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UN experts say food waste is driving up global greenhouse gas emissions

Nigerian dancer eyes world record after seven-day marathon

Burundi agrees to accept third-country US deportees

President Mnangagwa highlights economic gains, warns of drought risk in Zimbabwe

South Africa's Ramaphosa announces measures against gender-based violence

Libyan teachers extend strike over pay and working conditions

Morocco’s first woman premier pledges to meet citizens’ expectations

Burkina Faso opens first gold refinery in push for economic independence

Morocco's king appoints the country's first-ever female prime minister

Multiple reports claim Netanyahu was warned ahead of Hamas' 2023 attack

Congolese politician beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness

Nearly two years after the fall of Assad, Syrian children return to school amid ruins

Cameroon: Families demand justice as femicide rate continues to rise

Ghana's free speech debate: Where should the law draw the line?

Nigerian oil tycoon Dangote says Africa will be mostly fuel self-sufficient by 2030

BBC News

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Botswana condemned for slaughtering elephants for independence celebrations

Africa's richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests

Crackdown on South Africa's unsafe streets ordered by president to keep women safe

Somali pirates killed oil tanker crew before rescue, official tells BBC

Journalist crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession dispute

The journalist who became king in Uganda

First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning elections

Son of Zambian bishop detained in post-election raid fears for his father's safety

Nigerian dances non-stop for seven days in world record bid

Burkina Faso's junta leader opens major gold refinery to keep mining profits at home

Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far

Why are Ethiopia's rebels joining forces?

'I've lost my peace' - Cape Verde hero Vozinha on newfound fame

Injured Assefa narrowly misses world record in Berlin

Salah out of Egypt game because of artificial turf

Africa | The Guardian

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Burundi agrees to receive ‘third-country’ migrant deportees from US

Top Trump figures push to direct human rights funding to rightwing causes

Cotton Queen review – mystery, matriarchs and magic in pioneering Sudanese debut

The secret Trump deals sending migrants across the world - Full Story podcast

Economic growth and democratic decline: the ‘cotton king’ who reshaped Benin

The Guardian view on Morocco’s election: hosting a World Cup will not placate a disillusioned generation | Editorial

Murdered for their eyes: people with albinism living in terror in Madagascar

DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak

Banished: the secret Trump deals sending migrants across the world - podcast

At least 27 dead after two mass shootings in South Africa, police say

‘It’s hard to sell a house when it’s covered in baboon faeces’: Cape Town divided over plan to remove its monkeys

I have seen with pride how British overseas aid saves children’s lives. That is why I say cuts should be reversed | David Harewood

‘Africa hasn’t decolonised education enough’: how world’s youngest continent can unlock potential

Rebel offensive against Ethiopian army stokes fears of return to civil war

‘We fled with nothing’: the people making perilous journeys to escape violence in DRC

NYT > World > Africa

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Morocco’s King Names a Female Prime Minister, in a Historic First

Why the U.S. Is Imposing New Visa Restrictions on South Africa

Denée Benton and Patina Miller Help Give ‘School Girls’ a Broadway Glow-Up

At Least 27 Killed in 2 Overnight Mass Shootings in South Africa

African Presidents Call for Permanent African Seats on U.N. Security Council

Sway Dasafo, Rapper Who Opened New Doors for Global Artists, Dies at 44

Party Close to King Leads in Morocco’s Election as Young Voters Stay Away

Tigrayan Forces Mobilize Against the Central Government in Ethiopia

Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

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Settlers closing in on Ramallah

Denmark vs Portugal: UEFA Nations League – Ronaldo, Hojlund, teams, form

Rainwater washes away highway in Nigeria

Former journalist crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro kingdom

How does Iraq’s security change after US forces withdraw?

Iraq celebrates National Sovereignty Day as US troops withdraw

‘Economic war’: Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?

Flydubai flight to Israel diverted after attack on pilot

Ireland vs Israel Nations League match will go ahead, coach confirms

Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region kill four, target power grid

N Korea and S Korea exchange threats over DMZ blast

The October 7 warnings threatening Netanyahu’s Israeli election campaign

What’s behind French student protests that turned violent?

‘We no longer eat three meals’: Yemen’s displaced face daily fight for food

What will happen to Man City after the Premier League’s guilty verdict?

Egypt

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Egypt moves to block $1bn BP sale to Israeli-linked Energean - Ocean Energy Resources

Egypt fact-checking platform says authorities arrest entire editorial team - Arab News

Qatar, Egypt discuss regional de-escalation - Breakingthenews.net

Egypt's 2,000-year-old Kom El Shoqafa catacombs reveal Alexandria's cultural crossroads - Türkiye Today

Egypt hosts over 20 African leaders at El-Alamein economic summit - Capmad

Egypt boosts daily gas output by 45m cubic feet - egyptian-gazette.com

Egypt Adds 45 mmcf/d of Gas from Four Wells - Egypt Oil & Gas

Eight Egyptians held captive by pirates off Somalia freed after months-long ordeal - thenationalnews.com

Egypt settles LE102.75b NIB debt - egyptian-gazette.com

Egypt ICT minister talks to Mali counterpart on fibre roll-out strategies - Telecompaper

Shakira sparks surge in travel demand to Egypt - Egypt Independent

ZAWYA: Egypt: EBank partners with IBM to advance enterprise data transformation - tradingview.com

Three times in the People’s Daily: How the BRI has shaped an Egyptian life over 14 years - Global Times

UPDATED: Parliament approves one-year delay to Egypt's new Criminal Procedures Law - Egypt Today

Eight Egyptian sailors freed after months of being held on hijacked tanker - TRT World

Morocco

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Morocco Replace Ghana With Mali for October 4 Friendly in Tangier - Morocco World News

El Mansouri Begins Consultation with Parties to Form Morocco’s Government Coalition - Morocco World News

