Egypt will repay $1.3 billion in arrears to foreign oil companies by June 2026. Total outstanding debt peaked at $6.1 billion in June 2024 due to foreign currency shortages. Authorities aim to restore ...

Ghana’s Parliament has ratified the Ewoyaa mining lease, clearing the way for construction of its first lithium mine. Atlantic Lithium plans to produce 3.6 million tons of spodumene concentrate over ...

Gabon plans to ban broiler chicken imports from January 1, 2027 to boost local production. Senegal has built a self-sufficient poultry sector after banning imports since 2005. Gabon still relies ...

African countries have significantly increased PhD output, with tens of thousands of doctorates awarded across major economies. Only 11% of Sub-Saharan African firms invest in R&D, limiting demand for ...

Funds target erosion control, ecosystem restoration in Benin and Mauritania Program aims to protect 530,000 people and create 13,000 jobs The World Bank Group approved this week $240 million in ...

Move part of mission realignment, not withdrawal, UN says Armed groups persist despite 2019 peace deal, especially in east The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the ...

While Engel’s Law explains how the share of household spending on food rises as incomes fall, Bennett’s Law focuses on how diets change as incomes increase. Formulated in the 1940s by American ...

IMF approves $3.2 million disbursement under Guinea-Bissau program Performance weaker than expected, several targets and benchmarks missed Growth remains strong; reforms urged on fiscal discipline and ...

Senegal’s president to visit Spain March 24-26 at king’s invitation Talks expected on migration, security, and economic cooperation sectors Spain provides €27 million annual aid for agriculture, ...

South Africa pushes faster oil, gas exploration despite legal challenges Environmental groups’ court actions delay projects by Shell, TotalEnergies Government advances new regulations, state company, ...

DR Congo says fuel supply stable, stocks sufficient through June Government plans strategic reserve amid Middle East-related disruptions Global shipping decline may raise import costs and domestic ...

South Africa launches performance-based grant to unlock 100 billion rand Program targets improved municipal services and stronger financial management Incentives tied to reforms addressing ...