Several countries across Africa face mounting public health challenges, ranging from workforce shortages and ethical concerns in medical research to disease outbreaks, malnutrition, and the need for ...

Technical difficulties disrupt drilling operations offshore Benin Sèmè field restart, planned for late 2025, pushed back with no new date Target output of up to 16,000 barrels per day remains ...

New government expands to 31 members, up from 30 previously Key economic portfolios reassigned amid focus on cost of living Reshuffle follows local elections won by ruling authorities Gabon’s ...

Each year around 2 January, the streets of Cape Town host the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, also known as Kaapse Klopse. Rooted in the nineteenth century, the event combines music, parades and ...

Gabon appoints Clotaire Kondja petroleum and gas minister in reshuffle Industry insider takes over amid ageing fields, weak investment New minister faces gas monetisation, revenue alignment challenges ...

Nigerian naira posts first annual gain since 2012, up 7.4% Recovery driven by FX reforms, tighter policy, narrowed rate gap Analysts warn durability hinges on inflation control, sustained inflows The ...

Burkina Faso to accelerate online justice services rollout from 2026 New platforms enable remote filings, documents, prison visit requests Reform aims widen access despite low digital governance ...

OADC secures approval to acquire seven NTT Data centres in South Africa Deal expands footprint in Africa’s largest data centre market Expansion backed by $65 million loan, part of $500 million ...

Togo adopts 2025-2034 decentralization roadmap to strengthen local governance Policy targets capacity building, resource transfer, citizen participation Reform aims boost communes’ service delivery, ...

Cameroon to tax foreign online platforms from Jan. 1, 2026 Non-resident firms face 3% minimum levy or 30% corporate tax Reform targets digital revenues, fairness, and broader tax base Cameroon is set ...

WAPCo tax exemption extended; corporate rate cut to 30% Changes aim ease investment constraints, update regional gas framework Togo has revised the tax regime governing the West African Gas Pipeline, ...

Partnership targets financing, financial inclusion, business formalization Pilot formalized 343 firms; nationwide programme targets 5,000 businesses Equity BCDC, the Congolese subsidiary of Kenyan ...