Verdant Capital has invested $3 million in Nigerian fintech Bfree to help recover distressed loans in Africa. The deal will allow Bfree to buy and manage troubled loan portfolios from African ...

Cameroonian President Paul Biya, 92, announced his bid for an eighth term, less than three months before the country's presidential election on October 12, 2025. Biya will seek another seven-year ...

Uganda has started work on modernizing the 87.6 km Kayunga-Bbaale-Galiraya road. The $project includes paving the road, building a bridge, and adding a ferry landing on Lake Kyoga. The upgrade ...

Ghana launches the Oncology Nurse Leadership Program (ONLEP) to train specialized oncology nurses from seven African countries. The five-year program combines in-person and online training covering ...

Ivanhoe Mines signs deal covering 100% of Kamoa-Kakula smelter’s copper output. The smelter will process up to 500,000 tonnes annually, starting at 50% capacity. Ivanhoe secured $700 million in ...

New school to train engineers in AI and digital transformation fields • Initiative aligned with “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy targeting 100,000 trained youths annually • Project aims to boost ...

Uganda’s Zembo gets $1M from FMO to expand electric motorcycle rentals • Aims to cut pollution and boost youth jobs in Kampala • Needs support in regulation, credit, and infrastructure to scale ...

Kenya plans to roll out the ANTITRAC animal identification and traceability system nationwide. The system aims to curb cattle theft and improve animal health management. Kenya targets expanding meat ...

Ghana signs a deal with eLearning Africa to expand digital learning access across the country. • The partnership focuses on deploying modern digital tools and strengthening foundational skills, ...

After 15 years on the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger, Madagascar's Atsinanana Rainforests have officially been deemed safe. This decision marks a significant milestone for Madagascar, seen ...

African gas projects drive significant contracts for Asian shipbuilders, especially for Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) units. South Korean and Chinese firms dominate FLNG construction, ...

Séguéla gold mine produced 76,686 ounces in H1 2025, up 13% from the same period in 2024 • Fortuna Mining maintains 2025 output guidance of 134,000–147,000 ounces, despite a slight Q2 dip • Mine ...