Several agreements were signed on October 8 to advance Kinshasa's MetroKin urban rail project, which is designed to carry 520,000 passengers a day in its first phase. Kinshasa is pursuing two separate ...

The World Gold Council and EITI signed an agreement on October 12 to improve transparency and governance in artisanal gold mining, with African countries potentially playing a major role. The WGC is ...

OPay has filed for a New York listing, with a possible second listing in Lagos. Standard Bank plans to invest about $185 million for a stake of no more than 4.99%. Revenue rose 136% in the first half ...

Japan has provided an additional $18.4 million for the project's second phase. Total funding has reached $44.7 million for the interchange. The project aims to ease congestion on a major West African ...

Guinea's economy is projected to grow 8.8% in 2026 and 11.6% in 2027. Simandou iron ore exports are expected to drive much of the growth. The World Bank warns that strong growth may not translate into ...

Rising public debt and geopolitical tensions threaten growth and government finances. Private investment and artificial intelligence are central to discussions on jobs and development. Central African ...

Ecobank aims to make yuan payments easier for African businesses that trade with China. Africa-China trade reached a record $348 billion in 2025. The agreement forms part of Ecobank's broader strategy ...

PowerChina will build the Lion Thorn Solar Park for Yellow Door Energy. The 49 MWp plant is expected to produce 115 GWh in its first year. The contract adds to PowerChina's portfolio of solar projects ...

The proposed fund would compensate victims of uninsured, unidentified or insolvent drivers. Its financing sources and compensation limits have yet to be defined. Gabon's auto insurance revenue rose 19 ...

Mozambique's Montepuez ruby mine and Balama graphite mine are scheduled for IRMA audits between October and November 2026, reflecting growing interest in responsible mining standards across Africa.

Ghanaian banks must reduce their bad loan ratio from 15.66% to 10% by December 2026. The ratio has fallen by 5.11 percentage points over the past year. The central bank wants stronger loan recovery ...

Gabon has appointed a 32-member government amid tighter public finances. The revised 2026 budget cuts spending by CFA862.9 billion. Key economic ministers retain their posts as IMF talks continue.