BUSINESS
GHANA – Africa Data Centres announces construction of new 10 MW facility in Accra

Accra will host the construction of a new 10WM facility. The announcement was made by Africa Data Centres, the largest network of interconnected and agnostic data centre facilities on the continent. The centre will soon begin construction of a new facility on its recently acquired property in the business district of Accra, Ghana. Originally designed for 10 MW, the new site will have a 30 MW extension option based on demand. This will be the largest facility of its kind in West Africa, outside of Nigeria.
Data centres are the foundation of digital-driven economic growth: without them, it is impossible to develop sustainable and autonomous ICT ecosystems. The facility will be built as part of the Trade Show Redevelopment Project in La, one of Accra’s key downtown neighbourhoods. The first phase will begin within the next 12 months.
This new facility is part of Africa Data Centres’ continental expansion plans covering ten of Africa’s main economic centres (South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, Rwanda, Egypt, Morocco, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Angola). Funded in part by the U.S. Government’s U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), this unprecedented expansion is a major initiative to accelerate private sector digital infrastructure and services in Africa.
We continue to deliver internationally recognized services and products through Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Africa Data Centres. Liquid already has the largest cross-border fibre network in Africa, and the expansion of our data centres complements this presence to accelerate digital transformation on the continent,” says Hardy Pemhiwa, CEO, Liquid Intelligent Technologies.
Scott Nathan, CEO, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC): DFC is proud to support African Data Centres. This new facility in Accra will represent an investment in critical infrastructure that will better connect a fast-growing African population and market to global opportunities. DFC’s commitment to strengthening ICT infrastructure in West Africa is based on President Biden’s willingness to mobilize private capital for high-quality infrastructure investments that improve people’s lives. This new data centre will help deliver on this commitment in Ghana and the region, creating jobs through improved business conditions, while attracting businesses to invest and expand their operations.”
Amos Hochstein, Senior Advisor to the US Government: “This investment demonstrates the U.S. government’s commitment, through the Global Infrastructure and Investment Partnership (GIP), to unlock public and private capital to invest in sustainable infrastructure. Alongside data centres in South Africa and Kenya, the data centre in Ghana is laying the foundation for a digital revolution on the continent.
Welcoming this new investment, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana, said: “The construction of the new 10 MW data centre at Africa Data Centre in the heart of Accra is a major step towards bridging the infrastructure gap and further developing our digital economy. This investment and the government’s commitment to digitize all sectors of the economy will allow us to increase our ability to access digital services and help us attract more foreign direct investment to our economy.”
Our new data centre in Ghana is a significant milestone for Africa Data Centres, which aims to bridge the digital divide in West Africa. The Africa Data Centres specialise in hyperscale data centres, which are favored by leading US technology companies, banks and local companies. In addition, our data centres are powered by independent solar and battery storage, enabling us to deploy digital technologies while mitigating our environmental impact,” concludes Tesh Durvasula, CEO, Africa Data Centres.
BUSINESS
TOGO – The manganese mine of Nayega enters into operational phase

The presidency of Togo has announced that the project to exploit the manganese mine of Nayega, located in the Savanes region in the north of the country, is entering its operational phase. According to a statement issued on June 10, 2025, production is scheduled to start at the end of June 2025, with an initial volume of 4,000 tons per month, which should gradually double to reach 8,000 tons per month.
Keras Resources is the technical partner retained by the Togolese government to carry out this project. A statement from Keras, relayed by the presidency, details that the company signed a cooperation agreement in 2023 with the Togolese state, owner of the mine through the Togolese Manganese Company (STM). Under the terms of this agreement, Keras will receive a remuneration of 1.5% of the mine’s gross revenue for three years for its advisory services, as well as 6% for brokering services.
The reserves of the Nayega mine are estimated at 8.5 million tonnes, which would allow exploitation over a period of 11 years. The authorities of Lomé welcome the expected contribution of the mine to the national budget, a benefit that should be strengthened by the rigorous management of the generated revenues, as indicated by our colleagues from Agence Afrique.
With a growing global demand for manganese, particularly in steel alloys and renewable energy technologies, Togo is seeking to assert itself as an essential supplier of this strategic ore. This positioning could play a catalytic role for the national economy, always according to information from the Africa Agency.
Source: senego / Photo credit: Republicoftogo.com
BUSINESS
GABON – The end of frozen chicken imports in 2027

The Gabonese government decided on Friday to ban the import of broilers in order to promote national poultry production and ensure food security, according to the final communiqué of the council of ministers chaired by the head of state, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
The ban will be effective from 1 January 2027, thus leaving a period of 18 months (1 year and 6 months) for actors in the sector to structure themselves, invest and prepare to meet national demand.
“This measure aims to restore domestic poultry production, boost agricultural investment, reduce food dependency and strengthen the trade balance,” the government hopes. Gabon also hopes to foster “the emergence of a network of rural jobs, the rise in quality of products consumed locally and the creation of an economic ecosystem around this sector”.
The government has also planned a detailed operational plan to be presented within 45 days by the ministers responsible for economy and trade.
Libreville dreams of reducing its dependence on poultry imports and strengthening the country’s food security. In addition, the promotion of local poultry farming should have a positive impact on rural areas, generating jobs and contributing to the development of a vibrant poultry ecosystem.
Imported frozen chicken is the most consumed food in Gabon because of its low price and packaging ready to be thrown into a pot.
“The star of the freezer” is how Gabonese people refer to frozen chicken because it is often the only food, if not the default food, found in the freezers of Gabonese families.
Frozen chicken and meat are generally imported from Latin America and Europe. Their massive presence on the market has destroyed local production.
The Council of Ministers also announced a ban on exporting crude manganese from 1 January 2029. The objective is to promote local industrial development, create jobs and maximize the value of this resource, of which Gabon is the world’s second largest producer.
Sources: gabonactu.com
BANK
BAD: Mauritanian Sidi Ould Tah takes the reins of the institution

Mauritania is in the spotlight. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Sidi Ould Tah was elected president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), at the annual meeting of the institution held in Abidjan. He succeeds Akinwumi Adesina of Nigeria, in office since 2015.
His election came after a hard-fought duel against Samuel Munzele Maimbo of Zambia, who finished in second place. The election, which was marked by major geopolitical and economic issues, took place against a background of high expectations regarding governance and development financing on the continent.
The Senegalese Amadou Hott, long perceived as one of the favorites, finishes in third place, followed by the South African Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala. Despite significant diplomatic support, notably for Hott, the momentum in favour of Sidi Ould Tah has prevailed in the last few rounds.
Former minister and general manager of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), Sidi Ould Tah is recognized for his experience and strategic vision. He will officially take office on 1 September 2025.
Photo credit: Forbes Africa
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