[allAfrica]

[Vanguard] The Federal Government on Wednesday said it has taken delivery of the first batch of electric vehicles (EVs) promised civil servants, signalling the commencement of a broader rollout of cleaner-energy vehicles under President Bola Tinubu administration.

[This Day] * As Shettima seeks review of bilateral relationship at strategic level

[This Day] Abuja -- Given the high degree of uncertainty globally, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has tasked central banks to be explicit about risks, with the goal of reflecting the degree of underlying macroeconomic uncertainty accurately.

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Brazil must use their Strategic Partnership to advance a stronger Global South voice, reform the global financial architecture and ensure that critical minerals drive industrialisation and prosperity in their own economies.

[Daily Trust] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Tinubu administration and its supporters to produce evidence of wrongdoing against him and invite him for investigation rather than recycle decades-old allegations whenever uncomfortable questions are raised about the management of Nigeria's resources.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Hadera Abera met with Kirsty McNeill, UK Minister of State for International Development at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, to discuss ways of further strengthening the longstanding Ethiopia-UK partnership.

[ANGOP] Kinshasa -- Angolan President João Lourenço held a private meeting on Wednesday in Kinshasa with his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, to examine the implications of a new railway concession agreement for the development of the Lobito Corridor.

[ANGOP] Kinshasa -- President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Wednesday in Kinshasa called for the Lobito Corridor to be transformed into a tool for economic sovereignty.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's annual inflation rate accelerated to 15.3 percent in July 2026, up from 13.9 percent in June and 13.7 percent a year earlier, as food and non-food prices both recorded renewed increases, according to the latest bulletin from the Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS).

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government says it will continue implementing various policy and regulatory measures to enable commercial banks to provide loans at more affordable interest rates, including maintaining monetary policies aimed at controlling inflation.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration aimed at building a resilient agriculture sector that contributes meaningfully to Botswana's economic transformation.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said Ethiopia's experience in financing and building the he Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) demonstrates how African countries can drive their own development through self-reliance and greater ownership.

[This Day] Airtel Nigeria is approaching the 18,000-cell-site mark as the telecommunications operator accelerates network deployment across the country, adding more than 1,000 new sites annually and extending high-speed mobile connectivity deeper into rural communities, according to the company's latest annual report.

[This Day] The Zamfara State Government has commenced town hall meetings for the preparation of the 2027 Annual Budget Estimate, signaling a shift toward more inclusive governance in the state. The opening ceremony was held on Wednesday in Gusau, the state capital.

[Nyasa Times] Lilongwe City Council has shut down Novus Factory in Kanengo with immediate effect, after shocking findings from a routine health inspection exposed filthy conditions and glaring safety failures at the bottled gin manufacturer.

[New Times] Rwanda's Minister of Trade and Industry, Antoine Marie Kajangwe, has called for African countries to reduce taxes, fees and levies on air travel, saying high costs are limiting movement and business opportunities across the continent.

[The Conversation Africa] Across Africa, governments are promoting industrialisation while encouraging businesses to reduce waste and keep materials in use for longer. Many manufacturers, however, especially the smaller ones, can't afford the advanced technologies often associated with greener production.

[Ghanaian Times] THE Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has called for a comprehensive review of the country's strategy for the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto will serve as the chief guest at the 2026 American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham) Business Summit scheduled for September 9-10 in Nairobi.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has launched a flying vlog, taking viewers aboard a solo flight from Nairobi to Malindi while revealing that a childhood dream of flying has since earned him a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and more than 300 flying hours.

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), through its Customs Department, has launched the second phase of a weeklong refresher training in Ganta, Nimba County, to strengthen the technical capacity of Customs officers, improve border management, and facilitate legitimate trade.

[Liberian Investigator] BO WATERSIDE -- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken another major step toward deepening regional integration with the official opening of the Temporary Joint Border Post at Bo Waterside.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has adjourned its scrutiny of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) after a dispute over the regulator's leadership prevented MPs from proceeding with substantive audit queries.

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government has approved the regulation establishing operational rules for the country's Development Bank (BDM), which will be aimed at mobilizing long-term resources and drive strategic investment.

[Daily Trust] Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, from N1,185 to N1,200 per litre, marking its second price increase within five days.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Airways (KQ) plans to begin installing onboard Wi-Fi on its long-haul aircraft from the second quarter of 2027 as the national carrier seeks to improve passenger experience.

[New Republic] MONROVIA -- Liberia's economy recorded stronger growth in 2025, expanding from 4.0 percent in 2024 to 5.1 percent in 2025, with the government projecting further growth to 5.5 percent in 2026, the Government has said.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A new peacebuilding initiative targeting 11 Kenyan counties will use community-based early warning systems and digital monitoring to help contain conflict, misinformation and other risks that could disrupt businesses and livelihoods ahead of the 2027 General Election.

[allAfrica]