Eskom restored Medupi Unit 4 early, adding 800 MW and helping end load-shedding • Coal still dominates South Africa’s power, slowing the energy transition • Eskom and industry are investing in ...

Ethiopia completed the $4B Grand Renaissance Dam to boost power capacity and energy independence • Egypt and Sudan fear water supply risks, with no binding deal on dam operations • Regional tensions ...

In preparation for establishing a National Center for Economic and Strategic Intelligence in Cameroon, agents from the General Directorate of External Research, one of the country's primary ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...