Nairobi 2026 marks a turning point as African insurers shift from post-disaster payouts to data-driven, ex-ante management of climate and health risks. With under 0.5% of climate losses insured, ...

Empower opens 1MW solar-plus-storage plant for Nigerian rice mill Project cuts diesel use, stabilises power in outage-prone Kano Deal expands Empower New Energy’s industrial solar footprint in Nigeria ...

The investment ispart of a $130M deal closed in Dec 2025 to fund Vinci’s full airport concession in strategic Cabo Verde. The financing supports a French group in modernising Cape Verdean airports, ...

As concessional financing and budget support become increasingly uncertain for many African countries, Tanzania is looking for new room to manoeuvre to keep funding its infrastructure projects. With ...

India halts diesel exports to EU after new Russian oil rules Shipments redirected to West Africa, hitting record late 2025 levels EU sanctions close loophole, reshaping global diesel trade flows India ...

Mali approves industrial explosives plant with China’s NORINCO subsidiary State holds 51% stake; plant to supply mining sector Project aims to cut explosives imports after costly 2025 purchases The ...

Morocco launches second “Video Game Creator” training programme with France Nine-month certified course aims to build national gaming talent Strategy targets regional hub as Africa’s gaming market ...

Raw sugar prices fell 16.9% in 2025 on the New York ICE. Global production is expected to exceed consumption in 2025/2026. Lower prices could ease Africa’s food import bill. Raw sugar prices closed at ...

SOTRACO received 375 new buses on January 27, 2026, bringing total acquisitions to 530 units. The investment is part of the PMUGO and the presidential education initiative. The state has taken full ...

Aya Gold & Silver plans to invest about $60 million in exploration at Zgounder and Boumadine in 2026. Most drilling is planned at Boumadine, with 200,000 meters scheduled during the year. High silver ...

Guinea has resumed road clearance operations across Greater Conakry since mid-January. Authorities cite traffic safety, urban sanitation, and long-term planning goals. Informal traders are bearing the ...

Maman Laouali Abdou Rafa was appointed economy and finance minister on January 26, 2026. He previously served as BCEAO national director for Niger and held senior finance ministry roles. The IMF ...