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Mozambique’s Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries launched its first coordinating council in Matola to speed up reforms, financing and transformation in the agricultural, environmental and fisheries sectors. Minister Roberto Mito Albino called for stronger coordination, infrastructure, services and partnerships, according to Club of Mozambique.
Source: Club of Mozambique
Burkinabè Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo inaugurated the R+3 KEOOGO public school complex in Bonheur-Ville, Ouagadougou. The pilot institution is part of the Presidential Initiative for Quality Education for All and aims to modernise school infrastructure, according to Burkina 24.
Source: Burkina 24
The Worodougou Regional Council handed over an equipped medical laboratory to the Diarabana health centre and a three-classroom building to Bobi primary school. The facilities are expected to improve access to medical tests and reduce the shortage of classrooms, according to AIP.
Source: Aip
Ethiopia wants to strengthen its food sovereignty by developing agricultural production to supply its population and increase exports. This approach is presented as the economic continuation of its history of defending African independence, according to Fanamc, which notably cites the 1896 victory at Adwa.
Source: Fanamc
Malawi’s energy regulator and police have launched a nationwide campaign against the illegal storage, transport and sale of petroleum products. Unlicensed operators face prosecution, while authorised stations must comply with strict safety rules during deliveries.
Source: Malawi24
A mission from Morocco’s National Office for Food Safety is inspecting several dairy-processing units in Belarus ahead of a possible opening of the Moroccan market to Belarusian exporters. The week-long visit is part of a routine health procedure, according to ONSSA acting director-general Abdelghni Azzi.
Source: Leseco
Djibouti’s Labour Minister, Yonis Ali Guedi, visited an automotive assembly company in Addis Ababa to explore training young Djiboutians for jobs in electric mobility. Discussions covered hosting pre-selected young people and giving them practical experience, according to the Djibouti Information Agency.
Source: Adi
DP World will invest $90 million over two years to expand its multipurpose terminal at the Port of Luanda in Angola. The quay will reach 830 metres and capacity will rise from 500,000 to 1.2 million containers, while the concession is extended to 2051, according to Mercado.
Source: Mercado
The expansion and modernisation project at Mwanza port in Tanzania is expected to allow it to accommodate five ships simultaneously. Minister Paul Makonda urged the Tanzania Ports Authority to complete the work on time to strengthen passenger and cargo transport on Lake Victoria, HabariLeo reports.
Source: HabariLeo
Botswana’s economy grew by 8.7% in the second quarter of 2026, driven by an approximately 124% rise in diamond production to nearly 3.4 million carats. Statistics Botswana confirms the rebound after a period of contraction linked to falling global demand.
Source: Weekendpost
Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to reach 4.3% in 2026, compared with 4.1% in 2025, according to the World Bank. The institution raised its forecasts for nearly three-quarters of the region’s economies, driven by stronger domestic demand and investment in clean energy and digital technology.
Source: Weekendpost
The Mariental Trade Festival, scheduled for 22 to 24 October 2026, will cancel its small livestock show and animal section because of restrictions linked to foot-and-mouth disease. Organisers will retain poultry and horticultural produce stalls, with meat sourced from approved butcheries, according to organising committee chairperson Unomasa Kavita.
Source: New Era
Guinea discussed funding and the acceleration of projects linked to its Simandou 2040 development programme with the African Development Bank Group. The talks also covered implementation of AfDB-funded projects, public procurement and disbursements, according to Visionguinee.
Source: Visionguinee
Heavy rain has temporarily made access to Tarrafal’s municipal landfill in Cape Verde difficult because of mud and the risk of lorries getting stuck. The municipality is asking residents to keep their waste and not leave it in public spaces, reports Expresso das Ilhas.
Source: Expresso das Ilhas
Libya’s central bank governor, Naji Issa, discussed fiscal and monetary coordination and documentary credit controls with the US Treasury. The meeting, held in Bangkok on the sidelines of IMF and World Bank meetings, also addressed the fight against smuggling, according to Libya Herald.
Source: Libya Herald
The Gabonese villages of Messaye and Aboune received outboard motors intended to facilitate residents’ travel and river transport. The prefect of Noya, François Ntoutoume Essone, said the equipment would remain community-owned, according to the Gabonese Press Agency and prefectural sources.
Source: Agpgabon
A tray of 30 eggs is now selling for between 520 and 540 dinars on Algeria’s wholesale markets, 40 to 50 dinars less than about ten days ago. Prices nevertheless remain high after the summer surge, according to Maghrebemergent, citing sources in the poultry sector.
Source: Maghrebemergent
Rwanda presented its coffee in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah to boost exports and broaden its international markets. The country exports 60% of its coffee production; 604 tonnes generated $1.6 million over five days, according to Imvahonshya.
Source: Imvahonshya
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