By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Foroyaa
The Gambian government has awarded 25 million dalasis in interest-free loans to the first beneficiaries of its higher education funding programme. Launched on 27 October 2026 in Bijilo by Vice-President Mohammed B.S. Jallow, the scheme provides for the loans to be repaid so they can be lent to other students, according to Foroyaa.
The Gambian government plans to restore university catering from 26 October and deploy all 20 buses operated by state-owned GTSC to address difficulties reported by students. It also announced measures on water and internet access after a meeting with stakeholders, according to the Gambian Ministry of Higher Education.
🇬🇲 Gambia · Source: Gambiana ·
The Angolan state is auctioning 900,420 Banco Comercial Angolano shares, representing 1.44% of its capital, at a base price of 674.2 million kwanzas. The electronic sale, scheduled for 29 October under the PROPRIV programme, will be conducted by IGAPE, according to Mercado.
🇦🇴 Angola · Source: Mercado ·
The Nigerian government is launching a 400-kilometre gas distribution pipeline valued at $100 million to connect gas resources to industrial and commercial centres in five south-eastern states. The project, aimed at boosting industrialisation and employment, was presented at a ceremony in Enugu, according to Vanguard.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Vanguard ·
German airline Discover Airlines, a Lufthansa subsidiary, has launched a direct route between Frankfurt and Agadir, operating twice a week. The first flight, operated with a full Airbus A320, is part of the airline’s 2026-2027 winter schedule, according to TelQuel.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Telquel ·
Gambia approves 48.599 billion dalasis in 2027 spendingThe Gambian National Assembly approved a 48.599 billion dalasi budget for 2027, including 16.147 billion for debt servicing. Spending will cover education, health, security and agriculture from 1 January to 31 December 2027, Foroyaa reports.
CHPC launches rehabilitation of 100 km of farm roads in TabouThe Rubber, Oil Palm and Coconut Council (CHPC) launched the rehabilitation of 100 km of rural roads on 21 October in Tabou, south-western Ivory Coast. The work is intended to facilitate the transport of oil palm harvests and reduce growers’ loss of income, according to 7info.The week in Africa
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