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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sonangol joins Afentra and Maurel & Prom in acquiring Etu’s stakes Afentra’s share reduced after deal restructuring in offshore blocks Transaction still pending regulatory approval in Angola Afentra ...

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 ...

Chad plans to deploy 800 police and gendarmes to Haiti by June Move comes as Kenyan forces begin scaling down their presence Haiti’s security crisis continues to worsen, with gangs expanding control ...

BOA Niger will not pay dividends for 2025 after profits fell 91.8% Earnings dropped sharply amid weaker income, higher costs, and a tough environment The bank expects a rebound in 2026 driven by cost ...