Tinubu approves partial write-off of NNPC debts to Nigerian government Decision cancels $1.42 billion and 5.57 trillion naira obligations Move may help clarify NNPC accounts amid oil sector challenges ...

Djibouti, Egypt sign port, logistics and energy cooperation agreements Deals include 23-MW solar plant to power Doraleh port operations Aim is to cut reliance on imported electricity and secure port ...

Algeria launches $207 million tire factory project in Touggourt Plant targets 5 million annual units, boosting industrial self-sufficiency Move follows 2025 shortages and aims to cut import dependence ...

Nigeria confirms tax reform takes effect Jan. 1, 2026 despite opposition PDP alleges illegal insertions, urges suspension and investigation Government says overhaul strengthens revenues without ...

Gambia’s Gamtel signs $50 million PPP to modernise internet backbone Project boosts core network capacity from 50 Gbps to 800 Gbps Upgrade aims to ease bottlenecks and strengthen national digital ...

United States, Côte d’Ivoire sign $487 million five-year health partnership Deal targets HIV, malaria, maternal health and system resilience Abidjan must fund 60% of package by 2030 The United States ...

Côte d’Ivoire ruling RHDP wins 197 of 255 parliamentary seats Result consolidates President Ouattara’s control of executive and legislature Main opposition PDCI takes 32 seats as turnout stands at 35% ...

Kenya plans National Cybersecurity Agency to coordinate response to digital threats Cabinet backs proposal, parliamentary approval expected after consultations Agency to oversee standards, operations ...

Chad discusses Huawei partnership to advance Tchad Connexion 2030 strategy Talks target telecom expansion, connectivity access and public service digitisation Government seeks to narrow digital divide ...

Burkina Faso doubles digital ministry 2026 budget to 61 billion CFA francs Funds target fiber rollout, white-zone coverage and public service digitisation Government aims to boost ICT leadership ...

Egypt receives $3.5 billion initial payment from Qatar-backed coastal project Deal targets Mediterranean real estate and tourism development near Matrouh Inflow supports foreign currency needs amid ...

Togo passes new law tightening anti-money laundering and terrorism financing rules Legislation aligns with FATF standards and UEMOA 2023 directive Measures extend due diligence to crypto firms, boost ...