Eastern Nile line set to open November 2025, spanning 56.5 km with 22 stations. Full project covers 100 km across two lines, costing $4.5 billion. Capacity expected at 600,000 passengers per line daily. Egypt will inaugurate the Eastern Nile monorail line in November 2025, the presidency said after a meeting between President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Transport Minister Kamel El Wazir and...

Africa’s smartphone shipments rose 7% in Q2 2025 to 19.2 million units. Sub-$100 models surged 38% year-on-year, fueling adoption in rural markets. Samsung, Xiaomi and HONOR expand aggressively as local assembly gains traction. Smartphone shipments in Africa rose 7% in the second quarter of 2025 to 19.2 million units, driven by surging demand for low-cost devices, according to...

Audit report says Camtel uses just 16% of available cable capacity. Full use could generate up to CFA 13.6 billion ($24.2 million) annually. High costs, weak internet penetration and Europe-oriented traffic limit uptake. Cameroon’s state-owned telecom operator Camtel could generate as much as CFA13.6 billion ($24.2 million) in yearly revenue if it fully exploits the capacity of its four...

Burkina Faso aims to boost its stake in the Kiaka mine to 50% under the 2024 Mining Code. West African Resources confirmed the move and suspended trading on the ASX pending further details. The mine, which started production in June, is set to deliver 234,000 ounces annually over 20 years. Burkina Faso plans to acquire a 35% stake in the newly commissioned Kiaka gold mine, potentially...

• Algeria’s Tebboune sacks PM Larbaoui, appoints Sifi Gharib• Gharib, ex-industry minister, now leads new government• Tasked with sustaining 4.5% growth, diversifying economy beyond oil Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has dismissed Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui and appointed Sifi Gharib as his successor. The decision, announced on Thursday, August 28, 2025, by the presidency, was...

• Amhara launches program to enroll 7.4M children in 2025–26• $800M allocated for school repairs, 10,000 teachers mobilized• Aims to cut child labor, early marriage, boost job readiness The Amhara Regional Education Bureau announced Monday, August 25, that it is launching a new program to enroll 7.4 million children for the 2025-2026 school year. According to local press, the...

• Access Holdings appoints Innocent Ike as new CEO, Aug 29• Appointment follows Herbert Wigwe’s 2024 death, Agbede’s interim tenure• Ike to drive global expansion, continue group’s strategic vision Access Holdings, one of Nigeria's largest financial groups, has officially appointed Innocent Ike as its new Group Managing Director and CEO, effective Friday, August 29, 2025, following...

• YouTube hosts first TV/Film Day with Nigerian creatives in Lagos• Event explores connected TV, global reach of Nollywood content• Over 70% of Nigerian YouTube views come from abroad Major broadcasters, including the U.K.'s Channel Four, met with a group of Nigerian creatives at the first-ever YouTube TV/Film Day, held at Google’s offices in Lagos. The event was organized to discuss the...

Burkina Faso is set to launch its first National Action Plan on Artificial Intelligence (2026-2028), a document that aims to leverage the potential of AI to modernize administration, the economy, and public services. The plan also seeks to ensure its use is inclusive, ethical, and responsible. Implementation was a central topic during a national situational analysis workshop held on Wednesday,...

• Namibia’s MTC launches 5G in four major cities• Promises faster speeds, IoT, smart agriculture, telemedicine uses• High deployment costs, limited coverage remain Africa-wide challenges Namibian telecommunications company MTC officially launched commercial 5G on Sunday, August 24, 2025, in the cities of Ongwediva, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, and Windhoek. The southern African nation now...