Mali aims to raise seed cotton production to more than 650,000 tons in 2026/2027, up over 50% from 2025/2026 estimates. The government plans to expand planted area to 630,000 hectares and lift average ...

Ghana launched a regulated framework for low-THC cannabis cultivation limited to medical and industrial purposes. Authorities based the program on the 2023 amendments to the Narcotics Control ...

Pensana agreed on a $165 million strategic investment to advance its Longonjo rare earths project in Angola. The deal increases a previously announced $100 million commitment and grants the investor a ...

In April 2026, the Amani Festival will change venues. Forced to leave Goma for Lubumbashi due to growing insecurity, the event turns displacement into an act of cultural resistance, affirming the ...

NAMCOR has appointed Mtundeni Ndafyaalako as acting managing director starting March 1. He becomes the sixth leader to head the national oil company since April 2023. The appointment comes as offshore ...

Dangote orders over 1,000 CNG trucks from China’s BAIC FOTON Fleet expansion supports logistics modernization and lower fuel costs Initiative aligns with Nigeria’s push to expand CNG transport use The ...

The GSMA and Zindi today announced the launch of the African Trust & Safety LLM Challenge, a landmark initiative designed to help define the next generation of global AI safety standards. Unveiled at ...

Angola launches UNESCO AI readiness assessment initiative Review to evaluate regulatory, technical and institutional capacity Program supports digital transformation under 2023-2027 development plan ...

Malawi, Ericsson discuss telecom and digital training partnership Talks held during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Discussions include 5G training and expanding rural internet connectivity ...

East African countries are preparing to launch a regional electricity market by mid-2026. Regulators from the Eastern Africa Power Pool are studying Southern Africa’s model. New transmission projects ...

Senegal parliament approves creation of National Media Regulatory Council New body replaces CNRA, expanding oversight to digital media Reform follows press freedom concerns and regulatory changes In ...

Nigeria’s gross external reserves rose to $50.45 billion on Feb. 16, their highest level in 13 years. The reserve stock covers 9.68 months of imports of goods and services. Net foreign exchange ...