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,...

Nigeria introduced LekeeLekee, created by ARISE and THISDAY founders, positioned as an African alternative to global platforms. It offers direct creator monetisation and content moderation tailored to African contexts. Emerging in a market of 416M mobile internet users and 35M Ayoba users, LekeeLekee reflects Africa’s push for digital sovereignty. Nigeria has launched a new...

Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities released key opposition figures arrested after the November 2025 coup. The transition pledged to form an inclusive government with opposition participation, ECOWAS said. The IMF forecast economic growth of 5.5% in 2025 despite political risks. Guinea-Bissau’s political transition has begun sending signals of de-escalation toward the...

The African Development Fund plans its first-ever market borrowing of about $1 billion. Donor contributions fell sharply, with the latest replenishment reaching $11 billion versus a $25 billion target. The fund is seeking a credit rating ahead of a potential bond issuance within two years. The African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional lending arm of the...

Murphy Oil plans a second exploration well on offshore block CI-502 after inconclusive results from Civette-1X. The company will drill the Caracal prospect as part of a three-well exploration program operated with a 90% stake. Murphy confirmed the presence of an active petroleum system despite non-commercial hydrocarbon volumes. Murphy Oil Corporation plans to resume...