In southeastern Morocco, near the Algerian border, lies Merzouga—a small village at the heart of the Saharan desert, known for its monumental dunes and stark, captivating landscapes. Far from the ...

Lifezone Metals will invest $942M in Tanzania’s Kabanga nickel project over 18 years. • Project targets $14.1B revenue with a 4.5-year payback despite weak nickel prices. • Tanzania holds 16% stake, ...

United Bank for Africa (UBA) plans to raise over 157 billion naira, approximately $102.5 million, through a rights issue. The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) officially announced this in a market ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo is making a bold statement with its first World Music and Tourism Festival. Through this event, it aims to become a leading cultural force in Africa while ...

France will return the skull of a Sakalava king, along with those of two of his warriors, to Madagascar in August 2025. This repatriation comes 128 years after their beheading in 1897. Madagascar's ...

Highlights: • Kobold Metals signed an agreement in principle with the DRC government on July 17, 2025. • The deal includes the Manono lithium project, which has strategic value. • The agreement ...

Highlights: • Egypt targets 42% renewable energy share by 2030. • POWERCHINA to build 130-km high-voltage line signed on June 25. • National grid expansion remains critical as renewables grow. Egypt ...

Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned electricity company, announced on Wednesday, July 16, its goal to generate most of its electricity from renewable sources by 2040. This target, disclosed during a ...

Côte d'Ivoire’s Ministry of Finance announced on Thursday, July 17, 2025, the country successfully issued a 50 billion yen Samurai bond, approximately $336.2 million, marking its first entry into the ...

Highlights: • Global cocoa processing down across all major regions in Q2 2025 • ECA: Europe’s grindings at lowest since 2020, Asia at lowest since 2017 • Cocoa prices fall to 8-month low; Barry ...

Highlights: • Zimbabwe plans to restart the Darwendale project with $50 million in initial capital • Global platinum prices jumped 51% YoY, reaching $1,470/oz on July 17 • Tharisa targets 200,000 ...

Ashenda is a vibrant traditional festival celebrated primarily in northern Ethiopia, particularly among the Tigray and Amhara communities, as well as in parts of Eritrea. This unique celebration takes ...