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 […]

Ethiopian Airlines has announced the resumption of its direct passenger service between Addis Ababa and Atlanta, with flights scheduled to restart on May 21, 2026. The route had been briefly suspended in February 2026 due to operational reasons, but is being reinstated to meet growing demand from business travelers, tourists, and members of the African […]

Engineers and Planners, a mining services firm owned by Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama, has emerged as a leading contender in discussions to take over operations at the Damang Gold Mine as the current operator, Gold Fields Limited, prepares to exit the project. Gold Fields is expected to formally relinquish ownership and operational control of the […]

South Africa recorded a current account surplus of R50.2 billion (about $3.03 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to new data released on March 12, 2026 by the South African Reserve Bank. The result marks a notable turnaround for the country’s external finances after an extended period of deficits. The latest figures represent […]

Nigeria is preparing to expand electricity exports to neighboring West African countries as part of efforts to better utilize its available power generation capacity and strengthen regional energy cooperation. The move was confirmed by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company following a strategic visit from officials of Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo, the national electricity […]