In West Africa, onions are among the main agricultural products traded. Driven by strong demand, intra-regional trade has grown, connecting surplus-producing areas with supply-deficit markets. While ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Safaricom has signed a new deal with Ericsson to expand microwave links supporting its 5G network. The partnership also includes AI-driven analytics and automation tools to improve network performance ...

Gabon’s utility SEEG has launched technical upgrades to reduce power outages in Greater Libreville. The plan includes repairing a key underground cable and expanding generation at the Owendo plant.