Economic information from Africa
angola-opens-635-million-border-complex-to-facilitate-trade-with-drc

Angola Opens $635 Million Border Complex to Facilitate Trade with DRC

Angola opens $635 million Luvo border complex Facility consolidates customs, police, immigration services Project aims boost DRC trade under...
News
1 March 2026
the-gambia-leads-the-world-in-rice-consumption-per-person

The Gambia Leads the World in Rice Consumption Per Person

The Gambia Leads the World in Rice Consumption Per Person

Gambia world’s top rice consumer at 256 kg...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News Infrastructures
1 March 2026
congo-launches-work-on-542-km-section-of-corridor-13-toward-regional-capitals

Congo Launches Work on 542-km Section of Corridor 13 Toward Regional Capitals

Congo Launches Work on 542-km Section of Corridor 13 Toward Regional Capitals

Congo launches paving of 542-km Corridor 13 section Four-year...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News
1 March 2026
the-gambia-leads-the-world-in-rice-consumption-per-person

The Gambia Leads the World in Rice Consumption Per Person

News Infrastructures
1 March 2026
congo-launches-work-on-542-km-section-of-corridor-13-toward-regional-capitals

Congo Launches Work on 542-km Section of Corridor 13 Toward Regional Capitals

News Industry
1 March 2026
egypt-forms-shipping-joint-venture-to-expand-trade-with-east-africa

Egypt Forms Shipping Joint Venture to Expand Trade with East Africa

Egypt Forms Shipping Joint Venture to Expand Trade with East Africa

Egypt’s CSAG signs JV deal to operate vessels New line to link Egyptian...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News Services
1 March 2026
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Weekly Health Update | Africa CDC Warns Over U.S. Data Deals; Burkina Faso Malaria Deaths Fall 48%

Weekly Health Update | Africa CDC Warns Over U.S. Data Deals; Burkina Faso Malaria Deaths Fall 48%

In this week’s health update from Africa, the Africa CDC and Zimbabwe...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News Finances
1 March 2026
bgfibank-cameroon-raises-capital-as-cemac-regulator-lifts-minimum-requirement

BGFIBank Cameroon Raises Capital as CEMAC Regulator Lifts Minimum Requirement

BGFIBank Cameroon Raises Capital as CEMAC Regulator Lifts Minimum Requirement

BGFIBank Cameroon raises capital from 20 to 50 billion CFA Move exceeds new...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News Finances
1 March 2026
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EIB Reports €3.1 Billion of Financing in Africa in 2025

EIB Reports €3.1 Billion of Financing in Africa in 2025

EIB invested 3.1 billion euros in Africa 2025 About 46% allocated to climate,...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News
1 March 2026
drc-u-s-sign-five-year-health-partnership-worth-up-to-900-million

DRC, U.S. Sign Five-Year Health Partnership Worth Up to $900 Million

DRC, U.S. Sign Five-Year Health Partnership Worth Up to $900 Million

DRC, U.S. sign five-year health funding agreement Deal could unlock $900 million for disease...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News Agriculture
1 March 2026
egypt-indonesia-discuss-expanding-agricultural-trade

Egypt, Indonesia discuss expanding agricultural trade

Egypt, Indonesia discuss expanding agricultural trade

Egypt seeks removal of non-tariff barriers on food exports Indonesia citrus imports up...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News Industry
1 March 2026
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Nigeria’s $2.8 Billion AKK Gas Pipeline Set to Come Online in July 2026

Nigeria’s $2.8 Billion AKK Gas Pipeline Set to Come Online in July 2026

Nigeria’s AKK gas pipeline to launch July 2026 $2.8 billion project links southern...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News
1 March 2026
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African Organic Cocoa Exports Fall in 2024 but Continent Retains Global Lead

African Organic Cocoa Exports Fall in 2024 but Continent Retains Global Lead

Africa exported 22,467 tons organic cocoa in 2024 EU organic rules cut exports...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News
27 February 2026
cameroon-secures-gold-medal-at-cacao-of-excellence-awards-topping-africa-indian-ocean-category

Cameroon secures Gold Medal at Cacao of Excellence Awards, topping Africa & Indian Ocean category

