The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is negotiating agreements for new industrial gold mines. Gold prices have surged over 40% year-to-date, trading above $3,700 per ounce. The initiative aims to ...

Lesotho claims that US lawmakers promised to extend AGOA by one year, but no formal action has yet been taken. Thirty-two countries are fully eligible, yet only 18 benefit significantly; Lesotho’s ...

M-KOPA sold 1.3M smartphones in 2025, reaching 6.4M devices sold since 2020. 42% of buyers got their first smartphone via M-KOPA, rising to 45% among women. Nairobi plant produced 2M devices in 2025, ...

Gabon launches drive to clear domestic debt backlog Firms must submit verified claims by Sept. 30 deadline Plan aims to restore fiscal order, boost business confidence Gabon's government has launched ...

Nigerian oil unions reject plan to sell NNPC JV assets • Say divestment threatens revenue, jobs, and sector stability • Unions warn of possible action; government yet to respond Nigerian oil unions ...

IFC, Access Bank sign $10M deal to boost SME lending • At least 25% of loans reserved for women-led businesses • Program targets financial inclusion, job growth in Sierra Leone The International ...

The first woman to hold the position of Governor of the Central Bank of Mauritius, she takes the helm of the institution following internal tensions. Her second Deputy Governor is Ramsamy Chinniah, a ...

Eni sold 30% of its Baleine project stake to Swiss energy trader Vitol Eni keeps 47.25% and Petroci retains 22.75%, with Eni staying operator Baleine field, producing since Dec. 2024, could reach 150, ...

Benin approves 2025–2029 jobs plan to boost youth employment • Strategy targets underemployment, informal work, and skills gaps • Backed by budget, performance metrics, and stakeholder input Benin has ...

Ramaphosa urges AGOA renewal to fight youth job crisis South Africa sees 62.4% youth unemployment in early 2025 Calls for U.S. ties, trade, and skills to boost opportunities South African President ...

Visa hosts compliance forum to strengthen Cameroon's financial system • Focus on AML, digital ID, and AI to boost trust, security • Aims to align African compliance with global investor standards ...

Morocco to launch D4SD Hub for Arab-African digital growth Talks held with Meta, UN to boost AI, skills, cooperation Initiative aims to drive public services, tackle development gaps Morocco is slated ...