Infrastructure

African infrastructure news: ports, railways, roads, airports, power plants, telecoms networks, and major construction projects across the continent.

Ruto Commissions 13,000-Unit KDF Housing Programme in Shift to Private Finance

President Ruto has commissioned the Roysambu Military Camp housing project and announced plans for over 13,000 KDF units funded largely…

Ghana targets net zero carbon emissions in aviation by 2050

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions from the country's aviation sector by 2050,…

South Africa commits R1 trillion to infrastructure in its largest-ever investment pledge

South Africa has committed more than R1 trillion to infrastructure investment over three years, targeting roads, ports, rail, energy, and…

Algeria and Niger restore ties, clearing the way for the $13 billion trans-Saharan gas pipeline to break ground

Algeria and Niger have restored diplomatic relations, clearing the path for construction to begin on the trans-Saharan gas pipeline, a…

Amnesty backs Ghana’s slavery resolution

IN SHORT: Amnesty International has welcomed the UN General Assembly's adoption of Ghana's resolution declaring…

UN passes Ghana’s slavery resolution 123-3

IN SHORT: The UN General Assembly has adopted Ghana's resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade…

Kenya and US deepen defence partnership

IN SHORT: Kenya and the US are deepening defence ties across counterterrorism, maritime security, and…

Nigeria pulls $6.44bn in Q4 capital inflows

IN SHORT: Nigeria attracted $6.44 billion in capital inflows in Q4 2025, up 26.6% year-on-year…