Ethiopia begins construction of Africa’s largest airport near Addis Ababa Bishoftu airport planned to handle 110 million passengers annually Project costs over $12.5 billion, backed by Ethiopian ...

Guizhou Tyre plans a nearly $300 million tire plant in northern Morocco The factory will produce 6 million passenger vehicle tires per year The project targets European and North American markets via ...

Collaborative programs are emerging across Africa to promote inclusive employment Public, private, and international actors are increasingly involved Structural barriers keep employment rates for ...

Cabinet approves bill creating the National Media Regulation Council New body replaces the audiovisual regulator set up in 2006 Reform expands oversight to digital platforms and content creators ...

Incentive targets certified operators to curb illegal logging Past underreporting cost Cameroon over $302 million in lost revenue Cameroon has introduced a tax incentive in its 2026 finance law to ...

Fidelity Bank raised 259 billion naira, lifting eligible capital above CBN requirements First Bank of Nigeria also confirmed compliance after multiple recap moves Banks face a March 31, 2026 deadline ...

This week in Africa, Africa CDC continues its clinical trial on mpox, while a new study highlights limits in malaria control efforts. Surveillance against mpox remains active in Madagascar, as ...

Zambia withdraws its request for a 12-month extension of its IMF lending program worth about $145 million in additional funding. The IMF confirms the program will expire at the end of January 2026, ...

EBRD approved a senior loan of up to 350 million Egyptian pounds ($7.4 million) for Ridgewood for Water Desalination. The project will add 10,000–15,000 cubic meters per day of desalination capacity ...

Kenya’s economy grew 4.9% year on year in Q3 2025, up from 4.2% a year earlier. Construction, mining, hospitality and real estate drove growth amid firmer inflation. Inflation rose to 4.42%, while ...

Morocco welcomed 19.8 million tourists in 2025, exceeding the government target of 18 million. Tourism revenues reached 124 billion dirhams ($13.5 billion) in the first 11 months of 2025, up 19% year ...

Africa’s AI adoption is accelerating, but its ability to scale depends primarily on foundational investments—especially reliable electricity, digital connectivity, and physical infrastructure—rather ...