacity

Egypt Secures EBRD Funding to Expand Water Desalination Capacity

EBRD approved a senior loan of up to 350 million Egyptian pounds...
Read more |  10 January 2026
News
10 January 2026
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Zambia Drops Request to Extend IMF Program Ahead of 2026 Expiry

Zambia Drops Request to Extend IMF Program Ahead of 2026 Expiry

Zambia withdraws its request for a 12-month extension of its IMF lending...
Read more |  10 January 2026
News Industry
9 January 2026
africa-s-energy-boom-in-2026-puts-afcfta-at-the-heart-of-its-trade-response-to-us-tariffs

Africa’s Energy Boom in 2026 Puts AfCFTA at the Heart of Its Trade Response to US Tariffs

Africa’s Energy Boom in 2026 Puts AfCFTA at the Heart of Its Trade Response to US Tariffs

Africa’s energy & mining exports benefit from US tariff exemptions, cushioning trade...
Read more |  9 January 2026
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9 January 2026
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Africa’s Artificial Intelligence Moment : Infrastructure, Governance and the Path to Scale

Africa’s Artificial Intelligence Moment : Infrastructure, Governance and the Path to Scale

Africa’s AI adoption is accelerating, but its ability to scale depends primarily...
Read more |  9 January 2026
News
9 January 2026
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Kenya’s Economy Expands 4.9% in Q3 on Construction, Services

Kenya’s Economy Expands 4.9% in Q3 on Construction, Services

Kenya’s economy grew 4.9% year on year in Q3 2025, up from 4.2%...
Read more |  9 January 2026
News
9 January 2026
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Rio Tinto, Glencore Hold Early Talks on Potential Mining Mega-Deal

Rio Tinto, Glencore Hold Early Talks on Potential Mining Mega-Deal

Rio Tinto and Glencore confirmed early-stage discussions on a potential transaction with...
Read more |  9 January 2026
News Industry
9 January 2026
zambia-secures-financing-for-32-mwp-ilute-solar-power-project

Zambia Secures Financing for 32-MWp Ilute Solar Power Project

Zambia Secures Financing for 32-MWp Ilute Solar Power Project

Serengeti Energy reached financial close on the 32-MWp Ilute solar project in...
Read more |  9 January 2026
News Industry
9 January 2026
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Cameroon Brings Forward Kribi Refinery Start-Up to Second H2 2026

Cameroon Brings Forward Kribi Refinery Start-Up to Second H2 2026

Cameroon plans a partial start-up of the Kribi refinery at 10,000 barrels...
Read more |  9 January 2026
News
8 January 2026
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Rwanda Tops Africa in World Bank’s Business Ready 2025 Ranking

Rwanda Tops Africa in World Bank’s Business Ready 2025 Ranking

Rwanda ranks first in Africa in the World Bank’s Business Ready 2025...
Read more |  8 January 2026
News Finances
8 January 2026
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Carrefour Enters Ethiopia After Ghana With New Franchise Agreement

Carrefour Enters Ethiopia After Ghana With New Franchise Agreement

Carrefour signed a franchise and supply agreement to enter Ethiopia with Midroc’s...
Read more |  8 January 2026
News
8 January 2026
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Hardest-to-Reach Initiative Secures $250 Million to Expand Off-Grid Power Access in Africa

Hardest-to-Reach Initiative Secures $250 Million to Expand Off-Grid Power Access in Africa

Acumen closed a $250 million blended-finance raise for off-grid electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. The...
Read more |  8 January 2026
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reddot Finance

5 November 2016

AfDB lends Tunisia €180 million to reduce regional disparities

AfDB lends Tunisia €180 million to reduce regional disparities

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced in a statement released on...
Read more |  5 November 2016
21 September 2016

Attijariwafa Bank to build giant tower in Casablanca Finance City

Attijariwafa Bank to build giant tower in Casablanca Finance City

Morocco’s leading bank, Attijariwafa Bank, has announced on September 19 that it...
Read more |  21 September 2016
15 September 2016

