Tax exemption planned under the 2026 finance bill Measure aims to support local meat production and lower input costs Policy aligns with efforts to boost food security and reduce imports The Togo government will exempt feed imports from taxes starting in 2026. The measure, included in the draft finance bill adopted late last week in the Council of Ministers, will take effect after approval...

The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) has filed a complaint in France accusing TotalEnergies of complicity in war crimes related to its Mozambique LNG project. The NGO alleges TotalEnergies provided financial and material support to a Mozambican military unit, the Joint Task Force, which reportedly detained, tortured, and executed civilians near the gas site in...

Chad, possessing one of Africa's largest livestock populations, aims to modernize its sector to increase meat and milk production. Chadian Livestock Minister Abderahim Awat Atteib met with his Egyptian counterpart to explore cooperation, focusing on genetic improvement, feed optimization, and veterinary vaccine production. This initiative aligns with Chad's "Chad Connexion 2030"...

The International Labour Orgazation (ILO) reported in 2024 that over 22% of African workers experience underemployment, hindering economic prospects. Underemployment encompasses individuals working fewer hours than desired or those in jobs with low productivity despite significant effort. This indicator provides crucial insights beyond official unemployment figures, revealing the...

Burkina Faso has initiated the recruitment of 208 hospital-university assistants to bolster medical education and practical skills in hospitals. The hiring drive is the first under the "1000x5" plan, which aims to train and integrate 5,000 medical professionals by 2030. The initiative addresses significant healthcare challenges in Burkina Faso, including a low...

Chevron is evaluating the purchase of selected Lukoil overseas oil assets that overlap with its existing operations. The U.S. Treasury has authorized negotiations with Lukoil until 13 December 2025 under a license covering the sale of foreign assets. Lukoil seeks to divest an international portfolio valued at $22 billion and representing about 0.5% of global crude...

Zambia launches a three-pillar strategy focused on energy security, national infrastructure sharing and faster rollout of telecom towers. The government seeks $280 million to deploy backup and alternative-energy systems, including hybrid power solutions tested on 20 towers. Zambia plans 998 new towers based on a 2022 analysis and an additional 300 towers under the World...

Resolute Mining reports an initial inferred resource of 643,000 ounces of gold at La Debo. The discovery marks the company’s third Ivorian asset to receive a resource estimate after Doropo and ABC. Resolute Mining plans additional drilling at La Debo in H1 2026 and continues a 25,000-meter drilling program at ABC. Resolute Mining announced on Tuesday, 18 November, the...

Partnership gives access to Digital School platforms, tools, and expertise Supports plan for nationwide digital learning rollout by 2027 Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand digital education opportunities for young Nigerians. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, November 12, in Dubai between Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Youth...

(AGL)-AGL(Africa Global Logistics), co-shareholder of Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS), proudly announces the official inauguration of Phases 1 and 2 of the Tema Port extension. The ceremony, held on 13 November 2025, was graced by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana; Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Honourable Minister of Transport; Philippe Labonne,...