A cyclone in Madagascar halted Ambatovy’s nickel and cobalt production, damaged its Toamasina plant, disrupted exports, and raised concerns over potential price increases.

The Democratic Republic of Congo plans a $750 million debut international bond to finance infrastructure and attract private investment amid rising metals demand.

China-backed Zijin Mining and Cominiere will begin lithium production at Congo’s Manono deposit in June, immediately starting exports amid ongoing arbitration and price pressure.

Gabon insists miners meet the 2029 raw manganese ban and threatens licence loss for companies failing to comply.

Egypt has signed a record $3.5 billion deal allocating new spectrum to its four mobile operators, doubling available frequencies and supporting future digital network expansion.

Zambia and Ghana sign a new economic pact to enhance trade and private sector investment activities

Oil majors are expanding offshore exploration in West and Southern Africa, driven by promising geology, reforms, and the need to replace declining assets.

Ethiopia’s efforts to exit default face delays after official creditors blocked a bond deal, prompting bondholders to consider legal action.

Intersolar Africa 2026 will gather global energy experts in Nairobi this February to showcase solar and storage solutions aimed at driving regional economic growth and energy security.

Afreximbank has announced a $1.75 billion syndicated receivables purchase facility to help Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol, meet its operating and capital requirements.

China has shifted from being a major financier of developing countries to a net receiver of funds as debt repayments rise, while multilateral lenders expand their role and Africa feels the sharpest impact.

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will visit Turkey to advance cooperation in security, trade, innovation, aviation, and defence while seeking stronger diplomatic and economic ties.

Libya has signed a multibillion-dollar oil agreement with major foreign firms as it seeks to boost production, attract investment, and revive its energy sector despite ongoing political divisions.

Afreximbank terminated its relationship with Fitch after the agency downgraded its credit rating, amid a dispute over its preferred creditor status.

S&P revised Congo’s outlook to positive, citing strong mining output, fiscal reforms, rising exports, and IMF-backed progress despite regional risks.

Benin raised $500 million through a sukuk issuance and reopened a 2038 eurobond after attracting more than $7 billion in global investor demand.

Turkey’s antitrust authority raided Temu’s office in Istanbul in an on-site inspection

Malawi raised petrol and diesel prices sharply to prevent shortages and protect scarce foreign reserves amid economic recovery efforts.

Congo has provided Washington with a vetted list of state-owned mineral assets for U.S. investors as part of a strategic partnership.

Ivory Coast will buy 100,000 tons of surplus cocoa to protect farmers’ income and social stability amid cross-border supply pressures.

Gourmet plans to sell 47.6 percent of its shares in a February IPO to fund store and delivery expansion in Egypt.

The IMF has completed its latest review of Ethiopia’s financial programme, paving the way for a new $261 million disbursement as reforms and debt talks continue.

Nigeria’s SEC has sharply raised capital requirements across the securities industry in a sweeping recapitalisation push that could force consolidation and reshape the market.

African manufacturers welcomed US congressional approval to revive AGOA but warned delays are hurting exporters, threatening jobs and straining trade across the continent.