Perseus Mining gold output fell 14% to 431,684 ounces in 2025 Lower production reported at Ivorian mines and Ghana’s Edikan Output dip aligns with mine plans ahead of Nyanzaga commissioning Perseus ...

Congo public debt fell to 74.11% of GDP in 2025 Domestic borrowing dominates, accounting for 61% of total debt Short maturities loom, with 15.47% due within 12 months The Republic of Congo’s ...

Namibia’s telecom regulator plans a phased switch-off of 2G and 3G networks starting in 2026. The country aims to rely on 4G, 5G, and low-Earth-orbit satellites to expand broadband access. High ...

Air Tanzania has started direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Accra, operating three times a week. The route strengthens East–West Africa connectivity and supports tourism growth. The launch fits ...

Tunisia’s state power utility has launched a partnership with the EBRD on grid digital security. The project focuses on cybersecurity, IT-OT convergence, and renewable energy integration. The move ...

Chinese importers continue to prioritize Brazilian soybeans over US supplies. Price and tariff gaps keep US soybeans less competitive despite a trade truce. Diplomatic talks could influence China’s ...

Gold prices climbed above $5,500 an ounce, setting a new all-time high. Safe-haven demand is rising amid dollar weakness and geopolitical uncertainty. African gold producers are adjusting fiscal terms ...

The African Development Bank approved a $16.5 million loan to finance a 35-MW geothermal plant in Kenya. The OrPower Twenty-Two project will sell electricity to Kenya Power under a 25-year power ...

Ethiopia inaugurated a large cold storage facility for fruits, vegetables, and animal products in Addis Ababa. The $10.9m project targets post-harvest losses that affect over a third of horticultural ...

The Bank of Ghana cut its policy rate by 250 basis points to 15.5% on January 28, 2026. Inflation fell sharply to 5.4% in December 2025 from 23.8% a year earlier, dropping below target. The cedi ...

The World Bank is preparing a $250 million grant-funded project to support SME financing in Niger. The project aligns with Niger’s national resilience and reform strategy under the PRSP framework. The ...

Togo’s inclusive finance fund reviewed its model to adapt to economic and social changes. New priorities for 2026 focus on efficiency, coordination, and wider national impact. The fund has disbursed ...