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The latest reporting from across the African continent
Malawi
Malawi ACB Blocks K3 Billion ADMARC Contract Amid Procurement Probe
Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau has reportedly blocked ADMARC’s proposed K2.97 billion con…
Madagascar
Madagascar Orders Emergency Power Generators as Energy Crisis Deepens
Madagascar has authorised JIRAMA to procure 18 power generators under emergency procedures…
Madagascar
Madagascar to Host Regional Cybersecurity Event as Digital Risks Grow
Madagascar will host Indian Ocean Cyber Month in Antananarivo from October 27–29, bringing…
Madagascar
Madagascar Partners With Gemcorp to Attract Investment in Mining and Infrastructure
Madagascar’s sovereign wealth fund has partnered with Gemcorp to develop investment opport…
Madagascar
Madagascar Awaits Key Political Dialogue Findings as Election Preparations Continue
Madagascar expects the conclusions of its national political dialogue on future elections …
Madagascar
Madagascar to Receive French Surveillance Drones as Maritime Security Efforts Expand
Madagascar is expected to receive around 100 French surveillance drones under a defence co…
Ethiopia
Ethiopia Strengthens Medical Laboratories to Improve Outbreak Detection
Ethiopia is strengthening medical laboratory systems to improve infectious-disease detecti…
Ethiopia
Ethiopia Completes Major Digital Education Project as Schools Expand Technology Use
Ethiopia has concluded a six-year UNESCO–Huawei digital education initiative, highlighting…
Ethiopia
Ethiopia Merchants Gain New Financing Opportunity Through Digital Payment Records
Ethiopian merchants could gain new access to working-capital financing through a Visa and …
Ethiopia
Ethiopia Tigray Conflict Escalates as Regional War Fears Grow
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is raising fears of a wider Horn of Africa co…
Ethiopia
Ethiopia Approves New Cabinet as Abiy Ahmed Reshapes Government
Ethiopia’s parliament has approved 22 ministerial nominees in Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s …
Kenya
Nairobi Prepares for Major East African Art Auction With 67 Works
Nairobi is preparing for the 14th annual Art Auction East Africa, featuring 67 modern and …
Kenya
Kenya Accelerates Smart Farming Push With Drones and Digital Technology
Kenya is accelerating the adoption of smart farming, with drones, data and digital technol…
Kenya
Kenya Begins Deploying $2.6 Billion Infrastructure Fund to Drive Investment
Kenya has started deploying its KSh340 billion National Infrastructure Fund, targeting ene…
Kenya
Uhuru Kenyatta Steps Down as Azimio Reshapes Opposition Ahead of 2027
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has stepped down as Azimio coalition chairman as Kenya’s o…
Kenya
Kenya Intensifies Ebola Response After First Confirmed Imported Case
Kenya has intensified Ebola surveillance and contact tracing after confirming its first im…
Eritrea
Eritrea Strengthens Disease Detection With New Genomic Sequencing Capacity
Eritrea has strengthened its disease-surveillance capabilities by establishing its first i…
Eritrea
Eritrean Developers Push Local-Language Educational Apps Forward
Eritrean developers are expanding local digital innovation through educational mobile apps…
Eritrea
Eritrea Seeks Stronger Trade and Investment Links Through Afreximbank Talks
Eritrea is pursuing stronger regional trade and investment links after senior officials me…
Eritrea
Eritrea Takes New Regional Diplomatic Role Amid Horn of Africa Tensions
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki joined the leaders of Egypt, Somalia and Sudan for a reg…