Ten new technical and vocational schools launched across Côte d’Ivoire. Government targets millions of young people out of school and unemployed. Training programs aim for 70% job placement with private sector support. Côte d’Ivoire has announced the opening of ten new technical and vocational schools for the 2025–2026 academic year. The move, unveiled on September 3 in...

Nigeria introduces 5% levy on gasoline and diesel sales for road upkeep. Government needs 880 bln nairas yearly but budget covers only 20% of needs. New tax expected to raise freight, food and industrial costs, fueling inflation. The Nigerian government has introduced a 5% surcharge on gasoline and diesel sales to finance road maintenance, according to local media reports. The...

Government tasks KPMG with 60-day review of AT Ghana and Telecel stake. AT Ghana burdened with $289 mln debt, market share down to under 8%. Goal is to create a strong second operator to rival MTN’s 74% dominance. The Ghanaian government has appointed consulting firm KPMG to assess the future of AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo) and its stake in Telecel Ghana, as part of...

Emaar Misr, Saudi and Emirati investors to build $18.6 bln Red Sea complex. Marassi Red Sea to cover 10.2 km² with hotels, marinas, malls and schools. Project to create up to 170,000 jobs during construction and 25,000 permanent positions. Egyptian developer Emaar Misr for Development has signed a landmark deal with Saudi and Emirati investors to build a big tourism project...

Six agreements signed during Mozambican president’s visit to Algiers. Deals cover education, communication, culture, and public security. Cooperation aims to build on historic ties and boost economic links. Algeria and Mozambique have signed six agreements and memorandums of understanding to expand cooperation across key sectors including trade, education, and security. The deals...

South Africa’s Vaal University launches hydrogen research hub with bank support. Morocco’s UM6P partners with global firms to build green hydrogen capacity. Both nations aim to reduce tech dependence and capture more industrial value. South Africa’s Vaal University of Technology has opened a new Center of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy, backed by Standard Bank. The launch,...

Atlantic Lithium signs £28 mln deal with Long State to fund Ewoyaa project. Piedmont Lithium dispute over $70 mln mine investment remains unresolved. Project aims to produce 3.6 mln tons of spodumene over 12 years at $185 mln cost. Atlantic Lithium announced on Wednesday, September 3, that it has signed binding agreements with Long State Investments to raise up to £28...

Shea producers ask government for 90-day delay on export ban. Existing contracts worth billions of nairas at risk from sudden halt. Sector warns of illegal trade if Nigeria lags behind regional policies. The National Shea Products Association of Nigeria (NASPAN) is urging the government to grant a 90-day grace period before enforcing the planned ban on shea nut exports. The request,...

• DRC to resume Kinshasa–Matadi rail service after five-year halt• New rail link aims to ease congestion, boost trade via Matadi port• Urban rail upgrades, Banana corridor study, Arise IIP project stalled Rail service between Kinshasa and the port city of Matadi in the Democratic Republic of Congo will resume next week after a five-year hiatus, Minister of Transport Jean-Pierre Bemba...

• Ghana plans digital skills training for 350,000 youth with Code Raccoon• Program to teach coding, AI, and cybersecurity over three months• Builds on Ghana’s broader “One Million Coders” initiative launched in April Ghana is exploring a partnership with private firm Code Raccoon to train 350,000 young people in digital skills, according to a recent government statement. Digital...