Orange Côte d’Ivoire launched a satellite Internet service to expand coverage beyond 4G and fiber networks. The offer targets underserved rural areas and high-demand users such as remote workers and ...

US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian exports, disrupting a country that handles 90% of the world’s diamond polishing. Botswana’s diamond output, sales, and fiscal revenues continued ...

Burkina Faso launched construction of a $4.9 million modern slaughterhouse in Banfora to strengthen meat processing capacity. The facility will process cattle, small ruminants, and pigs and will meet ...

Gold prices surged to a record $4,800 per ounce, exceeding Morgan Stanley’s timeline by nearly a year. Geopolitical tensions and sustained central bank buying continued to drive demand for the metal.

Government plans to buy 123,000 tons of unsold cocoa to calm the market Exporters struggle to meet contracts after a sharp fall in cocoa prices Funding source and final cost of the rescue operation ...

South Africa to raise public officials’ salaries by 3.8-4.1% from April Increases come amid fiscal constraints and modest economic recovery COSATU criticises move as VAT rises to 16% South African ...

Congo sets presidential election for March 15, 2026, officials say Denis Sassou N’Guesso nominated by ruling party; opposition candidates emerge Campaign opens Feb. 28 amid modest economic growth ...

Italian group expands footprint through acquisitions and new plants since 2024 Planned Metal Crowns takeover would strengthen East Africa presence Growth driven by rising beverage production across ...

Spark+ Africa Fund provides $1 million loan to VisionFund Ghana Funds support rollout of clean cooking loans, starting with improved stoves Deal targets clean cooking access gap across sub-Saharan ...

Gold exports rose 75.8% to $5.8 billion over the past 12 months Coffee exports hit a record $2.4 billion in the first 10 months of 2025 Higher gold prices reinforced Uganda’s role as a regional ...

Togo targets middle-income status by 2030 despite mounting climate pressures World Bank estimates $14 billion climate funding needed by 2050 Government seeks private capital, reforms energy and ...

SCZone signs deal with Eroglu Global Holding for a new packaging plant in Qantara West Project targets both Egypt’s domestic market and exports Investment adds to Eroglu’s existing industrial projects ...