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 ...

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 ...

Kenya Airways appointed Chief Operating Officer George Kamal as interim CEO following Allan Kilavuka’s departure. Kilavuka exits after steering the airline through Covid-19 and restoring profitability ...

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 ...

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have not been members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) since early January, but their political withdrawal has not resulted in a full break with ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aya targets 6 million ounces annual silver output at Morocco’s Zgounder New plant lifts production from 1.65 million ounces in 2024 Optimisation may challenge Imiter as Morocco’s largest silver mine ...

WIOCC secured $65 million in additional financing to expand digital infrastructure across Africa. Proparco contributed a $15 million loan as part of the broader funding package. The financing will ...

AMEA Power commissioned a 120-MWp solar photovoltaic plant in Kairouan, Tunisia’s largest to date. The project marks Tunisia’s first renewable installation above 100 MWp and the first concession ...

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, ...