Under sanction pressure, Lukoil is divesting its foreign oil assets, drawing interest from international players like the UAE's ADNOC. Yet, no African national oil company has exercised its ...
Namibia inaugurated its first telecom tower financed by the Universal Service Fund (USF) to extend 4G coverage to underserved rural areas. The government committed N$145 million ($8.4 million) to the ...
Senegal plans CFA427 billion ($750.7 million) in agricultural spending for 2026, up 37.88% from 2025. The increase stems mainly from new planned external financing agreements for agricultural ...
The move, which gives African cocoa and coffee producers a reprieve, was driven by internal E.U. pressure and technical delays, drawing criticism from environmentalists. The European Union’s landmark ...
Airtel launches a 4G smartphone financing plan with Itel’s entry-level A50 Customers pay in weekly installments via SmartCash after a 19,000–21,000 naira deposit Initiative supports Airtel Africa’s ...
FAO forecasts a 4 % rise in food import spending from 2024 Cereals remain the top import item at $21.9 billion Rising costs reflect strong demand and global supply pressures Food imports in ...
GuarantCo to guarantee $50M of Senelec’s $213M green bond for renewables Projects to add 585 MW solar, 329 MW storage; benefit 1.8M people Bond is Africa’s first green issuance by a state utility; ...
MTN Innovation Lab hosts Africa HealthTech Export 2025 Bootcamp in Cotonou Event targets startup growth amid falling investment but high sector potential Experts stress need for clear regulation and ...
Senegal bans use of uncertified software for managing civil records Move supports digital overhaul securing 20M+ records under national system Cyberattacks surged in 2024, prompting stronger data ...
Agreement aims to modernize infrastructure and reduce urban–rural gaps Plans include new transmission equipment and wider high-speed Internet Glo-1 submarine cable to serve as backbone for Imo’s ...
Morocco partners with Keiretsu Forum to boost startup investment by 2030 Deal supports Digital Morocco 2030; aims for 6,000 certified startups Strategy targets ecosystem gaps, late-stage funding, and ...
Transport ministry issues call for interest for the VIC-MED project’s second phase AfDB provides $2 million to fund updated feasibility and technical studies Plan aims to build a multimodal corridor ...