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 ...

Extension eases bottlenecks after embargo and delayed quota implementation Government still faces risks over policy execution and cobalt substitution The Democratic Republic of Congo’s regulator has ...

Egypt plans mobile phone exports from 2026, targets 15 million devices Strategy builds local ICT manufacturing; 40% value-added, 15 brands onboard Global smartphone growth offers opportunity despite ...

Gabon appoints Sosthène Nguema mines minister in Jan. 2026 reshuffle Mining budget jumps 1,400% as government targets sector expansion Strategy seeks reduce oil reliance, boost manganese output, local ...

Nigeria stock market posts record 36.6 trillion naira capitalisation gain in 2025 All-Share Index jumps 51%, driven by earnings, dividends, FX clarity Foreign inflows rebound; market records first net ...

Gabon names Thierry Minko economy and finance minister in Jan. 1 reshuffle Move follows transition, aims to tighten finances, tackle rising living costs Appointment comes amid debt scrutiny after ...