The Nature Conservancy is currently in negotiations with three African countries to finalize debt-for-nature swap agreements worth a combined $500 million. The initiative is designed to help participating nations reduce portions of their external debt in exchange for long-term commitments to protect vital ecosystems such as oceans, forests, and freshwater habitats. According to officials involved […]

Five African countries have received major fuel shipments from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, marking an important milestone for the newly operational facility and strengthening regional fuel supply across the continent. The refinery exported a total of approximately 456,000 tonnes of refined petroleum products, equivalent to about 608 million liters. The shipments were delivered through 12 […]

Trade between the United States and African nations expanded significantly in 2025, with American exports to the continent reaching approximately $40.4 billion. The increase represented a 24.8 percent rise compared with the previous year, highlighting growing commercial ties between the U.S. and several key African economies. The figures reflect the value of goods exported from […]

Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, earned a total remuneration of about N442 million (approximately $324,000) for the 2025 financial year for his role as a non-executive director at MTN Group. The amount represents an increase from the N412 million he received in the 2024 financial year. The rise in compensation is linked to […]

Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa are preparing to resume high-level negotiations in April 2026 aimed at reviving the long-delayed Inga 3 Hydropower Project, a major energy initiative intended to help address power shortages across southern Africa. The renewed discussions come amid growing regional demand for reliable electricity and efforts by both countries […]

Ghana could face a potential tomato shortage following the suspension of fresh tomato exports from neighboring Burkina Faso. The restriction, announced in a joint communiqué on March 16, 2026, is intended to prioritize Burkina Faso’s domestic processing industry and ensure that local factories receive sufficient supplies of raw tomatoes. The export suspension took immediate effect […]

Mali, Africa’s third-largest gold producer, has launched a specialized law enforcement unit aimed at tackling the growing challenge of illegal mining across the country. The new task force, known as the Brigade Spéciale des Mines (Special Mines Brigade), was officially introduced on March 11, 2026, as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen oversight in […]

The government of Ibrahim Traoré has launched a national computer recycling initiative to expand digital access and support vulnerable communities across Burkina Faso. The program, introduced on March 14, 2026, forms part of the broader ICT Programme in Faso (PROTAF), an initiative designed to accelerate the country’s digital transformation. The project focuses on recovering surplus […]