Ethiopia begins construction of Africa’s largest airport near Addis Ababa Bishoftu airport planned to handle 110 million passengers annually Project costs over $12.5 billion, backed by Ethiopian ...

Guizhou Tyre plans a nearly $300 million tire plant in northern Morocco The factory will produce 6 million passenger vehicle tires per year The project targets European and North American markets via ...

Collaborative programs are emerging across Africa to promote inclusive employment Public, private, and international actors are increasingly involved Structural barriers keep employment rates for ...

Incentive targets certified operators to curb illegal logging Past underreporting cost Cameroon over $302 million in lost revenue Cameroon has introduced a tax incentive in its 2026 finance law to ...

Fidelity Bank raised 259 billion naira, lifting eligible capital above CBN requirements First Bank of Nigeria also confirmed compliance after multiple recap moves Banks face a March 31, 2026 deadline ...

Cabinet approves bill creating the National Media Regulation Council New body replaces the audiovisual regulator set up in 2006 Reform expands oversight to digital platforms and content creators ...

Zambia withdraws its request for a 12-month extension of its IMF lending program worth about $145 million in additional funding. The IMF confirms the program will expire at the end of January 2026, ...

EBRD approved a senior loan of up to 350 million Egyptian pounds ($7.4 million) for Ridgewood for Water Desalination. The project will add 10,000–15,000 cubic meters per day of desalination capacity ...

This week in Africa, Africa CDC continues its clinical trial on mpox, while a new study highlights limits in malaria control efforts. Surveillance against mpox remains active in Madagascar, as ...

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 ...

Congo’s FONEA launched a free national program to train 3,000 youths in beadwork. The initiative targets young people aged 16 to 35 and combines training, production, and commercialization.

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 ...