Zimbabwe and China sign $55 million cooperation pact and $6.9 million food aid agreement. The deal aims to boost socio-economic growth, food security, and support vulnerable communities. Bilateral ...

President Bola Tinubu signs NIIRA 2025, replacing the 2003 insurance law. The law raises capital requirements, enforces mandatory policies, and pushes digital access. Nigeria’s insurance market grew ...

Sadiola mine produced 94,515 ounces of gold in H1 2025, down from 100,114 ounces in 2024. Allied Gold expects stronger output in H2 as mine expansion begins by end-2025. The mine aims to reach 200,000 ...

Ivorian firm Tongon Solaire to build 52 MWp solar plant in M’Bengué, operational by end-2027. • Project part of Energy Emergency Plan 2026–2030, adding 2,570 MW capacity, including 925 MW from solar.

Airtel Nigeria is investing US$120M in a 38MW data centre in Eko Atlantic, set for Q1 2026, to rival global cloud giants. • MTN and WIOCC earlier committed US$475M to expand local cloud infrastructure ...

In the heart of the Malian city of Djenné, the world’s largest mud-brick building dominates the skyline: the Great Mosque. First built in the 13th century, it was reconstructed in 1907 in the ...

Sierra Leone’s ECOWAS Free Roaming lets Africell and Orange users enjoy free incoming calls for 30 days and local rates for calls and data in Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, and Liberia. • The initiative ...

MTN's R220m Eastern Cape project opens $12.1m in vendor opportunities. • Vendors to supply tech for 250+ site upgrades, boosting local economy. • Partnerships in energy, security systems drive telecom ...

Kenya nears a deal with China to remove tariffs on agricultural exports like tea, coffee, and avocados. • Kenya aims to quadruple tea exports to China by 2030 amid losing U.S. market benefits. • China ...

Madagascar to launch eForm for online travel forms, in partnership with tourism bodies and tech firm Mada Ozi. • Platform to speed entry, boost security, and cut costs; expansion to all borders ...

Senegal’s Diamba Sud gold project now holds 1 million ounces, Fortuna Mining says. • Indicated resources up 53% to 724,000 ounces; inferred at 285,000 ounces. • Based on new drilling; economic ...

In Senegal, like in much of Africa, most fruit production is for local consumption. However, the country's banana industry is growing in importance, with ambitions of achieving self-sufficiency.