Algeria allocates $5.84B for agriculture in 2026 draft budget Funds target modernization, rural development, and cold-chain gaps Sector struggles with low yields, high food imports, and drought The Algerian government has authorized 764.2 billion dinars ($5.84 billion) in spending for the agriculture sector under the draft 2026 Finance Bill. Agriculture Minister Yacine El-Mahdi...

Germany, Angola sign deals on aviation, agriculture, industry Lufthansa to support restructuring of Angola’s TAAG airline Visit aims to deepen ties; 2023 trade totaled €640 million German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Angolan President João Lourenço signed several agreements to strengthen cooperation during Steinmeier’s official visit to Angola on November 5,...

Tunisia renovates 30% of schools, builds 13 new facilities Edunet 10 connects schools to internet, upgrades digital access $135M plan to expand, modernize infrastructure amid rising enrollment Tunisia’s Minister of Education, Noureddine Nouri, announced on November 3 that 30% of public schools have undergone renovation and maintenance. He added that 13 new schools have been...

Gabon plans 5% telecom tax under 2026 Finance Bill Measure may raise $21-26M but risks higher consumer costs Sector key to economy; experts warn of digital access setbacks Gabon plans to introduce a 5% excise duty on telecom services , covering voice, internet, and value-added offerings, under the 2026 Finance Bill. Officials describe the measure as “moderate,” saying...

B2Gold Q3 revenue from Mali’s Fekola mine hits $472.6M Gold output up 88%; average price jumps to $3,440/oz 2025 production target set at 515,000-550,000 ounces B2Gold Corp. reported revenue of $472.58 million from its Fekola gold mine in Mali for the third quarter of 2025, a 142% year-on-year increase fueled by stronger sales volumes and higher gold prices. Gold sales...

Egypt signs deals for 1,200 MW solar, 720 MWh storage projects Projects in Benban, Minya to start operations by 2027 Part of plan to reach 42% renewables in power mix by 2030 Egypt signed deals on November 5, 2025, with a joint venture to develop two solar power projects totaling 1,200 MW and 720 MWh of battery storage. The agreements involve the Egyptian Electricity...

After several delays, the Association of African Petroleum Producers (APPO) has set a new deadline to make the African Energy Bank operational. A summit of African leaders is planned to mobilize significant contributions toward the bank, which aims for a total capital of $5 billion. The African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) plans to hold a summit of Heads of State in the first...

DRC to train 100,000 youth, women for green jobs by 2030 Plan covers 84 eco-friendly occupations across 11 sectors Legal framework aims to align employment with climate goals The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has pledged to train 100,000 young people and women over the next five years for green jobs. The initiative forms the core of the National Green Jobs Development Plan (PNDEV), a...

Djibouti, Uzbekistan agree to boost ties in education, research Deal includes exchanges, joint programs, and 10 student scholarships Partnership supports Djibouti’s STEM focus, youth employment goals Djibouti and Uzbekistan discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in higher and vocational education, as well as in science and innovation. The meeting took place on November 1 in Samarkand,...

At his swearing-in ceremony on November 6, 2025, President Paul Biya outlined the main pillars of his seven-year economic agenda. Centered on job creation, local production, and stability, the plan seeks to revitalize Cameroon’s economy after years of global crises and post-election tensions. Following his victory in the October 12, 2025 presidential election, President Paul Biya of Cameroon...