Nigeria's 58 insurers face a July 30, 2026 deadline to meet sharply higher capital thresholds set under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act of 2025 Press estimates put 17 to 21 firms already ...

Funding targets rail upgrades, renewable energy, shift from road transport Deal supports South Africa’s $9.3 billion energy transition programme The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), launched ...

World Bank forecasts rubber prices rising to $1.90/kg in 2026 Demand growth, supply deficits drive sixth consecutive market shortage Africa exported $3 billion rubber in 2024, led by Côte d’Ivoire ...

Aya Gold & Silver begins trading on Nasdaq May 4; Dual listing aims to expand investor base, support Morocco projects; Zgounder output hits record 4.82 million ounces, growth targ ...

When Emirates Global Aluminium lost its bauxite concession in Guinea in July 2025 after months of dispute over a requirement to build an alumina refinery, Conakry moved swiftly to set up Nimba Mining ...

Uganda targets phasing out fossil fuels in public transport by 2030 Electric vehicles remain under 1% despite pilots and local production $1.7 billion plan includes charging network, aims to cut ...

Pilot targets 10,000 households, reducing reliance on wood fuels Country aims 25% clean cooking access by 2030 The Sierra Leonean government and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ...

Ghana begins final IMF review of $3 billion program Inflation fell to 3.2% by March 2026 Government shifts focus to growth, plans IMF exit April 2026 Ghana has begun the sixth review of its program ...

A new report finds that nearly 73% of 2022’s cohort were still active in 2025, challenging conventional wisdom about tech failure rates. Nearly three-quarters of African artificial intelligence ...

SADC reviews regional strategies to strengthen water security, resilience Nearly 40% lack safe water, 60% lack sanitation access Bloc targets 75% water access, expanded irrigation by 2027 The Southern ...

The new chief executive of AFG Holding will be expected to continue the strategy pursued in recent years, marked by acquisitions and a presence across multiple markets on the continent. Mehanvais ...

Assimi Goïta assumes defense portfolio after reshuffle Move follows deadly attacks and the death of former defense minister Security situation worsens as jihadist groups step up operations Mali’s ...