Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
East Africa’s economic winds rise as continent savours rare good news
Zawya
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In a year of gloomy global headlines, East Africa – and indeed the continent – has offered a rare stretch of good news. In less than a month, the region witnessed several breakthroughs with consequences that extended far beyond its borders. On...
Canon Teams Up with Proxynet to Redefine Imaging Solutions in West Africa
TechEconomy
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September 1, 2025
Advertisements In West Africa’s fast-evolving broadcast and corporate landscape, the demand for sharper, smarter, and more efficient imaging solutions has never been greater. From bustling media houses to thriving churches and boardrooms,...
WEF report urges investment in Southern Africa’s critical minerals
Investment Monitor
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September 1, 2025
The World Economic Forum (WEF), in collaboration with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and McKinsey & Company, has released a report underlining the urgent necessity to boost investment in Southern Africa’s critical minerals. These...
Djibouti Telecom to Extend DARE1 Cable, Linking East and Southern Africa for Faster Connectivity
TechTrendsKE
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September 1, 2025
Djibouti Telecom is advancing regional connectivity with plans to extend its DARE1 submarine cable along Africa’s east coast. The expansion is designed to increase capacity, provide alternative routes, and support enterprises, cloud services, and...
ITA Airways Volare Double Points Europe, Middle East & North Africa September 1 – 15, 2025
LoyaltyLobby
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September 1, 2025
ITA Airways has launched a short-term promotion, valid for flights booked and flown between September 1 and 15, 2025. Volare members can earn double points for flights to/from Italy and destinations in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East....
ASX suspends trading of West African Resources over Burkina Faso stake move
African Mining Market
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September 1, 2025
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has suspended trading of West African Resources (WAF), the company that owns the Kiaka gold mine in Burkina Faso. The suspension follows a disclosure by the company that Burkina Faso’s government intends to...
KAMAU: How automation is transforming manufacturing in East Africa
Star
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By Peter Kamau, Industry Business Leader – East Africa, Schneider Electric./HANDOUT Automation has moved far beyond being a buzzword. For manufacturers across East Africa, it has become a business-critical tool for improving efficiency, reducing...
Turkish Airlines to Expand West Africa Network with New Flights to Bissau
Rus Tourism News
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September 1, 2025
Turkish Airlines is set to broaden its presence in West Africa by adding Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau, to its growing route network. While flight dates, frequencies, and aircraft details are yet to be confirmed, the airline’s board of...
East Africa Pipeline Moves Closer to Completion
Oil Price
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September 1, 2025
The East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline project is making fast progress after several funding delays, African Energy has reported, despite continuing protests from the environmentalist lobby, which is opposing any new oil and gas infrastructure,...
CHAN 2024 opens road for East Africa to AFCON 2027
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. For the first time in history, the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) was staged across three nations—Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda—under the banner of Pamoja (Swahili for “together”). Although all three co-hosts impressed by...
Exploring Southern Africa by Rovos Rail: A journey of slow travel
The South African
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September 1, 2025
There is a certain romance to train travel, especially when it unfolds at a gentle pace that lets you absorb every detail of the journey. Aboard Rovos Rail, the route from Victoria Falls to Pretoria is more than just transportation. It is an...
Putin, Erdogan discuss Middle East, North Africa, South Caucasus
TASS
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September 1, 2025
TIANJIN, September 1. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed a number of regional issues with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in particular the Middle East, North Africa and the South Caucasus. "Our focus is also on topics...
Acquisition puts seven new West African gold permits in Castle hands
The West Australian
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September 1, 2025
Castle Minerals Limited has solidified its West African gold exploration strategy by acquiring the remaining 10 per cent of Mineralis Limited from African Resources SARL to achieve full ownership of the United Kingdom-based private company. This...
West African insurers to deliberate on climate risk, sustainability
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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September 1, 2025
Top insurance executives from across West Africa will meet in Lagos to address the mounting threats and opportunities linked to climate change, signaling a stronger industry push toward sustainability and climate resilience in the region. The...
Aurum expands West African gold holdings with key acquisitions
The Sydney Morning Herald
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September 1, 2025
Under the agreement, Aurum will pay FCFA7 million (A$19,000) for a 35 per cent share in MSP and contribute FCFA23 million (A$63,000) for MSP’s operations before receiving the first exploration permit. The earn-in structure allows Aurum to increase...
Integrated Pump Technology secures Grindex distribution deal for West Africa
African Mining Market
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September 1, 2025
Integrated Pump Technology has been officially appointed as the distributor for Grindex submersible pumps in West Africa, building on its already strong presence in the region and marking another major milestone for the South African-based...
Deaf Super Eagles clinch 7th title at West African soccer tournament
Daily Trust
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Nigeria’s Deaf Super Eagles have once again etched their name in history, emerging champions at the 13th edition of the West African Deaf Football Championship after a dramatic final against the Scorpions of Gambia at the Moshood Abiola National...
Chinese group Lesso eyes Togo for West African expansion
Togo First
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(Togo First) - • Chinese construction materials giant Lesso plans to open a subsidiary in Togo. • Talks with Togo’s Chamber of Commerce focused on partnerships with local firms. • The move aims to boost the construction sector, create jobs, and...
Urgent investment in Southern Africa’s critical minerals sought
Zawya
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) has called for urgent action to unlock investment in Southern Africa’s vast critical mineral reserves, warning that current financing flows fall far short of what is needed to meet surging global demand for clean...
Vietnamese blue-berets spread compassion in Central African Republic
People's Army Newspaper
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Sharing love As part of activities marking the 80th National Day, the working group of the Vietnamese peacekeeping force at the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) conducted a...