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 ...

Madagascar to launch eForm for online travel forms, in partnership with tourism bodies and tech firm Mada Ozi. • Platform to speed entry, boost security, and cut costs; expansion to all borders ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tekken unveils 'Miary Zo,' a Malagasy female fighter who practices Moraingy, a traditional martial art. • She is the second African character in the franchise since its launch in 1994, after Egyptian ...

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 ...

Senegal to build 200,000-300,000 tons of cold storage in two years for horticulture. • Aims to cut 10-20% post-harvest losses and support rising production. • Talks underway with China’s Guangxi Chang ...