Nigeria plans 12.4 billion naira fines over telecom service failures NCC tightens enforcement amid outages, rising consumer complaints Sanctions follow ministerial pressure despite higher tariffs, ...

Côte d’Ivoire launches OIA Manioc to structure manioc sector Body targets governance, data, financing, quality standards rollout Sector backed by IDB loans; production up 31% since 2020 The ...

SGS cargo scanning at Cameroon’s Port of Douala has been disrupted since Jan 1, 2026, amid legal disputes over contracts and authority. The Port Authority and the Finance Ministry disagree on the ...

GuarantCo issues $20 million, 23-year guarantee to Kenya’s Dhamana Guarantee boosts local-currency infrastructure financing in East Africa Portfolio to align with Paris Agreement, 30-40% climate ...

Madagascar lifts 2010 suspension on mining permit issuance Move follows 2023 mining code, aims to boost investor clarity 1,650 permit applications pending; mining under 5% of GDP Madagascar’s Council ...

Nigeria awards first floating solar project, 7-MW plant at UNILAG Contract goes to CCECC; cost, financing and timeline undisclosed Project supports renewables as Nigeria’s power supply remains ...

WAEMU states target 12.7 trillion CFA francs in 2026 auctions 2025 issuance hit record 11.9 trillion as external funding tightened Secondary market rebounded, but liquidity remains short-term focused ...

Mali denies reports of imminent AES single currency launch Denial aims to curb uncertainty amid high financing needs Investor caution persists as Mali faces security, budget pressures Reports ...

As Africa’s leading gold producer, Ghana launched a series of reforms in 2025 to better regulate and structure the sector. The effort is being driven in particular by the state-run Ghana Gold Board, ...

South Africa recorded 10.48 million tourists in 2025, up 17.6% Tourism minister cites policy focus, public-private collaboration Sector drives jobs, GDP, backed by 2025-2030 growth plan South Africa ...

Angola launches 260 km Benguela Railway extension linking Luena to Saurimo $1.16 billion project awarded to Odebrecht under national transport plans Link to Lobito Corridor to boost regional trade, ...

Djibouti completed a four-month artificial intelligence training program for education inspectors to improve school oversight. The initiative aims to strengthen data-driven supervision, pedagogical ...