Economic information from Africa
afreximbank-raises-2-billion-after-fitch-break-revealing-diverging-views-of-risk

Afreximbank Raises $2 Billion After Fitch Break, Revealing Diverging Views of Risk

Weeks after cutting ties with Fitch following its downgrade to speculative grade, the African Export-Import Bank raised a record amount on the syndicated...
News Finances
30 March 2026
burkinabe-led-vista-group-expands-into-central-africa-with-chad-bank-acquisition

Burkinabe-Led Vista Group Expands Into Central Africa With Chad Bank Acquisition

Burkinabe-Led Vista Group Expands Into Central Africa With Chad Bank Acquisition

Vista gains approval to acquire majority stake in...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Services
30 March 2026
zambia-expands-digital-learning-drive-to-fix-gaps-in-education-system

Zambia Expands Digital Learning Drive to Fix Gaps in Education System

Zambia Expands Digital Learning Drive to Fix Gaps in Education System

Government deepens partnership with UNICEF to expand digital...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Finances
30 March 2026
burkinabe-led-vista-group-expands-into-central-africa-with-chad-bank-acquisition

Burkinabe-Led Vista Group Expands Into Central Africa With Chad Bank Acquisition

News Services
30 March 2026
zambia-expands-digital-learning-drive-to-fix-gaps-in-education-system

Zambia Expands Digital Learning Drive to Fix Gaps in Education System

News Industry
30 March 2026
zambia-signs-100-mw-wind-solar-agreement-as-it-seeks-to-diversify-power-supply

Zambia Signs 100 MW Wind-Solar Agreement as It Seeks to Diversify Power Supply

Zambia Signs 100 MW Wind-Solar Agreement as It Seeks to Diversify Power Supply

Zambia signs PPA for 100 MW hybrid wind-solar project Project supports diversification away...
Read more |  30 March 2026
Insights
30 March 2026
from-potential-to-industry-unlocking-investment-in-guinea-s-cultural-sector

From Potential to Industry: Unlocking Investment in Guinea’s Cultural Sector

From Potential to Industry: Unlocking Investment in Guinea’s Cultural Sector

By Diaka Camara, journalist, producer, founder of CBC Worldwide Com & Prod,...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News
30 March 2026
tunisia-tightens-curbs-on-non-priority-imports-as-costs-rise-amid-middle-east-war

Tunisia Tightens Curbs on Non-Priority Imports as Costs Rise Amid Middle East War

Tunisia Tightens Curbs on Non-Priority Imports as Costs Rise Amid Middle East War

Tunisia tightens import financing rules to protect foreign reserves Banks must require full...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Finances
30 March 2026
guinea-cash-crunch-persists-despite-103-4-million-injection-exposing-circulation-issues

Guinea Cash Crunch Persists Despite $103.4 Million Injection, Exposing Circulation Issues

Guinea Cash Crunch Persists Despite $103.4 Million Injection, Exposing Circulation Issues

Guinea injects funds into banks to ease cash shortages Shortages persist due to...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Industry
30 March 2026
africa-s-air-cargo-grows-at-nearly-twice-the-world-rate-in-february-2026-for-fifth-month

Africa’s Air Cargo Grows at Nearly Twice the World Rate in February 2026 for Fifth Month

Africa’s Air Cargo Grows at Nearly Twice the World Rate in February 2026 for Fifth Month

Africa's air cargo rose 21% in February, led by a 61.9% surge...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News
30 March 2026
world-bank-approves-90-million-for-tunisia-social-protection-programme

World Bank Approves $90 Million for Tunisia Social Protection Programme

World Bank Approves $90 Million for Tunisia Social Protection Programme

Funding expands family allowances and disability support systems Reforms target digital payments, jobs,...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News
30 March 2026
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Africa Financial Hub Rankings: Casablanca Takes Top Spot from Mauritius

Africa Financial Hub Rankings: Casablanca Takes Top Spot from Mauritius

Casablanca Finance City becomes Africa’s top financial centre GFCI ranking shows shifting competitiveness...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Services
30 March 2026
jet-fuel-at-171-divides-african-airlines-into-haves-and-have-nots

Jet Fuel at $171 Divides African Airlines Into Haves and Have-Nots

Jet Fuel at $171 Divides African Airlines Into Haves and Have-Nots

Jet fuel prices soared 76% to $171, depleting stocks in Zambia and South...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News
30 March 2026
china-grants-seychelles-14-5m-as-housing-projects-and-trade-talks-advance

