Two new cooperation instruments total $14.4m, announced on February 2 Funding includes development support and school rehabilitation projects The deals build on a $28m cooperation agreement signed in January 2025 Cabo Verde and China have signed two new cooperation instruments totaling $14.4 million as part of efforts to deepen their economic and technical...

European projects seek African graphite to support battery-grade processing in Europe Northern Graphite and Blencowe Resources supply material from Namibia and Uganda The push aims to reduce Europe’s near-total dependence on Chinese graphite processing Europe is increasingly looking to African graphite to reduce its dependence on China for battery materials, as it steps up...

Washington is preparing a $12bn plan to stockpile rare earths and key minerals The initiative targets supply security for U.S. industry amid China tensions Africa could face shifting demand as U.S. sourcing strategies evolve The United States is stepping up efforts to secure supplies of critical minerals as it seeks to reduce reliance on supply chains dominated by China....

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Aysha II wind farm on January 31 The project adds 120 MW and supports grid stability with modern technologies Aysha II strengthens Ethiopia’s renewable mix and regional energy ambitions Ethiopia has commissioned the Aysha II wind power project, marking a new step in its push to expand renewable energy capacity and strengthen power...

TGS signed a non-binding letter of intent with NAGECO, a unit of Libya’s NOC The deal targets future cooperation on seismic and geophysical data for exploration The move comes as Libya considers launching a second oil and gas licensing round Norwegian geophysical data company TGS said it has signed a letter of intent with North Africa Geophysical Company (NAGECO), a...

Uber ended its operations in Tanzania on January 30, 2026 The exit follows years of tension over fares, commissions, and regulation The move leaves more space for local and regional ride-hailing platforms Uber has ended its ride-hailing operations in Tanzania, citing longstanding disagreements with the authorities over pricing rules, commissions, and the regulatory framework...

Mauritius launched mytGPT Education, a generative AI tool for schools The platform supports students and teachers with personalized learning tools The rollout begins with a pilot in eight public schools Mauritius has launched mytGPT Education - a generative AI learning assistant- on January 26, introducing generative AI tools into the school system for the first time. The...

The agreement focuses on student, staff, and doctoral mobility It covers engineering, technology, and applied sciences programs The partnership is set for five years and is renewable The University of Lomé and France’s University of Technology of Belfort-Montbéliard have signed a cooperation agreement centered on academic mobility. The partnership was formalized last week...

Sudan launched 28 new digital administrative services on its Baladna platform The move aims to cut paperwork, speed up procedures, and lower user costs Authorities also plan a national data center and expanded 4G coverage Sudan has rolled out 28 new digital administrative services on its national Baladna platform, the Ministry of Digital Transformation and Telecommunications...

Microsoft South Africa and SABC Plus will integrate AI and digital skills training into the SABC Plus platform, building on Microsoft’s pledge to train one million South Africans by 2026. SABC Plus, launched in 2022, offers free TV, radio, and on-demand content nationwide, making it a strong channel to scale skills programs. AI adoption could boost Africa’s GDP by 50% by 2030,...