The 2026 Mining Indaba Summit in Cape Town drew an unprecedented gathering of over 10,000 delegates, including representatives from 1,450 mining companies spanning the African continent and beyond. This year’s summit, now in its 32nd edition, recorded the largest attendance.. Read more
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February 2, 2026
Cape Verde: Economic Growth Outlook
In 2026, Cape Verde is projected to achieve real GDP growth in the range of 4.7% to 4.9%. The nation’s economy is primarily supported by the tourism sector, the blue economy—including fisheries and maritime resources—and remittances from its diaspora. The.. Read more
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January 7, 2026
Burkina Faso: The Rapidly Growing Mining Sector
Strong Growth in Gold and Silver Production and Exports in 2024 The Mining Sector: A Key Driver of Burkina Faso’s Economy In 2024, Burkina Faso’s mining sector has reaffirmed its role as a driving force in the national economy, with.. Read more
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December 31, 2025
Economic outlook for Africa in 2026
Major international and African financial institutions are forecasting an economic growth rate for sub-Saharan Africa in 2026 of around 4.1% to 4.3%. Growth by Design Compared with 2024 and 2025, Africa’s economic growth is expected to strengthen in 2026. Despite.. Read more
December 29, 2025
Central African Republic: Historic General Elections
On 28 December 2025, the Central African Republic experienced an unprecedented election day, marked by the simultaneous organisation of four major polls: the presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal elections. More than two million voters were called to the polls as.. Read more
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December 14, 2025
Annual Reports 2025 on the Situation of Journalists Worldwide
In its 2025 annual report, the International Federation of Journalists stated that 111 journalists were killed worldwide. Therefore, 2025 was an “annus horribilis” for the media—a catastrophic year marked by misfortunes and various atrocities. The overwhelming majority of deaths, 46%,.. Read more