Japan Proposes Indian Ocean–Africa Economic Zone to Boost Trade and Development
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has unveiled plans for an economic zone linking the Indian Ocean to Africa, signalling Tokyo’s […]
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Namibia Targets Seafood Economy Transformation with New Development Plan
Namibia is set to overhaul its fishing industry by shifting from exporting raw materials to building a full-fledged seafood economy, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, […]
Japan reboots Africa partnership at 9th TICAD conference with $1.5B ‘impact investment’ drive
Japan is set to host the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) from 20–22 August in Yokohama, marking a pivotal moment in […]
South Africa’s Agricultural Exports Surge Despite U.S. Tariffs, Diversification Urged
South Africa’s agricultural exports grew by 26 percent in the second quarter of 2025, reaching 161 million U.S. dollars despite facing global trade pressures, Agriculture […]
India’s oil pivot: from Moscow to Lagos in high-stakes global shift
In a stunning pivot driven by geopolitical pressure, India has slashed its Russian oil imports and turned to Nigeria — Africa’s top producer — as […]
Uganda Launches $250m Chinese-Owned Gold Mine to Boost Exports and Value Addition
Uganda has inaugurated on August 17 its first large-scale gold mine, a $250 million project in Busia district owned by Chinese firm Wagagai Mining (U) […]
Nigeria and Brazil to Seal Historic Direct Flight Agreement During Tinubu’s Visit
Nigeria is set to sign a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil during President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming state visit to Brasilia, following his […]
Angola Bets on Gas Boom as Oil Output Stalls Post-OPEC Exit
Angola is shifting its energy strategy toward natural gas as oil production stagnates, despite its exit from OPEC. Azule Energy, a BP-Eni joint venture, recently […]
UIR and Cisco Launch AI Excellence Center in Rabat
The International University of Rabat (UIR) and technology giant Cisco have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a “Cisco EDGE Incubation Centre” focused on […]
Mauritania’s fisheries sector generated 410 billion Ouguiyas from exports in 2024
Mauritania’s Minister of Fisheries, Maritime and Port Infrastructure, El Vadil Ould Sidaty Ould Ahmed Louly, has announced that fish exports in 2024 generated 41 billion […]