Guinea Bans Raw Gold Exports to Strengthen Local Processing Industry
Guinea has imposed an immediate ban on the export of unrefined gold as part of efforts to increase domestic processing, create jobs and retain greater […]
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Switzerland’s Cicor exits Tunisia, shifts North Africa base to Morocco
Swiss electronics subcontractor Cicor has agreed to sell its production site in Borj Cédria, near Tunis, for about €1.3 million, ending its industrial presence in […]
Moroccan army partners with Harmattan AI to develop autonomous defense systems
Morocco has signed a strategic agreement with French defense startup Harmattan AI to develop and locally produce autonomous defense systems, the company said, in a […]
Kenya Denies Reports Linking Zimbabwean Businessman to $1.2bn Airport Expansion Project
The Kenyan Government has dismissed reports that a company linked to controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has been awarded a major contract to expand Nairobi’s […]
Kenya Nears Strategic Critical Minerals Pact with United States, Says Ruto
Kenya is on the verge of finalising a landmark critical minerals agreement with the United States that will see the East African nation process its […]
Kenya’s Coffee Exports Expected to Reach 55,000 Tonnes in 2026
Kenya’s coffee exports are projected to increase to 55,000 metric tonnes in 2026, up from an estimated 52,000 metric tonnes in 2025, driven by favourable […]
Ethiopia Plans to Plant Over 8 Billion Seedlings in Expanded Green Legacy Reforestation Campaign
Ethiopia has announced plans to plant more than 8 billion tree seedlings during the upcoming rainy season, as part of its ongoing national reforestation drive […]
China-Africa Agri-Tech Forum Opens in Kenya to Strengthen Agricultural Cooperation
The 2026 China-Africa Agri-Tech and Industrial Cooperation Forum opened in Nairobi on June 9, bringing together policymakers, researchers and industry leaders to explore ways of […]
Ethiopian Airlines to Decide on 25 Regional Jet Order Within Three Months
Ethiopian Airlines is expected to decide within the next three months on a potential order for 25 smaller commercial aircraft aimed at expanding its regional […]
South Africa, Kenya Push for Stronger Economic Ties to Drive Africa’s Growth
South Africa and Kenya have pledged to deepen trade, investment and industrial cooperation, with Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and William Ruto calling for greater economic integration […]