Carbon Measures, a coalition of 19 global firms including Exxon Mobil and ADNOC, launched an independent expert panel to develop a unified global carbon accounting framework. The initiative aims to align carbon reporting practices and eliminate double counting of emission reductions, inspired by international accounting standards. Standardized carbon accounting is viewed as critical for...

Ghana announced the mandatory use of mother tongues in all primary schools, effective immediately, to improve academic outcomes. The policy addresses the challenge of over one million school-age children excluded from the education system. UNESCO data suggests 37% of students in low- and middle-income countries learn in a foreign language, hindering academic prospects. With over one...

NexMetals Mining plans a C$65 million ($46.5 million) equity placement to fund its Selebi and Selkirk nickel projects in Botswana. The proceeds will cover a conditional milestone payment for the mine acquisitions and advance exploration and development activities. The projects aim to restart nickel production in Botswana, which ceased in 2016. NexMetals Mining announced its intention to...

Unicloud Africa Limited launched its sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure across six African countries on Monday, October 27. The platform offers local currency billing and eliminates data egress fees to ensure financial predictability for clients. The launch addresses Africa's low global data center capacity, which remains below 2% despite annual data demand growth nearing 40%. Unicloud...

The Zambian government launched a digital skills training initiative for agricultural extension agents as part of its sector modernization strategy. The country targets annual production of 10 million tonnes of maize, 1 million tonnes of wheat, and 1 million tonnes of soy by 2031, powered by digitalization. The GSMA estimates continued digitalization will contribute an estimated gain of 28.64...

Sasol and Air Liquide officially inaugurated the 97.5 MW Damlaagte solar plant in South Africa's Free State province on October 27, 2025. The project represents the first operational site from the companies' joint 900 MW renewable energy program, targeting industrial emission reduction. Air Liquide aims for a 30% to 40% emission cut at its Secunda operations by 2031, while Sasol plans to...

Ethiopia and two UN agencies launched two national programs valued at $419.34 million for the 2025-2030 period. The programs focus on human capital development, gender equality, resilience, governance, and inclusive growth. The initiatives align with Ethiopia's ten-year development plan and economic reform 2.0. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations...

Mozambique's Balama mine delivered 26,000 tonnes of graphite in Q3 2025, marking its first full quarterly output since restarting operations in June. Operator Syrah Resources sold 24,000 tonnes during the period, generating $15 million in revenue at an average price of $625 per tonne. Syrah confirmed it will continue running the mine in "campaign mode," conditioning production...

Amid the shift toward clean energy, the head of the International Energy Agency believes that the strategic hydropower sector is still being marginalized. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), has reopened the discussion on hydropower's role in the global energy transition, arguing that it is frequently sidelined despite being the world's third-largest source...

Djibouti grants RSGT 30-year deal to develop Port of Tadjourah Project aims for 5M-ton capacity, links to Ethiopia’s trade corridors Plan includes free zone to boost investment and regional logistics role The Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority (DPFZA) finalized a 30-year concession agreement last week with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) for the development and...