ITCILO hosts digital skills program to support fair transitions in Africa ILO framework promotes basic to advanced digital competencies for jobs Unequal internet access deepens job inequality, ILO urges integrated policies The International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) is hosting the Skills for Fair Digital Transitions in Africa program on...

AfDB highlights inland fisheries' role in West African food security Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali most dependent on inland fish supply Nigeria leads in volume but relies more on marine and aquaculture West Africa is home to the Sahel’s three major river basins, Lake Chad, the Niger River, and the Senegal River, as well as many coastal rivers and lakes that sustain vast inland...

Angola returns to markets with $1.5B Eurobond issuance Bonds target refinancing, part of $6B 2025 financing plan New debt priced near 10%; previous Eurobond issued in 2022 Angola returned to international bond markets on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, with a Eurobond issue aimed partly at refinancing debt maturing in November 2025. The Southern African oil producer is looking to...

The expansion of fiber-optic networks across Africa is set to boost productivity, education, and digital inclusion. Yet the continent faces a paradox: while it now has ample international bandwidth, its domestic and urban networks remain underdeveloped. Strengthening governance, investment, and regional connectivity will be essential to turn these digital backbones into affordable, accessible...

WTO lifts Africa trade forecast: exports +5.3%, imports +11.8% Africa set to lead global import growth in 2025 Services exports lag; digital leaders like Kenya, Nigeria to benefit This year, African countries’ trade is expected to grow faster than previously forecast, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO). In its latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report,...

Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany set to lead UNESCO after board vote Wins 55-2 against Congo’s Matoko; confirmation expected in November Pledges to tackle budget crisis, seek U.S. return, and build consensus UNESCO on Monday, October 6, 2025, named former Egyptian tourism and antiquities minister Khaled Ahmed El-Enany Ali Ezz as its sole official candidate for the post of...

African bond spreads hit lowest level since 2019, boosting access Investor appetite grows amid falling inflation, rising credit ratings Nigeria, Angola, DRC plan new Eurobonds as conditions improve African countries looking to raise funds on global markets are benefiting from a friendlier environment, as the yield gap between African sovereign bonds and U.S. Treasuries has...

• Comoros launches measles-rubella drive with real-time digital tracking• Campaign targets 101,330 children across three main islands• Mobile data tools aim to boost coverage, speed, and accountability On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Union of the Comoros began its national measles and rubella vaccination campaign, introducing advanced digital tools. The initiative, supported by the World...

• Ethiopia expands ICE vehicle import ban to include trucks• EV numbers rise amid push for carbon-neutral transport by 2030• Hydropower, LNG support shift, but infrastructure gaps remain The Ethiopian government has expanded its ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle imports to include gasoline and diesel trucks, local media reported on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The measure...

• Senegal hosts FII 2025 forum, draws over 3,000 participants• Government targets 5.675 trillion XOF private investment for priority sectors• New reforms aim to boost investor confidence and legal clarity The second edition of the Invest in Senegal Forum, FII Senegal 2025, opened on Tuesday, October 7, at the Abdou Diouf International Conference Center (CICAD) in Diamniadio. The two-day...