Two-phase project targets 90,000 tons output; $160 million funding needed Project valued at $1.08B; aims to diversify graphite supply beyond China Blencowe Resources published a definitive feasibility ...

Best of Ethiopia” auction to connect producers with high-end global buyers New body aims to improve quality, traceability, and sector sustainability Ethiopia’s coffee industry is stepping up efforts ...

Ghana advances 111 GWh solar rollout by 2026, easing energy pressures and accelerating rural electrification despite slow disbursements. German-backed solar factory could shift Ghana from importer to ...

Ethiopia’s ESX is not hindered by slow IPOs but by the deeper challenge of building a market culture that matches its emerging-market institutions. Investors lack trust, not capital; credible, ...

New office to serve six West African countries including Côte d’Ivoire Launch follows shareholder exits; EBID silent on governance implications The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) ...

As West and Central African governments push to accelerate their digital transformation, the question of how to finance the necessary infrastructure has become central. Regional data centers, ...

Benin’s labor force participation hit 75.68% in 2024, among region’s highest Over 90% of jobs are informal, with low pay and no protections High participation reflects survival work, not strong job ...

The two countries signed two MoUs covering political consultations and academic cooperation. They also signed a bilateral military agreement to strengthen security and defense ties. The accords aim to ...

IPO attracts 81,466 subscribers, the largest in Morocco in a decade Offer oversubscribed 65 times, raising 750 million dirhams Funds to support super-app rollout, merchant equipment, and tech upgrades ...

Telecom operator launches KES40 billion medium-term bond program First KES15 billion tranche offered at a fixed 10.40% rate for five years Issue includes green bonds to fund projects with ...

Niokolo-Koba National Park, designated both a Biosphere Reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the ecological treasures of Senegal and all of West Africa. Created in 1954 and now spanning ...

The government will apply a 15% tax on all payments to foreign digital platforms starting Jan. 1, 2026. The measure targets major platforms such as Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime, ride-hailing apps, ...