A staple of West African cuisine, onions are among the sub-region’s most widely grown horticultural products and a key driver of intra-regional trade, largely through informal cross-border flows. The ...

Ecobank’s 2025 results reflect the shift of a pan-African bank toward a more profitable, disciplined and long-term-oriented model. At 40, the challenge is no longer just to grow, but to show it can ...

From eastern Chad, where measles and meningitis are spreading through overcrowded refugee camps, to the progress and fragility of vaccination campaigns across the continent, issues of prevention, ...

South Africa plans to invest $121 billion in rail modernization by 2050. Freight demand exceeds current rail capacity by over 100 million tonnes annually. Reform strategy includes private sector ...

BRVM lists first securitized bonds to fund Côte d’Ivoire electrification 60 billion CFA issuance supports “Electricity for All” program expansion Funds aim to connect 800,000 households, boost access ...

Libya NOC explores private-sector partnerships in refining and downstream sectors Talks target capacity expansion, gas use optimization, and reduced flaring Limited refining capacity drives imports, ...

Inspired Evolution invests $40 million in CrossBoundary Energy Funding supports industrial solar projects across mining and telecom sectors Projects expand as Africa attracts limited global renewable ...

Nigerian states scrap telecom right-of-way charges to boost fiber rollout Policy linked to faster expansion and improved network quality 21 states yet to comply, keeping deployment costs significantly ...

Bomboré produced 37,563 ounces in Q1 2026, up 30% year over year Orezone maintains 2026 output target of 160,000–180,000 ounces Expansion plant supports ramp-up and higher production outlook Burkina ...

South Africa lacks clear pathways from education to skilled employment 3.4 million youth not in employment, education or training Weak coordination and implementation hinder training and job ...

CNMC to restart Zambia’s Luanshya copper mine in August $710 million investment to reach 100,000 tons annual output by 2030 Project expected to create 3,000 jobs and boost national production China ...

Africa Re reports net profit of $199 million in 2025, up 50.62% year-on-year. Investment income reaches record $114 million while FX losses drop by 87%. Gross written premiums increase 10.18% to $1.34 ...