Ethiopia drafts $18 billion plan for nationwide power access

National electrification programme phase three targets universal electricity access renewable expansion and improved grid reliability across Ethiopia.

Angola approves AfCFTA strategy to boost regional trade growth

Government of Angola approves comprehensive AfCFTA action plan to strengthen regional value chains and markets.

IMF signs off on landmark agreement for Ethiopian debt relief

Ethiopia reaches a preliminary deal with key bondholders to restructure its defaulted bond.

Maroc Telecom tops 76 million users amid rising digital demand

Strong expansion in mobile money services helps lift group first-quarter turnover significantly.

Mozambique, Angola sign historic digital cooperation agreement

Mozambique and Angola forged a historic digital alliance, signing a pivotal agreement to reshape their technological landscapes. The breakthrough memorandum of understanding breathes vibrant new life into the shared digital transformation goals of both African nations. Signed amidst the electric atmosphere of the 5th National Communications Conference, the pact establishes a dynamic framework for bilateral cooperation. Mozambique’s Américo Muchanga and Angola’s Mário Oliveira formally endorsed the treaty, uniting their ministries under a common progressive vision. This strategic partnership acts as a bridge for exchanging rich technical expertise, pioneering digital innovations, and modernized regulatory practices. Both governments aim to ignite economic growth and foster deep digital inclusion by aggressively upgrading their core communications infrastructure. By weaving their digital ecosystems together, the two countries are actively accelerating Africa’s broader journey into the modern technological age.

Ericsson deploys its lightweight AIR 3285 radio in Tanzania

Modernized infrastructure lays the foundation for advanced smart city and IoT digital services.

Mastercard expands its global platform to nine African nation

Mastercard brings its global Priceless lifestyle platform to cardholders across nine African markets.

Moody’s cuts Gabon outlook to negative over rising debt risks

Moody’s says Gabon faces higher default risks as debt pressures grow and funding access remains limited

Senegal prepares to restructure national debt amid fiscal crisis

Senegal’s government has reversed its previous stance and announced a readiness to restructure its national debt.

Moroccan exporters prepare for internal leadership election

Candidates emphasize modernization and digital transformation for Morocco’s growing trade base.

Uganda says IsDB approves €650M railway loan

Uganda’s standard gauge railway wins new financing from IsDB

Italy court clears prosecutors in Nigeria oilfield case appeal

The Court of Cassation overturned convictions against two prosecutors, ruling that the alleged offense did not exist.

Fifteen countries sign Mombasa Declaration to fight illegal fishing

Fifteen nations have adopted the Mombasa Declaration to combat illegal fishing and enhance global fisheries transparency by implementing low-cost policy reforms.

Oil prices drop below 80 dollars following US-Iran agreement

Oil prices dropped below US$80 a barrel following optimism over a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and potentially ease sanctions on Iranian crude.

IMF approves a new $250 million credit facility for Rwanda

The IMF urges Rwanda to focus on fiscal consolidation after approving a 250 million dollar loan.

IMF increases financial support for four vulnerable African nations

Vulnerable African economies receive extra IMF support as energy and food prices skyrocket.

Higher fuel import costs widen Moroccan trade gap to April

Morocco trade deficit widens eighteen percent in four months as energy import costs surge.

Global leaders meet to address economic impacts of Mideast crisis

The heads of the IEA, IMF, World Bank, and WTO met to discuss collective responses to the Middle East war.

Nigeria’s Tinubu says reforms revived investor confidence

President Tinubu stated that his economic reforms stabilized Nigeria and boosted market confidence.

Turkish and Algerian leaders talk energy and regional stability

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to discuss deepening bilateral relations in trade, energy.

Angola buys back $750M in Eurobonds to ease fiscal pressure

Favorable oil prices give Angola financial stability to restructure its upcoming public debt.

Henry Musasizi steps up to become finance minister of Uganda

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni appoints Henry Musasizi as the new finance minister in cabinet.

Belarus seeks advanced relations with Algeria to boost African ties

Belarus plans to use partnerships with Algeria to expand its broader continental cooperation.

Livestock prices surge in Abidjan as Eid demand tightens supply

Sheep shortages across Abidjan markets push Eid prices higher amid regional border delays and blocked Sahel livestock shipments.

Moody’s turns South Africa outlook positive on reforms

South Africa’s economy sees improved outlook as Moody’s highlights stronger revenue collection spending control and debt stabilisation trends.

Egypt holds interest rates steady as economic growth slows down

Central bank freezes interest rates as Egypt GDP growth slows down due to the regional conflict.

ExxonMobil signs preliminary gas deal with Egypt

The partnership helps establish a secure cross-border energy corridor toward European markets.

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