[Bird Story Agency] As Africa seeks to capture more value from its natural resources, Ethiopia is building one of the continent's most ambitious cotton-to-clothing value chains. By linking farmers, researchers and manufacturers, the country is demonstrating how cotton can drive industrialisation, create jobs and strengthen regional trade.

[Premium Times] Today, our nation is being recognised across the African continent and beyond as a premier pioneer and leader in renewable energy innovation.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Fuel prices continue to oscillate between 6,300 shilling (1.68 dollars) and 6,700 shillings per litre for both petrol and diesel, contributing most to the high average prices of goods and services in the second quarter of 2026.

[The Point] The Central Bank of The Gambia convened a high-level stakeholders' engagement on statistical data compilation, quality, and usage at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

[Bird Story Agency] Sierra Leone's traditional textiles are being reimagined into a modern fashion economy, as designers like Frederica Williams preserve heritage while building a thriving local industry ready for global markets.

[Premium Times] United Nigeria Airlines joined Air Peace in suspending flights to and from Benin Airport after FAAN closed the runway following Thursday's Enugu Air runway excursion.

[Vanguard] Zenith Bank Plc has been named Africa's Best Bank and Nigeria's Best Bank for the second consecutive year at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the continent's leading financial institutions.

[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta -- The Ministry of Labor and its partners on Wednesday opened a three-day regional training in Ganta City, Nimba County aimed at strengthening service delivery and expanding capacity building beyond the ministry's central office.

[AIM] Maputo -- Difficulty in accessing finance is one of the main obstacles to the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to Mozambique's Confederation of Business Associations (CTA).

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's Foundation for Business Competitiveness (FUNDEC) believes that the creation of quality jobs and increased productivity are crucial factors for economic development.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S Ambassador to Oman, Ms Maulidah Hassan, has urged Omani traders and investors to learn Kiswahili, saying the language has become a strategic tool for trade, investment and economic diplomacy in East Africa.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE number of health facilities across the nation has increased by 3,530 over the past five years following the government's investment of 1.73tri/- to expand healthcare infrastructure and improve access to medical services.

[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has been transformed into the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) following President John Dramani Mahama's assent to the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act, 2026 (Act 1173).

[Ghanaian Times] The government has abolished the 20 per cent excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices introduced in 2023, in a move aimed at supporting agro-processing and boosting local industry.

[Ghanaian Times] The government has set aside GH¢400 million to procure high-capacity buses for state-owned transport companies as part of efforts to improve public transportation across the country.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has called on government ministries, agencies and spending entities to ensure that the FY2027 National Budget is strictly aligned with the priorities of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), James Dorbor Jallah, has urged the Ministry of Justice to advise President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to veto two major port reform bills for a second time, warning that the proposed laws contain serious legal and operational flaws that could undermine customs administration, create revenue leakages and trigger institutional conflicts.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as a key driver of productivity, innovation and competitiveness for Kenya's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as businesses increasingly embrace digital technologies.

[Liberian Observer] Major roads, business corridors, and residential communities across Buchanan are being illuminated as the Government of Liberia accelerates the implementation of a €42 million European Union-funded electrification project, bringing electricity to hundreds of homes, businesses, and public institutions ahead of Liberia's 179th Independence Day celebration on July 26.

[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has officially launched the formulation of Liberia's Fiscal Year 2027 National Budget, with Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan calling on ministries, agencies and commissions (MACs) to put an end to poor planning and recurrent unplanned budget requests that disrupt fiscal discipline and undermine effective public service delivery.

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo claims that his government has rejected proposals from international partners that aimed at increasing the cost of living in the country.

[Premium Times] The aviation minister said all relevant agencies have been directed to work with Enugu Air to determine the cause of Thursday's runway excursion at Benin Airport.

[New Times] Rwanda has become the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to join the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), a platform that connects businesses with trade, investment and market opportunities across the European Union.

[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Uganda's digital transformation journey has entered a new phase, with policymakers, regulators, innovators and private sector leaders gathering at Next Media Park for the third edition of the State of the Digital Economy (SODE 2026) to chart the country's path from connectivity to economic opportunity.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's aviation sector could face significant disruptions after the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) renewed its push for industrial action, raising fresh concerns over security at Wilson Airport and alleged labour rights violations at Kenya Airways (KQ).

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[This Day] Following the discharge and acquittal of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Allison-Madueke by a UK court after she and other former key players and other stakeholders in Nigeria's oil and gas industry had suffered reputational damage, the Nigerian government owes them restitution and an additional obligation of ensuring that their successors also clear themselves of allegations surrounding the N210 trillion alleged to be missing in the NNPC Limited.

[This Day] The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Fish Fund Steering Committee, at its seventh meeting, has approved $2.2 million in grants to 17 developing and least-developed country (LDC) WTO members to help implement the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.

[This Day] There was panic at the Benin Airport, yesterday, when a commercial flight, Enugu Air aircraft, skidded off the runway.

[Bird Story Agency] A new generation of hybrid cotton seeds is giving Zimbabwean farmers fresh reason for optimism. Developed to deliver higher yields and withstand climate shocks and pests, the seeds are helping to boost productivity and improve livelihoods in farming communities.