The Tropical Forest Forever Facility, an initiative supported by the BRICS nations, aims to reward countries for preserving their forests. This presents a significant opportunity for African nations, ...

Eskom restored Medupi Unit 4 early, adding 800 MW and helping end load-shedding • Coal still dominates South Africa’s power, slowing the energy transition • Eskom and industry are investing in ...

WAEMU states collectively raised nearly 7,000 billion CFA francs in the first half of 2025, a record amount driven by increased financing needs, the return of long-term bonds, and an improved ...

In preparation for establishing a National Center for Economic and Strategic Intelligence in Cameroon, agents from the General Directorate of External Research, one of the country's primary ...

DRC extended its cobalt export ban to September 2025 due to high stock levels. • Major producers like CMOC face delivery issues; supply risks remain but demand stays strong. • Prices are volatile ...

Morocco began expanding Casablanca Airport to raise capacity to 35M passengers by 2029 • The $1.7B project supports the “Airports 2030” plan to make Casablanca a global hub • Upgrades include digital ...

Ethiopia completed the $4B Grand Renaissance Dam to boost power capacity and energy independence • Egypt and Sudan fear water supply risks, with no binding deal on dam operations • Regional tensions ...

When fully operational, SEA-ME-WE-6 is expected to significantly improve internet connectivity and resilience across participating regions, enhance data traffic efficiency, and meet surging demand for ...

Inflation within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) fell to a two-year low of 0.6% in May, bolstered by a decline in food costs. • The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) cut ...

Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways establish strategic agreement, introducing a third daily flight between Doha and Nairobi. • Part of wider Qatari initiatives that includes a 60% stake in RwandAir and ...

Botswana picked 31 startups from 1,300 applicants for intensive training. • Youth unemployment is at 45.5%, driving urgency for diversification. • The government aims to reduce reliance on diamonds by ...

Kenya plans to replace 20,000 transformers as part of a 4.3 billion KSh ($33 million) investment. The project aims to reduce outages and improve grid reliability, especially in rural areas. Kenya’s ...