[This Day] Ibadan -- Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, yesterday said the state's vision of unlocking prosperity, creating employment and boosting trade volume is well on course with the launch of the Oyo State African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) sub-national implementation strategy.

[This Day] The federal government has said that foreign loans secured to develop the power sector must drive local investment, enhance Nigeria's competitive edge as well as provide jobs for Nigerians.

[This Day] The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, yesterday launched the Nigerian Gas Vehicle Monitoring System (NGVMS), a key step in the federal government's drive to promote safety, accountability, and environmental integrity in the nation's Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector.

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's pensions sector has demonstrated resilient growth in the first half of 2025, according to the latest report released by the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC).

[New Zimbabwe] Fugitive war veteran Blessed Geza has vowed to disrupt Zanu PF's National People's Conference currently underway in Mutare, by leading nationwide protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa, whom he accuses of presiding over a corrupt administration.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Transport and labour expenses remain the main drivers of food price volatility in Kenya despite improved harvests and stable weather conditions, a new Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) agriculture sector survey shows.

[Daily Trust] President Bola Tinubu yesterday disclosed that there will soon be a greater visibility of made in Nigeria products in public procurement and key sectors.

[UN News] Nearly 80 per cent of the world's poor - 887 million people - live in regions that are exposed to extreme heat, flooding and other climate hazards, highlighting the urgent need for global action to address the issue.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania's quest to achieve clean cooking for all has received a major boost after the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), through its European Union (EU)-funded CookFund Programme, handed over emission analyzer to the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS).

[Nile Post] President Museveni has called on European countries to take advantage of their proximity to Africa and increase investments on the continent for mutual economic growth and prosperity.

[DW] Zimbabwe is among 10 nations rolling out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Experts call it a breakthrough but locals question its cost, safety and accessibility.

[Vanguard] The Kano State government has announced the revocation of abandoned building projects and unoccupied allocated houses in the mega cities of Kwankwasiyya, Amana, and Bandirawo in the state.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali government officials and business leaders on Wednesday, Oct 15, called for greater investment in clean energy and infrastructure at a major forum in Mogadishu, as the country works to expand access to electricity and reduce its reliance on imported fuel.

[SNA] Moscow, Oct. 16, 2025 (SUNA) - Minister of Finance Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim addressed the special "Russia-Africa" session held on the sidelines of the Economic Forum in Moscow, where he delivered a comprehensive presentation on the current situation in Sudan and the challenges facing the country's path toward economic recovery in the aftermath of the war.

[Shabait] Asmara, 16 October 2025 - World Food Day and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty were observed at the national level today at Hotel Mai-Nefhi under the respective themes "Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future" and "Empowering Communities through Climate Change Action and Food Security Initiatives to Eradicate Poverty and Foster Prosperity."

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday praised the DanQaran government's significant achievements since taking office, urging continued efforts to strengthen state-building and improve essential public services.

[The Herald] GOVERNMENT has established two 24-hour Command Centres - one at Beitbridge Border Post and another in Louis Trichardt (Makhado) - to facilitate logistics and support for the families of people who perished in the horrific bus crash on Sunday.

[This Day] The President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has called on the federal government to back the 'Nigeria First' Policy with a legislation that would institutionalise its implementation.

[The Herald] CIVIL servants will this year receive a special bonus of US$150 in addition to the regular annual bonuses and salaries, courtesy of President Mnangagwa under the Special Presidential Bonus arrangement.

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[New Zimbabwe] President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration has announced a US$150 "Special Presidential Bonus" for civil servants, a move widely viewed as an attempt to ease growing frustration and avert planned anti-government protests called by war veteran and former Zanu PF committee member Blessed Geza.

[Horn Diplomat] DP World has launched a new strategic shipping route connecting Jebel Ali Port in the UAE with Berbera Port in Somaliland.

[Daily Maverick] A quiet but highly significant policy rift is opening among southern African states as the world turns its attention to CITES CoP20, scheduled for 24 November 2025 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

[Daily Maverick] Ten years after exposing Africa's illicit outflows, leaders are pushing for new laws, data tools and a united front in global tax negotiations to stem the losses.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A high-profile coalition of second-hand clothing industry leaders, policymakers, and academic experts from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America has published an open letter to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), calling for greater transparency, data integrity, and inclusivity in its ongoing research on used clothing and textile circularity.

[Afreximbank] The Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), a pioneering digital trade ecosystem designed to revolutionize Africa's trade, has launched an initiative for national adoption awareness in Rwanda, marking a significant milestone in the continent's economic integration journey.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Rowdy individuals vandalized and uprooted the pedestrian gate leading to the Senate on Thursday, following a heated standoff over public access to the precincts.

[Ghanaian Times] EXPERTS have called for stronger collaboration among African states, regulatory bodies, and financial technology (fintech) companies to curb the growing menace of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) draining the continent's resources.

[Nile Post] Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were temporarily suspended on Thursday after thousands of mourners overwhelmed security and stormed into restricted areas to catch a glimpse of the casket of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga.

[GroundUp] New season's crayfish catch allocation is up almost 60%