Ghana players leave camp after Morocco friendly is called off - Flashscore.com

Morocco to face Mali instead of Ghana in October 4 friendly - Yabiladi.com

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan urges Govt to settle Sh23mn Morocco mission bills - Capital FM Africa

RBS Becomes 1st Triple Crown-Acredited in Morocco, Francophone Africa - Morocco World News

15 Hyundai Elec City electric buses headed to Morocco under KOICA transport project - Sustainable Bus

A sudden rebellion: the truth about cancelling the Morocco v Ghana match - Goal.com

UNFPA Reports Progress on Women’s Rights, Adolescent Girls and Autism Care in Morocco - The North Africa Post

Morocco Names Fatima El Mansouri As First Female Prime Minister - Channels Television

Morocco’s First Female Prime Minister Inherits a Country Hungry for Change - The Culture Custodian

Morocco’s king appoints the country’s 1st female prime minister - egyptian-gazette.com

Morocco appoints its first woman prime minister - Middle East Eye

Morocco Presents 2030 World Cup Vision at Buenos Aires Summit - Morocco World News

Israeli President Congratulates El Mansouri on Morocco Head of Government Appointment - Morocco World News

Algeria

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President Tebboune reaffirms Algeria's principled, steadfast commitment to South Sudan - aps.dz

Burundi vs Algeria: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification stats & head-to-head - BBC

Algeria battle to draw against Burundi in African Cup of Nations qualifying - Flashscore.com

AFCON 2027 (Q): Algeria held, Senegal in pain, Ghana and Nigeria surprised - Sport News Africa

Algeria secures thrilling draw against Burundi in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers (Video) - صوت الإمارات

Egypt hit five as Morocco and Senegal win while Algeria fight back in AFCON 2027 qualifiers - cafonline.com

Burundi vs Algeria | Highlights | 2027 AFCON Qualifiers - beIN SPORTS

Watch Burundi vs Algeria - TOD

Video: A thrilling comeback: Boulbina's brilliance saves Algeria from Burundi's trap - Goal.com

Tunisia moves to restrict imports in echo of Algeria’s failed policies - The North Africa Post

Video: In Messi's style: Adel Boulbina breaks an eight-month drought with Algeria - Goal.com

UN Support for Morocco’s Sahara Piles Up Yet Algeria Remains Stuck in Irrelevance - Morocco World News

Burundi vs. Algeria (29 Sep, 2026) Live Score - ESPN

📸 The two LUDICROUS goals Algeria conceded against Burundi ☠️ - Yahoo Sports

Burundi vs. Algeria Lineups, Live Streaming, How and Where to Watch Africa Cup of Nations Qualification on TV - Athlon Sports

Tunisia

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New French law leads to thousands of call centre job losses in Morocco and Tunisia - UNI Global Union

Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs OZORA’s Attendance at the Reception Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Tunisia - mofa.go.jp

Migrant shipwreck off Tunisia leaves at least two dead, six missing - Modern Ghana

Tunisia take control as Eswatini claim away win in U-23 AFCON qualifiers - cafonline.com

Migrant shipwreck off Tunisia leaves at least two dead, six missing - news.cgtn.com

Rape of teenage girl shocks Tunisia: What to know - Al-Monitor

Tunisia: Human rights defender at risk of re-arrest - Amnesty International Canada

Several migrants escape fatal shipwreck by reaching Hasdrubal gas platform off Tunisian coast - ca.news.yahoo.com

Banishing ghost gear in the Djerba lagoon - dw.com

Phoenix Express Hones Maritime Might in the Mediterranean - Africa Defense Forum

Two Dead, Six Missing In Migrant Shipwreck Off Tunisia - Marine Link

Migrant boat accident off Tunisia leaves dead — Jerusalem Post - UA.NEWS

Tunisia moves to restrict imports in echo of Algeria’s failed policies - The North Africa Post

Rape case shocks Tunisia, revives death penalty debate - middle-east-online.com

CFPs: Innovation Challenge for Equitable Access to Justice and Social Services (Tunisia) - fundsforNGOs

Nigeria

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Man City Premier League charges: Pep Guardiola sends message of support to former club - Sky Sports

Why Kamchatka's giant earthquake sent a smaller tsunami across the Pacific - Phys.org

New simulations connect the first stars to cosmic fingerprints still visible today - Phys.org

After 20 years, jet diffusion wakes detected in quark-gluon plasmas - Phys.org

Submit Applications for Direct Assistance Program (São Tomé) - fundsforNGOs

Vacation: Tinubu Has Shown Nigerians That He Prefers Leaving Nigeria On 'Auto Pilot' — ADC Chieftain - Channels Television

itel A300+: The New Smartphone with a 2.01-Inch Smart Secondary Screen and 7000mAh Battery - The Sun Nigeria

2026–27 Grants for Volunteer Fire Brigade Organizations (Italy) - fundsforNGOs

Flydubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert - Al Jazeera

'If Nollywood were strictly about talent, I should be far beyond where I am' — Actor Tayo Faniran - Daily Post Nigeria

Nominations Open: Art Prize for Site-Specific Outdoor Sculpture - fundsforNGOs

Court Orders Wike’s Son Jordan To Produce American Passport In $2.1m Abuja Land Fraud Suit - Sahara Reporters

Positives to take from Milan’s Internationals as three players see the field - LiveScore

Atiku lectured me on subsidy removal, now he wants to restore it — Oshiomhole - Vanguard News

Goldlake Foundation, MOMO-YHI Partner To Bring Free ‘Know Your Numbers’ Health Outreach To Lagos Community - Independent Newspaper Nigeria

Ghana

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Why Kamchatka's giant earthquake sent a smaller tsunami across the Pacific - phys.org

A record-breaking X-ray flash may reveal the birth of a magnetar - ScienceDaily

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Gideon Mensah vows Ghana will bounce back after Gambia defeat - GhanaSoccernet

New simulations connect the first stars to cosmic fingerprints still visible today - phys.org

Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul - The Verge

After 20 years, jet diffusion wakes detected in quark-gluon plasmas - phys.org

Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates - Ars Technica

'Suing me won’t gag me, what did you do for NDC to continue to keep you in office' — Bryan Buabeng fires back at Airport MD - Modern Ghana

‘Stop rewarding people with bitter tongues’ - Speaker Bagbin to political leaders - graphic.com.gh

Narcotics seizures: Speaker dismisses Private Member’s motion for parliamentary probe - graphic.com.gh

Strengthen domestic financing to support education in emergencies - Dr Apaak to West African countries - graphic.com.gh

Manzambi's rapid rise a surprise to former coaches - Yahoo Sports

Top Nollywood stars arrive in Ghana for Lil Win's much-anticipated new film - Yen.com.gh

Sack Kurt Okraku, overhaul Ghana football structure – Effia MP - CitiNewsroom.com

UK toughens permanent residency rules, announces higher threshold for applicants - Legit News

Ivory Coast

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Ghana and Nigeria stunned in Afcon qualifiers, Ivory Coast see off Somalia - Sowetan

Somalia Hold Ivory Coast for 89 Minutes Before Late 2-0 Defeat - ftlsomalia.com

2027 AFCON(Q): Late Magic Saves Ivory Coast in 2–0 Victory Over Resilient Somalia - Africa Top Sports

Ivory Coast clamps down on harmful illegal gold rush - Modern Ghana

Ivory Coast clamps down on harmful illegal gold rush - Yahoo

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Ivory Coast ease past Somalia, Egypt run riot, Nigeria humbled | soccer - sabcsport.com

Web oficial del Real Madrid CF - Real Madrid CF | Web Oficial

Web oficial del Real Madrid CF - Real Madrid CF | Web Oficial

Pre-match Somalia vs Ivory Coast, Africa Cup of Nations Round 2 - BeSoccer Livescore

CAN 2027: Ivory Coast breaks through against Somalia in the final minutes - Benin Web TV

0-2: Yan Diomande leads Ivory Coast to victory over Somalia - Real Madrid CF | Web Oficial

2027 AFCON (Q): Dominant Ivory Coast Frustrated by Somalia in Scoreless First Half - Africa Top Sports

Somalia vs Ivory Coast Lineups - Africa Cup of Nations 2025/26 - BeSoccer Livescore

Somalia vs. Ivory Coast (29 Sep, 2026) Live Score - ESPN

Somalia vs. Ivory Coast Lineups, Live Streaming, How and Where to Watch AFCON Qualifiers on TV - Athlon Sports

Senegal

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Dakar 2026: Track breakthroughs, football stars and Alpine trailblazers – Senegal’s milestones at the Olympic Games - olympics.com

Senegal and IMF to hold call with external creditors on debt plan - tradingview.com

Senegal Minister Calls For Sovereign Financing As PAC Opens - AfricaBrief

Ndiaye's 'incredible story' from Senegal to Anfield - Yahoo Sports

Cambridge AI Tool Maps Senegal’s Smallholder Crops at 84% Accuracy With Minimal Data - global-agriculture.com

Working equids and community resilience in flood and drought contexts in Senegal - ReliefWeb

Vieira targets Senegal improvement despite first win in 2027 AFCON qualifiers - Flashscore.com

This school in Senegal is guiding girls to be the leaders of tomorrow - The Star

Sports - 2027 AFCON qualifiers: First win for Patrick Vieira and Senegal - France 24

2027 AFCON qualifiers: first win for Patrick Vieira and Senegal - Inbox.eu

Senegal • From BOAD to the AFC, Dakar's multilateral creditors' status at heart of debate - Africa Intelligence

DWCS video: Adama Diop TKOs Zaurbek Sabanov to put Senegal on UFC map - MMA Junkie

Youth Olympics in Senegal a chance for Africa to show it can host an Olympic Games - dw.com

Ethiopia vs. Senegal: AFCON Qualifying Match Highlights (9/29) - Scoreline Stream of Soccer - CBS Sports

Aston Villa Football Club - The Official Club Website - Avfc.co.uk

Kenya

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Live updates: Plane plummets 17,000 feet after ‘violent incident’ between pilots - CNN

'Linda' lost priority to name after reservation lapsed, tribunal rules - the-star.co.ke

New simulations connect the first stars to cosmic fingerprints still visible today - phys.org

Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul - The Verge

'We are here to help each other' - PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi weighs in on Manchester City’s bombshell Premier League guilty verdict - Goal.com

"Keep us from wrong choices": Kiengei posts clip with Joy amid paternity rumours - Tuko News

Man’s body found floating in Bungoma borehole with rope around neck - the-star.co.ke

From Kilimanjaro to the East African Rift: JETOUR Africa Expedition Validates Product Strength Through Extreme Terrains - Daily Nation

A TV journalist is crowned king of a traditional monarchy in Uganda - NBC News

Tanzanian couple held over Mombasa drugging syndicate - the-star.co.ke

EACC investigator Christine Ombaka wins global ACCA award - the-star.co.ke

Nairobi, Mombasa top electricity use as EPRA names biggest consumers - People Daily

Luis de la Fuente hails Lamine Yamal 'magic' as Barcelona sensation inspires Spain to crushing victory over Croatia - Goal.com

Dangote to launch $16bn refinery in Kenya - France 24

Aging With HIV: Is Care Keeping Up With Changing Needs? - Medscape

Ethiopia

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A record-breaking X-ray flash may reveal the birth of a magnetar - ScienceDaily

New simulations connect the first stars to cosmic fingerprints still visible today - Phys.org

Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul - The Verge

After 20 years, jet diffusion wakes detected in quark-gluon plasmas - Phys.org

Down 34% From Its Highs, Is Bitcoin a Buy Right Now? - The Motley Fool

Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates - Ars Technica

Trump’s ban on Canadian spirits takes effect - The Spirits Business

Pope Leo XIV pleas for peace in Tigray, Ethiopia - aleteia.org

Cholera deaths rise 30% in 2025, Seven countries account for 91% of deaths - Outbreak News Today

AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, Tokyo court rules - The Guardian

Japan Pauses Forex Intervention as Yen Strengthens - WSJ

PAHO’s Annual Meeting Opens Amid Political Tension and Calls for Stronger Regional Cooperation - Health Policy Watch

Somali pirates killed five crew members on hijacked tanker, officials say - Al Jazeera

Apple Announces the iPhone Duo Pre-Order Date as Its First Foldable Smartphone Launches October 23 - Hypebeast

City Council Reappoints Adanech Abiebie as Mayor of Addis Ababa - ENA English

Tanzania

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SNAPSHOT Wall St futures extend gains after economic data - reuters.com

The Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is under market price — buy for $89.99 on Amazon - Mashable

A record-breaking X-ray flash may reveal the birth of a magnetar - ScienceDaily

Simulations Link First Stars to Cosmic Fingerprints Today - Mirage News

Tanzania and Russia agree to cement ties in digital technology, , mining, trade, blue economy, tourism, and energy sectors - dailynews.co.tz

Kibaha targets 41,528 children for second-round polio vaccination - ippmedia.co.tz

Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul - The Verge

Van Gogh goes on display before sale of ‘almost mythical’ private collection - The Guardian

After 20 years, jet diffusion wakes detected in quark-gluon plasmas - Phys.org

Aliko Dangote launches Kenya oil refinery amid land protest in Lamu - BBC

Apple plans to launch new smart-home hub on Oct 13, Bloomberg News reports - reuters.com

Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates - Ars Technica

AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, Tokyo court rules - The Guardian

Tanzania seeks private sector’s investment to advance its air transport system - dailynews.co.tz

Tanzania to build cancer drug plant - dailynews.co.tz

Uganda

15 articles

Why Kamchatka's giant earthquake sent a smaller tsunami across the Pacific - Phys.org

A record-breaking X-ray flash may reveal the birth of a magnetar - ScienceDaily

Equal Earth Designers Back Togo, AU Effort to “Correct the Map” - SoftPower News

Libya/Uganda: Cranes Open Hoima City Stadium Era With Libya Victory - allAfrica.com

New simulations connect the first stars to cosmic fingerprints still visible today - Phys.org

Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul - The Verge

After 20 years, jet diffusion wakes detected in quark-gluon plasmas - Phys.org

Aliko Dangote launches Kenya oil refinery amid land protest in Lamu - BBC

'We are here to help each other' - PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi weighs in on Manchester City’s bombshell Premier League guilty verdict - goal.com

Apple plans to launch new smart-home hub on Oct 13, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters

Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates - arstechnica.com

SUPER ANKOLE COWS! NAGRC’s Nshaara Ranch Breeding Programme Eyes New Generation of High-Yield Indigenous Herd - redpepper.co.ug

FOOD PRICE SHOCK! Uganda’s Inflation Jumps to 0.9% as Matooke, Beans, Milk Prices Soar - redpepper.co.ug

Nominations Open: Art Prize for Site-Specific Outdoor Sculpture - fundsforNGOs

Confrontations as Minister Nameere Testifies in Petition Challenging Her Election Victory - Uganda Radionetwork

South Africa

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Apple to unveil smart-home hub on Oct. 13 in major AI push - Bloomberg By Investing.com - Investing.com South Africa

Diesel prices approaching unseen R33/l in October - Moneyweb

Ster-Kinekor announces bookings now open for Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday - IOL

UPDATE | Dirco demarches US ambassador to SA Bozell, again, after media blitz - news24.com

Yellow Level 2 weather warning for Limpopo, NW, Gauteng - eNCA

Satellite captures time-lapse video of a volcano erupting for the first time in almost 500 years - Earth.com

First Impressions: The House Dreams Along With Them - nag.co.za

Momentum takes control of 26-year-old South African company for R26.25 million - businesstech.co.za

The case for including more babies and young children in medical research - spotlightnsp.co.za

Bozell hauled in again as US-SA tensions flare over Trump demands - IOL

End of an era for Netflix, and OpenAI launches new subscription for R8,200 per month - MyBroadband

Cape Town hosts world’s higher education elite while SA’s universities rise - Daily Maverick

US judge rejects MTN bid to halt lawsuit over alleged terror groups aid - news24.com

Premier League confirms Man City guilty of serious financial breaches - eNCA

Cardiovascular disease accounted for 17.8% of SA deaths in 2024, Stats SA says - IOL

Zimbabwe

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Why Kamchatka's giant earthquake sent a smaller tsunami across the Pacific - Phys.org

Mayoress rallies women to ‘shine, glow, serve’ - Herald.co.zw

SNAPSHOT Wall St futures extend gains after economic data - Reuters

The Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is under market price — buy for $89.99 on Amazon - Mashable

A record-breaking X-ray flash may reveal the birth of a magnetar - ScienceDaily

This leg condition that’s overlooked in women can raise heart attack, stroke risk - The Washington Post

Forestry Commission woos investors with commercial leases for six prime forest estates - Herald.co.zw

New simulations connect the first stars to cosmic fingerprints still visible today - Phys.org

Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul - The Verge

Van Gogh goes on display before sale of ‘almost mythical’ private collection - The Guardian

After 20 years, jet diffusion wakes detected in quark-gluon plasmas - Phys.org

Apple plans to launch new smart-home hub on Oct 13, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters

Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates - Ars Technica

Danny Boyle Says ‘28 Years Later Part 3’ Will ‘Have a Lot of Cillian Murphy in It’ and Backs Jack O’Connell as the Next James Bond - Variety

AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, Tokyo court rules - The Guardian

Zambia

15 articles

Globeleq’s 40 MW Kafue Solar Project Reaches Financial Close In Zambia - SolarQuarter

Zambia Cuts Rates as Inflation Is Expected to Remain in Target - Bloomberg.com

Zambia’s central bank cuts benchmark lending rate to 10.75% - CNBC Africa

Zambia's central bank slashes key rate by 250 basis points - tradingview.com

UAE, Zambia Presidents discuss strengthening bilateral ties - Dubai Eye 103.8

Zambia starts talks with visiting IMF mission on new loan programme - CNBC Africa

Zambia starts talks with visiting IMF mission on new loan programme - Reuters

Zambia starts talks with visiting IMF mission on new loan programme - marketscreener.com

New heights in sight as Zambia targets new phase of mining growth - Novus Press Bulletin

Tertiary Minerals Raises £1 Million for Mushima North Exploration in Zambia - Yahoo Finance UK

Zambia bounce back, thump Togo 2-0 - News Diggers!

