[Daily Trust] The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has dismissed claims that Nigeria sold $700bn worth of solid minerals to the United States, insisting that the bilateral agreement was designed to attract investment and facilitate cooperation, not transfer ownership of the country's mineral assets.

[allAfrica] LPG investment is Africa's defining downstream opportunity over the next two decades. The window to act is open now.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released shipments of solar cells manufactured at a Japanese company's facility in Ethiopia following a review of its supply chain documentation, SolarQuarter reported.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopian Navy Commander Vice Admiral Kindu Gezu has called for closer regional cooperation and dialogue on maritime security, saying Ethiopia's return to a seaport is inevitable and requires stronger engagement with neighboring countries.

[New Dawn] The ongoing construction of two overpass bridges along Tubman Boulevard in Congo Town has sparked a political dispute between supporters of former President George Manneh Weah's Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) and President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's ruling Unity Party (UP), with both sides claiming credit for the Chinese-funded infrastructure project.

[allAfrica] When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda this November, they will confront rising trade tensions, geopolitical shocks and supply chain disruption alongside longstanding challenges, such as high debt, limited affordable finance, climate exposure and poor connectivity.

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has invited Russian companies and investors to explore business opportunities in Mozambique, particularly in mechanized agriculture, industry, energy, infrastructure and the blue economy.

[Nyasa Times] Energy Minister Jean Mathanga's promise of stable fuel supplies has come and gone, and motorists are still paying the price.

[Nyasa Times] Blantyre City Mayor Isaac Jomo Osman has refused to back down over his controversial role at fuel stations, insisting he is the only thing standing between desperate motorists and chaos.

[Daily News] Moscow -- ON Wednesday and yesterday, Moscow hosted the Third Russia-Africa Summit and the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, focusing on trade, investment, energy, agriculture, infrastructure, research and technology.

[Daily News] Tanzania -- LONG-DISTANCE runner Gabriel Geay has called for greater investment in athletics training facilities and suitable training environments to help Tanzanian athletes reach their full potential.

[New Dawn] MONROVIA -- Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Yin Chengwu has reaffirmed China's commitment to supporting Liberia's mining sector, outlining four key areas of cooperation aimed at strengthening mineral resource governance, attracting investment, expanding renewable energy and promoting sustainable mining.

[New Dawn] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has submitted a bill to the House of Representatives seeking amendments to Chapters 5 and 6 of Liberia's Commercial Code to strengthen secured lending and expand access to financing for businesses.

[New Dawn] MONROVIA, -- The United States has disclosed growing interest among American companies in Liberia's mining and energy sectors, with several businesses exploring long-term investment opportunities in the country.

[New Dawn] HARBEL -- -Company Reports Nearly US$4 Billion Investment

[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has certified 30 employees in financial reporting and bookkeeping, with management warning that participants will be evaluated on how effectively they apply their newly acquired skills.

[263Chat] The Government has started absorbing village health workers into the Ministry of Health and Child Care payroll in a move aimed at reducing reliance on donor funding and strengthening community-based healthcare services.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Fragmented regulatory processes, unpredictable policies, high development costs and inadequate infrastructure continue to undermine the viability of property development projects in Kenya, Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA) has said.

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has asked the Legislature to accept the draft fiscal 2027 budget a week late, on Nov. 6. He said the Finance Ministry could meet the legal deadline but that doing so would leave it unable to produce a comprehensive revenue forecast or make the best use of the money.

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- China's ambassador to Liberia pitched Beijing as a partner in developing the country's newly identified critical minerals on Wednesday. He told an international mining conference that China rejects "the weaponization of critical mineral resources as leverage in geopolitical games."

[This Day] Nigeria will seek to attract climate investment and unlock up to 840,000 net new jobs by 2060 as it heads to the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), with the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) insisting that global climate commitments must translate into tangible economic benefits for Nigerians.

[Nile Post] President Museveni has invited Egyptian investors to explore investment opportunities in Uganda, particularly in infrastructure development, manufacturing and value addition, as the government seeks to strengthen the country's industrial capacity and economic competitiveness.

[Health-e] Residents of Tshikota, Limpopo must travel to Louis Trichardt to access public clinic services. A private clinic's R350 consultation fee remains unaffordable for most. Residents are calling for a local public or mobile clinic within walking distance.

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[GroundUp] 25% of the population received a grant in 2006. Today, it is about 41%.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African countries must demand greater participation in production, processing and trade as they deepen economic partnerships with Russia and other global powers, Kenyan public policy analyst Raphael Obonyo has said.

[This Day] The ongoing final severance payment process for the former workers of the defunct Nigeria Airways has attracted a large crowd of the ex-staff and their next-of-kin at the Skypower premises at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos.

[This Day] The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new data showing that airlines globally incurred $24.5 billion in payment costs to process $1.05 trillion in sales in 2025.

[This Day] The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has assured all categories of workers in the state employ of prompt payment of salaries, allowances and all other entitlements, if elected in the 2027 election.

[Leadership] The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has called for increased investment in Nigeria's clean cooking sector, saying the country needs substantially more capital to accelerate the transition from traditional cooking fuels to cleaner energy sources.