June 09
Tanzania: Tanzania and Singapore Agree to Deepen Strategic Cooperation
Daily News
TANZANIA and Singapore have agreed to strengthen cooperation in five strategic areas, while draft agreements for five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed. Read more »
Tanzania: Singapore Sees Tanzania As a Major Economic Gateway in Africa
Daily News
SINGAPORE has identified Tanzania as one of Africa's most promising economies due to its strategic location, ports, and role as a trade gateway for East Africa. Read more »
Africa: AI in Nature Conservation - Powerful Tool or Dangerous Shortcut? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Conservationists analyse overwhelming volumes of ecological data in their work. For example, they might need to process decades of weather data or the movements of millions of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Central Bank Postpones Fx Auction Amid Technical Issues [opinion]
Reporter
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has postponed its latest foreign-exchange auction, citing "unforeseen technical issues." Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Eyes Tech Investment At London Tech Week
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland's Director General of the Ministry of Communication and Technology, Aadan Abdillahi Abdalle, participated in London Tech Week 2026, joining global technology leaders,… Read more »
Kenya: Murang'a Farmers Oppose Proposed 0.8pc Tea Export Levy
Capital FM
Tea farmers in Murang'a County have opposed a proposed 0.8 percent levy on tea exports, arguing that the additional charge could reduce the competitiveness of Kenyan tea in… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament to Vote On Shs734 Billion Solar Irrigation Loan
Nile Post
The 12th Parliament will hold its fourth sitting of the First Meeting of the First Session on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with lawmakers expected to consider a government request to… Read more »
Kenya: Kam Warns VAT Changes Could Raise Prices of e-Motorcycles, Phones
Capital FM
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has warned that proposed tax changes in the Finance Bill 2026 could increase the cost of electric motorcycles, mobile phones and other… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Closes the e-Toll Historical Debt Chapter
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and the Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have welcomed Cabinet's decision to approve the closure of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement… Read more »
South Africa: SA Records R15.2 Billion Trade Surplus in April 2026
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa's growing export performance is helping to drive economic growth, support jobs and create new opportunities for producers, as government continues its efforts to build… Read more »
Africa: Informal Apprenticeships Remain Africa's Largest Skills Development System
Namibian
Informal apprenticeships remain Africa's largest skills development system, providing training opportunities to millions of young people and workers who would otherwise lack access… Read more »
Africa: COP31 Presidency Announces '35% by 2035' Electrification Target as Part of Action Agenda Launch [press release]
UNFCCC
Electrification target to raise share of final energy demand met by electricity from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035 Türkiye's COP31 Presidency also wants to halve growth… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Norway Explore New Shipping Routes Linking Mombasa, Lamu and Europe
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya and Norway are exploring new shipping routes aimed at boosting trade, strengthening supply chain resilience and improving maritime… Read more »
Africa: Varsity Don - Africa Must Not Miss Ai Revolution As It Did Industrial Era
This Day
A university don, Professor Lehbuma Langmia, of Howard University, Washington DC, has challenged African scholars to embrace and actively participate in the development of… Read more »
Nigeria: What If Nigeria's Next Energy Breakthrough Is Not Solar? [editorial]
This Day
For years, Nigeria's renewable energy conversation has largely revolved around solar. Yet one of the country's most promising clean energy resources may have been hiding in plain… Read more »
Ghana: Congrats On the Economy, Mr President but Pay All Outstanding Pending Payments to Grow the Local Economy [editorial]
Ghanaian Times
Congratulations to President John Dramani Mahama and his government for the prudent management of the economy since taking office. Read more »
South Africa: SA's Skills Gap Leaves Millions Unemployed Despite Job Vacancies
Daily Maverick
Millions of young people are out of work, but many employers still cannot find candidates with the practical, technical and operational skills required in today's factory or office… Read more »
Liberia: 'Why the Economy Must Be the Center of the 2029 Election'
Liberian Observer
As Liberia gradually turns its attention toward the 2029 general elections, a growing school of thought argues that the country's most urgent political question is no longer who… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Commends Govt, Oyedele Over Release of Funds to Local Contractors
Vanguard
The Civil Rights Group for Economic Reforms (CRGER) has commended the Federal Government and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele,… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Ambassador to Japan Receives CEO of Taiki Sangyo Company
SNA
The Ambassador of Sudan to Japan, Al-Rayah Haidoub, received the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Taiki Sangyo Company, Mr. Soshiro Yasuhara, at the embassy premises on Monday,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Made in Ethiopia Movement Playing Essential Role in Meeting Domestic Demand, Generating Foreign Exchange
ENA
Addis Ababa, June 8, 2026 -- The Ethiopia Tamirt (Made in Ethiopia) Movement has been pivotal to producing high-quality products that meet domestic demand and generate foreign… Read more »
Sudan: Customs Director Announces Upgrades and New X-Ray Screening Systems At Suakin Port
SNA
PORT SUDAN, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) -- The Director General of the Customs Forces, Lieutenant General of Police Salah Ahmed Ibrahim, conducted an inspection visit on Monday to the… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Signs $41m Agreement With AfDB and Unicef to Launch Major Water Infrastructure Projects in Red Sea State
SNA
PORT SUDAN, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) -- The Ministry of Finance and the Government of Red Sea State on Monday signed an agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United… Read more »
Sudan: Finance Minister Chairs Meeting With International Financing Institutions
SNA
PORT SUDAN, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) -- Minister of Finance Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim on Monday chaired a high-level meeting in Port Sudan with a number of international and regional… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets Youth Unemployment Through Technical Skills Reform
Vanguard
Federal Government has disclosed plans to reduce unemployment in the country, saying it has developed a framework to connect available skills and labour market demands through… Read more »