MENA Broadcast, Media Technology & Satellite News - broadcastprome.com

China donates agricultural equipment to ZAF – Zambia - News Diggers!

Day two Zambia holds a Zambian event in Abhu Dhabi. So far no second day in a row, no meeting or presence of host officials. We continue follow. - facebook.com

Watch Zambia vs Togo - TOD

Angola

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Edelweiss flight from Cape Town to Zurich forced to turn back over Angola - bluewin.ch

Angola Cables boosts Monet, SACS capacity with Ciena technology - Connecting Africa

Angola Issues First Sustainable Bonds with Italian Support - ANSA

Africa’s internet bridge to the US gets an upgrade - TechCentral

Fifty-three SA families to travel to Angola for Exile Repatriation Project - Channel Africa

Chariot Expands Angola Oil Exposure Through Blocks 14 and 14K Transactions - Yahoo Finance UK

Angola gambling regulator and INAC step up safeguards - sigma.world

Marine logistics firm expands operations into Angola - Vanguard News

CHAR: Angola oil deals and equity raise set stage for cashflow growth; renewables sale pending - tradingview.com

Standard Bank lifts Angola stake to 75% after seized sale - Billionaires.Africa

Angola raises $228 million from Standard Bank unit share sale - CNBC Africa

PAUL sets up first bakery-café in Angola with Retail Group as franchise partner - Milling Middle East & Africa

53 SA families to travel to Angola for Exile Repatriation Project - SABC News

Ciena expands Latin American subsea footprint with Angola Cables project - BNamericas

Angola Cables upgrades Monet and SACS subsea networks with Ciena - Telecompaper

DR Congo

15 articles

Surveillance strengthens the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Scaling up to stay ahead of the Ebola outbreak - WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Red Rock Resources shares fall 15% as DRC project delays continue - Yahoo Finance UK

DRC to Audit Major Miners Annually Under New Local-Content Rules - ChemAnalyst

The outsourcing of security in the M23 conflict in the DRC - Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)

Ebola cases in DR Congo exceed 8,000 - GulfToday

Rome Resources posts half year results to June 2026, as work in the DRC continues - Vox Markets

DR Congo Ebola Cases Rise By Over 2,000 in September - Malaysia-China Insight

Growing Food Insecurity Amid the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Outbreak in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo - ReliefWeb

Health: DR Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 8,000 cases - NewVision.co.ug

Copper Intelligence and CoTec Finalise Joint Venture Shareholder Agreement to Target Processing Historical Copper Tailings Opportunities in the Democratic Republic of Congo - Investing News Network

Congo to audit major miners annually from 2027 as part of local content drive, regulator says - CNBC Africa

Cardinal Ambongo Urges Catholics to Preserve Identity Amid “disorder” in Some Pentecostal Churches in DR Congo - ACI Africa

Canada extends Ebola-related immigration and travel bans - CIC News

Today's top news: El Niño/CERF, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria, Haiti - unocha.org

Cameroon

15 articles

AGL Cameroon Keeps Former CEO Serge Agnero on Board After He Steps Down as CEO - Business in Cameroon

Afriland First Bank Cameroon lands €25M debt facility to fund local business - Dealroom

Cameroon’s CFA600 Billion Northern Road Program Faces Major Delays - Business in Cameroon

Trump taps deportations dealmaker as ambassador to Cameroon - The Africa Report

Afri Insurance Rolls Out Digital Auto Insurance Sales in Cameroon’s CFA62 Billion Market - Business in Cameroon

IOM Eyes Zakat and Muslim Donations as New Funding Source for Cameroon - Business in Cameroon

Afreximbank extends EUR 40-million revolving working capital facility to support Cameroon’s Prometal SA - afreximbank.com

2027 AFCON (Q): Congo and Cameroon Share Points After Goalkeeper Error Salvages Draw - Africa Top Sports

Cameroon • Vietnam's Viettel tries to protect its investments in telecoms operator Nexttel - Africa Intelligence

Trump official central to deportation deals tapped for ambassadorship - The Washington Post

Congo vs Cameroon: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification stats & head-to-head - BBC

Congo 1-1 Cameroon (29 Sep, 2026) Final Score - ESPN

Congo vs. Cameroon Lineups, Live Streaming, How and Where to Watch Africa Cup of Nations Qualification on TV - Athlon Sports

Cameroon femicide crisis, Nigeria skull discovery and Uganda's new Tooro king - OkayAfrica

Live: Congo vs. Cameroon | AFCON 2027 Qualifiers - beIN SPORTS

Pan-African Business

15 articles

New South Africa F1 race proposal emerges - is it realistic? - the-race.com

Top 10 African countries with the lowest fuel prices in September 2026 - Business Insider Africa

Dangote’s $50bn investment plan for Africa - The EastAfrican

Nigeria's Dangote breaks ground on $16 billion East African oil refinery in Kenya - reuters.com

Can New Alamein become the gateway to Africa next growth story? - Economy - Business - Ahram Online

Young African changemakers shaping the green economy - ESI-Africa.com

South African defence firm showcases armed-capable drone it says is operating in Eastern Europe - Business Insider Africa

