A new training phase for oil and gas officials runs from January to March. Hydrocarbons accounted for about 40% of GDP and nearly half of fiscal revenue in 2023. The program supports governance ...

Investment targets Blanket mine, Bilboes development, and Motapa exploration. Bilboes construction accounts for $132 million of planned spending. Financing for the program, especially Bilboes, remains ...

Senegal has removed a 4% tax on peanut exports for the 2025/2026 season. Authorities aim to export 300,000 to 450,000 tons after sharp declines in recent years. A bumper harvest and weak processing ...

UN forecasts Africa growth at 4% in 2026 and 4.1% in 2027 after 3.9% in 2025. East Africa to lead growth, while Central and Southern Africa lag behind. High inflation, debt costs, and commodity price ...

Functional literacy links reading, writing, and numeracy to daily economic activity. About 32% of sub-Saharan Africa’s population remains illiterate as of 2025. Studies link basic skills to higher ...

EIB Global invested $80 million in RMBV North Africa III, becoming the fund’s anchor investor The fund targets more than $300 million in total investments across Egypt and North Africa At least 30% of ...

Plans include new pipelines, depot upgrades, and expanded logistics capacity Operators seek rail subsidies, regular supply, and price structure enforcement Democratic Republic of the Congo’s ...

SMART Zambia Institute trained 80 trainers in digital skills The program focuses on cybersecurity, digital systems, and fintech The initiative supports broader digital transformation efforts The SMART ...

Cameroon to tax digital creators as part of broader revenue reform Tax targets income from ads, partnerships, and platform earnings Details unclear; proposal to use follower count sparks debate The ...

Standard Chartered to sell all Botswana operations, exit market entirely Sale plan expanded after buyers sought full business, not partial exit Marks latest step in Africa scale-back, focus shifts to ...

U.S. House passes bill to extend AGOA through December 2028 Extension restores duty-free access, allows refunds on 2025–2026 imports Bill highlights U.S.-China rivalry, uncertainty over South Africa’s ...

Nigeria granted Amazon Kuiper a seven-year license starting February 2026 The move opens competition with Starlink in the LEO satellite segment Authorities aim to boost connectivity and attract tech ...