Nigeria firmly rejected President Trump's threat to send troops to "protect persecuted Christians," asserting national sovereignty and seeking dialogue. Nigerian officials dismissed the "Christian genocide" narrative, stressing that violence affects all faiths and is not a one-sided religious war. Trump's military threat is viewed by analysts as political rhetoric aimed at domestic...

(MEDIAMANIA)-Agence Ecofin, a leading African business news provider, has launched its Portuguese-language platform, Agência Ecofin, extending its reach to all of Sub-Saharan Africa. The new platform aims to give business leaders and investors in Portuguese-speaking African countries access to comprehensive, pan-African economic coverage—supporting deeper regional and continental...

Angola, Shell to begin exclusive talks on offshore oil blocks 19, 34, 35 Deal aims to attract investment, revive output near 1.03M barrels/day Follows similar agreements with Chevron, ExxonMobil to boost offshore sector Angola will sign an exclusive negotiation agreement with Anglo-Dutch oil major Shell on Monday, Nov. 3, for the exploration and development of several offshore oil...

Kenya announces $162.5M for housing, markets, and infrastructure in Kakamega Largest share targets affordable housing; gold refinery also planned Investments align with Vision 2030 and Bottom-Up Transformation Agenda Kenyan President William Ruto has announced more than 21 billion Kenyan shillings ($162.5 million) in new investments for transformative projects in Kakamega...

Sierra Leone explores blockchain to boost digital governance and transparency SIGN group meets officials to assess blockchain use in public services Tech push follows $50M World Bank grant and past blockchain trials Sierra Leone is exploring ways to use blockchain technology to advance the country’s digital transformation. On October 30, Minister of Communication,...

Sector output doubled since 2019 but faces high costs, tech gaps Government targets fish supply deficit exceeding 640,000 tons in 2021 Ghana will set up a development fund to boost its aquaculture industry, aiming to turn the sector into a driver of food security, job creation, and sustainable growth. Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang announced the initiative at the Aquaculture...

As the demand for tires skyrockets in a rapidly growing African automotive market, the continent remains highly dependent on imports. However, the availability of natural rubber in several countries creates a significant opportunity for local production. A shortage of tires in several African countries, including Algeria, has raised questions about the state of the continent’s tire industry....

Mali faces fuel crisis due to JNIM blockade, disrupting daily life Gold mines largely stable, aided by fuel reserves and solar systems Output risk grows as crisis persists; 2025 production already down 32% For some two months now, Mali has been grappling with a fuel shortage caused by a blockade imposed by the terrorist group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM). The energy...

CIGAF 2025 hosted 26+ countries to celebrate culinary diversity in Ouagadougou Event featured competitions, demos, and talks on food, culture, and entrepreneurship Festival highlights efforts to preserve traditional cuisine amid global heritage threats Ouagadougou hosted the second edition of the Carrefour international de la gastronomie du Faso (CIGAF 2025) from October 27 to November 1,...

Malawi names 23-member cabinet to tackle corruption, economic crisis Inflation hit 27.3% in 2025 amid shortages and low growth Successive climate shocks and forex decline worsen economic challenges Malawi’s President Arthur Peter Mutharika on October 28, 2025, announced the composition of his new government, a few weeks after taking office. The cabinet includes 23 members, five women and...