The Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially inaugurated its first gold refinery, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to strengthen its control over mineral resources and increase the value it gains from gold production. The facility, known as DRC Gold Refinery S.A., was inaugurated on March 12, 2026, in the lakeside city […]

Several African countries are positioning themselves to benefit from the rapidly growing global iron ore market, which is projected to reach about $425 billion by 2034. Governments across the continent are increasingly focusing on processing iron ore locally instead of exporting it in raw form, to build domestic steel industries, strengthen local value chains, and […]

Burkina Faso has announced an ambitious $64 billion national development strategy covering the period from 2026 to 2030, aimed at transforming the country’s economy and strengthening its long-term resilience. However, some economists warn that the scale of the plan may exceed the country’s financial and institutional capacity. The strategy focuses on accelerating industrialization while reducing […]

Ghana made history on March 6, 1957, when it became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence from European colonial rule. The historic achievement, led by Kwame Nkrumah, transformed the former British colony known as the Gold Coast into a sovereign nation and inspired independence movements across the African continent. The road to […]