China Grants Seychelles $14.5M as Housing Projects and Trade Talks Advance

China Grants Seychelles $14.5M as Housing Projects and Trade Talks Advance

China grants $14.46 million to Seychelles for development projects Talks advance cooperation across health,...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Industry
30 March 2026
botswana-mining-firms-turn-to-ai-to-speed-rare-earth-exploration

Botswana Mining Firms Turn to AI to Speed Rare Earth Exploration

Botswana Mining Firms Turn to AI to Speed Rare Earth Exploration

Tsodilo partners with U.S.-based Battelle to deploy AI at Gcwihaba project Model will...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Industry
30 March 2026
afdb-tests-new-financing-model-to-expand-solar-power-in-fragile-states

AfDB Tests New Financing Model to Expand Solar Power in Fragile States

AfDB Tests New Financing Model to Expand Solar Power in Fragile States

AfDB backs $11.3 million mechanism to fund mini-grids in fragile countries Model uses advance...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Agriculture
30 March 2026
ethiopia-completes-coffee-traceability-system-as-eu-deforestation-deadline-nears

Ethiopia Completes Coffee Traceability System as EU Deforestation Deadline Nears 

Ethiopia Completes Coffee Traceability System as EU Deforestation Deadline Nears 

Ethiopia has completed and operationalized its first national digital coffee traceability platform,...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News
30 March 2026
fitch-keeps-tanzania-at-b-rating-citing-strong-growth-but-external-risks

Fitch Keeps Tanzania at B+ Rating, Citing Strong Growth but External Risks

Fitch Keeps Tanzania at B+ Rating, Citing Strong Growth but External Risks

Fitch affirms Tanzania’s B+ rating with stable outlook Growth expected to outpace peers,...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News
30 March 2026
boad-secures-230-million-from-japan-s-smbc-to-back-food-and-energy-supply

BOAD Secures $230 Million From Japan’s SMBC to Back Food and Energy Supply

BOAD Secures $230 Million From Japan’s SMBC to Back Food and Energy Supply

Japanese bank SMBC provides €200 million ($230 million) to BOAD Funds will support agriculture...
Read more |  30 March 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
africa-s-food-future-plays-out-a-few-feet-underground-simon-heck

"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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afreximbank-raises-2-billion-after-fitch-break-revealing-diverging-views-of-risk

Afreximbank Raises $2 Billion After Fitch Break, Revealing Diverging Views of Risk

Weeks after cutting ties with Fitch following its downgrade to speculative grade, the African Export-Import Bank raised a record amount on the syndicated...
News Finances
30 March 2026
burkinabe-led-vista-group-expands-into-central-africa-with-chad-bank-acquisition

Burkinabe-Led Vista Group Expands Into Central Africa With Chad Bank Acquisition

Burkinabe-Led Vista Group Expands Into Central Africa With Chad Bank Acquisition

Vista gains approval to acquire majority stake in...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Services
30 March 2026
zambia-expands-digital-learning-drive-to-fix-gaps-in-education-system

Zambia Expands Digital Learning Drive to Fix Gaps in Education System

Zambia Expands Digital Learning Drive to Fix Gaps in Education System

Government deepens partnership with UNICEF to expand digital...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Industry
30 March 2026
zambia-signs-100-mw-wind-solar-agreement-as-it-seeks-to-diversify-power-supply

Zambia Signs 100 MW Wind-Solar Agreement as It Seeks to Diversify Power Supply

Zambia Signs 100 MW Wind-Solar Agreement as It Seeks to Diversify Power Supply

Zambia signs PPA for 100 MW hybrid wind-solar project Project supports diversification away...
Read more |  30 March 2026
Insights
30 March 2026
from-potential-to-industry-unlocking-investment-in-guinea-s-cultural-sector

From Potential to Industry: Unlocking Investment in Guinea’s Cultural Sector

From Potential to Industry: Unlocking Investment in Guinea’s Cultural Sector

By Diaka Camara, journalist, producer, founder of CBC Worldwide Com & Prod,...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News
30 March 2026
tunisia-tightens-curbs-on-non-priority-imports-as-costs-rise-amid-middle-east-war

Tunisia Tightens Curbs on Non-Priority Imports as Costs Rise Amid Middle East War

