Egypt has signed a $200 million deal with Qatar’s Al Mana Holding to produce sustainable aviation fuel from used cooking oil in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.

Egypt and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development signed a 165 million euro deal for power grid funding.

Congo has imposed new cobalt export rules requiring rapid royalty payments and strict compliance, raising uncertainty for global producers.

Chevron plans to expand its operations in Nigeria by joining the next licensing round and deploying a drilling rig in 2026 as regulatory clarity and improved security boost investor interest.

South Africa raised $3.5 billion through new 12-year and 30-year dollar bonds after attracting more than $13 billion in investor orders.

Turkish Airlines and South African Airways signed a codeshare agreement to expand routes and travel options from March 1, 2026.

Nigeria has approved payment of 185 billion naira in overdue gas debts to restore confidence in the energy market and improve electricity supply.

Nigeria has approved a medium-term fiscal plan for 2026 that projects high spending, a wide deficit, heavy debt costs and lower-than-targeted oil output.

Spain’s pork sector faces concern as a new African swine fever outbreak among wild boars threatens trade and prompts strict containment measures.

Egypt and Pakistan plan a 2026 roadmap to deepen ties while Egypt pushes for Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction.

Kenya has launched a $1.5 billion Chinese-funded road expansion to ease transport pressure and reduce reliance on national borrowing.

Lebanon and Egypt met in Beirut to advance arms control and prevent escalation amid ongoing Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.

Zambia exited default status after S&P upgraded its credit rating, reflecting improving fiscal health and economic recovery.

Germany will invest €37 million through KfW to boost trade and investment with African countries under the expanded Compact 2.0 initiative.

An NGO has filed a legal complaint accusing TotalEnergies of knowingly supporting Mozambican troops implicated in torture and killings near its gas site in Cabo Delgado.

Eswatini received over five million dollars from the United States to host deportees under a controversial third-country programme.

S&P Global Ratings upgraded Nigeria’s outlook to positive, citing expected benefits from ongoing economic and fiscal reforms.

Ghana has removed its Covid recovery levy and cut VAT to modernise its tax system and support economic growth as inflation eases and GDP strengthens.

Turkish UAV manufacturer Baykar is expanding its exports and defence partnerships across Africa, showcasing its advanced drones at Mali’s Bamako Expo Fair.

Nigeria’s National Assembly approved 1.15 trillion naira in domestic borrowing to fund a 2025 budget shortfall amid strong investor confidence.

The EU has pledged $2.31 billion under its Global Gateway strategy to develop the Lobito Corridor linking Zambia, Angola, and the DRC to the Atlantic Ocean.

Egypt has announced a new natural gas discovery in the Western Desert expected to boost reserves and production as part of efforts to strengthen energy self-sufficiency.

Tesla shareholders approved a $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk, securing his leadership as the company pursues AI, robotics, and growth milestones.

Apple plans to use Google’s 1.2 trillion-parameter Gemini AI model to upgrade Siri, paying around $1 billion annually until its own system is ready.