What’s Next — Andrew Dawson discusses how Telkom Business helps small South African businesses - MyBroadband

FSD Africa launches Manager Finance Facility for African businesses - africabusinesscommunities.com

Anzisha Fellowship 2026–2027: Young African Entrepreneurs Can Access Business Support, Coaching and US$40,000 in Prizes - globalsouthopportunities.com

Momentum takes control of 26-year-old South African company for R26.25 million - businesstech.co.za

Why East African banks are joining yuan payment system - The EastAfrican

If SA Had Grown at Emerging-Market Rates, More Than 10 Million People Would Have Been Lifted Out of Poverty - The Common Sense

Top South African exec calls for targeted United States sanctions on politicians, and MTN in hot water - businesstech.co.za

Kenya delivers first 40,000-tonne fuel cargo to Rwanda as Dangote prepares $17bn refinery for East African market - Business Insider Africa

Nigeria Business

15 articles

Orange Economy Summit: NIPSS Announces New December Date - Independent Newspaper Nigeria

Nigeria's Dangote breaks ground on $16 billion East African oil refinery in Kenya - Reuters

Before the First Deposit: What 12 Nigeria-Facing Betting Sites Disclose About KYC, Withdrawals and Player Protection - Business Post Nigeria

$700 billion Nigeria critical minerals deal with U.S. will deepen ties: Trump Admin - Peoples Gazette Nigeria

Nigeria, Philippines to Establish Joint Business Council - Voice of Nigeria

Why Nigeria’s Digital Economy Cannot Afford a Single Point of Failure - The Guardian Nigeria News

Oyetola says deeper ports will boost Nigeria’s maritime revenue, trade - Business News Nigeria

Tinubu’s regional agenda offers investors clearer route into Nigeria - Ahmadu, Masha tell USAFRICA Business Week - Daily Post Nigeria

CANEX 2026 To Unlock Investment, Jobs In Nigeria’s Creative Economy — FG - News Agency of Nigeria

Nigeria’s 70% family business failure worries PwC, others - The Nation Newspaper

Naira Appreciates to N1,330/$1 at Official Market - Business Post Nigeria

CBN Warns Banks Against Rising Cyber and Liquidity Risks - Techeconomy

Nigeria targets $1tr economy with creative industry push - The Nation Newspaper

Nigeria To Host CANEX In November, Targets Global Markets With Creative Economy - Arise News

Oil Prices Fall 2% as Middle East Crude Exports Recover - Business Post Nigeria

South Africa Business

15 articles

Big changes for the Gautrain in South Africa - businesstech.co.za

Deputy Minister Steenhuisen Calls for Deeper France-South Africa Economic Partnerships - Africa.com

How Mastercard is positioning SMEs to power South Africa’s economic future - Business Day

New South Africa F1 race proposal emerges - is it realistic? - the-race.com

Cheap imports could push SA cement production across the border – PPC - Moneyweb

Three universities in South Africa ranked among the best in the world for the first time - businesstech.co.za

Business Talk – Heineken Beverages’ Marketing Director Andrea Quaye on why brands must earn their place in culture - businesstech.co.za

South African defence firm showcases armed-capable drone it says is operating in Eastern Europe - Business Insider Africa

MIYELANI HOLENI | Why SA’s cities are failing as enterprises - Business Day

Big WhatsApp changes for parents in South Africa - businesstech.co.za

Capitec profit hits record as clients pass 26.6 million - Billionaires.Africa

Inside The Johannesburg Hotel Suite Named South Africa’s Best For 2026 - 2oceansvibe News

United States ambassador to South Africa in hot water - businesstech.co.za

SA farmers welcome the rains ahead of grain planting season - eNCA

Momentum takes control of 26-year-old South African company for R26.25 million - businesstech.co.za

Kenya Business

15 articles

Sri Lanka–Kenya Digital Cooperation Strengthened Through Engagement with Murang’a County - Zawya

Nigeria's Dangote breaks ground on $16 billion East African oil refinery in Kenya - reuters.com

Presidents, High-Level Delegations At Dangote Refinery Groundbreaking: Who Missed - The Kenya Times

Dangote to launch $16bn refinery in Kenya - Macau Business

Kenya refinery ‘new chapter in Africa’s industrial journey’: Dangote - Macau Business

Copia Kenya enters liquidation - Food Business Middle East & Africa

Sri Lankan Information Technology (IT) Trade Delegation Explores Business Opportunities with Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry - africa.com

Wandayi Names New CEOs for KETRACO, GDC and EPRA - Business Today Kenya

Kenya strengthens energy hub as Rwanda imports petroleum cargo - Kenya News Agency

National Police Stand Wins Top Awards at Nairobi Trade Fair - Business Today Kenya

Dangote’s $16 Billion Lamu Refinery Draws African Leaders as Kenya Bets on Regional Energy Hub - Business Today Kenya

Lamu refinery investment poised to transform Kenya’s maritime economy - Kenya News Agency

Kenya maps circular economy investments to create green jobs, growth - Kenya News Agency

One-on-One With Aliko Dangote - ntvkenya.co.ke

Lawyers Withdraw From Dr Victoria Mutiso Murder Case as Accused Seek New Defence Team - Business Today Kenya

Egypt Business

15 articles

Big 5 Global returns to Egypt for 47th edition - egyptian-gazette.com

Egypt steps up reforms to boost competitiveness, attract investment: Minister to Fitch - Economy - Business - Ahram Online

Egypt, UAE central banks ink deal to renew AED 5 billion currency swap - Egypt Independent

Egypt’s bank financing to small enterprises reaches $5.8 billion - Fast Company Middle East

Egypt seeks closer business cooperation with China: minister - Xinhua

ZAWYA: Egypt: Fawry, Congineer partner to link retail management with digital payments - tradingview.com

