When fully operational, SEA-ME-WE-6 is expected to significantly improve internet connectivity and resilience across participating regions, enhance data traffic efficiency, and meet surging demand for ...

Inflation within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) fell to a two-year low of 0.6% in May, bolstered by a decline in food costs. • The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) cut ...

Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways establish strategic agreement, introducing a third daily flight between Doha and Nairobi. • Part of wider Qatari initiatives that includes a 60% stake in RwandAir and ...

Kenya plans to replace 20,000 transformers as part of a 4.3 billion KSh ($33 million) investment. The project aims to reduce outages and improve grid reliability, especially in rural areas. Kenya’s ...

Ethiopia, East Africa’s top soybean exporter, is able to export soybean meal to China since July 3, 2025. • China's new regulation serves to diversify soy supply sources; Ethiopia shipped 29,408 tons ...

World cereal production estimated to hit 2.925 billion tons in 2025/2026, marking a 2.3% increase from the previous cycle, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) • Corn, rice, and ...

President Mahama introduces free tuition fees for all first-year students in public universities. Ghana’s university enrollment rates remain low due to high tuition costs and recent fee hikes.

IMF identifies three strategic priorities to help Nigeria realize its potential as a significant economic power • Recommendations focus on achieving robust growth, implementing an efficient fiscal ...

The third Africa-Spain summit aims to strengthen trade relationships, with bilateral trade totaling approximately $35 billion in the first half of 2024. • Spain endeavors to boost its presence in ...

The announced reforms are pivotal in expanding affordable connectivity, building a future-ready digital workforce, and establishing Ghana as a frontrunner in Africa’s telecom and digital economy ...

Azumah Resources starts building Black Volta gold mine in Ghana, aiming for 163,000 oz/year • Funded by shareholders; initial cost estimated at $147 million in 2020 • Project delayed by a contract ...

Perseus Mining holds 80% of Tanzania’s $523 million Nyanzaga mine. • Tanzania’s government maintains a free 20% stake. • Nyanzaga will add 200,000 ounces of gold a year by 2027. Perseus Mining is ...