ECOWAS Set to Roll Out Tax-Free Air Travel Across West Africa From January 2026
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has confirmed a major regional aviation reform that will make air travel…
World Bank Upgrades Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Outlook Amid Signs of Recovery
The World Bank this week raised its economic forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa, projecting growth of 3.8% in 2025, with expectations…
West African Union Reports Record Agricultural Output in 2025 Season
A coalition of West African states has reported that the 2025 farming season ended with record-high agricultural yields, driven by…
Pan-African Renewable Energy Consortium Launches New Solar Power Initiative
A newly formed Pan-African renewable energy consortium has unveiled a multi-country solar power initiative aimed at expanding clean electricity access…
Africa’s Private Infrastructure Investment Platform Records $1.4 Billion in Assets A Milestone for Continental Development
Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform backed by governments and development banks, has announced it now manages assets worth US…
African Union Private Sector Forum Launches to Accelerate Digital Trade & Innovation
From 8-10 December, the African Union (AU) will host the 16th High-Level Private Sector Forum in Djibouti under the theme:…
Morocco Plans to Source 60% of Drinking Water from Desalination by 2030
Facing persistent drought and climate-driven water scarcity, Morocco has announced an ambitious plan to supply 60% of its domestic water…
South Africa’s Consumer Confidence Rises as Holidays Approach
Recent data from the fourth quarter of 2025 show that consumer confidence in South Africa climbed to its highest level…
TotalEnergies Secures Operatorship of Namibia’s Mopane Discovery in Major Asset Swap with Galp
TotalEnergies has signed a landmark agreement with Galp Energia to acquire operatorship of the Mopane oil discovery offshore Namibia, positioning…
Nigeria Unveils $50 Billion Ondo Refinery Project as Partners Formalize Joint Venture Structure
Hope for boosting Nigeria’s in-country petroleum products refining capacity has risen significantly following a critical milestone in the proposed 500,000-barrel-per-day…
Algeria’s Sonatrach Completes Exploration Commitments in Libya with Additional Well Drilling
The Exploration Department of Libya’s National Oil Corporation held an expanded technical meeting with officials from the Algerian company Sonatrach…
Senegal Pledges to Prioritize African Markets in Future Gas Contracts Over European Exports
Senegal is aiming to prioritize Africa in its future gas contracts, emphasizing regional development over solely exporting to Europe, according…
ReconAfrica Reports Hydrocarbon Discovery at Namibia’s Kavango West Well
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has completed drilling operations at the Kavango West 1X well located on Petroleum Exploration Licence 73 onshore…
Egypt Exports LNG Shipment to Turkey as Regional Energy Hub Strategy Advances
Egypt exported a new liquefied natural gas shipment from the Idku liquefaction plant to Turkey aboard the LNG HARMONY carrier,…
Egypt’s Maridive Secures $152 Million Long-Term Contract in Qatar
Egypt’s largest offshore marine and oil support services provider, Maridive and Oil Services, has secured a 15-year contract in Qatar…
Nigeria Unveils National Clean Energy Transition Programme to Drive Renewable Growth
Nigeria has launched its first nationwide clean energy transition programme, marking a strategic shift toward renewable power and sustainable energy…
UN Deploys Emergency Response Teams After Severe Flooding Devastates East Africa
The United Nations has mobilized rapid response teams across East Africa following days of intense flooding that displaced thousands of…
Kenya Introduces New Digital Tax Policy to Regulate Expanding E-Commerce Sector
Kenya’s government has introduced a comprehensive digital tax framework targeting both local and international online platforms. The policy marks a…
Oil Markets Rally as OPEC+ Signals Major Production Cuts Ahead of 2026
Oil markets saw renewed volatility today after OPEC+ hinted at significant production cuts expected to take effect before 2026. The…
Ghana Secures $850 Million Infrastructure Deal
Good evening. Ghana has entered a landmark $850 million infrastructure agreement aimed at transforming key sectors of the economy and…