PM: Egypt’s economic growth reaches 5.1%, unemployment hits record low - egyptian-gazette.com

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Egypt - reflector.com

Bank financing for small enterprises reaches EGP 301bn: CBE Deputy Governor - dailynewsegypt.com

Africa’s most powerful military pays tribute to Gamal Abdel Nasser as Egypt’s defence chief honours his lasting military legacy - Business Insider Africa

Building a data hub in Egypt - Economy - Al-Ahram Weekly - Ahram Online

Between two chokepoints: Egypt's growing Red Sea dilemma - The New Arab

UAE and Egypt renew Dh5bn currency swap deal to enhance economic development - thenationalnews.com

Central banks of Egypt and UAE renew $1.36bln currency swap agreement - zawya.com

Egypt-France business forum opens in Paris with 200 companies - Muslim Network TV

Pan-African Football

15 articles

Morocco Star Criticises 'Difficult' SA Pitch - Soccer Laduma

African Teams Are Drawing More Interest In Global Tournament Betting Markets - Africa Top Sports

7 Days COUNTDOWN to the CAF Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde - cafonline.com

7 Days to Go: CAF Strategy Conference to build on Abidjan Coaches Symposium and chart next phase for African football - cafonline.com

Queiroz: If My Resignation Will Be The Solution... - Soccer Laduma

Benin vs Mauritania: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification stats & head-to-head - bbc.co.uk

Liberia vs Mali: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification stats & head-to-head - BBC

Mozambique vs Sudan: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification stats & head-to-head - BBC

Gabon vs Niger: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification stats & head-to-head - BBC

Nigeria and Ghana suffer huge AFCON 2027 qualifying shocks - Al Jazeera

Barker: ‘SA Camp Will Fix Our Problems’ - Soccer Laduma

Africa Cup of Nations 2027 Qualifiers – Results - supersport.com

Afcon qualifiers: What coach Benni McCarthy must do to win in Conakry - Daily Nation

Bafana Bafana's impressive record playing against African teams for the first time - Flashscore.com

Canal+, SuperSport add to soccer rights portfolio with 2027 AFCON deal - Sportcal

Nigeria Sports

15 articles

SWAN set to confer ‘Icon of Sports in Nigeria’ award on Kaduna governor Uba Sani - Blueprint Newspapers

Odemwingie Blasts Ighalo’s Advice over Osimhen: “It’s Foolishness” - Sports247 Nigeria

How can Nigeria rebuild from their recent failures to win the next AFCON? - PM News Nigeria

What went wrong for Nigeria in 3-0 AFCON qualifier defeat to Guinea-Bissau - ESPN

From Falconets to Falcons: Six Young Stars Get Olympic Chance With Nigeria - Sports247 Nigeria

Good governance key to Nigeria’s sporting success — Dikko - Vanguard News

Flamingos Return Home After WAFU-B U17 Triumph - Voice of Nigeria

NSC Engages Former NFF Leaders on Comprehensive Reforms - Voice of Nigeria

CAF Releases Statement After Super Eagles’ 3–0 AFCON 2027 Qualifier Defeat to Guinea-Bissau - Legit News

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification stats & head-to-head - BBC

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria LIVE: Result and updates from AFCON 2027 qualifier - standard.co.uk

Eric Chelle Sends Message to Nigerians After Super Eagles Lost 3–0 to Guinea-Bissau - Legit News

‘They Said They Would Bring Down Nigeria’ — Bissau Erupts in Celebration After Historic 3–0 Super Eagles Rout - Sports247 Nigeria

Why Nigeria are in danger of not qualifying for AFCON 2027 after Guinea-Bissau defeat - standard.co.uk

Nigeria, Ghana suffer shock defeats in 2027 AFCON qualifiers - Africa - Sports - Ahram Online

South Africa Sports

15 articles

South Africa wins toss and elects to field in ODI as Australia welcomes back Cummins - FOX Sports

Cummins makes his ODI return – but not as captain - cricket.com.au

GLOBAL CRICKET FANS INVITED TO ENTER ICC MEN'S CRICKET WORLD CUP 2027 TICKET BALLOT - ICC

Duhan van der Merwe makes South Africa return decision as future becomes clear - Ruck.co.uk

South Africa Joy Of Jazz - Bluefield Daily Telegraph

From the Field to the Fast Lane: Sharks and Volkswagen Group Africa Team Up in Landmark South African Sports Deal - Novus Press Bulletin

Springboks’ André Esterhuizen captaincy furore exposes how SA still grapples with dark past - Daily Maverick

‘Scary proposition’: Cummins opens door for Marsh Test comeback - SMH.com.au

When Aussies make Cape Town return — and everything else you need to know for SA Test tour - Fox Sports

Spin champions compare notes as tourists land on the Highveld - cricket.com.au

Bafana face Eritrea in crucial Afcon qualifier - snl24.com

Shukri Conrad downplays Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock viral Pink ODI incident - IOL

Government warns feuding sports federations won’t get state funds for legal battles - IOL

iPhone and naked Springboks: Why Perth circus makes South Africa’s Rugby World Cup exile a joke - IOL

CSA clears the air on drop-in pitches in South Africa - SA Cricket Mag

Kenya Sports

15 articles

‘No limits’: Marathon record holder Sabastian Sawe eyes more history - SportPesa Blog

Details Emerge of 14KM Rail Link to Talanta Stadium - Kenyans.co.ke

Benin President Romuald Wadagni arrives in Kenya ahead of Dangote Lamu refinery groundbreaking - People Daily

Afcon qualifiers: What coach Benni McCarthy must do to win in Conakry - Daily Nation

Why Kenya’s Talanta stadium does not have a running track - The Kenyan Diaspora Media

Meet 11-year-old Mumo, the youngest Kenyan to earn chess 'Master' title - Daily Nation

Harambee Stars fly out to Conakry for Afcon qualifier against Guinea - Daily Nation

