Mamadou Koné won 101 of 201 votes at FANAF’s 50th congress He succeeds César Ekomie-Afene for a three-year term Koné aims to boost insurance penetration and market integration Mamadou G.K. Koné, ...

Electric vehicles could cost less to own than petrol cars across Africa before 2040. Researchers calculated total cost of ownership without taxes, subsidies or import duties. Electric vehicles ...

Senegal targets over 90% national food security by 2029 and plans to create 800,000 formal jobs. The World Bank Group will double annual agribusiness financing and mobilize $5 billion by 2030 through ...

Cameroon’s export volumes to the United States rose 12.6%, but export value fell 16.6% between August and November 2025. Cocoa paste revenues dropped 19.7%, while average unit prices declined 10.6%.

India signed digital public infrastructure cooperation agreements with 23 countries, including six in Africa. Six African countries will access 18 Indian digital platforms through India Stack Global.

Zijin Mining raised its 2028 gold production target to 140 tonnes, up from 110 tonnes. The group agreed to acquire Allied Gold for $5.5 billion after buying Ghana’s Akyem mine for $1 billion in 2024.

In volume terms, Botswana is Africa’s largest diamond producer and the world’s second largest. While Angola is unlikely to challenge that position in the near term, it is steadily emerging as a major ...

Douala port to build 300 MW power plant CFA 628 billion BOT project backed by Chinese firms Plant aims to secure power, ease grid pressure The Port Authority of Douala (PAD) is preparing to move into ...

Egypt targets doubling oil production within five years Government renegotiates contracts to attract foreign investment Plan includes arrears repayment, focus on mature fields Egypt’s government has ...

Gabon unveils Elobey VI for Libreville–Port-Gentil route Vessel supports river, maritime logistics strategy Route vital amid limited, poorly paved road network Gabon's Transport Ministry has unveiled ...

Nigeria to begin selling selected state-owned assets in 2026 under Tinubu’s fiscal reform programme. BPE has identified 91 federal assets across oil, power and other sectors for possible privatization ...

SETRAG seeks IFC loan for €704 million rail upgrade Phase III to replace 561 km rails by 2030 IFC flags environmental, social risks near Lopé Park SETRAG, the operator of Gabon’s only railway line, ...