Rising public debt and geopolitical tensions threaten growth and government finances. Private investment and artificial intelligence are central to discussions on jobs and development. Central African ...

PowerChina will build the Lion Thorn Solar Park for Yellow Door Energy. The 49 MWp plant is expected to produce 115 GWh in its first year. The contract adds to PowerChina's portfolio of solar projects ...

Guinea's economy is projected to grow 8.8% in 2026 and 11.6% in 2027. Simandou iron ore exports are expected to drive much of the growth. The World Bank warns that strong growth may not translate into ...

Ghanaian officials have discussed a possible return by ExxonMobil after five years. Ghana's oil output fell from 71.44 million barrels in 2019 to 48.25 million in 2024. The government has proposed new ...

The BCEAO cuts the minimum share of customer funds held in demand deposits from 75% to 65%. The change creates room to reallocate up to CFA192.3 billion across licensed operators. Customer balance ...

Gabon has appointed a 32-member government amid tighter public finances. The revised 2026 budget cuts spending by CFA862.9 billion. Key economic ministers retain their posts as IMF talks continue.

Japan has provided an additional $18.4 million for the project's second phase. Total funding has reached $44.7 million for the interchange. The project aims to ease congestion on a major West African ...

Ecobank aims to make yuan payments easier for African businesses that trade with China. Africa-China trade reached a record $348 billion in 2025. The agreement forms part of Ecobank's broader strategy ...

The EU and Germany are providing €16.5 million through the StawiBluu programme to help tourism and aquaculture businesses access finance, skills and markets in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. Tanzania ...

Uganda is calling for reforms to its development financing system to support its goal of expanding the economy to $500 billion by 2040, with a focus on agriculture, tourism, mineral resources and ...

Madagascar’s slow budget execution and emerging revenue shortfalls are complicating implementation of its 2026 fiscal plans, according to an IMF mission. The government plans to accelerate public ...

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele has proposed measurable performance targets for federal agencies to reduce overlapping fees, approval procedures and regulatory delays. The Finance Ministry will review ...