The International Monetary Fund (IMF) held a three-day training session for economic journalists in Kinshasa from March 17 to 19, 2026, in collaboration with Ecofin Agency and Bankable. The initiative ...

Domestic debt now accounts for the majority of public borrowing in sub-Saharan Africa Shift reduces exposure to currency shocks but raises costs and refinancing risks IMF highlights shorter debt ...

Liz Westcott is confirmed as CEO after serving in an interim role since December The appointment comes as Woodside expands operations, including in Senegal The company is advancing major projects like ...

IMF approves reviews of Seychelles’ reform programs, unlocking $45 million Total disbursements since 2023 to reach about $105.1 million Growth expected to slow in 2026 amid global pressures A $45 ...

World Bank approves $135 million to support Senegal’s health system reforms. The Naatangue 2030 program targets maternal, child, and adolescent health and expands insurance coverage. Persistent ...

Benin allocates $13.5 million to support 365 SMEs under the 2026 PAEB cohort. Authorities target a 40% share of women-led businesses in the program. SMEs represent over 90% of firms but face ...

Egypt and Indonesia each expect to import around 13 million tonnes of wheat in 2025/2026. Egypt’s demand remains structurally high due to population growth and subsidized bread consumption. Both ...

Tanzania courts Chinese investors to rebuild a textile sector hit by a near 40% production decline since 2020. The number of operational textile factories has fallen from 33 in 2017 to just three in ...

Over 80% of Africa’s agricultural land is degraded, limiting productivity gains. Improved crop yields reach only 28% in Africa versus 88% in Asia due to poor soil health. Governments and partners ...

Angola’s parliament unanimously approved a startup law to address legal gaps and support innovation. Authorities set a $3.5 million annual revenue cap to define startups, including pre-revenue ...

Kenya becomes the first African country to establish a formal digital dialogue framework with the European Union. The partnership targets infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and digital public ...

Altona lists on US OTCQB to access American capital Move supports Mozambique Monte Muambe rare earths project development Listing aligns with US push to secure non-China rare earth supply British rare ...