Nigeria to provide 1.5 trillion naira ($968 million) to recapitalize the Bank of Agriculture • Goal is to improve farmers’ access to credit and boost food production • 2025 agriculture budget ...

China-Africa trade rose 12.4 % to $134.16 billion between January and May 2025 China’s exports to Africa climbed 20.2 %, African exports rose 1.6 % Beijing plans more tariff cuts to ease trade ...

Gabon lost $1.75 bn in tax exemptions over three years. • New exemptions suspended, audit and reforms underway. • Import tax relief targets food and housing costs. Gabon has experienced a cumulative ...

Nigeria ranks 61st globally, topping Africa in 2025 energy transition progress • WEF index highlights reforms, clean energy investment, and localized strategies • Sweden, Finland, and Denmark remain ...

Over 1,000 participants meet in Cotonou to address Africa’s rising cyber risks Forum calls for stronger resilience as digital threats hurt African economies Benin hosts the event, seen as a leader in ...

(AfDB)-African leaders have called on Monday for an urgent review of U.S. tariffs on African exports, urging a shift towards transformative partnerships and investment in Africa’s economic potential.

Full AfCFTA rollout could raise Africa’s FDI by 120 % from global sources Reforms, stable rules, and regional cooperation seen as key to unlocking this potential Africa still lags in FDI, with flows ...

US tariffs on Tunisian olive oil could reduce competitiveness from July • Tunisia may lose ground to EU suppliers and emerging exporters like Turkey • OTE urges Tunisia to diversify export markets and ...

Africa now produces 223,000 tons of honey, 12 % of global output Startups use connected tools to boost yields and improve product traceability Digital tech helps access new markets but adoption still ...

Morocco launches cannabis research on Beldia with UM6P and ANRAC. • Focus on genome, medical use, training, and sustainability. • Exports rising, 4,082 tons produced in 2024. Morocco advanced its ...

Didievi gold resources rise to 989,000 oz, up 119%. • Based on Blaffo Guetto deposit, below 1M oz target. • New drilling set for July to expand potential. Inferred mineral resources at the Didievi ...

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio elected ECOWAS Chair • Warns of democratic, economic challenges. • Pledges focus on reform, security, unity. Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio was ...