Budgetary tensions in Senegal have renewed concerns about banking contagion within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Despite a sharp rise in exposure in 2025, both Fitch Ratings ...

Asahi Group Holdings agreed to acquire Diageo’s East African operations, subject to regulatory approvals. The transaction values Diageo Kenya Limited at $2.35 billion and grants Asahi indirect control ...

Asante Gold aims to raise annual output at its Bibiani and Chirano mines to 500,000 ounces by 2028, from just over 200,000 ounces in 2024. The company has mobilized more than $500 million this year to ...

Angola and Vietnam signed their first agricultural cooperation memorandum during a December working visit. The agreement supports the Vietnam–Angola Agricultural Cooperation Action Plan for 2025–2030.

Funding will support fiber, data centers, and international connectivity Proparco contributes $15 million as part of the financing package Investment targets rising demand for bandwidth and digital ...

Fund will support start-ups in maritime and blue economy sectors Launch planned at Lagos blue economy investment summit in March 2026 Initiative supports Nigeria’s strategy to diversify away from oil ...

Airtel Africa will deploy Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite service across 14 countries, aiming to reach 174 million users in remote areas. Service begins in 2026 with text and limited data for ...

South Africa selects four new solar projects under REIPPPP bid window seven Red Rocket, Engie win 890-MW capacity worth about $955 million Awards support renewable expansion, reducing coal reliance ...

Morocco secured its sixth international connection via the Medusa submarine cable, with operations scheduled for 2026. Inwi contracted a 1,416 km high-speed route connecting Nador to Marseille, ...

Awalé Resources plans C$8 million Odienné gold exploration investment Drilling aims to deliver maiden mineral resource estimate in 2026 Project backed by Newmont amid strong global gold prices ...

Senegal and Gambia agreed on a five-year action plan covering 2025–2030 to deepen cooperation in higher education, research and innovation. The agreement establishes a joint governance framework, ...

Gabon insurance turnover rebounds 72.3% in second quarter 2025 Recovery driven by construction, mining, life and non-life growth Claims surge after delays, sector challenges persist The Gabonese ...