The Congolese government has launched an online learning platform to teach IT and communication skills to young people, as the youth unemployment rate hovers around 42%. Developed by the African ...

Energy reforms under President Tinubu attract renewed investment Offshore projects secured over $8 billion in commitments, led by majors Refineries restarting and smart meter rollout planned for power ...

Nigeria targets ICT to contribute 22% of GDP by 2027, up from 17% in 2024 Abia signs MoU with MTN; other states push forward with training and infrastructure Federal and state-led efforts focus on ...

Metro extension to Houari Boumediene airport planned for completion by 2027 Project supports plan to double airport capacity to 20 million passengers Part of Algeria’s broader effort to position ...

Sun King receives $80 million local currency loan to expand off-grid solar IFC and Stanbic IBTC structured the deal to support rural electrification Over 85 million Nigerians still lack access to ...

Agreement signed on May 14, 2025, to prevent income double taxation Deal aims to attract Czech investment in Tanzanian manufacturing Trade between both countries reached $20 million in 2023 Tanzania ...

Ghana will reintroduce tolls via digital systems to ease traffic and raise funds The move follows revenue losses after tolls were scrapped in favor of the E-Levy Smart tolling will support the Abidjan ...

Recently appointed to lead the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) operations in Africa, Ethiopis Tafara visited Lomé as part of “Africa Leads,” a forum bringing together project leaders ...

IFC plans a $25 million senior loan to strengthen BOA Congo’s SME lending At least 10% of the funding will go to women-led businesses Final approval expected at IFC board meeting on June 16, 2025 The ...

Trinity Metals and Nathan Trotter sign deal to export Rwandan tin to the US The move supports US efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese mineral supply Rwanda’s mining sector generated $1.7 billion in ...

Nigeria outlines plan to produce renewable aviation fuel Strategy targets fuel shortages and import dependence in the sector Six-part roadmap includes regulation, funding, logistics, and innovation ...

InterSAT is in talks with Eutelsat to add LEO satellite capability to its network The plan would start in East Africa but no deal has been signed yet The company aims to boost coverage in a region ...