WMO report says North Africa recorded the highest temperature anomaly in 2024 Rising temperatures, drought, and extreme weather impact food, water, and stability Climate-related costs could reach 5% ...

Ethiopia partners with Ethio Telecom to roll out three major digital transport systems GSMA estimates the shift could add 24 billion birrs ($177.2 million) in value by 2028 The initiative may create ...

Metro extension to Houari Boumediene airport planned for completion by 2027 Project supports plan to double airport capacity to 20 million passengers Part of Algeria’s broader effort to position ...

Sun King receives $80 million local currency loan to expand off-grid solar IFC and Stanbic IBTC structured the deal to support rural electrification Over 85 million Nigerians still lack access to ...

The Congolese government has launched an online learning platform to teach IT and communication skills to young people, as the youth unemployment rate hovers around 42%. Developed by the African ...

Energy reforms under President Tinubu attract renewed investment Offshore projects secured over $8 billion in commitments, led by majors Refineries restarting and smart meter rollout planned for power ...

Nigeria targets ICT to contribute 22% of GDP by 2027, up from 17% in 2024 Abia signs MoU with MTN; other states push forward with training and infrastructure Federal and state-led efforts focus on ...

Recently appointed to lead the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) operations in Africa, Ethiopis Tafara visited Lomé as part of “Africa Leads,” a forum bringing together project leaders ...

Mali applies to reopen Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine, closed by Barrick since January Court decision expected May 15; new management could oversee operations Dispute over unpaid taxes between Barrick and ...

IFC plans a $25 million senior loan to strengthen BOA Congo’s SME lending At least 10% of the funding will go to women-led businesses Final approval expected at IFC board meeting on June 16, 2025 The ...

Nigeria outlines plan to produce renewable aviation fuel Strategy targets fuel shortages and import dependence in the sector Six-part roadmap includes regulation, funding, logistics, and innovation ...

Agreement signed on May 14, 2025, to prevent income double taxation Deal aims to attract Czech investment in Tanzanian manufacturing Trade between both countries reached $20 million in 2023 Tanzania ...