Partnership aims to deploy cross-border fiber in Central and East Africa Nokia’s technology will support speeds of up to 38 terabits per second Project to boost digital connectivity and economic growth across the region Telecom group Airtel Africa announced on November 11 a partnership with Finnish technology company Nokia to deploy a high-capacity fiber optic network in Central...

Incentives target job creation, regional development, and priority sectors Initiative part of wider reforms to boost investment, growth, and youth jobs Morocco’s Ministry of Investment, Convergence, and Public Policy Evaluation has launched a new support program for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The initiative was announced during a national meeting held on...

Mozambique ships first locally produced LPG from Inhassoro plant, Sasol-operated facility to supply 30,000 tons/year, covering 64% of demand Project part of $1B gas complex also powering 450 MW Temane plant Mozambique has reached an industrial milestone with the first commercial shipment of locally produced liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for the domestic market. The bulk...

Siguiri mine produced 39,000 ounces of gold in the third quarter of 2025 Output fell after heavy rains caused a plant shutdown during the period Company expects 8% production increase in 2025 as operations resume In its financial report released on November 11, AngloGold Ashanti announced attributable production of 39,000 ounces of gold from its Siguiri mine in Guinea, where it...

Africa must invest in renewable energy to unlock 30M green jobs by 2030 Retraining of fossil fuel workers underway in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and others PMI warns of skills gap; 2.1M project managers needed for transition by 2035 African governments and industries must make major investments in renewable energy manufacturing and deployment. According to George Asamani, the Project...

Cameroon’s wood export revenues fell by $32M in Q1 2025, INS reports Finished and sawn wood segments saw steepest declines due to lower volumes Sector pressured by rising export taxes; log duty rose from 17.5% to 75% Cameroon recorded a notable decline in the total value of its wood exports, both raw and processed, during the first quarter of 2025. Total export revenue...

DRC launches $32M COPIL to oversee two smallholder farming projects in Songololo Projects promote deforestation-free agriculture and stabilize smallholder productivity Goals include seed distribution, rural enterprise support, and PES incentives The Ministry of Agriculture launched a Steering Committee (COPIL) on November 7, 2025, to oversee two agricultural projects in...

Benin to host first Cotonou Comedy Festival from December 1-6, 2025 Event includes performances, masterclasses, and global comedian participation Festival aims to boost cultural economy, visibility, and youth employment The government of Benin unveiled plans on Thursday, November 6, for the inaugural Cotonou Comedy Festival, scheduled to run from December 1 to 6. Organized by the...

Industrial hub, training center to create 15,000 jobs and cut raw exports Aims for 50% local processing by 2030 amid sector decline and import pressure A consortium comprising Panafritex (the textile branch of Arise), Sodecoton, CNPS, and Marlo Properties Fincorp is preparing to launch a new integrated company, Camtext SA, focused on local processing of Cameroonian cotton. According to...

Djibouti presents bill to create independent National Cybersecurity Authority ANC to set standards, monitor threats, and boost cybercrime cooperation Effort part of plan to become regional tech hub by 2035 Djibouti is advancing plans to establish its National Cybersecurity Authority (ANC), an initiative first announced in early October. On Monday, November 10, Minister of Digital...