• Nigeria’s CNG price nearly doubles after subsidy reduction• Truck rate hits 450 naira/SCM; cars pay 380 naira/SCM• Fuel cost hike worsens transport, food price inflation The price of compressed natural gas (CNG) in Nigeria has nearly doubled following a tariff adjustment linked to reduced government subsidies. The price increase comes amid a scarcity of distribution points and long...

• ECOWAS opens 2025–2026 immersion program for young graduates• Offers training in agriculture, IT, health, and project management• Aims to address West Africa’s high youth unemployment rate The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a new round of its Professional Immersion Program for young graduates, giving citizens of its 15 member countries access to...

• Mali grants export permit for Kodal’s Bougouni lithium mine• First 125,000 tons to ship via Côte d’Ivoire to China• Pricing tied to SMM; Mali reserves right to verify rates The Malian government has granted Kodal Minerals an export permit for spodumene concentrate produced at its Bougouni lithium mine. The British operator announced on Thursday, September 4, that the first shipments...

The Tomb of Askia is one of the most important historical and cultural monuments in Mali, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2004. Located in Gao, the former capital of the Songhai Empire, it embodies both the memory of Africa’s great rulers and the enduring presence of Islam in the Sahel region. The monument takes its name from Askia Mohamed, the sovereign who brought the...

MOPO secures $6.7M from Norfund for solar battery expansion Company records 28M rentals, active in six African countries Model offers clean, pay-as-you-go energy alternative to diesel MOPO, a company specializing in solar battery rentals in Africa, announced on Tuesday, September 2, that it has secured a £5 million (approximately $6.7 million) investment from Norfund,...

Uganda launches “Beera Ku Guard” cybersecurity awareness campaign Goal: train 100,000 citizens, reach 70% population Targets digital safety, data protection, and online vigilance The National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U), in partnership with the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO), has launched a national campaign to raise public awareness about...

Guinea inaugurated a Tier 3-certified national data center in Conakry on Sept 4. The facility is designed to secure national data and strengthen digital sovereignty. UN index shows Guinea’s e-government score rose to 0.4006 in 2024 from 0.2955 in 2022. The Guinean government has inaugurated a national data center in Conakry, marking a major step in the country’s digital...

Air cargo volumes for African carriers rose 9.4% in July, led by Africa-Asia trade. Global volumes grew 5.5% year-on-year, with Asia-Pacific posting the strongest gain. IATA cites tariff anticipation and a 9.1% drop in jet fuel prices as key drivers. African airlines recorded a 9.4% year-on-year increase in air cargo volumes in July 2025, according to the International Air...

Turaco Gold eyes first resource estimate at Begnopan, Afema’s fifth deposit, by end-2025. Current resources stand at 3.55m oz; Begnopan will be included in Afema’s prefeasibility study. Exploration continues, backed by $39m financing announced in June. Turaco Gold is moving toward confirming a fifth gold deposit at its Afema project in Côte d’Ivoire by the end of 2025....

British miner Cora Gold pegs initial investment at $124m for Sanankoro project. Mine projected to yield 47,000 oz annually over 10.2 years, with 65% IRR. Company awaits permits to secure financing and start construction. Cora Gold has put a $124 million price tag on launching its Sanankoro gold project in Mali. The figure, disclosed in a feasibility study released on...