Washington's third withdrawal from the UN agency could reshape project funding in Africa and global governance dynamics. HIGHLIGHTS ● U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO takes effect at the end of 2026, citing misaligned diplomatic interests and Palestine’s membership.● African educational and cultural projects face uncertainty, with some American-backed initiatives at risk of being affected.●...

• Tunisia relies on imported gas for over 90% of electricity, slowing solar expansion.• Energy self-sufficiency fell to 39% in 2025 amid rising gas imports.• Renewables cover only 777 MW, far below the 5,000 MW peak demand. Tunisia depends heavily on imported gas and oil to meet its electricity needs, slowing the development of solar power. The country’s energy independence has...

• Koné’s indicated gold resources rise 4% to 5.41 million ounces.• New discoveries boost satellite deposits Gbongogo South and Koban North.• Montage Gold aims to find 1 million more ounces before production starts in 2027. Montage Gold raised the indicated gold resources at its Koné project in Ivory Coast to 5.41 million ounces. The company reported this in its exploration update...

Langer Heinrich produced 3 million pounds uranium in fiscal 2025, meeting the lower range of guidance. Production surged 33% in Q4 2025, driven by record ore throughput. Full nominal capacity of 6 million pounds postponed to fiscal 2027. Namibia’s Langer Heinrich Mine produced around 3 million pounds of uranium in fiscal year 2025. Paladin Energy, the Australian operator, resumed...

By linking ECOWAS countries, the project enhances regional digital infrastructure, which is crucial for facilitating cross-border trade, financial integration, and coordinated development efforts. The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the Republic of Liberia has announced a collaborative initiative with the ECOWAS Commission for Infrastructure, Energy, and Digitalization, through its...

Ivory Coast has unveiled a new electronic invoicing system aimed at curbing tax evasion and increasing state revenue. Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé officially launched the Standardized Electronic Invoice (FNE) on Monday, July 21, 2025, as part of the government’s broader 2024–2028 fiscal reform strategy. The FNE becomes mandatory starting September 1, with implementation tailored to...

BEAC introduces new USD transfer procedures from CFA franc accounts, effective July 22, 2025. Reform aims to streamline international payments and clarify processing timelines. Only transfers from local currency accounts are impacted—not foreign currency accounts. The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) has rolled out new rules to govern international transfers in US dollars...

Ghana to inject €4 million into PBC Shea Ltd with AfDB support. Processing facility inactive since 2019 due to lack of raw material funding. Government aims to ban raw shea exports by 2026 to boost local value. Ghana will inject €4 million ($4.6 million) into the country’s shea sector with backing from the African Development Bank (AfDB). The funding targets the...

The collaboration brings together ATU’s member states and AfriLabs’ network of innovation hubs to strengthen digital infrastructure, foster local tech solutions, and support inclusive economic growth. AfriLabs, an African network of innovation hubs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), the specialised organ of the African Union in...

• Syrah resumes graphite exports from Mozambique’s Balama mine after six-month halt.• Initial 10,000-tonne shipment underway, with more to U.S. by Q3.• Output to remain demand-driven amid weak global graphite prices. Syrah Resources has officially resumed graphite exports from its Balama mine in Mozambique, the largest in Africa. The company confirmed the news in a statement released on...