Algeria to invest $60B in energy from 2025-2029 80% earmarked for oil and gas exploration, production Renewables, hydrogen, and cleaner fuels part of transition plan Algeria plans to invest $60 ...

Nigeria is negotiating a $2 billion loan from China Eximbank to build a national “super grid.” The project aims to stabilize electricity supply and revive industrial production. Over 200 companies now ...

Senegal has adopted a 10-year national plan to strengthen local seed production. The strategy aims to improve quality, traceability, and private investment in the sector. It seeks to reduce heavy ...

The Philippines plans to extend its rice import ban until April to support local farmers. A limited one-month import window in January will allow only 300,000 tons. The move could weigh further on ...

The new EAT-Lancet report urges a major shift toward plant-based diets worldwide. It recommends limiting red meat to 15 grams per day to improve health and curb emissions. The proposal has reignited ...

President Peter Mutharika has reappointed Joseph Mwanamvekha as Malawi’s finance minister. The country faces high inflation, a currency shortage, and heavy debt. Mwanamvekha’s return aims to restore ...

Botswana, TikTok discuss fair content monetization to include local creators in global earning programs. Talks highlight need for whitelist inclusion to stop high-fee intermediaries and protect ...

The sixth edition of the Choiseul Africa Business Forum will take place on 4 and 5 November 2025 at the Rabat Marriott Hotel. Organised by Choiseul Africa, chaired by Pascal Lorot, this annual forum ...

Senegal to build second refinery to boost fuel capacity Project cost estimated at $2–5 billion, start expected 2026 Aims to process local crude, cut costly fuel imports Senegal plans to build a second ...

Government plan aims to ease chronic congestion in capital Projects include metro, tram, rail, and 67 km of monorails Goal: expand capacity, improve connectivity for 3 million residents Algeria’s ...

Ethiopia’s GERD boosts power output past 5,000 MW capacity Only 44% of population has electricity amid grid shortfalls Govt targets 75% electrification, expanded grid, cleaner energy by 2030 The ...

Awalé will launch 100,000-meter drilling at Odienné gold project Goal: define first resource by 2026, PEA due mid-2026 Newmont may acquire 65% stake pending exploration results Canadian junior miner ...