Cameroon secures Gold Medal at Cacao of Excellence Awards, topping Africa & Indian Ocean category

Cameroon wins gold at 2026 Cacao of Excellence Awards Top sample selected from...
Read more |  27 February 2026
News Industry
27 February 2026
drc-seeks-itc-support-to-advance-battery-mineral-value-chains

DRC seeks ITC support to advance battery mineral value chains

DRC seeks ITC support to advance battery mineral value chains

DRC seeks ITC support for local battery value chains Musompo SEZ targets $2 billion...
Read more |  27 February 2026
Insights
27 February 2026
we-see-a-structural-copper-shortage-emerging-olivier-binyingo-chairman-of-kamoa-copper

“We See a Structural Copper Shortage Emerging,” Olivier Binyingo, Chairman of Kamoa Copper

“We See a Structural Copper Shortage Emerging,” Olivier Binyingo, Chairman of Kamoa Copper

In 2025, the development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, the largest in...
Read more |  27 February 2026
News
27 February 2026
drc-suspends-livestock-imports-from-south-africa-amid-foot-and-mouth-outbreak

DRC Suspends Livestock Imports from South Africa Amid Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

DRC Suspends Livestock Imports from South Africa Amid Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

DR Congo bans South African livestock imports over FMD Measure suspends permits for...
Read more |  27 February 2026
News Industry
27 February 2026
mali-dispute-sends-barrick-to-third-in-gold-producer-rankings

Mali Dispute Sends Barrick to Third in Gold Producer Rankings

Mali Dispute Sends Barrick to Third in Gold Producer Rankings

Barrick loses second-largest gold producer ranking in 2025 Output fell to 3.26 million...
Read more |  27 February 2026
News Industry
27 February 2026
cameroon-atlantic-group-amends-investment-agreeement-for-1-mln-ton-kribi-cement-plant

Cameroon: Atlantic Group Amends Investment Agreeement for 1-mln-Ton Kribi Cement Plant

Cameroon: Atlantic Group Amends Investment Agreeement for 1-mln-Ton Kribi Cement Plant

Atlantic Group amends Kribi cement plant investment deal Project cost rises above initial...
Read more |  27 February 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
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 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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angola-opens-635-million-border-complex-to-facilitate-trade-with-drc

Angola Opens $635 Million Border Complex to Facilitate Trade with DRC

Angola opens $635 million Luvo border complex Facility consolidates customs, police, immigration services Project aims boost DRC trade under...
News
1 March 2026
the-gambia-leads-the-world-in-rice-consumption-per-person

The Gambia Leads the World in Rice Consumption Per Person

The Gambia Leads the World in Rice Consumption Per Person

Gambia world’s top rice consumer at 256 kg...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News Infrastructures
1 March 2026
congo-launches-work-on-542-km-section-of-corridor-13-toward-regional-capitals

Congo Launches Work on 542-km Section of Corridor 13 Toward Regional Capitals

Congo Launches Work on 542-km Section of Corridor 13 Toward Regional Capitals

Congo launches paving of 542-km Corridor 13 section Four-year...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News Industry
1 March 2026
egypt-forms-shipping-joint-venture-to-expand-trade-with-east-africa

Egypt Forms Shipping Joint Venture to Expand Trade with East Africa

Egypt Forms Shipping Joint Venture to Expand Trade with East Africa

Egypt’s CSAG signs JV deal to operate vessels New line to link Egyptian...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News Services
1 March 2026
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Weekly Health Update | Africa CDC Warns Over U.S. Data Deals; Burkina Faso Malaria Deaths Fall 48%

Weekly Health Update | Africa CDC Warns Over U.S. Data Deals; Burkina Faso Malaria Deaths Fall 48%

In this week’s health update from Africa, the Africa CDC and Zimbabwe...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News Finances
1 March 2026
bgfibank-cameroon-raises-capital-as-cemac-regulator-lifts-minimum-requirement

BGFIBank Cameroon Raises Capital as CEMAC Regulator Lifts Minimum Requirement

BGFIBank Cameroon Raises Capital as CEMAC Regulator Lifts Minimum Requirement

BGFIBank Cameroon raises capital from 20 to 50 billion CFA Move exceeds new...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News Finances
1 March 2026
eib-reports-3-1-billion-of-financing-in-africa-in-2025

EIB Reports €3.1 Billion of Financing in Africa in 2025

EIB Reports €3.1 Billion of Financing in Africa in 2025

EIB invested 3.1 billion euros in Africa 2025 About 46% allocated to climate,...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News
1 March 2026
drc-u-s-sign-five-year-health-partnership-worth-up-to-900-million

DRC, U.S. Sign Five-Year Health Partnership Worth Up to $900 Million

DRC, U.S. Sign Five-Year Health Partnership Worth Up to $900 Million

DRC, U.S. sign five-year health funding agreement Deal could unlock $900 million for disease...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News Agriculture
1 March 2026
egypt-indonesia-discuss-expanding-agricultural-trade

Egypt, Indonesia discuss expanding agricultural trade

Egypt, Indonesia discuss expanding agricultural trade

Egypt seeks removal of non-tariff barriers on food exports Indonesia citrus imports up...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News Industry
1 March 2026
nigeria-s-2-8-billion-akk-gas-pipeline-set-to-come-online-in-july-2026

Nigeria’s $2.8 Billion AKK Gas Pipeline Set to Come Online in July 2026

Nigeria’s $2.8 Billion AKK Gas Pipeline Set to Come Online in July 2026

Nigeria’s AKK gas pipeline to launch July 2026 $2.8 billion project links southern...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News
1 March 2026
african-organic-cocoa-exports-fall-in-2024-but-continent-retains-global-lead

African Organic Cocoa Exports Fall in 2024 but Continent Retains Global Lead

African Organic Cocoa Exports Fall in 2024 but Continent Retains Global Lead

Africa exported 22,467 tons organic cocoa in 2024 EU organic rules cut exports...
Read more |  1 March 2026
News
27 February 2026
cameroon-secures-gold-medal-at-cacao-of-excellence-awards-topping-africa-indian-ocean-category

Cameroon secures Gold Medal at Cacao of Excellence Awards, topping Africa & Indian Ocean category

Cameroon secures Gold Medal at Cacao of Excellence Awards, topping Africa & Indian Ocean category

Cameroon wins gold at 2026 Cacao of Excellence Awards Top sample selected from...
Read more |  27 February 2026
News Industry
27 February 2026
drc-seeks-itc-support-to-advance-battery-mineral-value-chains

DRC seeks ITC support to advance battery mineral value chains

DRC seeks ITC support to advance battery mineral value chains

DRC seeks ITC support for local battery value chains Musompo SEZ targets $2 billion...
Read more |  27 February 2026
Insights
27 February 2026
we-see-a-structural-copper-shortage-emerging-olivier-binyingo-chairman-of-kamoa-copper

“We See a Structural Copper Shortage Emerging,” Olivier Binyingo, Chairman of Kamoa Copper

“We See a Structural Copper Shortage Emerging,” Olivier Binyingo, Chairman of Kamoa Copper

In 2025, the development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, the largest in...
Read more |  27 February 2026
News
27 February 2026
drc-suspends-livestock-imports-from-south-africa-amid-foot-and-mouth-outbreak

DRC Suspends Livestock Imports from South Africa Amid Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

DRC Suspends Livestock Imports from South Africa Amid Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

DR Congo bans South African livestock imports over FMD Measure suspends permits for...
Read more |  27 February 2026
News Industry
27 February 2026
mali-dispute-sends-barrick-to-third-in-gold-producer-rankings

Mali Dispute Sends Barrick to Third in Gold Producer Rankings

Mali Dispute Sends Barrick to Third in Gold Producer Rankings

Barrick loses second-largest gold producer ranking in 2025 Output fell to 3.26 million...
Read more |  27 February 2026
News Industry
27 February 2026
cameroon-atlantic-group-amends-investment-agreeement-for-1-mln-ton-kribi-cement-plant

Cameroon: Atlantic Group Amends Investment Agreeement for 1-mln-Ton Kribi Cement Plant

Cameroon: Atlantic Group Amends Investment Agreeement for 1-mln-Ton Kribi Cement Plant

Atlantic Group amends Kribi cement plant investment deal Project cost rises above initial...
Read more |  27 February 2026
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