Gaza war and Red Sea attacks incurred forgone revenue of $9–10bn to the Suez Canal Gulf tensions now threaten wider shipping routes and global supply chains Above Egypt, the overall region may face ...

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 West Africa, onions are among the main agricultural products traded. Driven by strong demand, intra-regional trade has grown, connecting surplus-producing areas with supply-deficit markets. While ...

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 ...

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 ...

Senegal Treasury urges insurers to increase investment in government securities Insurers provide under one-third of bank investment in state debt Authorities seek broader investor base amid rising ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...