ODI says Brexit could cost developing nations about €400m

ODI says Brexit could cost developing nations about €400m

UK’s recent exit from the European Union (Brexit), should impact the economy...
Read more |  15 September 2016
18 July 2016

Nigeria: Inflation spikes to highest in 11 years after naira is floated

Nigeria: Inflation spikes to highest in 11 years after naira is floated

Nigeria’s global inflation rate grew by 16.5% at the end of June,...
Read more |  18 July 2016
31 March 2016

Zambia’s currency appreciates 13% after Glencore approves $1.1 billion project

Zambia’s currency appreciates 13% after Glencore approves $1.1 billion project

Zambia’s currency, the Kwacha, surged 1.3% on Wednesday March 30, 2016 traded...
Read more |  31 March 2016
17 December 2015

Control Risks’ ranking of African countries by political risks

Control Risks’ ranking of African countries by political risks

Only eight African countries have been listed among the countries with low...
Read more |  17 December 2015
17 October 2015

Algeria will build a port linked to main highways to transport goods to Africa

Algeria will build a port linked to main highways to transport goods to Africa

Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal announced, on 14 October, that his country...
Read more |  17 October 2015
14 October 2015

Agricultural Bank of China and a Congolese consortium inaugurate Banque Sino-Congolaise pour l’Afrique

Agricultural Bank of China and a Congolese consortium inaugurate Banque Sino-Congolaise pour l’Afrique

A new banking establishment has just been created in the Republic of...
Read more |  14 October 2015
1 October 2015

Equity Bank gets green light from regulators to buy ProCredit Bank in DR Congo

Equity Bank gets green light from regulators to buy ProCredit Bank in DR Congo

The Kenyan bank group Equity Bank announced, on 30 September, having obtained...
Read more |  1 October 2015

reddot Public Management

20 March 2018

86 million “climate migrants” will come from sub-Saharan Africa by 2050, World Bank indicates

86 million “climate migrants” will come from sub-Saharan Africa by 2050, World Bank indicates

It is estimated that around 143 million persons could become “climate migrants”...
Read more |  20 March 2018
5 March 2018

Burkina Faso generated CFA1,022 billion from mining activities in 2016, the ministry of mines reports

Burkina Faso generated CFA1,022 billion from mining activities in 2016, the ministry of mines reports

In 2016, Burkina Faso obtained mining revenues of CFA1, 022 billion, the...
Read more |  5 March 2018

reddot Agriculture

17 December 2025
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Egypt To Build Five Wheat Silos With $14.1M EU-Backed Funding

Egypt To Build Five Wheat Silos With $14.1M EU-Backed Funding

Egypt’s EHCSS secures €12 million EU-backed grant for wheat storage Funding to build five...
Read more |  17 December 2025
15 September 2025
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"Africa’s Food Future Plays Out A Few Feet Underground," (Simon Heck)

"Africa’s Food Future Plays Out A Few Feet Underground," (Simon Heck)

• Roots and tubers like cassava, sweet potato, and yam will be...
Read more |  15 September 2025
9 November 2018

Africa agribusiness, a US$1 trillion business by 2030

Africa agribusiness, a US$1 trillion business by 2030

As project sponsors, borrowers, lenders and investors gathered at the Africa Investment...
Read more |  9 November 2018
25 October 2018

Agri-tech can turn African Savannah into global food basket – African Development Bank

Agri-tech can turn African Savannah into global food basket – African Development Bank

The African Development Bank is championing a new regional and global effort...
Read more |  25 October 2018
5 October 2018

Ghana to lose $300 million as a consequence of bearing price drop of cocoa on the international market

Ghana to lose $300 million as a consequence of bearing price drop of cocoa on the international market

In Ghana, keeping the price of cocoa for the 2018/2019 cocoa season...
Read more |  5 October 2018
4 October 2018

Côte d’Ivoire: Cocoa producers generated CFA1,356 billion during 2017/2018 campaign (government)

Côte d’Ivoire: Cocoa producers generated CFA1,356 billion during 2017/2018 campaign (government)

At the end of the 2017/2018 cocoa campaign, Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa producers...
Read more |  4 October 2018
3 October 2018

