• Government proposes CFA17,350.2 bn ($31 bn) budget, up 13.1% from 2025.• Spending to focus on investment, poverty reduction, and climate adaptation.• Growth seen at 6.7% in 2026, after 6.3% expected in 2025, says IMF. Côte d’Ivoire has proposed a 2026 budget of CFA17,350.2 billion ($31 billion), a 13.1% increase from the current year, according to details released after the Council of...

• Oil union PENGASSAN halts strike after talks brokered by the Labor Ministry.• Over 800 dismissed staff to be reassigned within Dangote Group without pay loss.• Suspension seen as temporary, with risk of renewed disruption to fuel supply. Nigeria’s largest oil workers union, PENGASSAN, suspended its strike against the Dangote Refinery on October 1, following government-led negotiations...

• Agriculture Ministry launches EMA-i+ app nationwide to monitor animal diseases.• The system cuts reporting delays from months to 30 minutes, boosting response time.• Weak private sector involvement and rural digital gaps remain key challenges. Ghana has taken a new step in modernizing its livestock sector with the launch of a mobile application for animal health management. On September...

• The Agriculture Ministry and Swiss firm Mole Group signed a PPP deal on Sept. 30.• The $1 billion project will cover 105,000 hectares and produce 700,000 tons yearly.• It aims to cut food imports, create 20,000 jobs, and boost food sovereignty. The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) with Swiss company Mole Group to launch the Mbanza-Ngungu...

• Sibanye-Stillwater appoints Mduduzi Bhulose as executive VP for business development.• The move comes as the miner diversifies into copper, nickel, and lithium.• Leadership changes follow setbacks in lithium and acquisition projects. Sibanye-Stillwater, the South African mining group known for platinum group metals and gold, has appointed Mduduzi Bhulose as executive vice president for...

The Agriculture Ministry approved a CFA245.9 billion ($440 million) roadmap for palm oil. The 10-year plan targets higher yields, sustainability, and tailored financing. Overcapacity in local mills pressures productivity as demand outpaces supply. Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Agriculture has endorsed a new development strategy for the palm oil industry, with an investment of CFA245.9...

The city of Kilwa, located on the southeastern coast of Tanzania, represents one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of the Indian Ocean. Probably founded in the 9th century by Persian and Arab merchants, it rose between the 13th and 16th centuries to become a major commercial hub along the Swahili coast. Its prominence rested on its strategic location, which turned it into a...

Togo and Benin launch joint strategy for Mono River Basin management Meeting validated monitoring framework, coordination plan, and gender strategy $5M IREE-Mono project targets water security, food resilience, cooperation Experts, local authorities, and technical partners from Togo and Benin opened a three-day working session on Monday in Lomé to establish a coordinated, sustainable...

AltSchool Africa launches Nano-Diploma and AI assistant to boost skills Courses offered in Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba to improve inclusivity Programs target youth unemployment, linking training with work experience Nigerian online education platform AltSchool Africa has launched a series of programs, including a flagship Nano-Diploma, designed to transform digital learning and bridge the skills...

DRC miners demand $2B+ in unpaid VAT credits, cite business strain Industry reports losses, energy deficits, and excessive inspections Government forms follow-up committee after talks with mining sector Mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are still demanding the state repay more than $2 billion in outstanding Value Added Tax (VAT) credits,...