Metier Private Equity backs Bisedge with $20m to scale its electric forklift rental fleet across the Nigerian, South African, Kenyan, and Tanzanian markets The deal lands as Nigerian FMCG reshuffles: ...

Chad made online applications mandatory for all visa requests through the official evisa.td platform from May 11. Authorities will invalidate all visas issued outside the platform from May 21, 2026.

Morocco and Ghana signed a declaration of intent on May 7 in Rabat to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation and public administration modernization. The agreement covers public service ...

Zimbabwe introduced regulatory reforms targeting manufacturing, finance, real estate and healthcare to improve the business environment. The country issued 709 new investment licenses in 2024, up 15% ...

Public Utilities Regulatory Authority gave unlicensed internet service providers in Gambia seven days to comply with telecom regulations. Authorities plan inspections, service disconnections, ...

Ethiopia and the United States signed a Structured Bilateral Dialogue (BSD) framework agreement on May 11. The framework covers economic cooperation, trade and investment, defense and security, and ...

Zambia and Spain signed a memorandum of understanding on political consultations. The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Lusaka and Madrid. Zambia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...

Angola launched the AngoREN national education and research network to accelerate digital transformation in higher education. The project includes up to $25 million in planned investments for network ...

Benin approved 31.87 billion CFA francs ($56.9 million) in fertilizer subsidies for the 2026/2027 farming season, up 22.5% from the previous campaign Government says subsidies would keep prices of ...

The United States Department of Agriculture forecast North Africa’s wheat imports at 29 million metric tons in the 2026/27 marketing season, down 12.9% from the previous year. Morocco should record ...

Congo’s central bank says most of the dollars imported into the country in 2025 quickly left the banking system. Officials warn some of the cash may be feeding money laundering and armed groups in ...

China Railway Resources wants to partner with MIBA on a large copper-cobalt project in central Congo. The proposal includes mining operations and a major energy component combining hydropower and ...