Africa’s energy & mining exports benefit from US tariff exemptions, cushioning trade as most other sectors face sharp contraction in 2025. Power, gas, oil and critical minerals post strong growth, ...

Kenya’s economy grew 4.9% year on year in Q3 2025, up from 4.2% a year earlier. Construction, mining, hospitality and real estate drove growth amid firmer inflation. Inflation rose to 4.42%, while ...

Africa’s AI adoption is accelerating, but its ability to scale depends primarily on foundational investments—especially reliable electricity, digital connectivity, and physical infrastructure—rather ...

Rio Tinto and Glencore confirmed early-stage discussions on a potential transaction with no firm offer. Rio Tinto must declare its intention to bid, or not, by Feb. 5, 2026, under UK takeover rules.

Cameroon plans a partial start-up of the Kribi refinery at 10,000 barrels per day in H2 2026. The revised timeline accelerates the project by nearly two years versus the initial 2028 target. The ...

Serengeti Energy reached financial close on the 32-MWp Ilute solar project in western Zambia. The project relies on a merchant power purchase agreement without sovereign guarantees. A $26.5 million ...

Ethiopia and Oman signed a memorandum of understanding on January 5, 2026, during their first-ever political consultation in Addis Ababa. The two countries agreed to expand cooperation in trade, ...

West African Resources produced 205,228 ounces of gold at Sanbrado in 2025, within its guidance range. Total Burkina Faso output from Sanbrado and Kiaka reached 300,383 ounces as Kiaka ramped up.

Carrefour signed a franchise and supply agreement to enter Ethiopia with Midroc’s Queens Supermarket PLC. The partners will convert 13 existing stores in 2026 and open 17 additional outlets by 2028.

Acumen closed a $250 million blended-finance raise for off-grid electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. The H2R Amplify debt fund reached $180 million after a $7.8 million contribution from Switzerland’s ...

Morocco digitized 68 of its 76 fish markets to improve transparency and transaction monitoring. Authorities now track all vessels operating in Moroccan waters by satellite and RFID to curb illegal ...

Ecobank Nigeria repaid about $245 million, or more than 80%, of its $300 million Eurobond due in February 2026. The early repayment reduced the outstanding amount to about $55 million. The move ...