Congo’s state miner Gecamines will buy 100,000 tonnes of copper from the Tenke Fungurume mine this year for export to the United States with Mercuria’s support.

Egypt expects the remaining 4 billion euros of EU funding to be disbursed in three tranches by 2027 after completing IMF reviews.

Zambia will end its current IMF loan programme in January and launch a new full programme with the IMF.

Nigeria’s anti-graft agency continues probing ex-oil regulator Farouk Ahmed despite Dangote withdrawing his complaint.

Ghana’s inflation slowed for the twelfth straight month in December, falling to 5.4% year on year, driven mainly by easing food prices as the economy continues to recover.

A Kenyan distributor has filed an urgent court case to block Diageo’s $2.3 billion sale of EABL to Asahi Holdings pending a competition dispute.

Morocco recorded a historic tourism year in 2025, welcoming 19.8 million visitors and generating over 13 billion dollars in revenue, driven by improved connectivity and services.

Climate change is disrupting shea butter production across the Sahel, cutting yields, threatening women’s livelihoods, and straining global supply chains.

Gold, silver, platinum and palladium surged to multi year or record highs as safe haven demand rose amid U.S. Venezuela tensions and market uncertainty.

A new Port Sudan free zone deal aims to support oil exports, trade links, and cooperation between Burhan-controlled authorities and South Sudan amid instability.

AfDB raised more than in the previous cycle but missed its $25 billion target amid US funding issues.

The US supports a Congo-Rwanda peace deal and plans investments in mining and rail projects to secure copper, cobalt, and other critical minerals.

Congo’s state miner Gecamines partners with Mercuria to control and market cobalt, copper, and other minerals while boosting transparency and global influence.

Kenya and the US signed a landmark agreement committing $1.6 billion over five years to strengthen Kenya’s health system and advance universal health coverage.

Safaricom says Vodafone Kenya will acquire an additional 15% stake from the government for $1.6 billion as part of Kenya’s ongoing divestment plan.

The EU approved €59.5 million in military aid to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, and Jordan to strengthen their defense capabilities and regional security.

Zambia will receive a $1.5 billion US grant over five years to strengthen HIV, TB, and maternal health programs and build sustainable healthcare systems.

Sudan’s trade with Chad rebounded after the Adré border reopened, restoring market stability and easing shortages in West Darfur.

S&P Global upgraded South Africa’s foreign currency credit rating to BB, citing stronger growth, fiscal improvements, and Eskom performance.

South Sudan’s petroleum ministry requested $2.5 billion in oil-backed loans from international firms amid concerns about debt and corruption.

The IMF is reviewing Senegal’s financing strategy and reforms after previous debt support was suspended amid misreporting and political disagreements.

Libya’s Zallaf has shipped its first Chadar oil shipment after beginning production in January with high-quality Sidra crude.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog began his first visit to Zambia as part of a regional tour to boost Israel’s cooperation and diplomatic ties across Africa.

A $1.3 billion Afreximbank loan will fund a joint venture fertiliser plant in Angola to reduce import dependence and produce 4,000 metric tons daily.