The government will tie university evaluations to graduate job placement and track alumni outcomes nationwide. Internships will become mandatory in professional bachelor’s and master’s programs.

Congo is exploring the use of China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system to upgrade its railway network. Officials say the technology could improve train tracking, safety and operational efficiency.

Luxembourg has offered expertise in FinTech, cybersecurity and digital training as Senegal accelerates its tech agenda. Talks focused on regulation, regional integration within WAEMU and strengthening ...

Askadar Housmane Sanou has been appointed to lead Burkina Faso’s state investment fund, CDI-BF. The fund, created in 2023, is central to mobilizing long-term domestic capital for strategic sectors.

Algeria’s state utility Sonelgaz has sent a technical team to Niger to prepare a new gas-fired power plant. The project comes as Niger faces electricity shortages and reduced imports from Nigeria.

President Yoweri Museveni announced a 5 billion Ugandan shillings ($1.4 million) public fund to support digital content creators. Authorities will channel the resources through a savings and credit ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo reduced emergency spending to 10.78% of total expenditure in Q4 2025, down from 20.97% in Q2. Security outlays accounted for more than 93% of total emergency spending ...

Mauritania will recruit 3,000 civil servants through a fully digitalized system. Authorities will conduct online applications, automated diploma verification, tablet-based exams, and instant grading.

Macky Sall has formally entered the race to become the next UN secretary-general, with his candidacy submitted by Burundi on behalf of the African Union. The current mandate of António Guterres ends ...

Atomic Eagle increased Muntanga’s mineral resources to 58.8 million pounds, up 24% from 47.4 million pounds. The update added 11.4 million pounds, including new deposits at Chisebuka and Muntanga East ...

Namibia launched a national Task Force and a Support Fund to protect its livestock sector from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). South Africa reported outbreaks in eight of nine provinces since 2025 and ...

Ghana aims to attract Chinese capital to develop its palm oil sector and move toward self-sufficiency. The government plans a $500 million financing facility to support its 2026–2032 integrated palm ...