IFC teams up with AfDB and Nigeria’s EbonyLife to assess a new fund for African cinema • Sector could grow to $20 bln annually and create 20 mln jobs with better funding and regulation • Nollywood and ...

IFAD initiates a program worth $358.26 million to bolster dairy sector in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda • The program, called DaIMA, aims to strengthen the resilience of dairy systems, with a ...

Two-year initiative targets women-led SMEs in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda’s green sectors. • Program to deliver training, coaching and easier access to financing for four cohorts of entrepreneurs. • ...

BRICS plans a guarantee fund to reduce political and financial risks in developing countries. • The fund will be managed by the New Development Bank (NDB) and unveiled at the July 2025 Rio summit. • ...

Mailo solar plant begins feeding 25 MW into Zambia’s grid, part of a 110 MW project. • Zambia aims for 50% electricity access by 2030 with 1,000 MW of solar by end-2025. • AfDB report urges stronger ...

ENGIE installs 15 mini-grids with 1.4 MW capacity in three Nigerian states. • Project aims to cut diesel use and reduce CO₂ emissions by 33,000 tonnes. • Abu Dhabi’s Ignite Power plans to acquire ...

Pipeline resumes crude flows after May 24 leak halted supply. • Repairs highlight Libya’s urgent need to modernize 1960s-era pipelines. • NOC estimates $17 billion needed to boost production to 2 ...

Dangote Group to build urea and nitrogen fertilizer plant in Somali region. • Ethiopia aims to reduce fertilizer imports and boost local production. • Construction to take 40 months, with $3 billion ...

Sante Fe Minerals signs deal to acquire Eburnea gold project from Turaco Gold. • Transaction gives Sante Fe full or majority stakes in Satama and Bouaké North permits. • Ivory Coast’s stable business ...

Gabon is targeting deepwater oil to offset declining output, now at 200,000 b/d Investor-friendly reforms and better data access are driving offshore interest Plans include a refinery upgrade and ...

Rebel violence cut Bisie tin mine’s Q2 output to 4,106 tonnes, 21% below target H1 production hit 8,376 tonnes, 47% of Alphamin’s 2025 goal Continued operations depend on improved regional security ...

MTN Nigeria launched a 100 million naira startup accelerator starting September The 12-week program offers funding, mentorship, and tech access It supports MTN’s broader push for digital skills and ...