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Africa Skills Week 2026: Turning Skills into Jobs and Industrial Growth

Africa Skills Week 2026, taking place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 12 to 16 October, is placing a critical economic challenge at the centre of continental discussions: how can African countries.

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Egypt’s Rail Link: Building Africa’s Next Multimodal Logistics Hub

Egypt’s planned high-speed electric railway is gaining attention under the nickname “the Suez Canal on Rails”. The phrase reflects the ambition behind the project, but its purpose is different from.

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Energy & Industrialisation: OPEC Projects $125 Billion Refining Investment Need

Africa will require at least US$125 billion in refining investment by 2050 to meet its evolving energy needs, according to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The projection,.

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Agriculture & Food Security: Zimbabwe Builds $500 Million Drought Protection Fund to Safeguard Food Security

Zimbabwe is assembling a US$500 million drought protection fund to strengthen food security and prepare for the risk of severe dry conditions during the 2026/27 agricultural season. The government announced.

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BAL Court Initiative: Creating Safe Spaces for Africa’s Next Generation

A basketball court can be much more than a place to play. When safe, accessible, and properly maintained, it gives young people space to stay active, build teamwork, and strengthen.

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Green Fashion Africa: Turning Textile Waste into Economic Opportunity

Nigeria Fashion Week 2026, held in Abuja from 2 to 4 October, placed sustainable fashion at the centre of discussions on employment, manufacturing and environmental responsibility. Under the theme “Beyond.

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Oil & Gas Development: Uganda Targets First Oil by June 2027 as East African Pipeline Nears Completion

Uganda is maintaining its target of beginning commercial oil production by June 2027, as construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) approaches completion. The latest update, delivered during.

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Angola’s Human Rights Agenda: Progress in Water, Healthcare and Social Protection

At the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Dakar, Angola outlined investments and reforms aimed at expanding essential services, tackling poverty and strengthening protections for vulnerable citizens.  .

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ITM Appoints Four New Governors to Strengthen Global Health Leadership

The new board members bring expertise in development finance, healthcare innovation, science communication and artificial intelligence.   The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) in Antwerp, Belgium, has appointed four new.

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