Algeria launched “Algeria Bid Round 2026” covering seven exploration zones open to international companies. Bidders must submit offers by November 26, 2026, with contracts expected by January 31, 2027 ...

The Virunga Gorilla Marathon is a relatively recent initiative held in the Virunga region, a volcanic mountain range straddling the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, and ...

Novation Tech opens first Tunisia factory with €22 million investment Monastir plant to produce carbon fiber automotive components Move leverages Tunisia’s export-driven, skilled automotive sector ...

Over the past decade, Benin has recorded one of the fastest growth rates in West Africa. Growth is projected at 7% in 2026, the highest in the WAEMU region, driven by reforms and the expansion of ...

Nigeria opens applications for second cohort of national TVET program Training targets skills, offers stipend, covers multiple high-demand sectors Strong demand amid labor gaps despite relatively low ...

Côte d’Ivoire signs $888 million deals at IMF-World Bank meetings Agreements target social sectors and $300 million energy compact Moves support $206 billion development plan, boosting investor ...

Guinea launches secondary curriculum reform prioritizing skills over rote learning New system emphasizes critical thinking, digital skills, entrepreneurship, inclusion Reform targets ...

Guinea drafts 2026-2030 poultry strategy with seven reform pillars Aims to cut imports, boost egg self-sufficiency amid rising demand Imports surge 63% since 2020; domestic output remains stagnant ...

Mali launches digitized mining cadaster replacing outdated system 631 mining titles registered; transparency and procedures improved Exploration investment declines persist amid permit uncertainty ...

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated asked shareholders to vote on a $500 million Tier 2 Eurobond at an Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled May 7, as it is racing a June 16 deadline that could ...

Libya, UNDP sign deal to develop blue economy strategy Cooperation spans aquaculture, research, marine protection, capacity building Sector seen boosting jobs, diversification, sustainable growth ...

Econet launches AI unit, Econet AI, targeting rising demand Offers free Google Gemini access, unveils Cassava AiCloud platform Move reflects telecom shift toward AI, cloud, and B2B growth Econet ...