Burkina Faso recorded a $1.6 billion trade surplus in Q4 2025, up sharply from the previous quarter. Gold accounted for 96.8% of total exports and drove a 41.4% surge in export value. Imports rose ...

Ghana and Zimbabwe signed 10 bilateral agreements covering strategic sectors. Trade between the two countries remains limited despite historic ties. The deals aim to boost economic growth and expand ...

Exports of semi-processed cashew kernels to Vietnam are rising across the region Experts warn the trend undermines local value addition and industrial growth Limited access to working capital is ...

SAIC 2026 investments are expected to create over 200,000 permanent jobs Projects already underway in energy and infrastructure are driving hiring Nearly half of young South Africans remain unemployed ...

India’s UPL plans a $1 billion bioethanol project in South Africa Facility would produce 1.3 billion liters annually using sugarcane and corn Investment comes as rising oil prices boost interest in ...

U.S. and Australia signal growing interest in Cameroon’s critical minerals Focus includes cobalt, nickel, manganese, rutile, and scandium deposits Washington links stronger investment to clearer rules ...

Asante launches strategic review of Chirano and Bibiani mines Output fell sharply in 2025 despite higher gold prices boosting revenue Uncertainty grows over target of 500,000 ounces by 2028 Canada’s ...

Cameroon cotton hit by floods and jassid pest outbreaks since 2023 Production, yields, and farmer incomes decline sharply, losses exceed $17 million Government targets output recovery despite ongoing ...

Côte d’Ivoire ratifies tax agreement with Qatar to avoid double taxation Deal strengthens trade ties and improves tax transparency, cooperation Move aims to attract investment and boost bilateral ...

CAR signs $98 million mechanization deal with UK-based DSR Group Programme to deploy tractors, equipment, and expand agro-processing infrastructure Project aims to boost productivity, benefiting about ...

Move aims to boost housing finance and expand affordable housing supply Bank to support real estate sector amid 800,000-unit housing deficit The Ivorian government approved a decree ratifying an ...

Nigerian banks raised ₦4.65 trillion in fresh capital, with over 72% sourced locally Foreign investors accounted for just 27.45% of total participation The programme strengthens bank capital, but ...