Kenya targets 50pc local production of essential medicines - standardmedia.co.ke

Dan Shikanda Hails Kelly Madada as He Urges Harambee Stars to Emulate Kenya U23 - Pulse Sports Kenya

AFCON 2027: Mounting Infrastructure Delays Push CAF to Consider Alternative Hosts - Pulse Sports Kenya

Why East African countries are banking on foreign coaches to shine in 2027 Afcon - Daily Nation

Uganda races against time to have Namboole Stadium ready for 2027 Afcon - Daily Nation

Kenya Senate opens public participation on Sports Amendment Bill - sigma.world

Kelly Madada, Kevin Wangaya Dazzle as Kenya Humiliate Tanzania 4-1 in U23 AFCON Qualifier - Pulse Sports Kenya

Kenya U-23 off to a bright start in 2027 Afcon campaign - Daily Nation

Egypt Sports

15 articles

Egypt coach backs Hamza Abdelkarim for Barcelona success after debut international goal: ‘Will become even better’ - Yahoo Sports

Hassan says ‘we cannot depend on one player’ after Egypt thrash South Sudan without Salah - thenationalnews.com

Egypt coach Hassan says team must not depend on Salah — The National - UA.NEWS

South Sudan vs. Egypt: AFCON Qualifying Match Highlights (9/29) - Scoreline Stream of Soccer - CBS Sports

Egypt seal convincing victory over South Sudan - beIN SPORTS

Barcelona’s Hamza Abdelkarim scores first Egypt goal in AFCON qualifiers - Yahoo Sports

Marmoush scores twice as Egypt beat South Sudan 5–0 - egyptian-gazette.com

How Rugby Is Finding a Place in Egypt - Omni sports - Sports - Ahram Online

South Sudan vs. Egypt Lineups, Live Streaming, How & Where to Watch on TV - Yahoo Sports

Why Isn't Mohamed Salah Playing for Egypt Today Against South Sudan? - beIN SPORTS

Egypt Youth Minister Moves to Calm AFCON Qualifier Tensions Involving Salah - Egyptian Streets

Why Is Mohamed Salah Not Playing Today For Egypt vs. South Sudan in the AFCON Qualifier Match? - aol.co.uk

Hossam Hassan announces the Egypt national team's lineup against South Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers - صوت الإمارات

Egypt World Cup 2026: Route to the final, next match and tactical analysis - Squawka

Egypt, Senegal and Ghana face pressure to relaunch drive for 2027 AFCON - rfi.fr

Pan-African Entertainment

3 articles

Durban FilmMart Head on Why This Year's Event Is 'Looking Inward' - Variety

Nollywood film "Black Market" sets Guinness World Records title with over 51,000 viewers - Asaase Radio

Hot-Button Topics at This Year's Durban FilmMart - Variety

Nigeria Entertainment

8 articles

Nigerian-Cameroonian Chef Builds Grill Business Around Abuja’s Entertainment Scene - THISDAYLIVE

CBN and Nigeria’s entertainment legacy - The Guardian Nigeria News

Actors’ Guild, RMD, fans celebrate Joke Silva @65 - Ripples Nigeria

How Radiogad transitioned from radio broadcasting to digital media - The Nation Newspaper

Bebuzee Launches AI-Powered Super App in Nigeria, Targets Nollywood Creators - THISDAYLIVE

NECLive 2026 to Explore Nigeria’s Home Advantage - THISDAYLIVE

Mummy Wa Claims Many Women In Entertainment Engage In Prostitution - LEADERSHIP Newspapers

MultiChoice Nigeria backs Calabar Entertainment Conference & Festival for 10th Year - Encomium Magazine

South Africa Entertainment

9 articles

Heritage Day: Local celebrities share what they love most about South Africa - Bona Magazine

South Africa’s Entertainment Boom Has a Quiet Player - Asian Movie Pulse

MaXhosa puts South Africa on the Paris fashion map - Yahoo

Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 28 dead - BBC

Gunmen Open Fire At South African Entertainment Venue, Killing 10 And Injuring 11 - Sahara Reporters

BYD And South Africa’s Creators: Two Stories Built On The Same Dream - Blazon Magazine

At least 17 dead in mass shooting at bar in South Africa, police say - independent.co.uk

God of War’s Christopher Judge hails ubuntu in first SA visit at Comic Con Africa - The Citizen

Bravo Africa reveals Season 3 cast for Dating #NoFilter SA - SA Music News Magazine

Ghana Entertainment

3 articles

Pete Edochie arrives in Ghana to launch legacy project - Modern Ghana

AK24 Entertainment wins Event Promoter of the Year at Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2026 - ghanamusic.com

Black Sherif is the new face of Ghana music — Sam Creatives - Modern Ghana

TechCabal

10 articles

Africa’s retail-investing boom is running into an infrastructure problem

MTN’s US terrorism cases move forward after judge rejects appeal

Copia Kenya ordered into liquidation after court finds rescue efforts exhausted

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Keeping it micro

How a Berlin-based developer turned Lagos traffic into a viral game

Zimbabweans can buy Dangote shares, but not quite through an app

Kenya’s digital payment boom is leaving mobile money agents stranded

Algeria is opening the door to telco-led mobile money. Can it work?

Africa’s AI problem isn’t talent

Nigeria’s central bank data localisation push is about more than local servers

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa - Ideas for a prosperous Africa

7 articles

ECA calls for optimized ICT taxes to power Africa’s digital future

ECA convenes West African businesses to unlock rice value chains and strengthen regional food resilience

Second African PPP Units Forum opens in Africa Hall to tackle social sector service delivery

Lesotho MSMEs equipped to turn AfCFTA market opportunities into sustainable trade

From health expenditure to investment: Togo and ECA advance sustainable health financing

Mozambique and ECA advance dialogue on stronger creditworthiness and innovative financing for sustainable development

Ethiopia moves to close the AfCFTA information gap with new trader guide and digital portal

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