The government created agencies for cybersecurity, data and AI, and digital transformation. The reform aims to build a unified digital system and strengthen governance efficiency. Implementation faces hurdles amid conflict, weak infrastructure, and limited resources. Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris signed a decree on November 5, 2025, establishing three national agencies under the...

Africa expected to account for 7% of global rare earth production by 2034. South Africa, Angola, Malawi, and Tanzania set to lead regional output. Growing Western investment aims to reduce dependence on Chinese supply. Africa is expected to contribute 7% to global rare earth production by 2034, supported by a strong project pipeline across Southern and Eastern Africa, according to a Fitch...

The Senate is holding hearings on a $365 million BOT road concession. The deal with PAVIPORT AL Associates covers 255 km of key national routes. Lawmakers seek to ensure financial viability and protect public interest. The Liberian Senate has begun public hearings on a proposed road concession between the government and private consortium PAVIPORT AL Associates, Inc., involving an...

Banque Misr inaugurated its new branch in Djibouti on November 5, 2025. The move aligns with its African expansion strategy and Egypt’s trade ambitions. Djibouti was chosen for its strategic location and growing financial sector. Banque Misr, Egypt’s second-largest bank by assets, inaugurated its new subsidiary in Djibouti on November 5, 2025. The state-owned bank said the opening is...

New fiscal laws will take effect in January 2026 under the national tax reform plan. Exemptions target low-income earners, small businesses, and key consumer goods. The reforms aim to boost revenue, local production, and investment. Nigeria’s Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms announced that beginning in January 2026, the government will implement new tax laws...

Algeria expanded digital cooperation talks at the Global Digital Public Infrastructure Summit. Agreements were signed with South Africa and discussed with Congo, Brazil, and the UN. The effort aligns with the “Algeria Digital 2030” strategy to drive economic diversification. Algeria is seeking to strengthen international cooperation in the digital sector on the sidelines of the Global...

The operator plans to expand network coverage, promote mobile payments, and support e-government. The initiatives mirror Orange’s recent five-year roadmap for digital transformation. Moov Africa holds 43.79% of Burkina Faso’s mobile market, behind Orange. Moov Africa Burkina Faso unveiled on November 4 its priority projects for the country’s digital development. A delegation from the...

RAM evaluates Airbus and Boeing bids for nearly 200 new aircraft. Deliveries start in 2028, with an average of 15 planes added per year. The expansion supports Morocco’s goal of doubling air traffic by 2035. Royal Air Maroc (RAM) plans to begin receiving new aircraft from 2028 as part of a major fleet expansion program, according to statements attributed to CEO Abdelhamid Addou by local...

The airline added a new Airbus A350-900 as part of its expansion to over 250 aircraft. The model offers fuel efficiency and passenger comfort advantages on long-haul routes. Ethiopian aims to carry 65 million passengers and 3 million tons of cargo annually by 2035. Ethiopian Airlines took delivery in early November of a new Airbus A350-900, registered ET-BCE. It is the 21st aircraft of its...

Frico Agri has signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Dutch firms Delphy B.V., Go&Grow Farm Solutions, and Agrico B.V. to strengthen the potato value chain in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) The partnerships aim to improve seed quality, storage capacity, and agricultural mechanization, addressing key barriers that have limited Frico Agri’s production The pilot project...