Ecobank’s 2025 results reflect the shift of a pan-African bank toward a more profitable, disciplined and long-term-oriented model. At 40, the challenge is no longer just to grow, but to show it can ...

From eastern Chad, where measles and meningitis are spreading through overcrowded refugee camps, to the progress and fragility of vaccination campaigns across the continent, issues of prevention, ...

A staple of West African cuisine, onions are among the sub-region’s most widely grown horticultural products and a key driver of intra-regional trade, largely through informal cross-border flows. The ...

Niger adopts draft decree to regulate firearm acquisition, possession, and use New framework introduces stricter controls, traceability requirements, and eligibility criteria Reform responds to rising ...

Chad and Algeria sign agreement to study a 20,000 bpd refinery project Chad continues to import large volumes of refined products despite crude output of up to 148,000 bpd Project remains at study ...

South Africa plans to invest $121 billion in rail modernization by 2050. Freight demand exceeds current rail capacity by over 100 million tonnes annually. Reform strategy includes private sector ...

Africa Re reports net profit of $199 million in 2025, up 50.62% year-on-year. Investment income reaches record $114 million while FX losses drop by 87%. Gross written premiums increase 10.18% to $1.34 ...

Enko Capital acquires Servair’s fast-food unit in Côte d’Ivoire, including the Burger King franchise. Transaction may alter Servair Abidjan revenue structure from 2026. Deal reflects broader asset ...

Daystar Power signs deal with Olam Agri Ghana to build a 1.9 MWp rooftop solar plant. Project targets reduced reliance on grid power and diesel generation. Expansion reflects broader regional strategy ...

Nigeria increases local solar panel manufacturing capacity from 120 MW to 300 MW. Authorities target import substitution and rural electrification expansion. Pipeline includes 3.7 GW of solar projects ...

Tunisia has digitized about 3.6 million documents out of 5.2 million archive boxes. Authorities identify audiovisual archives as a priority due to advanced degradation risks. Government strengthens ...

BRVM lists first securitized bonds to fund Côte d’Ivoire electrification 60 billion CFA issuance supports “Electricity for All” program expansion Funds aim to connect 800,000 households, boost access ...