Guinea : Cosumar acquires 55% stake in Comaguis

Guinea : Cosumar acquires 55% stake in Comaguis

Yesterday, the Moroccan sugar company Cosumar announced that it acquired a 55%...
Read more |  3 October 2018
2 October 2018

Côte d’Ivoire : Cocoa farm gate price set to CFA750 per kilo for 2018/2019 season

Côte d’Ivoire : Cocoa farm gate price set to CFA750 per kilo for 2018/2019 season

In Côte d’Ivoire, cocoa farm gate price has been set to CFA750...
Read more |  2 October 2018
2 October 2018

Ghana : cocoa freight fees reduced by 9.4%

Ghana : cocoa freight fees reduced by 9.4%

In Ghana, fees for shipping cocoa to Europe will decrease from 39...
Read more |  2 October 2018

reddot Electricity

13 December 2018
abrec-increases-capital-by-cfa182-million-to-improve-operations

ABREC increases capital by CFA182 million to improve operations

ABREC increases capital by CFA182 million to improve operations

Following deliberations last July 25, the African Biofuel and Renewable Energy Company...
Read more |  13 December 2018
26 October 2018

African Development Bank urges power sector to capitalize on women’s capabilities

African Development Bank urges power sector to capitalize on women’s capabilities

The African Development Bank Group, in partnership with the French Development Agency,...
Read more |  26 October 2018
8 October 2018

Ghana and Burkina Faso inaugurate a 225 kV power line

Ghana and Burkina Faso inaugurate a 225 kV power line

Ghana and Burkina Faso inaugurated the 225 KV power line linking them....
Read more |  8 October 2018
4 October 2018

"Mamane le Gondwanais" plans a renewable energy awareness-raising campaign in Niger

"Mamane le Gondwanais" plans a renewable energy awareness-raising campaign in Niger

Mohamed Mouctari Moustapha Tahi, the humorist from Niger better known as Mamane...
Read more |  4 October 2018
27 September 2018

Tanzania seeks $3.6 billion for 9 energy projects

Tanzania seeks $3.6 billion for 9 energy projects

Tanzania will need $3.611 billion to complete the nine power plants and transmission...
Read more |  27 September 2018
26 September 2018

OPIC backs SET Fund for off-grid solar projects in Africa and Asia

OPIC backs SET Fund for off-grid solar projects in Africa and Asia

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) announced that it provided $25 million to...
Read more |  26 September 2018
12 September 2018

Jacobs Engineering SA commissioned to upgrade electrical infrastructures in Benin

Jacobs Engineering SA commissioned to upgrade electrical infrastructures in Benin

Jacobs Engineering S.A, a Moroccan firm specialized in various sectors like mining,...
Read more |  12 September 2018
28 August 2018

Kenya : Kipeto Wind Energy to build a 100MW wind power plant in Nairobi South

Kenya : Kipeto Wind Energy to build a 100MW wind power plant in Nairobi South

During his visit to the United States of America, the Kenyan president...
Read more |  28 August 2018
22 August 2018

Burkina Faso plans large electrification projects to extend its electricity network

Burkina Faso plans large electrification projects to extend its electricity network

Burkina Faso has just issued a call for tender to select companies...
Read more |  22 August 2018

reddot Mining

20 July 2016

South Africa: Harmony Gold achieves output target for 2016

South Africa: Harmony Gold achieves output target for 2016

South African miner Harmony Gold said it has successfully produced the 1.1...
Read more |  20 July 2016
24 March 2016

Botswana: Botswana Diamonds and Alrosa start exploration in Orapa

Botswana: Botswana Diamonds and Alrosa start exploration in Orapa

AIM-listed Bostwana Diamonds and joint-venture partner Alrosa began exploration at the PL...
Read more |  24 March 2016

reddot Telecom

8 October 2015

Morocco: ANRT orders Maroc Telecom to publish its offer for unbundling before mid-October

29 July 2015

DR Congo: the installation of fiber optic has been “disastrous” according to Thomas Lukaha Losendjola

