Ghana officially launched the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) to reform artisanal and small-scale mining and promote responsible practices. • The new program ...

Nigeria wants to grow its pharmaceutical industry to $10 billion by 2030, a significant leap from the $2 billion it was valued at in 2023. However, despite substantial investments, the local industry ...

Senegal launched “Source Sénégal PPP” on Aug. 5 to digitalize PPP contract procedures. • The platform aims to boost investment with support from Germany and the Sustainable Infrastructure Foundation.

Synthetic fibers like polyester now account for nearly 75% of global fiber production, sharply reducing cotton’s market share to about 20%. • African countries reliant on raw cotton exports face ...

Tekken unveils 'Miary Zo,' a Malagasy female fighter who practices Moraingy, a traditional martial art. • She is the second African character in the franchise since its launch in 1994, after Egyptian ...

Senegal to build 200,000-300,000 tons of cold storage in two years for horticulture. • Aims to cut 10-20% post-harvest losses and support rising production. • Talks underway with China’s Guangxi Chang ...

Ethiopian Airlines posted $7.6 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2024/2025. Growth slowed to 8%, down from 15% the previous year, due to global disruptions. The airline carried over 19 million ...

Ecobank is selling its Mozambique unit to FDH Bank as part of a strategic shift. • The sale will be fully funded by FDH Bank’s own capital, pending regulatory approvals. • Ecobank plans to maintain ...