• Kenya nears a deal with China to remove tariffs on agricultural exports like tea, coffee, and avocados. • Kenya aims to quadruple tea exports to China by 2030 amid losing U.S. market benefits. • ...

• Senegal’s Diamba Sud gold project now holds 1 million ounces, Fortuna Mining says. • Indicated resources up 53% to 724,000 ounces; inferred at 285,000 ounces. • Based on new drilling; economic ...

• Tekken unveils 'Miary Zo,' a Malagasy female fighter who practices Moraingy, a traditional martial art. • She is the second African character in the franchise since its launch in 1994, after ...

In Senegal, like in much of Africa, most fruit production is for local consumption. However, the country's banana industry is growing in importance, with ambitions of achieving self-sufficiency.

• Ghana officially launched the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) to reform artisanal and small-scale mining and promote responsible practices. • The new ...

• Starting August 20, 2025, travelers from Malawi and Zambia must pay up to $15,000 for U.S. visas.• The bond is refundable if visitors comply ...

• Senegal to build 200,000-300,000 tons of cold storage in two years for horticulture. • Aims to cut 10-20% post-harvest losses and support rising production. • Talks underway with China’s Guangxi ...

African airline traffic fell 0.3% year-on-year in June Conflict between Israel and Iran weighs on global travel Global passenger demand up 2.6% in June, less than capacity growth The armed conflict ...

• Côte d’Ivoire opens $56.4M cocoa plant in Divo, adding 36,000-ton capacity. • Aims to process 100% of cocoa locally by 2030; 44% processed in 2024. • Processed exports earned $2.67B in 2023 vs.

• Meeting comes amid rising health threats and declining international aid Ghana is hosting a high-level summit on August 5, bringing together African heads of state, health policymakers, and global ...

• Nigerian startup Upgraded Era launched Hack365 Global, a cybersecurity training program for young West Africans. • Hack365 equips trainees with technical modules, international certifications, and ...

First Quantum signed a $1 billion gold streaming deal with Royal Gold Inc. The funds will help cover capital spending, working capital, and debt repayment. The agreement comes as gold prices rise and ...