External debt repayments by African states are set to exceed $90bn in 2026 Egypt alone accounts for nearly one-third of the amount due High debt and weak revenue bases keep refinancing risks elevated ...

Solar installations rose 54% in 2025, reaching about 4.5 GW South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Algeria led new capacity additions Africa could exceed 31.5 GW of installed solar capacity by 2029 Africa ...

The UAE pledged $500m to a UN humanitarian fund for Sudan at a donor meeting The United States announced an additional $200m contribution Washington is pressing for a ceasefire ahead of Ramadan The ...

Ifeyinwa Osime succeeds Paul Usoro San, who retired on January 29, 2026 She has served on Access Bank’s board as an independent director since 2019 The appointment comes amid tighter governance ...

A state-owned banking holding is planned for launch in 2026 The structure will centralize and manage public shareholdings in banks The move follows a broader rise in state ownership across WAEMU ...

The bank received its provisional headquarters in Nigeria on February 2 Initial capital is set at $500 million, with a long-term target of $5 billion Member states have begun contributions ahead of ...

The Vision 2060 roadmap places digital technology among key growth drivers The strategy prioritizes AI, digital inclusion, and cybersecurity Structural gaps persist in skills, coverage, financing, and ...

The United States advanced talks to source critical minerals from the DRC, targeting assets operated by Ivanhoe Mines and Glencore. Ivanhoe said discussions covered exporting zinc, copper, lead, ...

Benin launched its “Benin 2060 Alafia” national development vision, adopted by parliament in July 2025. The strategy rests on four pillars: peace, good governance, shared prosperity, and international ...

Zimbabwe generated $3.4 billion in mineral export revenues in 2025, excluding gold and silver, according to the MMCZ. Total mining revenues remained far below the $12 billion target, reaching $5.56 ...

Akrake Petroleum completed the AK-2H production well at the offshore Sèmè field. Technical results confirmed high porosity and oil saturation, supporting commercial potential. Production start slipped ...

Equatorial Guinea increased GEPetrol’s stake from 5% to 32.55% in the Aseng Gas project. Chevron committed to finance the increase while retaining its role as project operator. The project supports a ...