South Sudan is being sued by BB Energy for failing to honor a prepaid oil delivery contract, marking the second major legal challenge after Vitol’s lawsuit earlier this year. The country's oil sector ...

Resolute discovered two new gold deposits near Senegal’s Mako mine totaling 266,000 ounces (about 8 tonnes). These satellites—Bantaco West and South—could extend Mako’s mine life by 5 to 10 years ...

Ethiopia plans to increase avocado cultivation from 30,000 to 150,000 hectares within five years. The government uses the Green Legacy Initiative to produce and distribute 1.8 million high-yield ...

Dibamba River: rail, road, river links. Phase 1: 100-ha multimodal logistics zone, CFA 160 bn. Phase 2: 350-ha industrial-port with agro units, timber cluster, fishing port. On July 24, Cameroonian ...

This partnership is set to unlock broader economic opportunities and foster greater digital inclusion by improving the affordability, reach, and reliability of high-capacity connectivity solutions.

As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, so too do concerns about the rising tide of cyber threats. Ecofin Agency recently spoke with Babel Balsomi, a cybersecurity expert, ethical hacker, ...

South Africa plans to produce its own foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine starting in 2026. Livestock accounts for 41% of the country’s agricultural GDP and supports over 500,000 people. The ...

Government to issue ₦80 billion in bonds through two tranches • Highest yield: 19.30% on four-year notes due April 2029 • Bonds tradable, tax-exempt for some investors, and government-backed Nigeria’s ...

As AI reshapes global digital ecosystems, Africa is stepping forward to claim its stake. With limited representation in global AI systems—especially in local languages, datasets, and connectivity ...

Production declines at Sentinel mine offset gains at Kansanshi; company eyes rebound with new processing plant. Highlights: ● First Quantum’s Zambian copper output fell to 170,116 t in H1 2025, down 9 ...

With a new international airport and plans for an aeronautics academy, Angola deepens ties with Ethiopia to strengthen air transport, support tourism, and drive economic diversification. Highlights: ● ...

Rail weakness pushes freight to roads, intensifying pressure on the highway network. Highlights: ● SANRAL gets R7 billion loan from BRICS' New Development Bank to modernize N1, N2, and N3 routes. ● ...