27 July 2015

Orange group strengthens its position in Méditel capital and takes over control of Board

reddot Comms

5 October 2018

Kenya : Facebook to partner with Africa Check to report fake news

Kenya : Facebook to partner with Africa Check to report fake news

In Kenya, Facebook will soon start reporting fake news published on its...
Read more |  5 October 2018
4 October 2018

“Panafricaines”: 2nd edition to be held in Morocco on October 26-27

“Panafricaines”: 2nd edition to be held in Morocco on October 26-27

On October 26-27, the second edition of Les Panafricaines, the forum of...
Read more |  4 October 2018
3 October 2018

Tunisia: Cinema as a tool for fight against corruption

Tunisia: Cinema as a tool for fight against corruption

From October 29 to November 1, 2018, Tunis, Tunisia’s capital will host...
Read more |  3 October 2018
1 October 2018

Rwanda: Caricaturing officials is now a punishable offense

Rwanda: Caricaturing officials is now a punishable offense

Last September 27, Rwanda’s parliament passed a law punishing the caricaturing of...
Read more |  1 October 2018
26 September 2018

Tunisia: 2 residents out of 3 have no faith in the media (Barr Al Aman)

Tunisia: 2 residents out of 3 have no faith in the media (Barr Al Aman)

In Tunisia, 2 people out of 3 have little or no confidence...
Read more |  26 September 2018
24 September 2018

Côte d’Ivoire: Disney and UniFrance organize the first edition of Festival Afrique Junior

Côte d’Ivoire: Disney and UniFrance organize the first edition of Festival Afrique Junior

On October 2-6, The Walt Disney Company and UniFrance, an institution that promotes...
Read more |  24 September 2018
21 September 2018

Reuters launches an Africa-focused video service

Reuters launches an Africa-focused video service

Reuters just extended its video offers aimed at Africans by launching Africa...
Read more |  21 September 2018
13 September 2018

10 countries are expected to attend Abidjan for the FEJA, the biggest eSport and video game event powered by Paradise Game

10 countries are expected to attend Abidjan for the FEJA, the biggest eSport and video game event powered by Paradise Game

From November 23-25th Abidjan will host the second year the Electronic and...
Read more |  13 September 2018
4 September 2018

Senegal: Start Network launches insurance policy to cover drought-related risks

Senegal: Start Network launches insurance policy to cover drought-related risks

Start Network, a global network of forty national and international humanitarian organizations,...
Read more |  4 September 2018

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inclusive-employment-in-africa-improves-but-remains-marginal

Inclusive employment in Africa improves but remains marginal

Collaborative programs are emerging across Africa to promote inclusive employment Public, private, and international actors are increasingly...
News Digital
10 January 2026
senegal-updates-media-watchdog-to-include-digital-platforms

Senegal updates media watchdog to include digital platforms

Senegal updates media watchdog to include digital platforms

Cabinet approves bill creating the National Media Regulation...
Read more |  10 January 2026
News
10 January 2026
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Weekly Health Update| Rising diabetes rates raise health risks in Morocco and the MENA region

Weekly Health Update| Rising diabetes rates raise health risks in Morocco and the MENA region

This week in Africa, Africa CDC continues its...
Read more |  10 January 2026
News Agriculture
10 January 2026
cameroon-cuts-forestry-taxes-to-promote-sustainable-logging

Cameroon cuts forestry taxes to promote sustainable logging

Cameroon cuts forestry taxes to promote sustainable logging

2026 budget introduces a 25%–35% cut in the annual forestry fee Incentive targets...
Read more |  10 January 2026
News Finances
10 January 2026
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Chinese tire maker Guizhou Tyre taps Morocco base to serve Europe and North America

Chinese tire maker Guizhou Tyre taps Morocco base to serve Europe and North America

Guizhou Tyre plans a nearly $300 million tire plant in northern Morocco The factory...
Read more |  10 January 2026
News Finances
10 January 2026
fidelity-first-bank-meet-cbn-capital-rules-ahead-of-march-deadline

