[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Government has attributed the rise in fuel pump prices to a combination of international petroleum prices, taxation, exchange-rate movements or depreciation of the Uganda Shilling, freight, insurance and other supply-chain costs.

[Daily Maverick] Despite demand, the potential of the renewable energy sectors in these countries is being held back by unstable demand, limited localisation enforcement, deficits in decent job creation and persistent gender biases, according to new reports.

[Premium Times] Federal panel investigating the deaths of 37 persons in NSCDC custody says institutional gaps, overzealousness, and inadequate training may have contributed to the incident.

[Premium Times] Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago says the state and federal governments are working to establish a responsible framework for artisanal mining.

[Leadership] Nigeria and Ethiopia have moved to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, food security, aviation, and security, with Vice President Kashim Shettima and Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Temesgen Tiruneh, reviewing relations between the two countries.

[Vanguard] The European Union, EU, has urged the Sokoto State House of Assembly to strengthen its oversight of public spending, improve legislative capacity and ensure that approved budgets translate into measurable improvements in the lives of citizens, particularly vulnerable groups.

[263Chat] Zimbabwe's mineral export sales more than doubled in the first nine months of 2026, reaching US$4.735 billion with lithium overtaking platinum group metals (PGMs) as the country's biggest revenue earner.

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[Daily Trust] Economic growth across Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries is expected to strengthen in 2026, but the pace of expansion remains insufficient to significantly reduce poverty, according to the World Bank's October 2026 Africa Economic Update, titled "Building AI Readiness."

[Daily Trust] At Karmo Market in Abuja, the business of selling second-hand clothes and footwear is thriving, drawing traders and customers who see the trade as a source of livelihood and an affordable alternative to new items.

[Premium Times] Governor Aiyedatiwa told journalists that no survivor had been found, noting that only parts of victims' bodies, clothes and jackets, as well as broken aircraft parts were recovered and preserved for further investigation.

[Daily Trust] Banks sharply reduced their overnight deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) by N941.85 billion in one day, as the apex bank continued to withdraw excess liquidity from the financial system through Open Market Operations (OMO).

[Daily Trust] The Independent Petroleum Marketers' Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said the association has no problem with the decision of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical to stop the sale of petroleum products to importers.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 8.75 percent, citing stable inflation and the exchange rate.

[New Zimbabwe] The Supreme Court has reinstated the dismissal of former PetroZim Line general manager Catherine Katsande, ruling that the Labour Court acted "manifestly irrationally" when it overturned her conviction on multiple misconduct charges linked to her dealings with major supplier Kaltrade.

[Nile Post] The government has renewed its call for urgent action to eliminate child labour, slavery and trafficking in Uganda, with officials urging stronger coordination and practical interventions to protect children.

[Namibian] The European Union says it supports efforts to allow Namibia's northern communal farmers to enter international markets if the regions attain disease-free status to export meat.

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[Nyasa Times] Exhausted motorists who have spent weeks trapped in gruelling fuel queues could finally see light at the end of the tunnel, after a massive convoy of around 119 fuel tankers was spotted loaded and heading into Malawi's major cities via the Karonga-Chiweta route.

[New Times] Rwanda and Senegal agreed to work together to identify cross-border investment projects and connect businesses from the two countries under a new cooperation framework between their investment promotion agencies.

[Namibian] The Chinese-owned lithium mining company Xinfeng Investment has lost its mining licence.

[Premium Times] According to the airline, the passenger died after becoming unresponsive about 20 minutes before landing in Lagos, with police investigating the circumstances.

[This Day] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has opened nearly $300.4 million, or almost 20 per cent, of its $1.6 billion initial public offering (IPO) to investors in East Africa, in a move that could deepen the regional ownership of Africa's biggest refinery.

[This Day] The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has recovered more than 50 fallow oil fields for fresh development after enforcing the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) provisions on acreage management.

[RFI] The African Union is launching the continent's first credit rating agency on Wednesday, aiming to provide an alternative to the global "big three" by drawing on African expertise and perspectives.

[allAfrica] World Cotton Day should measure more than output. It should ask how much manufacturing, employment and African-owned value the continent creates from every bale it grows.

[Bird Story Agency] At Kirinyaga University, researchers are testing whether Kenya can produce quality Bt cotton seed locally. The trials could help improve supply and lower costs, but taking the research to farmers will require commercial investment and support across the cotton value chain.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ten clean energy projects across eight African countries are set to receive more than £2 million to expand renewable energy solutions in healthcare, telecommunications, agriculture, fishing and small businesses.

[Bird Story Agency] As World Cotton Day approaches on 7 October, Africa has an opportunity to consider how its cotton industry can contribute more to agricultural development, employment and economic growth. The opportunity extends far beyond producing and exporting raw cotton.

[New Zimbabwe] The South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said that it had been facilitating discussions between ministers at binational commission meetings to get Zimbabwe to release funds owed to businesses in the neighbouring country.