Africa imported 18.8 GW of Chinese solar panels, up 48% Egypt, Algeria, South Africa among top buyers exceeding 1 GW Lower prices drive demand as renewables expand across continent African countries ...

After a decade of reforms, Benin’s agricultural sector has emerged as a cornerstone of economic transformation. The election of Romuald Wadagni marks the start of a new phase, with a stronger push ...

Société ivoirienne de banque (SIB), a subsidiary of Morocco’s Attijariwafa bank, reported net profit of 56 billion CFA francs ($100 million) in 2025, up from 50.5 billion a year earlier, according to ...

Lifezone Metals raises $25 million for African minerals projects Funds support Kabanga, Musongati exploration and US recycling operations Move advances development amid rising competition for critical ...

Kenya ended COMESA sugar import caps after 24-year waiver Government still controls imports via licenses and tariff waivers Demand exceeds output, sustaining imports from regional suppliers Kenya’s ...

ECOWAS reviews 2025 agricultural projects at Lomé meeting Around 20 programs assessed to set 2026 priorities Food insecurity affects nearly 40 million amid security crises Regional steering committees ...

Togo tax-to-GDP ratio at 13.1%, below regional 20% target New 2027–2029 budget framework aims to improve fiscal planning Government seeks higher revenue via tax base expansion, digitization Togo's tax ...

Equity Bank proposes smartphone financing to boost digital adoption in DRC Low ownership persists, with only 8% of population using smartphones High costs and low awareness limit uptake despite ...

Loan-loss provisions at the nine BRVM-listed banks that reported 2025 earnings rose 18% to $137 million as regional growth hit a record 6.7%. BOA Niger's net income collapsed 92% to $735,000, the ...

Funding targets SMEs, farmers, and agricultural value chains Program aims to improve access to finance and attract private capital Initiative to support over 300 women-led firms and 5,000 agribusiness ...

PAD signs 30-year PPP to rehabilitate Boscam terminal Project includes new platform and potential 700-meter quay Plan aims to restore regional traffic and boost competitiveness The Port Authority of ...

Nigeria approved a $10.3 billion offshore investment led by Eni. The projects target Zabazaba and Etan fields on OPL 245, with output expected at 150,000 bpd by 2029. Authorities aim to boost national ...