COBAC raises bank capital requirement to 25 billion CFA francs from 10 billion Compliance deadline extended to 2029 as most banks face shortfalls Reform aims to boost financial resilience and regional ...

Kamoa-Kakula to receive 50 MW from Inga II dam starting November Full 178 MW rollout by 2027 as power grid upgrades progress Site to reach energy independence via hydro and solar by mid-2027 Ivanhoe ...

Producers in Ituri see prices fall to $2.70/kg; poor fermentation blamed Gov’t targets 3M tons by 2030, eyes reforms and security for plantations Export prices for cocoa, a key commodity for the ...

Ghana holds talks to address energy debt and tighten sector oversight New inspector, stricter rules, and regional coordination planned for reforms Energy debt may hit $8.4B by 2027 without urgent ...

EIB invests €20M in fund aiding EU SMEs' Africa expansion Amethis fund targets growth sectors to build EU-Africa business ties Investment aims to boost tech transfer, jobs, and local supply chains The ...

KenGen, Kaishan to build geothermal-powered green fertilizer plant in Kenya Plant to produce up to 300,000 tons annually over 30 years KenGen posts $81M profit, advances regional green energy ...

Brazil, the United States, and China dominate the global soybean trade. The ongoing tariff dispute between Washington and Beijing is holding market participants in suspense and continues to impact ...

The Bank expects a 41% rise in 2025 and a further 6% increase in 2026. Gold topped $4,000 an ounce in October, driven by strong investment demand. Prices may only ease in 2027 amid monetary and ...

IISD urges African producers to strengthen tax policy, infrastructure, and local markets. Fiscal incentives alone have delivered mixed results across mining economies. Stable laws and reliable energy ...

The World Bank forecasts a 21% annual increase in fertilizer prices. Urea, DAP, and potash prices surged up to 41% year-on-year in Q3 2025. Export limits and sanctions continue to strain global supply ...

OMV made a combined oil and gas discovery on onshore block 106/4. Tests showed output of 4,200 barrels of oil and 2.6 million cubic feet of gas per day. The find marks the company’s first successful ...

The funding will back vocational training, energy, and renewable projects. The announcement came during President Steinmeier’s visit to Accra. Ghana targets $4 billion in investments under its ...