Benin approves construction contract for Cotonou Cultural and Creative Quarter 12-hectare site to boost arts, cultural industries, and international exchange Project aims to position Cotonou as a ...

Denmark’s UPF Group opens logistics office in Douala, Cameroon Move expands African footprint, targeting stronger regional service and reach Entry adds competition in key trade hub alongside players ...

Agreement supports marine protection, funding access, and blue economy growth Draft law approved by ministers, now awaits parliamentary vote Togo has launched the ratification process for the BBNJ ...

Cameroon to overhaul transport licensing under World Bank-backed corridor project New system aims to boost efficiency on Douala-N’Djamena trade route Reforms include operator training, regulatory ...

DRC warns mining firms over fuel inspections tied to subsidy reform New law bans subsidised fuel use in mining, ends tax exemptions Fuel import revenues surged 1,500% after enforcement began in August ...

Madagascar begins drafting national cybersecurity strategy amid rising digital use Strategy to address cyber threats, child protection, and digital justice issues Aims to upgrade outdated laws, boost ...

Angola’s Lobito Corridor is a key element of the U.S. strategy to source critical minerals, offering a transport route for copper exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. The U.S.

Togo launches cash transfer programme for over 700,000 vulnerable households Each household to receive 25,000 CFA via mobile money platforms Programme also targets youth jobs and women’s economic ...

Prometeon to build $300M tire plant in Egypt’s free zone New facility targets truck, machinery, and tractor tire production $400M also planned to expand and upgrade existing Al-Amiriya plant The ...

Senegal to cap imported rice price at 300 CFA/kg from 2026 Government aims to ease living costs amid rising global rice prices 80% of Senegal’s rice imports come from Asia, mainly Thailand, India, ...

Barrick regains control of Mali’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine after dispute Deal ends legal actions; Barrick to pay Mali $436 million Production restart planned; mine may rejoin 2026 output targets ...

Senegalese groups urge decentralized energy to close rural electrification gaps 30% of rural areas lack power despite 84% national access rate Civil society backs solar mini-grids as key to meeting ...