Senegal unveils ambitious 25-year development roadmap
In a landmark announcement, the Senegalese government has unveiled recently an ambitious 25-year development roadmap aimed at transforming the nation into a high-income economy by […]
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Gambia aims for cooperation with Egypt on pharmaceuticals, fisheries
On the sidelines of the 81st session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Egypt’s Ambassador to Dakar, Khaled Aref, held meetings with […]
Angola plans photovoltaic panel factory
Sonangol and the Chinese company QINGHAI LIHAO CLEAN ENERGY signed a Memorandum of Understanding last Friday, October 18, to develop a project within the photovoltaic […]
Angolan Sodiam raises $13 million from diamond sales
Angola’s State diamond company, Sodiam, raised $12.9 million from the sale of 44 diamonds totaling 1,493 carats. The auction, held on October 16, featured stones […]
Nile Cooperation Agreement: A source of hope and tensions after implementation
The Nile Basin Cooperation Framework Agreement (CFA), which came into force on Sunday, October 13, is both a source of hope and controversy. Aimed at […]
Japanese Firm Toyo Plans Solar Cell Factory in Ethiopia, Eyeing US Market Amid Tariff Concerns
Japanese company Toyo has announced plans to construct a 2-gigawatt solar cell factory in Hawassa, Ethiopia, investing approximately $60 million. This strategic move comes in […]
Nigerian air force to acquire Italian fighter jets, helicopters
Nigeria’s air force plans to strengthen its attack capabilities with the acquisition of 24 Italian-made M-346 attack jets and ten AW-109 Trekker helicopters. A spokesman […]
Tunisia: General strike in Zarzis postponed
The Zarzis Local Union has made the strategic decision to postpone its planned local general strike, which was initially scheduled for October 16, 2024. This […]
Cape Verdean State payment system returns to normal operation
The Government of Cape Verde announced on Monday October 14 that the computer system responsible for processing State payments has returned to normal operation after […]
Côte d’Ivoire raises farmgate cocoa prices
Côte d’Ivoire raised fixed farmgate price paid to cocoa farmers to a record high, in a move that will lead to a surge in chocolate […]