South Africa granted Transnet a new 94.8 billion rand ($5.3B) guarantee to aid its recovery. Rail freight dropped to 152M tons in 2023/24, down from 226M in 2017/18. Success hinges on improved ...

At a media event held at the Ethiopian Science Museum, Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamiru presented the company’s 2024/25 fiscal year performance results, announcing a 72.9% year-on-year increase in ...

Ethiopia and Italy signed a joint declaration to deepen cooperation during a bilateral meeting in Addis Ababa. • The cooperation framework includes a financial package of €180 million in soft loans ...

Angola and Portugal signed eleven agreements covering security, transport, education, and investment. • Lisbon increased its credit line to Angola by €750 million ($873 million) targeting ...

US suspended all immigrant and non-immigrant visa issuance at its Niamey embassy from July 2025. • Trade between the US and Niger fell sharply from $125.2 million in 2022 to $49.7 million in 2024. • ...

Malnutrition cases in Katsina State surged 208% compared to 2024. • Since early 2025, 652 children died at MSF facilities from lack of timely treatment. • The World Food Programme risks suspending aid ...

Ahafo produced 402,000 ounces of gold in H1 2025, up 7% from H1 2024. • Newmont anticipates full-year 2025 production to fall to 670,000 ounces from 798,000 ounces in 2024. • The new Ahafo North ...

Equatorial Guinea’s economy will contract by 3.1% in 2025 after a modest 0.9% growth in 2024. • Afreximbank will raise $4.5 billion to fund the EG-27 LNG project, spearheaded by Sonagas. • The EG-27 ...

The terminal will add 1,000 meters of quay, a 4,000-square-meter office complex, warehouses, workshops, and 120,000-ton grain silos. • Phased construction by KTH Group’s APD aims to deliver the first ...

Legal appeals and calls for stability following leadership shake-up delay the Group’s listing on the Central African stock exchange. Highlights ● Shareholders challenge recent governance changes, ...

Facing rising jihadist threats and trade uncertainties, the country diversifies its global alliances through new security and economic engagements. Highlights: ● Russia-Togo military cooperation pact ...

The move aims to help stabilize the economy and allow the country to reclaim control over its production strategy. Highlights: ● Angola launched TotalEnergies-led Begonia and CLOV Phase 3, adding ...