Ericsson and Nigeria’s government launched the “Connect NextGen Hackathon.” The four-month program targets 5G, AI, IoT, cloud and sustainability. Top teams will access incubation, funding and ...

Benin is guest of honor at the 2026 African Book Fair in Paris. More than 400 authors and 150 publishers from 20 countries are expected. The spotlight comes as Benin’s publishing sector continues to ...

DRC Gold Trading opened a Lubumbashi branch to channel artisanal gold. First official shipment from Haut-Katanga topped 20 kg, worth over $2 million. The state firm targets up to 18 tons of annual ...

CMA CGM launched its first regional Africa office in Abidjan. The hub will oversee pricing, equipment management and customer service. The move comes amid rising competition from MSC and Maersk. CMA ...

ARE approved CrossBoundary Energy DRC’s solar project for Kamoa-Kakula. The 233.8 MWc plant will supply 30 MW of continuous power from 2026. The project is expected to cut 78,750 tons of CO₂ annually.

Kenya exported 652,792 tons of tea in 2025, up 4.35% year on year. Export revenue fell 1% to 186.9 billion shillings ($1.44 billion). Nairobi aims to boost specialty tea output to 200,000 tons by 2030 ...

ERG signed an MoU with EGC to supervise artisanal cobalt mining. EGC holds a state-backed monopoly on buying and exporting artisanal cobalt. Exports may route through the Lobito corridor under new ...

Industrial, jewelry and silverware demand expected to decline in 2026. Physical investment demand projected to rise 20% to 227 million ounces. Tight supply expected to support high prices, with banks ...

Global South Utilities (GSU) has begun building a 5 MWp hybrid solar plant with 5 MWh battery storage in eastern Chad. Abu Dhabi Fund for Development finances the project through a grant to the ...

Cameroon will issue the first 15-year OTA in CEMAC on February 17, 2026. The Treasury seeks CFA20 billion to test demand beyond the 10-year norm. The country aims to raise over CFA619 billion in Q1 ...

Beltone acquires Baobab Group for €197.6 million Deal expands footprint into seven sub-Saharan countries Baobab serves 1.6 million customers, €848.8 million portfolio Egyptian holding company Beltone ...

Togo exports rise 14.6% to 249.1 billion CFA francs India top buyer, driven by phosphate shipments Trade deficit widens as imports reach 505 billion CFA Togo's exports reached 249.1 billion CFA francs ...