Nigeria has begun construction of the first section of the nearly 700-km Akwanga-Maiduguri highway to improve regional connectivity The highway is expected to reduce travel times, improve road safety ...

African universities are expanding digital services, with Benin launching a national distance learning platform for its public universities from the 2026–2027 academic year alongside wider adoption of ...

Nigeria’s Bank of Industry has named Kuramo Capital Management to run the $170.6 million DICE Fund of Funds under the iDICE program The deal is Kuramo’s second major state mandate in two years, ...

OPEC+ is expected to approve another production increase at its July 5 meeting, according to Reuters. The proposed increase of about 188,000 barrels per day would match the hikes adopted for June and ...

Africa’s health news this week was dominated by escalating outbreaks on multiple fronts. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak surpassed 1,400 cases and 438 deaths, ...

Benin has reduced monthly fees by 15% to 30% for most traders in its modern markets to make commercial spaces more affordable and encourage higher occupancy The government will increase subsidies for ...

Mabani Aljazeera Holding Group agreed to buy a 50%-minus-one-share stake in Tatu City's Jabali Towers The investment is made through its Swan Properties unit, a bet on Kenya's largest investment hub ...

Côte d'Ivoire has ratified two World Bank loan agreements totaling $399.2 million to support private investment and job creation. The financing will back reforms in key sectors, including energy, ...

TotalEnergies plans to build a 7.1 MW solar plant at its Mozambique LNG site in Afungi to help power construction and operations. The project is part of the company's efforts to reduce emissions from ...

The Congolese government has submitted a revised 2026 budget of CFA2.561 trillion ($4.4 billion), up 10.4% from the original spending plan. The revision reflects higher expected oil revenues and ...

Anglo American says a deal to sell De Beers could be reached within weeks after more than two years of negotiations. Botswana remains one of the leading contenders as it seeks greater control over its ...