• Benin says a coup attempt was foiled, crediting an army that “refused to betray its oath.” • Cotonou remains calm, but residents stay cautious as traffic remains light. • The fate of the alleged coup plotters remains unclear. Benin Republic's Interior Minister Alassane Seidou stated around midday on Sunday, December 7, that the coup attempt reported earlier in the morning had been...

In Cotonou, Benin’s economic capital and home to the country’s leading institutions, the situation remained calm this morning despite a tense start. Residents awoke to repeated messages on Benin TV, the country’s most-watched public broadcaster. In the footage, individuals in military uniforms claimed that President Patrice Talon — now completing his second term and, consistent with his...

Nigeria seeks Boeing-Cranfield partnership to build national aircraft MRO centre Project aims to cut costly foreign maintenance reliance for Nigerian airlines Rising African fleets heighten demand, spurring public and private MRO initiatives Nigeria is working to establish a strategic partnership with U.S. planemaker Boeing and the United Kingdom’s Cranfield University to create a...

ONCF targets 60% rail-incident reduction by 2030 via proactive safety overhaul Plan expands surveillance, AI tools, drones, and smart fiber intrusion detection Measures respond to rising traffic and network growth ahead of major events Morocco’s rail operator ONCF plans to reduce incidents on its network by 60 percent by 2030, according to safety strategy director Wiame Ghrabi. He...

This week across Africa, health warnings are mounting due to several intersecting factors. We are seeing a sharp rise in malaria cases continent-wide, which is further exacerbated by persistent underfunding that continues to slow the overall response. Compounding this challenge, growing resistance to current antimalarial treatments is also gaining ground, making effective intervention more...

Morocco launches Aerobus shuttle linking Casablanca and Mohammed V Airport Service supports Airports 2030 strategy ahead of Africa Cup of Nations ONDA targets 4,500 daily users as airport traffic and capacity expand Morocco’s airports authority (ONDA) this week launched “Aerobus,” a new shuttle service designed to improve connections between Mohammed V International Airport and...

Sasol opens Temane gas-processing plant to supply 450-MW power station Facility integrates extraction and delivery to boost Mozambique’s electricity supply Project supports rising national demand as electrification nears 60% South African group Sasol on Wednesday inaugurated an integrated hydrocarbon-processing plant in Temane, a key step toward improving Mozambique’s electricity...

Exxaro buys majority stakes in 138-MW wind and 75-MW solar plants Acquisitions lift Cennergi’s capacity to 317 MW, supporting mining power needs Moves advance Exxaro’s 2030 renewable target amid stricter export standards South African mining group Exxaro said in late November it had acquired majority stakes in a 138-megawatt (MW) wind farm and a 75-MW solar plant to expand its...

Kenya nears completion of delayed 70-km Ngong-Suswa highway project New route aims to ease major corridor congestion and boost local economy Government shifts to PPPs as infrastructure financing faces fiscal constraints Kenya is close to completing the 70-kilometre Ngong-Suswa highway after years of delays caused by funding shortfalls. The road was launched in 2018 and was initially...

Askari Metals raises A$1.15 million to fund Ethiopia gold drilling First-phase 3,000-5,000m drilling at Nejo targets multiple prospects Work aims toward a future JORC resource; timeline not disclosed Askari Metals Ltd said on Friday it has secured commitments from existing shareholders and new investors to raise A$1.15 million ($760,000) to fund work at its new gold project in...