A new legal challenge in the UK has revived opposition to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), highlighting the growing importance of social and environmental acceptance for major energy ...

Experts meeting in Ouagadougou said investing in workplace health and safety is essential to improving business performance and competitiveness. New technologies such as artificial intelligence, ...

Madagascar lawmakers have requested the expansion of telecom networks in underserved areas as the country faces a major digital divide, with about 80% of the population offline in 2024, according to ...

Algeria is implementing a national road infrastructure program involving 84 projects covering 872.2 km across 37 cities. Authorities have completed 50 road projects totaling 362.9 km and launched 34 ...

West African Resources produced 133,274 ounces of gold at Kiaka in the first half of 2026 as the mine continued to ramp up The company remains on track to meet its 2026 production target across its ...

African governments want a greater share of mining benefits while maintaining an attractive environment for investors Officials called for stronger local value creation through jobs, industry, ...

Africa’s median age will reach 19.5 years in 2026, giving the continent one of the youngest populations globally and creating both opportunities and risks. Sub-Saharan Africa’s working-age population ...

Chery has inaugurated its new South African plant, acquired from Nissan, with production set to begin in 2027 The investment will support local vehicle production, technology transfer and advanced ...

Kenya and Saudi Arabia signed MoUs on investment, customs cooperation and labor during political consultations; Saudi Arabia showed interest in renewable energy, infrastructure an ...

Bridge Bank Côte d’Ivoire will list 20% of its shares on the BRVM, raising 67.5 billion CFA francs; The funds will support regional expansion, digital investment and increased ...

Malawi is expanding universities and technical colleges through the World Bank-backed SAVE project to improve access to higher education The $100 million program aims to equip students with skills ...

Completion of the Jiji-Mulembwe project raises Burundi's installed electricity capacity from about 60 MW to more than 109 MW New hydropower plants will supply electricity to businesses, industries and ...