Dangote Lamu refinery clears PPP challenge, but 2 court cases remain
Kenya's PPP committee has dismissed a challenge to the Dangote Lamu refinery, ruling that the $16 billion project is a private commercial investment. But disputes over ancestral land, public resources, government participation and disclosure remain unresolved.
Uganda Begins Local Production of HIV Self-Test Kits, Ships 1st Batch to Kenya
Uganda has begun local assembly of HIV self-test kits at a new diagnostics factory in Mukono and shipped its first consignment to Kenya. The company hopes to reduce retail prices from Shs25,000–30,000 to Shs7,000, with full manufacturing planned by 2028.
Zimbabwe lithium exports hit $2.16bn, but little is finished at home
Zimbabwe lithium exports reached $2.16bn in the first nine months of 2026, but only a small share came from domestic processing. With a January 2027 export ban approaching, producers are racing to build processing plants.
Cashew smuggling: Bissau’s “zero tolerance” meets a price gap at the Senegal border
Guinea-Bissau has declared zero tolerance for cashew smuggling, but farmers can earn significantly more by selling across the border in Senegal. The price gap exposes the economic challenge facing Bissau's campaign.
Niger oil ultimatum: 3 Chinese firms get 45 days to bring oil money home
Niger has given three Chinese oil companies 45 days to address alleged failures involving $5 billion in crude export earnings, local employment commitments and independent certification of the country's oil reserves.
Botswana citrus exports: Boko takes the China pitch to Beijing
Botswana is seeking tariff-free access for its citrus exports to China as President Duma Boko visits Beijing. But securing the necessary import approvals remains a key hurdle for the country's growing citrus industry.
Burkina Faso irrigation plan: where the CFA254.79bn really goes
Burkina Faso has announced a CFA254.79 billion irrigation plan to develop 50,000 hectares of land. But with only 2% of the budget earmarked for immediate dry-season measures, the biggest test will be whether the investment delivers water to farmers.
Dangote Refinery crude supply: Abuja says it has no free barrels to give
Nigeria’s finance minister says the country lacks enough freely available crude to meet Dangote Refinery’s needs. The supply dispute is deepening the debate over petrol prices, domestic refining and Nigeria’s oil production ahead of the 2027 election.
Nigeria Petrol Price Ceiling: Who Benefits and Who Pays?
Nigeria's proposed ₦1,350 petrol price ceiling and NNPC Retail's temporary discount aim to ease fuel-price pressure. But who bears the cost, and will ordinary Nigerians see meaningful relief?
Africa Credit Rating Agency Opens in Mauritius, but Trust Is the Real Test
The Africa Credit Rating Agency has opened in Mauritius after nearly a decade of planning. Supporters say it will provide an African perspective on risk, while critics argue its success depends on proving its independence and credibility to investors.
Senegalese fishermen say foreign trawlers are crowding them off their own sea
Senegalese fishermen say foreign-owned trawlers are encroaching on protected coastal waters, damaging equipment and reducing catches. Investigations and official reports suggest long-standing tensions between artisanal fishers and industrial vessels
Lamu Oil Refinery: Dangote’s Bold 40-Month Deadline Faces Early Tests
Aliko Dangote has promised to complete the Lamu oil refinery within 40 months, but questions over financing, feedstock supply and a land dispute are already shaping the future of Kenya's biggest industrial project.
