Niger plans a $1.9 billion refinery and petrochemical complex in Dosso with capacity to process 100,000 barrels of oil per day The project is designed to sharply expand domestic fuel production, ...

Tunisia’s economy is still growing, but the pace slowed to 2.3% in the second quarter of 2026 from 2.6% in the previous quarter Agriculture and construction remained strong growth drivers, while ...

Ghana plans to mobilize $9 million for agricultural training by 2028. The fund will support 21 agricultural institutions, research and equipment. The initiative aims to build skills for the country’s ...

South Africa has launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation system. The ETA aims to make entry faster while strengthening border security. The reform could support tourism, trade, investment and job ...

Stanbic Bank has launched direct yuan settlement for Tanzanian businesses. Companies can convert shillings into yuan without using the U.S. dollar. Tanzania imported about $8.17 billion in goods from ...

KBR will conduct pre-FEED studies for ORNX’s green ammonia project in Laâyoune. The planned plant would produce about 560,000 tons of ammonia a year. The project is part of Morocco’s $34.5 billion ...

The 869 MW project represents an estimated $800 million investment. Egypt aims to raise renewables to 45% of electricity generation by 2028. Egypt has agreed to buy electricity from Voltalia’s planned ...

WIA Gold needs $475 million to build the Kokoseb mine, with production targeted for late 2028. The project could produce 1.83 million ounces over 14 years and average about 150,000 ounces annually in ...

EDSA has started grid works to prepare for the 108.4 MW NANT power plant. The $417 million project is expected to start supplying electricity in Q3 2027. Sierra Leone has just over 140 MW of available ...

Algeria wants WhatsApp accounts to remain linked to local mobile numbers. The rule would preserve account traceability after usernames launch. India raised similar concerns with Meta in July. Algeria ...

Aton Resources raised $2.8 million to advance its Hamama gold project. The company targets the start of production in 2027. Egypt wants mining to contribute 6% of GDP, up from less than 1%. Aton ...