Tanzania launched construction of a $2.85 billion railway section The line will cut Tabora-Kigoma travel time from 20 to eight hours The project will strengthen links between Dar es Salaam and ...

Incumbent Carlos Vila Nova secured re-election with 55.94% of the vote. The victory comes after a politically turbulent year that split the ruling party. The island nation is expected to build on an ...

MOPO and Nigeria's REA will launch a pilot battery rental program in December 2026. The British company plans to invest up to $75 million in Nigeria by 2030. The partnership targets a market where ...

Uganda plans regional cold chain hubs and border logistics centers for perishable goods. The strategy aims to reduce the country's reliance on Kenya's export infrastructure. The plan could unlock new ...

Zimbabwe aims to train 1.5 million young people in digital skills. The government has yet to outline how graduates will find jobs. High youth unemployment raises questions about the program's ...

Botswana and Serbia are strengthening commercial ties through planned business forums, investment promotion activities and closer private-sector engagement The two countries will work through their ...

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially endorsed Macky Sall's U.N. bid. Senegal's diplomatic network will campaign for the former president's candidacy. The endorsement marks a notable thaw ...

BCEAO plans a six-month PAPSS pilot involving more than 80 banks across WAEMU. The central bank will join the pilot as an observer while assessing regulatory compliance. The test marks another step ...

Although Africa has one of the world’s largest feedstock potentials for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), investment remains limited. In this interview with Ecofin Agency, Dr. Preeti Jain, ...

Bill Gates visited Rwanda to review its progress in digital health, AI, and public infrastructure. The country is the first launch market for a $50 million AI program targeting 1,000 African clinics.

Sonatrach will increase pipeline gas deliveries to Germany starting in 2027. The agreement deepens Algeria's position in Europe's largest gas market. The partnership also extends to green hydrogen ...

Ghana has ended its exclusive wholesale 5G model and opened spectrum to competition. The shift follows repeated delays under the NGIC-led rollout strategy. New license holders will face strict ...