By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L’Infodrome
SWISS UMEF Ivory Coast wants to adapt its courses to changes in the labour market and companies’ needs. The institution highlights educational innovation, international mobility and preparation for working life, according to L’Infodrome.
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Acting Prime Minister Ali Hassan Bahdon announced a reform of Djibouti’s public procurement system aimed at strengthening transparency, digitalisation and small businesses’ access. At the opening of the National Symposium on Public Procurement, he also outlined regulatory progress and the start of operations of the Dispute Resolution Committee, according to ADI.
🇩🇯 Djibouti · Source: Adi ·
The €35 million announced for the Abidjan metro is not a donation, but guaranteed financing intended for two projects. The arrangement supports targeted works while opening up contracts for French companies, according to L’Infodrome.
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast · Source: L’Infodrome ·
More than 1,000 young Ghanaians have secured jobs abroad through the Youth Employment Agency’s labour exchange programme, its chief executive Malik Basintale announced. Presented on 21 October 2026, the scheme aims to facilitate legal labour migration to international markets, according to Starrfm.
🇬🇭 Ghana · Source: Starrfm ·
US ambassador to Namibia John Giordano is promoting the country’s investment opportunities in energy, mining, infrastructure and technology to American companies. His efforts in several cities aim to strengthen commercial ties, but no investment amount or specific agreement has been announced, according to The Namibian.
🇳🇦 Namibia · Source: The Namibian ·
Ivorian pastors condemn remarks targeting Wilfried ZahuiThe Association of Pastors of Ivory Coast condemns remarks posted on social media by Maa Bio against Pastor Wilfried Zahui. The organisation calls for religious leaders to be respected and recalls that freedom of expression has limits, reports L’Infodrome.
Mali registers collective trademark ‘Karité du Mali’The Malian Centre for Industrial Property has registered the collective trademark “Karité du Mali”, intended to promote the output of thousands of rural women. The label is meant to protect the sector from counterfeiting, improve access to international markets and increase local incomes, reports Mali Actu.The week in Africa
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