Egypt opened Africa’s largest wind farm, raising Gulf of Suez capacity to 912.5 MW. Pro-investor policies have driven Egypt’s 340% renewable energy growth since 2015. Despite vast wind potential, most ...

The World Bank convened a series of meetings in Brazzaville, Congo, in May, bringing together key economic stakeholders, including finance ministers, from the Economic and Monetary Community of ...

The MTN Nigeria Dabengwa Tier 3 Data Centre is more than just a physical infrastructure project — it’s a foundational investment in Nigeria’s digital future. It enhances data sovereignty, reduces ...

Ivory Coast grants two new four-year gold exploration permits to Global Industries Sarl and Rampage Exploration Sarl. • National gold production reached 58 tonnes in 2024, with a target of 100 tonnes ...

Cape Verde reclassified as an upper-middle-income country due to a 16.8% rise in GNI per capita. • Namibia downgraded to lower-middle-income after a 12.9% decrease in GNI per capita. • Cape Verde’s ...

The Gerewol tradition is a fascinating ritual celebrated by the Bororo Fulani, a nomadic community primarily located in Chad and Niger. This annual festival, striking both visually and culturally, ...

Two new H5N1 outbreaks confirmed in North West and Mpumalanga provinces. • Government plans first-ever mass poultry vaccination campaign underway. • Past 2023 epidemic led to culling of 10.5 million ...

Global coffee consumption projected to hit a record 169.4 million 60-kg bags in 2025/2026, up from 166.5 million in 2024/2025. • China’s coffee demand more than doubled in a decade, becoming the world ...

The Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) held its 92nd Ordinary Session on June 30, 2025. The Board approved a total amount of EUR 174 million and USD 125 ...

The 15th edition of the annual Africa PPP Summit (#APPP2025) is set to take place on 28 – 31 October 2025 at Hilton Hotel, Windhoek, Republic of Namibia. The continent’s largest Pan-African ...

South Sudan initiates a $58 million, four-year project to transform basic education nationwide. • The program aims to directly benefit over 300,000 students and indirectly reach 600,000 others, ...

The IMF approved a $261.9 million disbursement under DR Congo’s credit program • Economic growth hit 6.5% in 2024, driven by the extractive sector • Rising security spending pushed the 2024 budget ...