ECOWAS leaders named Senegal to lead the Commission for 2026–2030 Appointment reflects member states’ confidence in Senegal’s leadership Decision comes amid security, political, and governance ...

Kenya approved two national infrastructure funds targeting KSh5 trillion ($38.7 billion) The government seeks to mobilise private capital and reduce reliance on debt and taxation Transport, energy and ...

South Africa’s direct investment outflows dropped to 21 billion rand ($1.25 billion) in Q3 2025 Anglo American’s exit from Valterra Platinum drove the sharp quarterly decline Foreign inflows rose in ...

Carrefour plans to enter Ghana in 2026 through a franchise partnership The group will take over and rebrand Shoprite Ghana’s seven hypermarkets Carrefour targets 12 stores in Ghana by 2028 under its ...

Despite their central role in African trade, ports remain hampered by fragmented, non-comparable data, driving up logistics costs and constraining investment. To address this, the African Development ...

Huawei Northern Africa concludes today the Huawei Northern Africa Inclusive Energy Summit 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The event, brought together more than 300 government ...

Theta Gold signs non-binding $80 million loan term sheet with Nebari Financing aims to fund TGME project, first gold in early 2027 Mine expected to produce 1.14 million ounces over 14.5 years South ...

Banks’ exposure to sovereign risk rose to 32% of total assets in 2024 48.8% of banks’ treasury assets were invested in public securities Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon generated over 90% of sector net ...

Carrefour to enter Ghana retail market in 2026 via franchise Shoprite Ghana stores to be rebranded Carrefour from April 2026 Plan includes opening five more stores by 2028 French retailer Carrefour ...

Guinea-Bissau suspends participation in CPLP, foreign ministry says Government cites statute breaches and refusal to recognise its chairmanship Suspension to remain until rotating presidency is ...

Palm Hills Developments signs agreement with Marriott International to introduce the St. Regis brand in West Cairo. Project to include a luxury hotel, serviced apartments and branded residences near ...

As the job market transforms and demands for specialized skills intensify, upskilling is emerging as a critical structural response for strengthening employability. In Africa, it is gaining importance ...