Djibouti Makes Digital History with Landmark National Digital Code
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Uganda to Mandate Ethanol Blending in Petrol from January 2026 to Cut Fuel Costs and Emissions
Beginning in January 2026, all gasoline sold in Uganda will have to be blended with domestically produced ethanol,…
North Africa’s Economic Outlook Brightens as Egypt and Morocco Post Strong Growth in 2025
North African economies are showing renewed signs of resilience and accelerated growth in 2025, with Egypt and Morocco…
ECOWAS Advances Plans for Regional Economic and Social Council with Technical Meeting in Nigeria
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has started a two-day technical session to advance the creation…
Libya and Turkey Deepen Energy Ties with Focus on Oil Exploration and Infrastructure Development
Libya and Turkey are set to deepen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector following high-level talks between Libyan…
Kenya Urges Tourism Sector to Embrace Gen Z, Tech, and Regional Travel to Stay Ahead
Kenya’s tourism industry is being called to action as government officials challenge stakeholders to innovate and reimagine the…
Zimbabwe Sets Bold Economic Targets with National Development Strategy Two
As Zimbabwe prepares to roll out the National Development Strategy Two (NDS2), the country is setting ambitious targets…
Africa Set to Achieve Fertiliser Self-Sufficiency in 40 Months, Says Aliko Dangote
In a bold and highly welcome declaration with sweeping implications for food security and economic resilience, Nigerian billionaire…
Malawi Slashes Spectrum Fees by 20% to Boost Digital Inclusion and Economic Growth
In a decisive move to drive down the cost of connectivity and stimulate growth in its digital economy,…
Octopus Energy Launches Clean Energy Fund for Africa with $250 Million Target
The generation division of Octopus Energy has partnered with Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Managers, a South African company, to…
The Night the Nation Was Born: Reliving Mozambique’s First Independence Day, June 25, 1975
By Genevieve Azelama June 25, 1975, was a night soaked in rain, revolution, and the climax of Portuguese…
Nigeria and Brazil Sign $1 Billion Deal to Boost Agriculture Through Technology
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima announced in June 2025 that the country had signed a $1 billion agreement…
Zimbabwe Moves to Join BRICS Bloc in Strategic Diplomatic Push
Following high-level diplomatic discussions in the capital between Brazil’s ambassador to Zimbabwe, Vilmar Rogeiro Coutinho Jr., and Zimbabwe’s…
Impact in Every Text: How Uganda’s mHealth Revolution Is Rewriting the Future of Healthcare
By Genevieve Azelama When it comes to growth quite like the Durian tree it is the silent but…
Flutterwave Secures Central Bank License to Power Digital Payments in Cameroon
Flutterwave, a top fintech firm in Africa, has formally introduced a full range of authorized digital payment services…
Mali Launches Groundbreaking Digital System to Strengthen Child Protection Services
With the formal introduction of the Child Protection Information Management System Plus (CPIMS+), a digital breakthrough that will…
South Africa Secures $1.5 Billion World Bank Loan to Accelerate Reforms
The South African government has officially signed a $1.5 billion (R26 billion) Development Policy Loan (DPL) with the…
Somalia and Azerbaijan Strengthen Ties During OIC Summit in Istanbul
Azerbaijan and Somalia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations during a high-level meeting held…
Nigeria and Benin Sign Landmark Integration Deal, Paving Way for Greater West African Unity
The future of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is anticipated to be altered by the…
Cameroon Launches $200 Million Fuel Storage Depot to Bolster Energy Security and Regional Influence
The construction of a strategic fuel storage depot in the port city of Kribi marks a historic announcement…
Benin Makes History: Women’s National Cycling Team to Compete in U.S. UCI Race This September
Benin is set to break new ground this September as its women’s national cycling team becomes the first…
South Africa Eyes $500 Million World Bank Support for Bold Grid Expansion Plan
South Africa may soon receive a major financial boost from the World Bank Group, with $500 million under…
AI Takes Center Stage at AfDB 2025 Annual Meetings as Catalyst for Africa’s Development Future
A significant side event of the African Development Bank Group’s (AfDB) 2025 Annual Meetings highlighted artificial intelligence’s (AI)…
Black Rhinos Return to Mozambique After 50 Years in Groundbreaking Conservation Effort
Ten critically endangered black rhinos have been successfully moved from South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique,…
Nigerian company to Manufacture Millions of HIV and Malaria Test Kits Amid Decline in U.S. Aid
Codix Bio Ltd., a Nigerian pharmaceutical producer, is filling a vital healthcare gap. At its new production facility…
119 Benin Bronzes Return Home as Nigeria Prepares for Historic Handover from the Netherlands
Nigeria will get 119 Benin Bronzes from the Netherlands in a historic cultural event, one of the biggest…
Africa Energy Forum 2025 Kicks Off in Cape Town with Bold Calls for a Unified Energy Future
The Africa Energy Forum 2025 opened today at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, gathering over 6,000 delegates…
Egypt Strikes New Oil and Gas Discovery in Western Desert, Boosting Domestic Energy Hopes
This week, the General Petroleum Company (GPC) announced a new oil and gas discovery in the Western Desert…
Zambia Launches AI-Powered Remote Health Diagnostics Pilot Across All Provinces
In a daring move to transform healthcare delivery, Zambia’s Ministry of Technology and Science has joined forces with…
AfDB Approves $184 Million for Africa’s Largest Solar and Battery Storage Project in Egypt
According to an official press statement, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has authorized a historic financing package…
Egypt Secures $1.6 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects with Scatec, Advances Smart Aviation Plans.
Egypt signed a financial closure deal with Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec (SCATC.OL) today for the construction of…
Nigerian Archaeologist Abidemi Babalola Named 2025 Dan David Prize Winner
The world’s largest award for historical scholarship, the 2025 Dan David Prize, has named nine recipients, including Dr.…
Burkina Faso Nationalises Gold Mining Assets in Strategic Move to Assert Resource Sovereignty
Five significant gold mining assets have been formally nationalized by Burkina Faso, giving ownership to the state-owned mining…
Africa Poised to Benefit as China Plans Tariff-Free Trade Deal with 53 African Nations
China has revealed ambitions to clinch a historic economic deal with 53 African nations, removing all tariffs on…
Zimbabwe to Host UN Women in Tourism Congress
At the 68th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa, which was held in Nigeria, Zimbabwe…
Nigeria Marks Democracy Day with 26 Years of Unbroken Civil Rule
June 12, 2025, Abuja, is Democracy Day in Nigeria, which honors the lasting impact of the historic June…
Ethiopia Revives Ambitious Skyscraper Project to Claim Sub-Saharan Africa’s Tallest Building
Ethiopia has relaunched an ambitious plan to construct what would become the tallest building in sub-Saharan Africa. the…