Leaked DRC contract reveals $30 airport security fee sparks backlash Government says fee already included in ticket prices, not new Securiport to get 85% of fees under airport security PPP deal Controversy erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this week after excerpts of a contract between the government and U.S. firm Securiport leaked on social media, outlining...

Sudan creates three digital governance bodies under new ministry Reform aims to boost transparency, data security, and efficiency Effort hampered by conflict, weak infrastructure, and low readiness Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris issued a decree on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, establishing three new national bodies under the Ministry of Digital Transformation and Communications....

Move follows Airtel's May 2025 deal with SpaceX in DRC Starlink seen as cost-effective fix for rural connectivity gaps Telecom operators Africell and Vodacom, active in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are exploring partnerships with Starlink, the global satellite internet provider, to expand their network coverage across the vast country. Kory Webster, CEO of Africell DRC,...

DRC revokes mining rights of 7 firms over unpaid fees Geocore, Regal Maniema among companies losing key permits Firms have 30 days to appeal under 2018 Mining Code The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ministry of Mines revoked the mining rights of seven companies in late October 2025 as part of its policy to enforce stricter compliance in the sector. The revocations were issued for...

DRC, Sun Africa sign deal to boost power capacity Program targets 4,000 MW via solar, hydro, storage mix Grid upgrades planned to support industrial development The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and U.S. developer Sun Africa signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in late October 2025. The deal covers the “Energy for Prosperity” program, a major initiative designed to...

Algeria to receive 10,000 new buses by March 2026 Over 4,600 buses to replace 30+ year-old vehicles Bus renewal follows deadly crash, aims to cut accidents Algeria is expected to start receiving the first batch of 10,000 new buses this November as part of a national program to renew the public transport fleet, local media reported, citing Transport Minister Said Sayoud. Deliveries...

Douala Port signs $1.4B PPP deal for new wharf Mira Group to fully fund, build 1,500-meter multi-use terminal Project to ease congestion, boost CEMAC trade hub status The Port Authority of Douala (PAD) and Mira S.A. Group signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement on Tuesday, November 4, for the construction of a 1,500-meter multi-purpose wharf. Signed by PAD...

Egypt and Poland’s Feerum formed a joint venture, Feerum Egypt, to localize silo production for grain storage. The company will produce 80% of silo components locally within three years, covering 1.4 million tonnes of storage capacity. The project supports Egypt’s $718 million plan to expand national grain storage to 2.6 million tonnes by 2030. Egypt has approved the...

Montage Gold doubled indicated and inferred resources at the ANV deposit in Côte d’Ivoire’s Koné gold project. The mine, currently under construction, targets production of 301,000 ounces of gold per year over 16 years, starting in 2027. Côte d’Ivoire aims to raise national gold output to 100 tonnes by 2030, up from 58 tonnes in 2024. Montage Gold Corp. has upgraded the...

The agreements cover aviation, agriculture, and industrial development. Lufthansa Consulting will assist in restructuring Angola’s national carrier, TAAG. Bilateral trade reached €640 million ($738 million) in 2023. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, signed three agreements on November 5, 2025, during Steinmeier’s official...