Egypt’s citrus exports dropped to 2.1 million tons, down 12% year-on-year Industrial processors increased orange consumption, tightening export supply Rising domestic prices made Egyptian oranges less competitive in Europe  Egypt’s citrus exports fell 12% in the 2024/2025 season as higher industrial demand for orange concentrate diverted large volumes of fruit from export markets,...

Boissons du Cameroun, a subsidiary of France’s Castel Group, plans to source 12,000 tons of locally produced sorghum in 2025, up from 8,000 tons in 2024 — a 50% increase. The company is executing a CFA200-billion investment plan, including three new factories in Yaoundé, Garoua, and Bafoussam. The strategy follows Castel’s 2023 acquisition of Guinness Cameroon from Diageo for over 300...

CADHP calls on African governments to toughen penalties for crimes against journalists. Digital attacks, especially gender-based, are rising sharply across the continent. Nearly 85% of global crimes against journalists remain unpunished, according to UNESCO. The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (CADHP) has urged African states to strengthen sanctions against crimes...

Kenya and Qatar expanded economic and diplomatic cooperation following talks between President Ruto and Emir Sheikh Tamim. The Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority and the Qatar Financial Centre signed an investment cooperation agreement to position both as key capital flow hubs between Africa and the Gulf. Qatar reaffirmed support for Kenya's mega-dam program to irrigate 800,000...

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...