Ghana approves new engineering and agriculture university in rural areas Three campuses aim to expand access beyond major cities Project targets youth unemployment and skills mismatch Ghana’s ...

Aurum plans to raise about $20 million to fund its Boundiali gold project Perseus Mining will anchor the deal with a 9.9% stake Funds will support studies, permits, and drilling ahead of construction ...

Amazone Airlines begins flights between Cotonou and Parakou on March 23 The carrier emerges from a merger aimed at rebuilding national air service Expansion plans will face regional competition and ...

Côte d’Ivoire launched recruitment for 2,000 science teachers More than 43,000 applied, but fewer than 8,000 were shortlisted The move aims to ease a persistent shortage across secondary schools Côte ...

Middle East disruptions cut global jet fuel shipments by about 21% Europe faces supply strain as Asian and Gulf flows decline Dangote refinery emerges as a potential alternative source Europe could ...

Tunisia aims to fully digitize public hospitals by the end of 2026 Telemedicine, data systems, and digital platforms are already expanding Success will depend on system integration and staff adoption ...

Ethiopia allocates about $15 million to expand farm mechanization New equipment includes tractors, irrigation systems, and rice threshers The move supports efforts to raise productivity and reduce ...

Mali creates new agency to regulate artisanal gold flows Up to 30 tons of gold go undeclared each year, with wider gaps over time Model draws on Burkina Faso’s success in formalizing the sector Mali ...

Avocado exports dropped more than 48% to 58,000 tons in 2025/2026 Extreme weather and logistics disruptions cut production and shipments Lower volumes could weigh on export revenues after a strong ...

Ghana’s stock market gained nearly 20% since late February, leading globally Bank stocks drove the rally, alongside oil-linked gains Stronger economic signals boosted confidence, though risks remain ...

EU partnership to support geological data and surveys in DRC Program covers surveys, archives preservation and investment planning EU allocates €11 million to DRC under PanAfGeo+ Invest The Democratic ...

Foreign investment in Tunisia rose 30.3% in 2025 to about $1.2 billion; Manufacturing, services, energy, and agriculture drew the most capital; Reforms and incentives aim to susta ...