Guinea suspended demurrage fees at the Port of Conakry from December 15 to January 31. The move aims to limit the impact of port costs on consumer prices during the holidays. High logistics costs ...

Global cocoa prices have fallen to just over $6,000 a ton, about half last year’s level. Exporters are struggling to honor contracts, leading to bean buildups at ports. In Côte d’Ivoire, the ...

Egypt signed a $200 million SAF investment deal with Qatar’s Al Mana Holding. The project marks the first Qatari industrial investment in the Suez Canal zone. Production is set to start by 2027 under ...

Web3 adoption is accelerating demand for blockchain developers across Africa. The role combines programming, cryptography, and decentralized systems design. Universities, bootcamps, and online ...

As AFCON 2025 approaches: the Fez-Meknes region is emerging as one of Morocco’s most strategic tourism hubs, offering strong commercial prospects for African travel agencies. The expected influx of ...

Yango invested in Ghanaian startup Gigmile through its venture arm, Yango Ventures. Gigmile provides financing and management tools for last-mile delivery workers. The deal aims to support growth and ...

BW Energy is acquiring stakes in Angola’s offshore blocks 14 and 14K for about $310 million. The deal gives the company exposure to producing assets operated by Chevron. The move builds on BW Energy’s ...

Chariot reached financial close on two wind projects totaling 190 MW in South Africa. The projects are backed by a 20-year power purchase agreement with Etana Energy. They reflect growing momentum for ...

The Republic of Guinea has taken a major new step in the implementation of the sustainable and responsible Simandou 2040 socio-economic development program with the creation, by decree, of a Delivery ...

Shelter Afrique Development Bank named Lionel Zinsou as board chair on 15. He replaces Dr Chii Akporji, with Said Athman Mtwana appointed vice chair. The bank says the appointments support its ...

WAEMU foreign exchange reserves rose to about $33 billion by end-October 2025. Import cover increased to six months from 3.8 months in 2024. Stronger exports and renewed market access supported the ...

Market sources expect rice prices to keep falling in the first quarter of 2026. India is heading for a record harvest and may release large export volumes. Strong Indian supply is increasing pressure ...