Fidelity, First Bank meet CBN capital rules ahead of March deadline

Fidelity, First Bank meet CBN capital rules ahead of March deadline

Fidelity Bank raised 259 billion naira, lifting eligible capital above CBN requirements First...
Read more |  10 January 2026
News Industry
10 January 2026
egypt-secures-ebrd-funding-to-expand-water-desalination-capacity

Egypt Secures EBRD Funding to Expand Water Desalination Capacity

Egypt Secures EBRD Funding to Expand Water Desalination Capacity

EBRD approved a senior loan of up to 350 million Egyptian pounds...
Read more |  10 January 2026
News
10 January 2026
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Zambia Drops Request to Extend IMF Program Ahead of 2026 Expiry

Zambia Drops Request to Extend IMF Program Ahead of 2026 Expiry

Zambia withdraws its request for a 12-month extension of its IMF lending...
Read more |  10 January 2026
News Industry
9 January 2026
africa-s-energy-boom-in-2026-puts-afcfta-at-the-heart-of-its-trade-response-to-us-tariffs

Africa’s Energy Boom in 2026 Puts AfCFTA at the Heart of Its Trade Response to US Tariffs

Africa’s Energy Boom in 2026 Puts AfCFTA at the Heart of Its Trade Response to US Tariffs

Africa’s energy & mining exports benefit from US tariff exemptions, cushioning trade...
Read more |  9 January 2026
News
9 January 2026
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Africa’s Artificial Intelligence Moment : Infrastructure, Governance and the Path to Scale

Africa’s Artificial Intelligence Moment : Infrastructure, Governance and the Path to Scale

Africa’s AI adoption is accelerating, but its ability to scale depends primarily...
Read more |  9 January 2026
News
9 January 2026
kenya-s-economy-expands-4-9-in-q3-on-construction-services

Kenya’s Economy Expands 4.9% in Q3 on Construction, Services

Kenya’s Economy Expands 4.9% in Q3 on Construction, Services

Kenya’s economy grew 4.9% year on year in Q3 2025, up from 4.2%...
Read more |  9 January 2026
News
9 January 2026
rio-tinto-glencore-hold-early-talks-on-potential-mining-mega-deal

Rio Tinto, Glencore Hold Early Talks on Potential Mining Mega-Deal

Rio Tinto, Glencore Hold Early Talks on Potential Mining Mega-Deal

Rio Tinto and Glencore confirmed early-stage discussions on a potential transaction with...
Read more |  9 January 2026
News Industry
9 January 2026
zambia-secures-financing-for-32-mwp-ilute-solar-power-project

Zambia Secures Financing for 32-MWp Ilute Solar Power Project

Zambia Secures Financing for 32-MWp Ilute Solar Power Project

Serengeti Energy reached financial close on the 32-MWp Ilute solar project in...
Read more |  9 January 2026
News Industry
9 January 2026
cameroon-brings-forward-kribi-refinery-start-up-to-second-h2-2026

Cameroon Brings Forward Kribi Refinery Start-Up to Second H2 2026

Cameroon Brings Forward Kribi Refinery Start-Up to Second H2 2026

Cameroon plans a partial start-up of the Kribi refinery at 10,000 barrels...
Read more |  9 January 2026
News
8 January 2026
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Rwanda Tops Africa in World Bank’s Business Ready 2025 Ranking

Rwanda Tops Africa in World Bank’s Business Ready 2025 Ranking

Rwanda ranks first in Africa in the World Bank’s Business Ready 2025...
Read more |  8 January 2026
News Finances
8 January 2026
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Carrefour Enters Ethiopia After Ghana With New Franchise Agreement

Carrefour Enters Ethiopia After Ghana With New Franchise Agreement

Carrefour signed a franchise and supply agreement to enter Ethiopia with Midroc’s...
Read more |  8 January 2026
News
8 January 2026
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Hardest-to-Reach Initiative Secures $250 Million to Expand Off-Grid Power Access in Africa

Hardest-to-Reach Initiative Secures $250 Million to Expand Off-Grid Power Access in Africa

Acumen closed a $250 million blended-finance raise for off-grid electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. The...
Read more |  8 January 2026
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