Africa accounts for approximately 60% of global solar potential, while announced solar projects across the continent total about 148 GW of planned capacity. Around 600 million people in Africa remain ...

The Gambia awarded Ghana’s Margins ID Group a contract for its national digital ID system Digital IDs support governance and service delivery, but adult ID coverage remains below 70% in much of SSA ...

Kenya’s competition authority approved Zenith Bank’s takeover of Paramount Bank. The deal would give Zenith its first foothold in the Kenyan banking market. Paramount Bank ranks among Kenya’s smallest ...

Ghana’s poverty rate declined from 24.9% to 21.9% in less than one year. More than 360,000 people exited multidimensional poverty in Q3 2025. Rural areas and northern regions remain the most affected.

Tourist arrivals to Africa rose 8% in 2025, the highest global increase. The continent welcomed 81 million international tourists during the year. Global tourism arrivals rose 4% to 1.52 billion.

TVS Motors is in discussions to build its first African motorcycle and tricycle manufacturing plant in Egypt, according to the Egyptian Investment Ministry. The project aims to create Africa’s largest ...

Izili acquired off-grid solar firm Qotto, active in Benin and Burkina Faso. The group secured $5 million in convertible bonds to support growth. The deal strengthens Izili’s off-grid power presence in ...

Tanzania plans to commission the MV Mwanza ferry on January 23, 2026, enhancing regional connectivity and supporting cross-border trade. The vessel can carry 1,200 passengers, 400 tons of cargo, 20 ...

BEN–Valio partner for an exclusive AI licensing deal in Africa to deliver sovereignty-aligned, compliant AI solutions. Initiatives like AfricAI (Next Digital, Lakeba, AqlanX, Agentic Dynamic), Cassava ...

Kenya plans to cut value-added tax on agricultural inputs to 8% under the 2026 finance bill to lower production costs. The government plans to remove excise duties and export promotion taxes on ...

DR Congo plans to tighten controls on mining exports to boost revenue collection, according to an IMF report published in January 2026. Authorities aim to improve measurements of export volumes, ...

West Wits Mining raised A$33.74 million ($23 million) to advance the Qala Shallows gold project in South Africa. The company expects the first gold pour in March 2026, positioning Qala Shallows as the ...