Tunisia Tightens Curbs on Non-Priority Imports as Costs Rise Amid Middle East War

Tunisia tightens import financing rules to protect foreign reserves Banks must require full...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Finances
30 March 2026
guinea-cash-crunch-persists-despite-103-4-million-injection-exposing-circulation-issues

Guinea Cash Crunch Persists Despite $103.4 Million Injection, Exposing Circulation Issues

Guinea Cash Crunch Persists Despite $103.4 Million Injection, Exposing Circulation Issues

Guinea injects funds into banks to ease cash shortages Shortages persist due to...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Industry
30 March 2026
africa-s-air-cargo-grows-at-nearly-twice-the-world-rate-in-february-2026-for-fifth-month

Africa’s Air Cargo Grows at Nearly Twice the World Rate in February 2026 for Fifth Month

Africa’s Air Cargo Grows at Nearly Twice the World Rate in February 2026 for Fifth Month

Africa's air cargo rose 21% in February, led by a 61.9% surge...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News
30 March 2026
world-bank-approves-90-million-for-tunisia-social-protection-programme

World Bank Approves $90 Million for Tunisia Social Protection Programme

World Bank Approves $90 Million for Tunisia Social Protection Programme

Funding expands family allowances and disability support systems Reforms target digital payments, jobs,...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News
30 March 2026
africa-financial-hub-rankings-casablanca-takes-top-spot-from-mauritius

Africa Financial Hub Rankings: Casablanca Takes Top Spot from Mauritius

Africa Financial Hub Rankings: Casablanca Takes Top Spot from Mauritius

Casablanca Finance City becomes Africa’s top financial centre GFCI ranking shows shifting competitiveness...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Services
30 March 2026
jet-fuel-at-171-divides-african-airlines-into-haves-and-have-nots

Jet Fuel at $171 Divides African Airlines Into Haves and Have-Nots

Jet Fuel at $171 Divides African Airlines Into Haves and Have-Nots

Jet fuel prices soared 76% to $171, depleting stocks in Zambia and South...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News
30 March 2026
china-grants-seychelles-14-5m-as-housing-projects-and-trade-talks-advance

China Grants Seychelles $14.5M as Housing Projects and Trade Talks Advance

China Grants Seychelles $14.5M as Housing Projects and Trade Talks Advance

China grants $14.46 million to Seychelles for development projects Talks advance cooperation across health,...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Industry
30 March 2026
botswana-mining-firms-turn-to-ai-to-speed-rare-earth-exploration

Botswana Mining Firms Turn to AI to Speed Rare Earth Exploration

Botswana Mining Firms Turn to AI to Speed Rare Earth Exploration

Tsodilo partners with U.S.-based Battelle to deploy AI at Gcwihaba project Model will...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Industry
30 March 2026
afdb-tests-new-financing-model-to-expand-solar-power-in-fragile-states

AfDB Tests New Financing Model to Expand Solar Power in Fragile States

AfDB Tests New Financing Model to Expand Solar Power in Fragile States

AfDB backs $11.3 million mechanism to fund mini-grids in fragile countries Model uses advance...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News Agriculture
30 March 2026
ethiopia-completes-coffee-traceability-system-as-eu-deforestation-deadline-nears

Ethiopia Completes Coffee Traceability System as EU Deforestation Deadline Nears 

Ethiopia Completes Coffee Traceability System as EU Deforestation Deadline Nears 

Ethiopia has completed and operationalized its first national digital coffee traceability platform,...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News
30 March 2026
fitch-keeps-tanzania-at-b-rating-citing-strong-growth-but-external-risks

Fitch Keeps Tanzania at B+ Rating, Citing Strong Growth but External Risks

Fitch Keeps Tanzania at B+ Rating, Citing Strong Growth but External Risks

Fitch affirms Tanzania’s B+ rating with stable outlook Growth expected to outpace peers,...
Read more |  30 March 2026
News
30 March 2026
boad-secures-230-million-from-japan-s-smbc-to-back-food-and-energy-supply

BOAD Secures $230 Million From Japan’s SMBC to Back Food and Energy Supply

BOAD Secures $230 Million From Japan’s SMBC to Back Food and Energy Supply

Japanese bank SMBC provides €200 million ($230 million) to BOAD Funds will support agriculture...
Read more |  30 March 2026
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