[Independent (Kampala)] Hoima, Uganda -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in partnership with Hoima City, has handed over the newly constructed Nyamasoga - KatookeRoad under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme.

[263Chat] Zimbabwe's tobacco auction floors will officially open to buyers on 4 March 2026, with authorities confirming that all farmers have received payments from last season's sales.

[GroundUp] The canegrowers' association represents 23,000 farmers

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Information Network Security Administration (INSA) has issued an urgent warning over what it described as a widespread cyberattack targeting WhatsApp users, with perpetrators exploiting the ongoing seventh general election process.

[This Day] The National Leadership of the Nigerian Aviation Fire and Safety Association (NAFSA) has commended the resilience and determination of fire-fighters at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and other assisting agencies that responded to the recent fire incident at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.

[Daily News] Kisaki -- THE Steering Committee of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) has expressed satisfaction with the progress of electricity generation at the project, stating that its implementation has met quality standards consistent with the value of public funds invested by the Tanzanian government.

[Liberian Observer] BRUSSELS -- In what signals growing international confidence in Liberia's trade future, Global Logistics Services Inc. (GLS Group) and APM Terminals Liberia on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, unveiled a strategic partnership to develop the country's first dedicated Export Processing Center (EPC), a facility designed to modernize export operations and strengthen Liberia's commercial ties with the European Union.

[Vanguard] Calabar -- Chaos erupted in Calabar yesterday as commercial drivers blocked major roads to protest alleged multiple taxation, harassment, and extortion by both authorised and illegal enforcement agents in the state capital.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE drive to build a onetrillion-dollar economy has moved into high gear with the launch of the country's first-ever fleet of Mobile Tax Office Vehicles.

[Daily News] Nairobi -- POLITICAL tensions and very strong words from former leaders are already rising as Kenya prepares for the 2027 elections. What seems to be a typical political discussion often appears at public gatherings, in church forums and in the media, indicating that things are tough on the ground.

[Vanguard] ...Dangote Refinery offers hope, but reforms must reach kitchens

[Vanguard] The British Pound displayed a marginal easing against the Nigerian Naira during the early trading sessions on Friday, February 27, 2026. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and informal trading channels indicate that the local currency is holding its ground, supported by a week of significant policy adjustments and a robust climb in national foreign reserves.

[New Zimbabwe] Discover morevehiclewaterWaterZimbabwe's ZiG (ZWG) currency annual inflation rate declined to 3.8% in February 2026, while monthly inflation remained stable at 0.1%, according to the latest data released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat).

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), has launched a Root Cause Analysis Workshop, marking a major step in the nation's preparations for a potential Second MCC Compact aimed at transforming Liberia's energy sector.

[Scrolla] The February 2026 Household Affordability Index shows another increase in the cost of the basic household food basket, deepening pressure on low-income families. Many full-time workers say their wages have not increased in line with rising food prices, forcing them to borrow money or cut meals before month-end.

[GroundUp] Government expects to earn more, borrow less, and spend less on debt repayments

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's annual inflation rate slowed to 4.3 per cent in February from 4.4 per cent in January, according to the latest figures released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).

[New Zimbabwe] Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Mangaliso Ndlovu has revealed that the government will soon roll out a Local Content Strategy aimed at promoting the use of locally manufactured raw materials in Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector.

[Premium Times] The committee explained that the drive to enhance revenue generation through the executive order would prompt the president to propose the necessary amendments to the Petroleum Industry Act.

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[This Day] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts for a further one year, from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027.

[Leadership] Seplat Energy Plc recorded a 144% increase in revenue to $2.7 billion for the full year 2025, driven by higher offshore oil and gas production.

[Leadership] Renaissance Africa Energy Company, has called for accelerated adoption of cleaner energy solutions across Africa, viewing the ongoing exit of international oil companies (IOCs) as a golden opportunity for indigenous firms to lead the charge.

[Leadership] There was mild drama on Wednesday as Members of the House of Representatives grilled Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance; his Budget and Economic Planning counterpart, Atiku Bagudu; and the Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), Zach Adedeji.

[GroundUp] Subsidies reached almost R200-billion last year, mostly from increases in Eskom bailouts and carbon tax exemptions, while the renewables subsidy in 2024 was less than 5% of fossil fuel support

[This Day] The Director-General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Chris Najomo, has inaugurated the National Aviation Security Risk Management Team (NASRMT) in a decisive move aimed at reinforcing Nigeria's aviation safety architecture through a modern risk-based oversight system.

[This Day] The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has disclosed that it has concluded arrangements to demolish the old international terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, known as Terminal 1 and erect a new structure in 22 months.

[New Times] The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has successfully completed a five-month Proof of Concept (PoC) phase for a potential Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), a digital version of the Rwandan franc known as the e-Franc Rwandais (e-FRW), according to a report released on February 26.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), convened in Addis Abeba from 11 to 15 February 2026, occurred at a moment when the continent's developmental aspirations were in direct collision with a fracturing global order. While the summit's official theme, 'Water as a Vital Resource for Life, Development, and Sustainability,' sought to prioritize the 'Africa Water Vision 2063,' the proceedings were profoundly overshadowed by the agenda of