Africa accounts for nearly 1 in 5 global road deaths, worsened by old used cars • Over 80% of exported used vehicles fail basic emissions standards • Weak regulations fuel road accidents, air ...

Morocco began expanding Casablanca Airport to raise capacity to 35M passengers by 2029 • The $1.7B project supports the “Airports 2030” plan to make Casablanca a global hub • Upgrades include digital ...

DRC extended its cobalt export ban to September 2025 due to high stock levels. • Major producers like CMOC face delivery issues; supply risks remain but demand stays strong. • Prices are volatile ...

The Tropical Forest Forever Facility, an initiative supported by the BRICS nations, aims to reward countries for preserving their forests. This presents a significant opportunity for African nations, ...

WAEMU states collectively raised nearly 7,000 billion CFA francs in the first half of 2025, a record amount driven by increased financing needs, the return of long-term bonds, and an improved ...

Eskom restored Medupi Unit 4 early, adding 800 MW and helping end load-shedding • Coal still dominates South Africa’s power, slowing the energy transition • Eskom and industry are investing in ...

Ethiopia completed the $4B Grand Renaissance Dam to boost power capacity and energy independence • Egypt and Sudan fear water supply risks, with no binding deal on dam operations • Regional tensions ...

Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways establish strategic agreement, introducing a third daily flight between Doha and Nairobi. • Part of wider Qatari initiatives that includes a 60% stake in RwandAir and ...

World cereal production estimated to hit 2.925 billion tons in 2025/2026, marking a 2.3% increase from the previous cycle, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) • Corn, rice, and ...

The third Africa-Spain summit aims to strengthen trade relationships, with bilateral trade totaling approximately $35 billion in the first half of 2024. • Spain endeavors to boost its presence in ...

IMF identifies three strategic priorities to help Nigeria realize its potential as a significant economic power • Recommendations focus on achieving robust growth, implementing an efficient fiscal ...

Ethiopia, East Africa’s top soybean exporter, is able to export soybean meal to China since July 3, 2025. • China's new regulation serves to diversify soy supply sources; Ethiopia shipped 29,408 tons ...