In April 2026, the Amani Festival will change venues. Forced to leave Goma for Lubumbashi due to growing insecurity, the event turns displacement into an act of cultural resistance, affirming the ...

The GSMA and Zindi today announced the launch of the African Trust & Safety LLM Challenge, a landmark initiative designed to help define the next generation of global AI safety standards. Unveiled at ...

Dangote orders over 1,000 CNG trucks from China’s BAIC FOTON Fleet expansion supports logistics modernization and lower fuel costs Initiative aligns with Nigeria’s push to expand CNG transport use The ...

Angola launches UNESCO AI readiness assessment initiative Review to evaluate regulatory, technical and institutional capacity Program supports digital transformation under 2023-2027 development plan ...

Senegal parliament approves creation of National Media Regulatory Council New body replaces CNRA, expanding oversight to digital media Reform follows press freedom concerns and regulatory changes In ...

Algeria’s vocational training ministry and state oil company Sonatrach plan to develop new industry-focused training programs. The initiative aims to adapt technical education to technological and ...

March is marked by festivals, conferences, workshops and other events celebrating women. In March 2026, a film program is dedicated to female directors from North Africa. A special film program titled ...

Nigeria’s gross external reserves rose to $50.45 billion on Feb. 16, their highest level in 13 years. The reserve stock covers 9.68 months of imports of goods and services. Net foreign exchange ...

East African countries are preparing to launch a regional electricity market by mid-2026. Regulators from the Eastern Africa Power Pool are studying Southern Africa’s model. New transmission projects ...

Senegal Treasury urges insurers to increase investment in government securities Insurers provide under one-third of bank investment in state debt Authorities seek broader investor base amid rising ...

Malawi, Ericsson discuss telecom and digital training partnership Talks held during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Discussions include 5G training and expanding rural internet connectivity ...

Nigeria is expected to import about 7.2 million tons of wheat in the 2026/2027 marketing year. The increase reflects rising urban demand for bread, pasta and other wheat-based foods. Part of the ...