NTI signed three new partnerships with universities and tech firms to boost ICT training and digital skills for youth across Egypt. Agreements include hands-on training, AI and data analytics programs, and job placement support under the Digital Egypt Youth initiative. With Egypt’s IT sector growing 14.4% in 2023/2024, these efforts aim to meet rising demand for digital talent and...

KEPSA and Microsoft launched Kenya AI Skilling Alliance (KAISA) to coordinate AI skills development, innovation, and policy collaboration. Kenya ranks 4th in Africa for AI talent readiness with score of 49.70, behind South Africa, Tunisia, and Egypt. AI could unlock $136 billion in economic value by 2030 across Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa. Kenya Private Sector...

Nigeria firmly rejected President Trump's threat to send troops to "protect persecuted Christians," asserting national sovereignty and seeking dialogue. Nigerian officials dismissed the "Christian genocide" narrative, stressing that violence affects all faiths and is not a one-sided religious war. Trump's military threat is viewed by analysts as political rhetoric aimed at domestic...

(MEDIAMANIA)-Agence Ecofin, a leading African business news provider, has launched its Portuguese-language platform, Agência Ecofin, extending its reach to all of Sub-Saharan Africa. The new platform aims to give business leaders and investors in Portuguese-speaking African countries access to comprehensive, pan-African economic coverage—supporting deeper regional and continental...

Angola, Shell to begin exclusive talks on offshore oil blocks 19, 34, 35 Deal aims to attract investment, revive output near 1.03M barrels/day Follows similar agreements with Chevron, ExxonMobil to boost offshore sector Angola will sign an exclusive negotiation agreement with Anglo-Dutch oil major Shell on Monday, Nov. 3, for the exploration and development of several offshore oil...

Kenya announces $162.5M for housing, markets, and infrastructure in Kakamega Largest share targets affordable housing; gold refinery also planned Investments align with Vision 2030 and Bottom-Up Transformation Agenda Kenyan President William Ruto has announced more than 21 billion Kenyan shillings ($162.5 million) in new investments for transformative projects in Kakamega...

Sierra Leone explores blockchain to boost digital governance and transparency SIGN group meets officials to assess blockchain use in public services Tech push follows $50M World Bank grant and past blockchain trials Sierra Leone is exploring ways to use blockchain technology to advance the country’s digital transformation. On October 30, Minister of Communication,...

Sector output doubled since 2019 but faces high costs, tech gaps Government targets fish supply deficit exceeding 640,000 tons in 2021 Ghana will set up a development fund to boost its aquaculture industry, aiming to turn the sector into a driver of food security, job creation, and sustainable growth. Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang announced the initiative at the Aquaculture...

As the demand for tires skyrockets in a rapidly growing African automotive market, the continent remains highly dependent on imports. However, the availability of natural rubber in several countries creates a significant opportunity for local production. A shortage of tires in several African countries, including Algeria, has raised questions about the state of the continent’s tire industry....

Mali faces fuel crisis due to JNIM blockade, disrupting daily life Gold mines largely stable, aided by fuel reserves and solar systems Output risk grows as crisis persists; 2025 production already down 32% For some two months now, Mali has been grappling with a fuel shortage caused by a blockade imposed by the terrorist group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM). The energy...