(AGL) As part of the preparation for the industrial exploitation of bauxite at the Minim-Martap site, in the Adamaoua region, CAMRAIL, the concession partner of the Cameroonian State for the management of the national railway network, and CAMALCO (which is already a 9.1% shareholder in CAMRAIL), the mining operator in charge of the project, are increasing their strategic investments. Their...

• World Teachers’ Day 2025 highlights teaching as a collaborative profession• AU hosts roundtable urging stronger teacher cooperation across Africa• Events stress shared practices amid regional education system challenges World Teachers’ Day 2025 was observed on Sunday, Oct. 5, under the theme “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession,” UNESCO announced. Ahead of the...

• Eni resumes offshore drilling in Libya’s Area D after 5 years• Project uses Scarabeo-9 rig under existing contract with NOC• Move aligns with Eni’s push to expand North African gas output Eni North Africa, a subsidiary of Italy’s Eni Group, has resumed offshore exploration northwest of Libya, local media reported on Sunday, citing the National Oil Corporation (NOC). The new phase...

Burkina Faso halts all broiler chick imports Local hatcheries deemed sufficient to meet domestic demand Ban aims to boost food sovereignty, local poultry production Burkina Faso temporarily suspended all imports of broiler chicks on Friday, Oct. 3, according to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal and Fisheries Resources. The decision immediately freezes all import...

Operator converts 320,000 ounces to indicated category Pre-Feasibility Study due by 2026 Indicated mineral resources at the Boundiali gold project in Côte d’Ivoire have increased by 53% to 920,000 ounces, up from the previously reported 600,000 ounces, according to an update from operator Aurum Resources on Monday, Oct. 6. The resource upgrade marks a significant advance for the...

Mashatile visits Dakar for Forum Invest in Senegal 2025 Holds bilateral talks with PM Sonko to boost trade ties South Africa to support Senegal’s industrialization and job growth South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile is scheduled to begin a working visit to Dakar, Senegal, on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, according to a statement released by the South African government on...

Verto opens Dubai hub for local money market liquidity and faster Africa–Gulf trade. The regulator's licence enables same-day multi-currency settlements. United Arab Emirates now key Africa–Asia trade hub, flows up 35% since 2019. London-based fintech Verto, which already processes over USD 15 billion annually in cross-border payments for corporate clients, has opened a new...

South Africa's Curro Holdings faces a JSE delisting following a $418 million buyout offer from the Mouton Family Foundation at a 60% premium. The plan will convert Curro's 189 schools into a non-profit organization, redirecting all future profits to fund new schools and student bursaries. Shareholders are set to vote on the transformative deal on Oct 31, reflecting a vision to...

Gabon has expressed interest in hosting the headquarters of a regional fund to finance the blue economy in the Gulf of Guinea. The fund aims to mobilize resources for sustainable maritime development, fisheries management, and ecosystem protection. Member states of the Gulf of Guinea Commission are still defining the fund’s capital, governance, and contribution structure. Gabon...

MTN South Sudan now sells Starlink kits and subscriptions nationwide. Starlink offers speeds of 25–220 Mbps and low latency. Starlink now leads South Sudan’s ISP market with 30% share. MTN South Sudan announced on October 2 that Starlink kits and subscriptions are now available for purchase and support at its Customer Service Points and Connect Stores nationwide. The move...