China-Africa trade rose 12.4 % to $134.16 billion between January and May 2025 China’s exports to Africa climbed 20.2 %, African exports rose 1.6 % Beijing plans more tariff cuts to ease trade ...

(AfDB)-African leaders have called on Monday for an urgent review of U.S. tariffs on African exports, urging a shift towards transformative partnerships and investment in Africa’s economic potential.

Over 1,000 participants meet in Cotonou to address Africa’s rising cyber risks Forum calls for stronger resilience as digital threats hurt African economies Benin hosts the event, seen as a leader in ...

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio elected ECOWAS Chair • Warns of democratic, economic challenges. • Pledges focus on reform, security, unity. Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio was ...

World Bank and DR Congo sign $2 billion financing deal for five strategic projects • Funds will support Inga 3 hydropower, infrastructure, digital transformation, and more • The World Bank's total ...

Full AfCFTA rollout could raise Africa’s FDI by 120 % from global sources Reforms, stable rules, and regional cooperation seen as key to unlocking this potential Africa still lags in FDI, with flows ...

TDB, TDF, and World Bank launch ASCENT to provide energy to 3 million people • Burn and Ignite Power sign first deals to deploy clean cooking and solar systems • Off-grid, simple technologies seen as ...

US tariffs on Tunisian olive oil could reduce competitiveness from July • Tunisia may lose ground to EU suppliers and emerging exporters like Turkey • OTE urges Tunisia to diversify export markets and ...

Didievi gold resources rise to 989,000 oz, up 119%. • Based on Blaffo Guetto deposit, below 1M oz target. • New drilling set for July to expand potential. Inferred mineral resources at the Didievi ...

Nigeria ranks 61st globally, topping Africa in 2025 energy transition progress • WEF index highlights reforms, clean energy investment, and localized strategies • Sweden, Finland, and Denmark remain ...

Africa now produces 223,000 tons of honey, 12 % of global output Startups use connected tools to boost yields and improve product traceability Digital tech helps access new markets but adoption still ...

Gabon lost $1.75 bn in tax exemptions over three years. • New exemptions suspended, audit and reforms underway. • Import tax relief targets food and housing costs. Gabon has experienced a cumulative ...