The Global Fund has raised $11.3 billion toward its $18 billion goal to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. The funding gap now puts key programs at risk, even though the organization spends up to $5 billion a year on treatments, mosquito nets, and other prevention measures that save millions of lives. The Global Fund mobilized $11.34 billion at a conference held on...

Nigeria’s exports to Africa reached 4.82 trillion naira, up 14% year on year West Africa absorbed over 62% of Nigeria’s continental exports Government efforts under the AfCFTA supported trade and lower export costs Nigeria’s exports to the rest of Africa reached 4.82 trillion naira (about 3.3 billion $) between January and June 2025, Bloomberg reported, citing Bashir Adewale...

Ity is Côte d’Ivoire’s oldest and currently its biggest producing gold mine. Since Endeavour Mining acquired it in 2015, output has more than quadrupled. The mine is expected to remain in operation for at least another decade. Endeavour Mining said in mid-November 2025 that its Ity mine in Côte d'Ivoire produced 245,000 ounces of gold in the first nine months of the year. This figure...

Transnet unveils 200th Traxx 23E locomotive in freight fleet renewal 240-unit order with Alstom aims to modernize rail and boost capacity Project counters freight decline, logistics costs from past operational setbacks South African state-owned transport company Transnet has unveiled the 200th Traxx 23E locomotive from its Durban assembly line, marking a milestone in its fleet renewal...

Notes appear atop chats, support replies, and customizable duration Meta says update improves visibility and ease of use via profile “About” WhatsApp is reintroducing an updated version of its profile "Notes" feature, allowing users to share their current activities or mood. The Meta-owned messaging platform announced the rollout would reach all users gradually beginning this...

Togo’s President meets Putin to deepen bilateral ties in Moscow Talks focus on security, diplomacy, and opening embassies Russia, Togo advance military cooperation amid rising Sahel insecurity Togolese Council President, Faure Gnassingbé, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral partnership, according to a statement from Togo's...

ACBF assesses Togo’s progress in implementing AfCFTA commitments Study highlights national strategy, awareness campaigns, and technical committee Full monitoring system still pending; report offers recommendations for improvement The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has assessed Togo's ability to monitor and report on its implementation of the African Continental Free Trade...

In this weekly African health update, vaccination campaigns against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are advancing across the continent. Meanwhile, three countries have successfully eliminated both measles and rubella. Ethiopia continues its efforts to contain the Marburg virus outbreak. Furthermore, a new cholera outbreak has emerged in Angola, contributing to a continental explosion in cases. In...

Camrail now maintains GE locomotive compressors locally, ending U.S. shipments Move saves up to 25M CFA per unit, boosts technical autonomy in Douala Operator targets regional railway hub status with expanded repair capacity Cameroun's railway operator Camrail will no longer send compressor units from its General Electric locomotives to the United States for maintenance. The company,...

Cameroon buys Geocoton’s 30% stake in Sodecoton for 46B CFA francs Deal opens path for Camair Co-Corsair joint flights to Paris Corsair to operate planes; Camair Co manages branding and sales Cameroon will purchase France's Geocoton from its stake in the cotton development company Sodecoton, Finance Minister Louis Paul Motaze said on Tuesday. The deal could enable national carrier Camair...