Mali to acquire 25% stake in Goulamina lithium mine under 2023 mining code • Total 35% share includes 10% free and 25% paid participation from Ganfeng Lithium • $34.3M cost to be reimbursed through 20 ...

Algeria Telecom partners with ANGEM to deploy fiber using local microenterprises • Microcredit-backed firms will handle cabling, trenching, and maintenance tasks • Initiative aims to improve coverage, ...

Ecobank Transnational issues $125M in senior bonds, totaling $525M outstanding • Funds will refinance maturing debt and boost financial flexibility • Strong investor demand offsets challenges at ...

Senegal's fixed broadband subscribers grew from 177,363 to 747,163 between 2020 and 2024 • Fibre now leads over FWA and ADSL in fixed connectivity, with growing business adoption • Internet traffic ...

Vodacom aims to grow mobile financial service users from 88 million to 120 million • Vision 2030 strategy centers on expanding M-Pesa and VodaPay across key markets • Financial services revenue hit ...

South Africa, Tunisia, and Egypt top the 2025 AI Talent Readiness Index for Africa • North African countries outperform due to strong education and infrastructure • Central and West Africa lag behind ...

Zanzibar begins €180 million ($204 million) upgrade of Pemba Airport • New runway and terminal to allow direct commercial flights to the island • Project aims to boost tourism, trade, and regional air ...

TotalEnergies aims to resume its $20 billion Mozambique LNG project by mid-2025 • Project has been suspended since 2021 due to insecurity in Cabo Delgado • Restart could boost GDP, attract investment, ...

DP World to inject $2.5 billion into global logistics operations in 2025 African priorities include ports in DRC and Senegal to expand regional footprint Strategy aims to compete with major operators ...

Benin and Qatar discuss plans for a direct air route to boost trade and tourism • Potential partnership with Qatar Airways may lead to new carrier, Amazone Airlines • Benin aims to become a regional ...

WAEMU’s tax revenue remains far below the 20% benchmark, stuck at 14% of GDP • IMF projects target may not be reached before 2048, possibly as late as 2061 • Persistent informality, exemptions, and ...

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda and KiBO Foundation train 1,000 women in Kampala Program promotes economic independence and community-level development Initiative contributes to Uganda’s broader strategy ...