Ivorian firm Tongon Solaire to build 52 MWp solar plant in M’Bengué, operational by end-2027. • Project part of Energy Emergency Plan 2026–2030, adding 2,570 MW capacity, including 925 MW from solar.

Market capitalisation reached $5.73 billion by June 2025, up from $4.0 billion in January. • Two new listings — Banque de Développement Local (BDL) and start-up Moustachir — drove the surge. • Trading ...

Kenya nears a deal with China to remove tariffs on agricultural exports like tea, coffee, and avocados. • Kenya aims to quadruple tea exports to China by 2030 amid losing U.S. market benefits. • China ...

Senegal’s Diamba Sud gold project now holds 1 million ounces, Fortuna Mining says. • Indicated resources up 53% to 724,000 ounces; inferred at 285,000 ounces. • Based on new drilling; economic ...

In Senegal, like in much of Africa, most fruit production is for local consumption. However, the country's banana industry is growing in importance, with ambitions of achieving self-sufficiency.

Aurum adds 820,000 ounces (25 tons) of gold to Boundiali project resources. • Total identified gold now reaches 2.41 million ounces, a 50% increase since Dec. 2024. • A diamond drilling program and ...

Kasada obtains €15 million (around $17.4 million) loan from Africa Go Green fund. • Funds will support construction of a sustainable hotel in Abidjan, operated by Accor. • The project aligns with ...

Starting August 20, 2025, travelers from Malawi and Zambia must pay up to $15,000 for U.S. visas. • The bond is refundable if visitors comply with the authorized stay duration. • The policy is part of ...

Ghana officially launched the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) to reform artisanal and small-scale mining and promote responsible practices. • The new program ...

Nigeria wants to grow its pharmaceutical industry to $10 billion by 2030, a significant leap from the $2 billion it was valued at in 2023. However, despite substantial investments, the local industry ...

Senegal launched “Source Sénégal PPP” on Aug. 5 to digitalize PPP contract procedures. • The platform aims to boost investment with support from Germany and the Sustainable Infrastructure Foundation.

Synthetic fibers like polyester now account for nearly 75% of global fiber production, sharply reducing cotton’s market share to about 20%. • African countries reliant on raw cotton exports face ...