Algeria plans to invest $71.6 billion in upstream hydrocarbons, refining and petrochemicals by 2030 to meet rising domestic demand and preserve export volumes. The country aims to increase primary ...

Emi Koussi rises 3,415 meters above sea level in northern Chad’s Tibesti Mountains, making it the highest point in the Sahara. The volcanic mountain range stands amid vast stretches of ocher desert, ...

Aura Energy has pushed first production at its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania to late 2028, while Deep Yellow has delayed its final investment decision for Namibia’s Tumas project beyond the ...

Namibia’s opposition lawmakers blocked a vote on a bill to overhaul the country’s petroleum sector by walking out of Parliament, depriving the National Assembly of a quorum. The bill would replace the ...

Côte d’Ivoire signed a $500 million financing agreement with the OPEC Fund on October 16, 2026, to support priority development projects between 2026 and 2029, alongside additional grants. The ...

Ghana and Norway signed a five-year agreement to strengthen fisheries management, with Norwegian technical assistance capped at NOK100 million (about $10.6 million). The partnership aims to combat ...

Morocco appointed Ahmed Rahhou as Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation and Administration Reform on October 16, 2026, giving artificial intelligence an explicit place in the ...

Brazil and Cabo Verde are exploring cooperation in customs administration and agribusiness, following discussions held during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in October 2026. No formal ...

Guinea's Parliament has approved a $336.45 million loan for the Labé–Tougué road project. The project includes 160 km of roadworks and a 200-meter bridge, with construction expected to take 36 months.

Niger has banned gasoline and diesel exports to prioritize domestic supplies amid persistent fuel shortages. Sonidep and Soraz can export surplus fuel only with special government authorization. The ...

British mining company Kodal Minerals has entered Ghana’s lithium sector with an agreement to acquire up to 80% of the Asamankese project over five years. Initial drilling is expected before the end ...

ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States have agreed to establish joint working groups to draft a cooperation agreement. The initiative follows the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ...