May 19
Congo-Brazzaville: Emirati Group Ad Ports Awards $200m Congo Terminal Contracts
AD Ports Group awarded contracts worth about AED735 million, or nearly $200 million, for the construction and equipment of a new container terminal in Pointe-Noire, Republic of… Read more »
May 18
Kenya: Kenya to Charge VAT On Electric Vehicles in Tax Shift
Kenya plans to apply the 16% value-added tax to electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries and electric bicycles, reversing tax breaks that helped support the country's electric… Read more »
Cameroon: AGL Cameroon, Reasy Launch China Shipping Service for SMEs
Africa Global Logistics' Cameroon unit has partnered with REasy to launch a groupage shipping service for small businesses importing goods from China, as both companies seek to… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: Chinese Budget Brands Reshape South Africa's Auto Market
Chinese and Indian carmakers are reshaping South Africa's auto market as consumers shift toward lower-priced vehicles. Brands such as Chery and Great Wall Motor have gained market… Read more »
March 10
Africa: Roam Launches Connected Vehicle Platform for Electric Fleets in Africa
Roam has launched a digital platform that connects electric vehicles to a centralized monitoring system designed for fleet operators across Africa. Read more »
March 05
Africa: Weego Raises $1.1m to Expand Mobility Platform Across Africa
Weego, a Moroccan-Senegalese mobility startup, raised $1.1 million in a funding round led by Azur Innovation Fund to expand its transport platform across Africa. Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Chowdeck Partners Mycovergenius On Accident Insurance for Riders
Chowdeck has launched a personal accident insurance scheme covering more than 20,000 riders on its platform through a partnership with Nigerian insurer MyCoverGenius. Read more »
Morocco: Moroccan Startup Colis Opens First European Agency in Brussels
Moroccan cross-border logistics startup Colis has opened its first international agency in Brussels, marking its entry into the European market. Read more »
January 18
Nigeria: Max Raises $24m to Scale Electric Mobility After Nigeria Profitability
Metro Africa Xpress, known as MAX, has raised $24 million in a mix of equity and debt as it scales electric mobility financing across West and Central Africa after reaching… Read more »
January 10
Djibouti: Djibouti Wins Key Arbitration Case As Saudi Arabia Gains Port Foothold
Djibouti has secured a rare legal victory in its long-running dispute with Dubai Ports World, easing years of tension with the United Arab Emirates while reshaping port competition… Read more »
December 10, 2025
Africa: Basigo Gets Funding From Proparco to Scale Ev Deployment Across Africa
Kenya's electric bus company BasiGo has received funding from Proparco, the French development finance institution, to support its expansion in East Africa. Read more »
July 17, 2025
Senegal: Air Senegal and Asky Sign Codeshare Deal to Expand Regional Routes
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July 12, 2025
Nigeria: Bolt Cuts Offline Trips By 42 Percent in Nigeria After Safety Crackdown
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