Australia’s Cobre Limited has launched the environmental impact study for its in-situ copper recovery (ISCR) pilot plant at the Ngami project in Botswana. Laboratory tests have shown 82% metal recovery, exceeding industrial production thresholds. The project supports Botswana’s economic diversification strategy as the country reduces reliance on diamond exports. Australian...

The DRC launched the physical modernization works of Luano International Airport on October 13, led by Transport Minister Jean-Pierre Bemba. Turkish firm Summa is executing the project, scheduled for completion by December 2026. The upgraded airport will handle up to 1 million passengers annually, strengthening Lubumbashi’s role as a mining and trade hub. The Democratic Republic...

Seriti Green starts third phase of 155 MW wind project Total 465 MW now under construction in coal-rich Mpumalanga Project supports energy shift, partly powers Seriti mining operations Seriti Green has broken ground on the third phase of the Ummbila Emoyeni wind complex in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province, the traditional heartland of the country’s coal industry. The 155-MW...

Mauritania plans to partner with Egypt to enhance cereal productivity, including rice, wheat, and maize. Talks include establishing an Egyptian Agricultural Research Center branch in Nouakchott as a regional hub. Mauritania successfully harvested 4–5 tonnes of wheat per hectare in its first pilot project in 2024. Mauritania aims to strengthen its cereal production by drawing on...

Djibouti launched an AI training program for education inspectors under its 2025–2026 Continuous Training Plan. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Education with the OIF and University of Djibouti, runs from October 2025 to January 2026. Only 40% of primary and 50% of lower secondary schools in Djibouti had internet access in 2024, highlighting digital inequality...

Algeria plans to introduce eSIM technology as part of its national digital transformation ahead of the 5G rollout in 2025. The technology will allow users to activate multiple phone lines without physical SIM cards, cutting costs and boosting flexibility. Authorities are pushing for coordination among operators and regulators to ensure technical compatibility and...

CDC-CI Capital invested CFA350 million ($620,500) in Ivorian e-health startup Ades to support its growth. The funds will finance medical equipment modernization, logistics expansion, and the development of Ades’ UMED telemedicine platform. Founded in 2019, Ades has provided over 6,000 home care services and works with more than 50 corporate partners. Côte d’Ivoire’s public...

ARCEP says Airtel still delivers the worst service quality in Chad. Users face frequent outages despite the operator’s CFA50 bn ($89.5m) plan. Government demands visible improvements before year-end. Airtel Chad continues to provide the poorest service quality in the country, despite promises of improvement, the telecom regulator said on September 29. Haliki Mahamat Choua,...

The Nokia-Vodafone deal will accelerate the rollout of 5G and support AI-powered connectivity. The partnership involves deploying Nokia’s AirScale portfolio and MantaRay AI platform to enhance coverage and reduce energy consumption. Building on past collaborations, including Open RAN trials and network upgrades, this initiative aims to close Africa’s 5G gap. Nokia has extended...

• TotalEnergies skips Gabon labor dialogue session amid subcontracting dispute• Union ONEP warns of possible strike, cites non-compliance with reforms• Company remains key oil producer, paid $310M to state in 2023 TotalEnergies EP Gabon refused to attend the October session of Gabon’s Commission for Social Dialogue in the Hydrocarbon Sector, local media reported on Monday. The...