[Liberian Observer] Global school feeding charity Mary's Meals International has appointed Andy Griffiths in the newly created role of Executive Director, in a move designed to strengthen the organisation for the future.

[Liberian Observer] Along the docks of Monrovia, in the market stalls of Paynesville, and all along the corridors of Duala, conversations about "oil" and "gas" often feel distant and abstract -- the language of foreign companies, faraway boardrooms, and foreigners. Fortunately, that unfamiliarity is beginning to cease. With deliberate intention, the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) has moved from managing paperwork to managing the country's first real shot at translating offshore potential into something

[Nile Post] In the discourse surrounding the extractives sector in Uganda, attention is frequently dominated by multinational exploration corporations and large-scale mining (LSM) entities. Yet, a closer evaluation reveals a striking reality: the actual heartbeat of the nation's mineral production lies within the domain of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners (ASMs).

[Nile Post] Uganda and South Sudan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on trade, with officials pledging to establish joint technical committees to oversee its implementation and address delays, high costs and other barriers affecting cross-border trade.

[Nile Post] Electricity tariffs could rise as Uganda struggles to meet rapidly growing demand amid overloaded substations, ageing distribution equipment and persistent power outages, State Minister for Energy Sidronius Okaasai Opolot has warned.

[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Railway Corporation's (NRC) Port Harcourt-Aba train service is providing an additional transport link for traders and business operators whose activities connect Rivers and Abia states, reinforcing the role of rail in supporting commerce and regional economic activity.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Tunis, Oct.16 (TAP interview by Yosr Belkhiria) - Spain, Tunisia's fourth-largest trading partner in Europe, has the potential for economic cooperation that could see figures double over the coming years if the current trend continues, Spain's Ambassador to Tunisis Isidro Antonio Gonzalez Afonso said Thursday in an interview with TAP studio.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has signed into law an extension of the reduced 8 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products, days after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) applied the same rate in its latest fuel-price review.

[Premium Times] The Senate passed the bill four years after the establishment of the university and a day after the university announced that it has secured approval for 12 additional degree programmes.

[Vanguard] Artificial intelligence will ultimately become a key aspect of all companies, the head of AI chip giant Nvidia said during a visit to Stockholm, where he urged Europe to ramp up its AI industry.

[Liberian Observer] Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah has disclosed that the mining sector contributed approximately US$432 million to Liberia's US$1 billion revenue milestone, underscoring the sector's significant role in domestic revenue mobilization.

[Premium Times] Law Mefor, Anambra Commissioner for Information and value reformation, said it was unfortunate that as an oil-producing state, Anambra was yet to be fully integrated into the nation's oil and gas master plan.

[Ghanaian Times] The Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists (IFEJ) and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources have agreed to work towards a formal partnership to strengthen specialised reporting on mining, forestry and land reforms in Ghana.

[AIM] Marracuene -- Mozambican government plans to implement a concession system for maritime cabotage by June 2027, as part of measures designed to consolidate the maritime transport of goods and strengthen coordination between different modes of transport.

[AIM] Maputo -- The Canadian government, through its initiative "Trade for Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth" (TRISEG), will support 200 Mozambican small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), focusing on strengthening business competitiveness, export capacity, digital transformation and climate resilience.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The government reiterated its commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in managing funds from the country's extractive sector, including oil, gas, and other natural resources.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is positioning itself as an increasingly important investment destination and financial market in Africa, driven by economic reforms and expanding cross-border investment partnerships, Speaker of the House of People's Representatives Ahmed Shide said.

[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (LEITI) has held discussions with a team from the Governance Commission (GC) on the Secretariat's draft National Integrity Index (NII) Pilot Phase One Assessment Report, as part of efforts to strengthen institutional transparency, accountability, and good governance.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ukaguzi Sacco reported Sh47.03 million in loan defaults in 2025, while recovery of a separate Sh50 million investment in KUSCCO Limited remained uncertain.

[New Dawn] The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has held a three-day workshop to validate Liberia's Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF), aimed at mobilizing resources to support the country's US$8.38 billion development agenda for 2025-2029.

[New Dawn] Kakata -- The Government of Liberia, in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has begun a three-day workshop in Kakata to validate Liberia's National Human Capital Development Strategy, aimed at strengthening institutional capacity, developing a skilled workforce, and improving public service delivery.

[Ghanaian Times] JOURNALISTS have been urged to communicate scientific research, technology and innovation in simple language to help the public understand their benefits and contribute to Ghana's socio-economic development.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's latest bid to turn gold into a lifeline for its struggling economy is facing uncomfortable questions about the evidence on which it has been built.

[New Republic] Liberia's mining sector reform redux is in the offing after the House of Representatives endorsed a comprehensive review of the mining sector, with a strong focus on curbing illegal and illicit mining following a report from its Mines and Energy Committee, which has been forwarded to its Committee on Ways, Means, and Finance.

[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE is on track not just to meet, but to surpass its 50-tonne gold delivery target for the year, as deliveries to Fidelity Gold Refinery had already reached 35.88 tonnes by the end of September 2026.

[New Zimbabwe] BRITAIN'S new Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Gillian Joanna Lever, says her priorities include strengthening trade and investment, advancing opportunities for women and girls and deepening people-to-people ties between the two countries.

[Africa Check] The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is the government agency responsible for controlling goods entering and leaving the country.

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[GroundUp] The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority will refer suspected pollution for testing

[GroundUp] Phasing out the national Public Transport Network Grant by 2027/28 threatens the sustainability and expansion of MyCiTi buses, the City says