Mali secures majority ownership in refinery built with Russia’s Yadran • Facility to process up to 200 tons of gold per year • Project aims to boost local value creation in the mining sector The ...

UBA Group expands asset management arm to Abidjan with UCAMWAL • Subsidiary to offer diversified investment solutions beyond Nigeria • Strategy aims to tap into growing West African demand for ...

IFC to guarantee 50% of FirstRand’s $100M SME lending program • Focus on women-led and climate-related businesses under 60M rand turnover • Initiative aims to ease access to credit through simplified ...

CcHub and Mastercard Foundation launch third EdTech Fellowship cohort • 12 startups selected, including 6 led by women, receive up to $100,000 each • Focus on offline, AI-driven, and scalable tools ...

Uganda to secure €500M from Afreximbank, Ecobank, and DBSA for infrastructure • Rising domestic costs and limited concessional funding drive borrowing shift • Public debt reached $29.1B by end-2024, ...

Benin forms agency to develop maritime and lagoon infrastructure • New company to manage shipyard, dredging, and coastal protection • Initiative supports lake transport and aims to ease road ...

On May 26, 2025, the Guinean government announced the withdrawal of 129 mining exploration permits covering various metals, including gold. Among the affected firms is Australian company Resolute ...

Eastern authorities threaten force majeure over key oil terminals • NOC denies export disruption, but internal divisions raise concerns • Oil output reached 1.38M bpd in April, highest in over a ...

Solar Panda enters Senegal to supply off-grid households with solar power • Over 350,000 homes in Kenya already equipped with its solar kits • The kits offer lighting, charging, and TV access for ...

BOAD and JICA sign €200 million loan deal to support West Africa’s growth corridor plan. • Funding targets roads, rail, logistics, and basic services across key trade routes. • The project aims to ...

Nearly 90% of Burundians lacked internet access in 2023, per ITU • Government targets 4G coverage in 178 rural divisions, reaching 786,000 people • Project includes national roaming, renewable energy, ...