[Dabanga] Amsterdam / Babanusa -- Report by Sebastian Vandermeersch and Amgad Abdelgadir

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Kingdom of Eswatini has commended Ethiopia for its strong track record in delivering large scale development projects, highlighting the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a landmark achievement that reflects national resolve and technical capability.

[Premium Times] "Ghana has taken this step to avoid an escalation of incidents that have created tensions between some of our institutions and to promote an amicable resolution."

[SAnews.gov.za] The climate transition is not only a developmental goal for South Africa, but a matter of survival for humanity and the globe.

[New Era] The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) yesterday launched a new report outlining how Namibia can expand its economy by adding value to its mineral resources and diversifying into new industries.

[New Era] Despite strong historical and political ties between Namibia and the Republic of Congo, trade and investment between the two countries remain disappointingly low.

[Daily Maverick] Abolishing or suspending the tax would surrender an established policy lever for energy reform, fiscal stability, competitiveness and decarbonisation.

[Daily Maverick] Along South Africa's coast, small-scale fishers report declining sardine runs, more unpredictable catches and shifts in species composition - changes they say are not reflected in current fisheries policy. With about 147 small-scale fishing communities and more than 29,000 fishers nationwide, the sector faces reduced quotas and ongoing disputes over rights allocations, even as many coastal households depend on marine resources for income and food security.

[Scrolla] The youth unemployment rate dropped slightly to 43.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 44.6% in the same period in 2024. Youth Capital says the upcoming national Budget Speech must include clear targets, funded plans and accountability to tackle youth unemployment.

[Daba Finance] The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has listed Amplify Investment Partners' first Actively Managed Exchange Traded Fund on its Main Board.

[350Africa.org] The StopEACOP coalition welcomes the opening of France's first major climate trial against an oil and gas multinational, as proceedings begin on Thursday, 19 February, at the Paris Court of Justice.

[New Times] Rwanda's high commission in the United Kingdom has launched "Nshuti", an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot aimed at enhancing service delivery and improving access to consular information in real-time.

[Liberian Observer] The United Farmers Association of Zorzor and Salayea Districts in Lofa County has called on the Government of Liberia to increase the national agriculture budget to US$100 million to address infrastructure gaps and empower more farmers with essential inputs.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Gulf Energy E&P BV has acquired an onshore oil drilling rig valued at over Sh2 billion ($15 million) for the Lokichar oil project, as it targets first oil production before the end of this year.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Italy have pledged to strengthen trade and investment cooperation as the Ethio-Italy Coffee Business Forum convened here on Thursday, bringing together exporters, industry leaders and policymakers to advance collaboration in the coffee sector.

[Premium Times] "The G-24 meeting takes place amid 'measured resilience but constrained ambition' in the global economy, as developing countries navigate debt pressures, fiscal tightening, and digital transformation," says Director and Head of the G-24 Secretariat, Iyabo Masha

[Daba Finance] The Stock Exchange of Mauritius and the Central Depository & Settlement Co. Ltd announced reforms to extend trading hours and move to a T+2 settlement cycle.

[Daba Finance] Morocco-based regtech startup Charikaty has raised MAD 1.5 million, or about $150,000, during Season 3 of "Qui Veut Investir Dans Mon Projet?" broadcast on national channel 2M.

[Daba Finance] The International Finance Corporation signed five projects in Egypt focused on climate finance, healthcare, food security and small business support.

[Daba Finance] Breadfast has raised $50 million in a pre-Series C round as the Egyptian e-commerce platform prepares for expansion and a larger fundraising in 2026. The round included Mubadala Investment Co., Olayan Financing Company, SBI Investment Co., a Saudi family office and other institutional investors. The funding will be used to expand infrastructure, scale logistics and explore entry into new African markets.

[Premium Times] The CBN governor says diaspora remittances now average $600 million monthly, with reforms aimed at raising inflows to $1 billion in the near term.

[Liberian Observer] A labor protest erupted on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the AFCON Camp in Yekepa, Nimba County, over wages and employment benefits. The incident left one police officer wounded and at least 27 workers arrested. Authorities say the full extent of property damage has not yet been determined.

[Leadership] The inspector-general of police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has pledged protection of oil sector facilities in the country.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Milimani High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Privatization Act, 2025, paving the way for implementation of the new law aimed at restructuring State-Owned Enterprises.

[Africa Check] Don't share them: 'I received ₦450,000, you should try it too' posts are a scam

[Leadership] Survivors of a gas explosion at a mining site in Zurak community in Wase local government area of Plateau State have called on the federal and state governments to come to the aid of the widows and orphans of the 37 persons who died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning while working underground on Tuesday.

[Premium Times] Expenditures were made outside legislative approval, several arms and departments of the Edo government under Governor Monday Okpebholo.

[GroundUp] Why the "commodities boom" has made a difference

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