Sarama files $242M claim over revoked Tankoro 2 mining rights in Burkina Faso ICSID arbitration underway; government response due by January 31, 2026 Dispute reflects rising tensions in Africa’s gold ...

Karpowership criticized in Gabon amid blackouts despite 150 MW plant deployment Company says it's producing 75 MW; blames outages on grid, fuel, dam issues SEEG cites pipeline tests; fragile ...

ExxonMobil eyes 2026 FID for $30B Rovuma LNG as security improves TotalEnergies begins lifting force majeure on nearby Mozambique LNG project Rovuma Basin holds 85 Tcf gas; key to ExxonMobil’s global ...

Egypt plans to modernize hydropower plants, boost efficiency and coordination Hydropower made up 7.2% of Egypt’s electricity in 2023, IEA says Move aligns with Egypt’s 42% renewables target and ...

Eni signs deal to survey offshore oil blocks in Sierra Leone Study spans 6,790 km²; no drilling planned, aims to reassess oil potential Past rounds failed to secure deals; Eni’s entry seen as investor ...

GSMA urges policy reforms to improve affordability, investment, and coverage 75% under mobile coverage don’t use internet due to cost, skills, energy gaps Uganda has the potential to generate 14.6 ...

Burkina Faso to open 20 digital service hubs in post offices by 2030 $9.7M state-La Poste deal aims to boost digital, financial inclusion 83% of citizens offline in 2023; project targets rural access ...

Dakar delivery workers complete digital skills training via Force-N initiative Program boosts youth employability with GPS, safety, and customer service modules Expansion planned nationwide as youth ...

Ethiopia launches e-Phyto to digitize plant health export certification New system cuts processing time, reduces fraud and export costs Horticulture sector to benefit; cut flower exports earned $470M ...

HCA, Hempel Foundation launch 2-year push for foundational learning reforms Initiative targets data use, policy focus to boost literacy, numeracy by age ten 90% of sub-Saharan children lack basic ...

German President Steinmeier begins two-day state visit to Ghana Talks focus on trade, tech, and development; visits KNUST, Kumasi Institute Germany-Ghana trade hit $678M in 2024; ties deepen in energy ...

The Loulo gold mine, located 350 km west of Bamako, has produced several million ounces since its start in 2005. The mine is part of the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex, which is currently at the center ...