East Africa launches study to guide One Network Area implementation

Arusha. The Technical Working Group (TWG) under the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EARDIP) has launched a comprehensive research initiative to identify best practices for implementing the One Network Area (ONA) framework...

OX Delivers, Wahu Mobility form strategic alliance to boost e-mobility in West Africa

OX Delivers, a UK-based electric vehicle startup, and Wahu Mobility, Ghana’s leading electric bike manufacturer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance electric mobility solutions across West Africa. The partnership, announced...

11 West African nationals sue gov’t of Ghana over alleged unlawful detention

Eleven West African nationals from countries including Nigeria, Liberia, Togo, The Gambia, and Mali have filed a legal action at the Human Rights Division of the High Court in Accra against the government of Ghana, alleging unlawful detention. The...

Nigerian Firm Explores Tech Partnerships With West African Govts

…halts N2.5trn loss at port The Truck Transist Park (TTP) is making a new move to collaborate with ECOWAS and support regional governments in West Africa by deploying technology that would make seamless intra-African trade a reality. This is after...

5 dead in UN armoured vehicle crash in Central Africa

A United Nations armored personnel carrier in the Central African Republic crashed and rolled into a river outside the capital of Bangui, killing five U.N. police officers, a spokesperson for the MINUSCA peacekeeping mission said Wednesday. The...

PhD student establishes unique lab program for students in Southern Africa

For the past two summers, an international cohort of five university students have gathered at the coast of South Africa for seven weeks to analyze animal fossils. The training program gives students who normally don’t have laboratory experience...

Air Peace Actualises West Africa’s Largest Aircraft Maintenance Facility In Lagos

September 17, (THEWILL) — West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has officially broken ground on its state-of-the-art Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, a landmark project set to revolutionise Nigeria’s aviation...

Regional Satellite Network Could Give East Africa Control Over Its Digital Future Amid Starlink’s Rapid Growth

East Africa is preparing to launch a shared satellite program, a step that could reduce dependence on foreign-owned systems and reshape the region’s digital future. The plan, endorsed by Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan,...

Thyssenkrupp nucera and well:fair to support clean-water projects in East Africa

September 17, 2025 | By Mary Bailey Thyssenkrupp nucera AG & Co. KGaA (Dortmund, Germany) and nonprofit well:fair have agreed on a two-year partnership contributing to projects focusing on access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in...

GDP growth in West African monetary bloc slows to 6.5 pct in Q2

DAKAR, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) zone slowed slightly in the second quarter of 2025, easing from 7 percent to 6.5 percent, Governor of the Central Bank of...

UN armored vehicle crashes in Central African Republic, killing 5 police officers

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — A United Nations armored personnel carrier in the Central African Republic crashed and rolled into a river outside the capital of Bangui, killing five U.N. police officers, a spokesperson for the MINUSCA...

Coffee and chai wherever Minnesotans need: East African women brew success with mobile cafes

Stay informed. Sign up for Sahan Sunday, our weekly newsletter with Minnesota news you need to know. Chaltu Hassan, a 30-year-old software engineer from Brooklyn Center, never imagined herself as a businesswoman. But after a few years of hosting...

FAO, partners move to strengthen food security in West Africa

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), in collaboration with stakeholders, has unveiled the Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Subregional Investment Forum to promote agricultural transformation By Felicia Imohimi The Food and Agriculture Organisation...

Agriculture in Côte d’Ivoire: Unlocking Opportunities in West Africa’s Leading Agro-Economy

By Africa Risk Control West Africa Desk – Côte d’Ivoire continues to stand out as one of West Africa’s most dynamic agricultural economies. Renowned globally for cocoa and cashew production, the country also offers diverse opportunities in...

LONGi joins hands with CAPP on microgrid solutions for Central Africa

LONGi VP Dennis She has met with Atadet Azarak Mogro, Permanent Secretary of the Central African Power Pool (CAPP), and Rigobert Gbazi, Head of its Power Technology Department, reaching a consensus on leveraging efficient PV solutions to...

Unpacking NCBA Bank's East Africa strategy

As East Africa navigates economic turbulence characterized by currency fluctuations, fluctuating interest rates, and evolving investor appetites, NCBA Investment Bank is carving a strategic path. Reporting from CNBC, Managing Director Akilozo...

Gallagher names Ryan Witchard Executive Director for Middle East & Africa Marine practice

Insurance and risk management firm Gallagher has appointed Ryan Witchard as Executive Director of its Middle East & Africa Marine practice. In his new role, Witchard will oversee the team advising clients on shipping, cargo, hull, and machinery...

Music of the West African kora with Sean Gaskell coming to Amherst Public Library

The Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St., will present a very special program with guest Sean Gaskell, according to a news release. Gaskell’s appearance will start at 2 p.m. Oct. 4 for a performance and educational demonstration on the kora, an...

Kenyan MPs question transparency in proposed sale of East Africa Portland Cement shares

Kenyan lawmakers are voicing strong concerns over a proposed acquisition of shares in East Africa Portland Cement (EAPC) by Tanzania-based Kalahari Cement, warning that the deal could undermine public interest if pushed through without...

WHX Nairobi And WHX Labs Nairobi: East Africa Defines Innovation, Investment And Inclusive Healthcare Leadership

● The 2025 WHX Nairobi and WHX Labs Nairobi programme will focus on advancing healthcare policy and investment, with sessions addressing sustainable financing, public–private partnerships, and innovative models to strengthen Universal Health...