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For decades, weak transport links have made it harder for businesses, investors and travellers to move efficiently across parts of Africa. While governments have often led major infrastructure projects, private companies are increasingly stepping in to close those gaps.

Baba Ahmadou Danpullo's planned $900 million investment in a new airline and two private airports is one of the clearest examples of that shift.

Whether the project succeeds or not, it reflects a broader trend of African entrepreneurs taking on infrastructure challenges once seen as the responsibility of the state, with the potential to improve regional trade and economic integration.

Baba Ahmadou Danpullo plans to invest 500 billion CFA francs (about $900 million) to launch Danpullo Air Line, a privately owned carrier that will first connect Cameroon’s 10 regions before expanding across the CEMAC bloc.

The project also includes two private airports in Yaoundé and Douala, with construction of the first expected to begin in September.

The investment comes as Cameroon’s state-owned airline, Camair-Co, continues to face aircraft shortages, financial pressure and operational disruptions, leaving private investors to tackle a long-standing regional connectivity challenge. Read more…

🇺🇸 Trump suspends import tariffs from Africa’s largest fertilizer producer as U.S. declares food supply emergency

The White House has suspended selected duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports for eight months after declaring an emergency over U.S. fertilizer supplies. The move is intended to help American farmers as domestic production falls short of demand.

Morocco, which holds more than 70% of the world's phosphate reserves, is expected to strengthen its role in global food security. Read more…

🇿🇦 South Africa deploys drones, 33,000 CCTV cameras and 13,000 officers to prevent anti-migrant protests from escalating

South Africa has launched a R600 million security operation ahead of anti-migrant demonstrations, deploying 13,000 officers, drones, helicopters and more than 33,000 CCTV cameras across Gauteng.

Businesses have also activated contingency plans as authorities work to prevent a repeat of the deadly 2021 unrest that disrupted supply chains and damaged thousands of businesses. Read more…

🇪🇹 After 50 years without a stock market, Africa’s second-most populous nation adds another major bank

Abay Bank has become the fifth company to list on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange and the fourth private commercial bank to join the market. The listing allows existing shareholders to trade shares without raising new capital while improving market liquidity and transparency.

More banks are expected to list as Ethiopia continues expanding its young stock exchange. Read more…

10 African countries with the weakest currencies in June 2026

A weak currency poses severe economic challenges for African nations by raising the cost of vital imports like fuel, food, and machinery. This volatility drives up everyday prices, reduces household purchasing power, strains government budgets, and deters foreign investors.

Source: Forbes Calculator

🇳🇬 June 30: Nigeria to document millions in abandoned businesses, assets left by citizens returning from South Africa

Nigeria has instructed citizens returning home under its voluntary evacuation programme to document businesses, vehicles, and properties left behind in South Africa.

The documentation aims to support future compensation claims after nationwide anti-immigration protests raised fears of xenophobic violence. Read more…

🇿🇦 Months after talks began, UAE oil giant ADNOC nears $1 billion takeover of Shell's South African business

UAE state oil giant ADNOC is nearing a definitive $1 billion agreement to acquire Shell’s downstream business in South Africa.

Led by its retail arm, ADNOC Distribution, the deal will hand the company control of about 600 fuel stations, representing 10% of Africa's largest fuel market.

The sale allows Shell to streamline its portfolio while marking a major sub-Saharan expansion for ADNOC. Read more…

The oil palm tree is native to West Africa, but Indonesia is actually the world's absolute largest producer of palm oil, single-handedly driving roughly 57% of the entire global supply.