In 2025, the development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, the largest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was marked by two major events: a seismic incident and the commissioning of a ...

Barrick loses second-largest gold producer ranking in 2025 Output fell to 3.26 million ounces Loulo-Gounkoto shutdown cut Mali production sharply Barrick Mining, long the world’s second-largest gold ...

In Mali, as in many other African countries, sustainable soil management has become a critical issue. Climate change, rapid urbanization, and rising food demand are placing growing pressure on this ...

DR Congo bans South African livestock imports over FMD Measure suspends permits for animals and animal products South Africa ramps up vaccination, local vaccine production The Democratic Republic of ...

Cameroon wins gold at 2026 Cacao of Excellence Awards Top sample selected from 191 entries worldwide Award boosts position in premium “fine flavour” cocoa market Cameroon has secured the gold medal at ...

DRC seeks ITC support for local battery value chains Musompo SEZ targets $2 billion private investment Progress slowed amid coordination, investment challenges DRC’s Prime Minister Judith Suminwa ...

Atlantic Group amends Kribi cement plant investment deal Project cost rises above initial CFA39 billion estimate Plant to add 1 million tons annual capacity Cameroon’s cement corporation, a subsidiary ...

Senegal to sign Brazil MoU on agricultural cooperation Deal targets dairy self-sufficiency, cattle genetic improvement Dairy imports rose to 33,745 tons in 2024 Senegal plans to sign a memorandum of ...

Vaalco Energy has started production from a new well at the Etame offshore field, initially producing around 2,000 barrels per day. The development comes as Gabon’s oil output remains below past peaks ...

Algeria’s NESDA and the Algerian‑Saudi Investment Company sign cooperation deal focused on research, feasibility and investment support for SMEs and micro‑enterprises. Agreement links project ...

Ghana aims to reach 70% 5G population coverage by March 2027, though the service is not yet commercially available. The government has shifted from an exclusive wholesale model to a hybrid, ...

IFC plans to invest up to $52 million in a microfinance group operating in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The funding will support local currency loans to small businesses, including women-owned firms.