Lawmakers back $87.6 million prefunding for 87 km Kayunga–Bbaale–Galiraya road China Road and Bridge Corporation to design and build project over 24 months Project includes bridge and ferry landing on ...

Nigeria plans to finance a record ₦23.85tn deficit ($15.9bn) domestically in 2026, keeping sovereign yields high and prospectively, boosting banks’ interest income. With rates elevated and inflation ...

Central bank launches project for real-time transfers across banks and mobile wallets System aims to speed government payments and improve business cash management Guinea targets future links with ...

In this week’s health update, the Africa CDC is turning to drone-based logistics to expand access to vaccines and essential medicines, while researchers in West Africa are testing the use of ...

In Africa, the transformation of food systems has become an urgent issue in the face of rapid population growth and major challenges such as climate change. While policy measures and commitments have ...

Nigeria’s SEC approves FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund Series II launch Fund targets ₦20 billion for corporate debt to mid-sized firms Strategy focuses on ESG-aligned sectors and local-currency SME ...

BOAD approves $35.7 million to upgrade Burkina Faso–Mali border road Project targets 130 km, boosting regional trade and transport links Road seen as strategic for security, supply chains, and AES ...

Gabon raises CFA 106.5 billion in oversubscribed bond issuance Two tranches fund infrastructure, health, education, housing projects Strong regional demand boosts confidence despite rising public debt ...

Islamic Development Bank funds €306.9 million Benin-Togo corridor road upgrade Project modernises key Cotonou-Lomé trade route, easing cross-border bottlenecks Joint border posts cut truck transit ...

Standard Chartered finalized a FCFA 51.7 billion ($86 million) loan to build rubber and palm oil factories for the state-owned CDC. Repayment is secured by future export revenues, ensuring financial ...

Senegal launches Agropole Centre to boost central-region agro-processing CFA 107.4 billion project targets cereals, peanuts, salt value addition Zone aims to create jobs, cut food imports, support ...

Ghana bans mining in forest reserves, reversing 2022 law Civil groups welcome repeal but urge strong enforcement, legal amendments Concerns persist over existing permits and major mining projects ...