• UAC of Nigeria acquired CHI Limited, known for Chivita juices and Hollandia dairy, from Coca-Cola in a deal approved by Nigeria’s competition regulator.• The transaction marks Coca-Cola’s strategic shift away from direct ownership of production units to focus on high-growth brands.• The deal strengthens UAC’s beverage and dairy portfolio as Nigeria’s naira stabilizes and investor...

Rwanda’s National Police (RNP) and Indonesia’s police signed a memorandum of understanding on October 6, 2025, state media reported. The agreement establishes formal cooperation between the two countries’ law enforcement institutions. The accord sets a framework for collaboration against transnational organized crime. It also provides for the sharing of information and expertise, joint...

• President Andry Rajoelina appointed General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as Prime Minister after dissolving the government on September 29.• The appointment follows protests led by the “Gen Z” youth movement over water and electricity shortages, which left at least 22 dead and more than 100 injured, according to the UN.• The new prime minister must restore public trust, rebuild the...

• The AU launched the “Decade of Education and Skills Development 2025–2034” in Addis Ababa, aligning education with labor market needs.• Six new strategic frameworks include CESA 2026–2035, STISA 2025–2034, and a continental skills assessment framework.• Nearly 10 million young Africans enter the labor market annually, while 23.2% of those aged 15–24 are neither in education,...

• Niger targets raising national electricity access from 22.5% to 30% by 2026 but faces major budget and structural constraints.• The African Development Bank approved a $144.7 million loan to support reforms, renewables, and a 50 MW solar rollout by 2026.• Rural electrification remains the biggest challenge, with only 12% of rural households connected compared to 70% in urban...

(KEYSFINANCE PARTNERS) - KeysFinance Partners is pleased to announce the successful completion of a strategic transaction through which NORFUND, the Norwegian government's investment Fund dedicated to developing countries, has invested in Société Ivoirienne de Production Animales (SIPRA), a subsidiary of the AVOS Group. Valued at €20 million, this transaction strengthens SIPRA's...

Asante Gold allocates $6.4M to explore Chirano, Bibiani mines Drilling targets expansion, new deposits through 2026 Exploration supports plan to hit 500K oz output by 2028 Asante Gold has set aside more than C$9 million (US$6.4 million) to step up exploration at its Chirano and Bibiani gold mines in Ghana, the company said Monday.  The funds come from a C$500 million...

Togo’s external debt share rose to 41.1% post-2020 Shift driven by concessional loans, creditor diversification IMF rates debt capacity strong; distress risk remains moderate Togo’s public debt structure is increasingly moving toward greater international exposure, according to Togo First reporting on the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) report following a review under...

Nokia & Fibertime to add 400 000 township homes to SA fibre using Lightspan, Wi-Fi 6 & 7750 WAG for seamless single-SSID roaming. Prepaid ZAR 5/day vouchers give 24 h uncapped access, no contracts; rollout part of Fibertime’s 2 million-home fibre plan by 2028. Project backs SA Connect’s 2030 universal broadband goal, expanding Nokia’s African fixed-access reach with...

Madagascar launches digital job training under Skills4Job program 51 trainees begin in Toamasina; nationwide rollout planned Part of strategy to boost digital skills, cut youth unemployment The Malagasy government on Thursday, October 2, 2025, launched the first intake of its Skills4Job program, an initiative to equip young people with digital skills for the job market. The...