Only Seychelles, Mauritius, and South Africa rank in the global Top 50 for passport power. • Seychelles passport provides visa-free access to 156 destinations, the highest in Africa. • Eritrea, Libya, ...

Mali approved a $238M World Bank loan to build key roads, including Sandaré-Diéma. Project boosts the Bamako-Dakar trade corridor and rural connectivity. Part of wider plan to modernize logistics and ...

Senegal and Vietnam discussed digital tech cooperation on July 23. Talks support Senegal’s goal to become a digital hub and expand rural internet. Viettel may enter Senegal’s market to aid ...

As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, so too do concerns about the rising tide of cyber threats. Ecofin Agency recently spoke with Babel Balsomi, a cybersecurity expert, ethical hacker, ...

South Africa plans to produce its own foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine starting in 2026. Livestock accounts for 41% of the country’s agricultural GDP and supports over 500,000 people. The ...

Dibamba River: rail, road, river links. Phase 1: 100-ha multimodal logistics zone, CFA 160 bn. Phase 2: 350-ha industrial-port with agro units, timber cluster, fishing port. On July 24, Cameroonian ...

This partnership is set to unlock broader economic opportunities and foster greater digital inclusion by improving the affordability, reach, and reliability of high-capacity connectivity solutions.

New industrial and trade dynamics are emerging in Africa, driven by renewable energy. The REN21 network analyzes how these value chains could strengthen economic cooperation across the continent.

The five-year deal allows Gambia to access liquidity without depleting foreign reserves or increasing debt. Highlights: ● Afreximbank to provide $75M in USD under a five-year currency swap agreement ● ...

As digital technologies reshape Africa's job market, digital skills are becoming crucial for youth inclusion. Developing these capabilities widely is essential for boosting employment and supporting ...

Production declines at Sentinel mine offset gains at Kansanshi; company eyes rebound with new processing plant. Highlights: ● First Quantum’s Zambian copper output fell to 170,116 t in H1 2025, down 9 ...

Ethiopia plans to increase avocado cultivation from 30,000 to 150,000 hectares within five years. The government uses the Green Legacy Initiative to produce and distribute 1.8 million high-yield ...