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Tanzania’s MeTL Group targets $250 million Mozambique investment, 20,000 jobs

August 20, 2026

Tanzanian conglomerate Mohammed Enterprises Tanzania Limited (MeTL) plans to commit $250 million to investments in Mozambique, with the group targeting the creation of 20,000 jobs, Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Dewji said.

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Niger Seals $1.9 Billion Deal for Major Refinery, Petrochemical Complex

August 17, 2026

Niger has signed a $1.9 billion agreement with Zimar Group and its partner, High Tech, to develop a 100,000-barrel-per-day refinery and petrochemical complex in Dosso, as the country seeks to expand domestic

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How a $195 Million Graphite Dispute Involving Patrice Motsepe Was Struck Off by a Tanzanian Court

August 17, 2026

A Tanzanian court has struck off a US$195 million damages claim brought by Pula Group against South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe and companies linked to him after finding that two entities connected

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Uganda, Tanzania Sign Strategic MoU to Develop Tanga Energy Hub

August 7, 2026

Uganda and Tanzania have signed a strategic agreement to jointly develop the Port of Tanga into a regional energy hub, marking a significant step in their efforts to deepen energy cooperation, expand

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South Africa Opposes Isolation Over Migration, Seeks Africa-Wide Response

August 5, 2026

South Africa has renewed its call for the African Union (AU) to convene a continent-wide conference on migration, arguing that rising migration pressures and anti-migrant sentiment require a coordinated African response rather

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How Equatorial Guinea, Gabon Ended Five-Decade Island Dispute Through ICJ Ruling

August 3, 2026

Gabon and Equatorial Guinea have formally ended a territorial dispute that strained relations between the two Central African neighbours for more than five decades by signing an agreement to implement a binding

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Nigerian-Owned Caribbean Bank Sues Zambia Over $40m Investment Dispute

July 29, 2026

A Caribbean bank owned by Nigerian businessman and energy investor Michael Prest has instituted legal proceedings against the Zambian government, seeking $40 million (about ₦61.4 billion) in compensation over the liquidation of

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ECA Partners Malawi On Development Planning

August 8, 2024

The Economic Commission for Africa collaborated with the National Planning Commission of Malawi, to carry out a four-day applied training on the ECA’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Toolkit (IPRT) from 2 –

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Africa CDC Set To Declare Mpox Public Health Emergency

August 8, 2024

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), has announced plans to declare Mpox (formerly Monkey Pox), a public health emergency of concern in the continent. Director-General of the Africa-CDC, Dr. Jean Kaseya,

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Morocco’s OCP Secures $106m Solar Plant Loan Towards Greener Fertilizer Production

October 11, 2023

The Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP), a Moroccan leader in phosphates and fertilizers, has entered into an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). On October 10, the IFC announced a $106

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AfDB’s Adesina Receives Highest Gambian Honor, Pledges Continued Support

October 7, 2023

Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has conferred the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Republic of The Gambia on Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group. This esteemed

Sudan Conflict: RSF Claims Capturing Key Police Base In Khartoum

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Sudan Conflict Is ‘World’s Fastest-growing Displacement crisis’, UN Official Warns

October 5, 2023

As the conflict in Sudan enters its 6th month without an end in sight, the United Nations warned that the conflict has created “the world’s fastest-growing displacement crisis” which has displaced over

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5 African Countries That Share October Independence Anniversary With Nigeria

October 1, 2023

As Nigeria marks 63 years anniversary of her independence from British rule on October 1, she finds herself in the company of several nations across the globe that also celebrate their freedom

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Botswana At 57: 10 Amazing Facts You Probably Don’t Know

September 30, 2023

Botswana is a landlocked country located at the centre of Southern Africa. This rich nation bordered by Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa is a stunning blend of natural beauty, diverse wildlife,

Wife Of Ex-Gbaon President Arrested, Charged For 'Money Laundering'

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Wife Of Ex-Gabon President Arrested, Charged For ‘Money Laundering’

September 29, 2023

Barely one month after Gabon’s president, Ali Bongo Ondimba, was removed from office through a military coup, his wife, Sylvia, has been arrested in connection with “money laundering” allegations and other offences.

President Macron Calls Emergency Meeting As Protest Over Teenager’s Death Batters France

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France Recalls Ambassador, Withdraws Troops From Niger

September 25, 2023

President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has announced the recall of its ambassador and all diplomats currently in the Niger Republic as political crisis in the West country rises. The French president also

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Over 600 Killed, Many Buildings Damaged In Morocco Earthquake

September 9, 2023

Morocco has come under severe attack by an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 leading to death of at least 632 people. This was revealed by the country’s interior ministry, which said the earthquake

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African Local Communities Should Drive Devt Initiatives – CSO Leaders

September 4, 2023

Development projects are well appreciated, and executed to serve the best interest of a given community when the people are fully involved in the ideation, and financing, says Civil Society experts.

From Ukraine To Niger: Any Lessons For Puppet ECOWAS?

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Niger Republic Coup: Impacts On Democracy And Governance

August 2, 2023

In a stunning turn of events, Niger Republic was shaken by a military coup that took place on the 26th of July 2023, making it their fifth coup since their independence, plunging

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Latest updates in Africa

Tanzania’s MeTL Group targets $250 million Mozambique investment, 20,000 jobs

Niger Seals $1.9 Billion Deal for Major Refinery, Petrochemical Complex

How a $195 Million Graphite Dispute Involving Patrice Motsepe Was Struck Off by a Tanzanian Court

Uganda, Tanzania Sign Strategic MoU to Develop Tanga Energy Hub

South Africa Opposes Isolation Over Migration, Seeks Africa-Wide Response

How Equatorial Guinea, Gabon Ended Five-Decade Island Dispute Through ICJ Ruling

Nigerian-Owned Caribbean Bank Sues Zambia Over $40m Investment Dispute

ECA Partners Malawi On Development Planning

Africa CDC Set To Declare Mpox Public Health Emergency

Morocco’s OCP Secures $106m Solar Plant Loan Towards Greener Fertilizer Production

AfDB’s Adesina Receives Highest Gambian Honor, Pledges Continued Support

Sudan Conflict Is ‘World’s Fastest-growing Displacement crisis’, UN Official Warns

5 African Countries That Share October Independence Anniversary With Nigeria

Botswana At 57: 10 Amazing Facts You Probably Don’t Know

Wife Of Ex-Gabon President Arrested, Charged For ‘Money Laundering’

France Recalls Ambassador, Withdraws Troops From Niger

Over 600 Killed, Many Buildings Damaged In Morocco Earthquake

African Local Communities Should Drive Devt Initiatives – CSO Leaders

Niger Republic Coup: Impacts On Democracy And Governance

Niger Coup: Thousands Protest Outside French Embassy In Solidarity For Military

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