Benin began the final recruitment phase for 250 assistant lecturers to address a long-standing shortage in public universities. The University of Abomey-Calavi needs 3,200–3,500 teachers to meet regional standards but currently employs only about 800. Union representatives warn that staff shortages have created excessive workloads that threaten teaching quality and faculty...

Ghana will not support the WCTP2 development until an independent assessment confirms the asset’s geologic and commercial viability. Springfield claims WCTP2 holds 1.5 billion barrels of oil in place and has invested over $100 million in seismic and drilling. Government withdrawal from the unitisation plan in February 2025 still casts uncertainty over the project’s...

Côte d’Ivoire approved a 2026 digital-transition budget of CFA83.2 billion ($145.9 million), up 37% from 2025. The ministry deployed 33,140 km of fiber, launched 105 online procedures and built 160 radio sites in 2024. The World Bank estimates the digital economy could generate more than $20 billion for Côte d’Ivoire by 2050. Côte d’Ivoire continues to accelerate its...

Hidden deep within the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest on Kenya’s coast near Malindi, the ancient city of Gedi stands as one of East Africa’s most intriguing archaeological sites. Sheltered beneath a dense canopy that lends it an air of secrecy, this abandoned Swahili settlement captivates visitors with the richness of its ruins, the elegance of its architecture, and the many unanswered questions it...

Sahel states sign cross-border radio frequency deal to reduce signal interference Agreement boosts digital cooperation, includes plans for joint regulation and tech rollout Follows prior pacts on roaming, cybersecurity, and data protection within AES bloc Member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) signed an agreement on November 21 to coordinate the use of radio...

Ethiopian Airlines orders six more Airbus A350-900s to expand long-haul fleet New jets support Vision 2035 goal of 250+ aircraft and lower emissions A350’s efficiency, cabin features boost competitiveness on global routes Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for six Airbus A350-900s, the carrier confirmed at the recent Dubai Airshow, as it continues to expand its...

Moody’s assigns Ba3 rating with stable outlook to BDEAC Rating reflects bank’s regional role, reforms, and strong shareholder backing Move aims to boost access to international capital for CEMAC development The Development Bank of Central African States (BDEAC) has received its first foreign-currency credit rating from Moody’s, which assigned the institution a Ba3...

Air Côte d'Ivoire orders four Embraer E175s, eyes regional fleet upgrade New jets to boost efficiency, support Abidjan's hub ambitions West African carriers expand fleets amid rising regional competition Air Côte d'Ivoire placed a firm order for four Embraer E175 aircraft last week, along with an option for eight additional planes. The fleet expansion is part of a...

Burkina Faso suspends 2025-2026 shea-nut exports to aid local processors Authorities cite raw material shortages, smuggling to neighboring countries Shea butter exports fell 26% since 2019, official data shows Burkina Faso’s government has indefinitely suspended shea-nut exports for the 2025-2026 season, the industry and commerce ministry said on Wednesday. Authorities had initially...

Madagascar signs new tourism deal with South Korea’s Good People International Plans include tourism office in South Korea, agritourism project in Moramanga Agreement aims to boost local products, skills, and visitor numbers by 2028 Madagascar’s Ministry of Tourism and Crafts signed a new cooperation agreement with Good People International last week, the ministry said in a...