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Business & Macro
🇿🇦 South Africa–US Trade Talks Set for UNGA
South Africa’s Trade Minister Parks Tau is scheduled to meet US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during the UN General Assembly in New York this month. The dialogue aims to address ongoing disputes over tariffs and trade preferences between the two nations.
🇸🇳 Senegal’s Eurobonds Under Pressure
Senegal’s eurobonds are the continent’s worst-performing this month, hitting record lows after the IMF paused lending talks. The move follows revelations of debt misreporting by Senegalese authorities, according to Bloomberg.
Climate & Energy
🇳🇬 Nigeria Launches Renewable Recycling Facility
APM Terminals, a subsidiary of Maersk, has inaugurated a plastic recycling plant in Port Harcourt. Powered entirely by renewable energy, the facility will process up to 90 metric tons of plastic waste annually, contributing to Nigeria’s circular economy efforts.
Geopolitics & Policy
🇹🇩 Chad Expands Presidential Powers
Chad’s lower house has approved a new constitution extending presidential terms from five to seven years. The revised charter permits President Mahamat Idriss Déby—who came to power in a 2021 coup—to run for an unlimited number of terms.
🇬🇭 Ghana Deports Migrants to Home Countries
Ghana has repatriated 14 individuals deported from the United States—13 Nigerians and one Gambian—to their countries of origin, authorities confirmed.
Technology & Deals
🇸🇹 Petrobras Acquires Stake in São Tomé Oil Block
Brazil’s Petrobras has acquired a 27.5% stake in an oil block in São Tomé and Príncipe. The block is operated by Shell and the national petroleum agency ANP-STP, enhancing Brazil’s footprint in West African energy.
🇰🇪 Uber Introduces Safari Feature in Kenya
Uber has launched a Safari option in Nairobi, offering guided tours of Nairobi National Park directly through its app. The initiative targets domestic and international tourism recovery.
Elections & Governance
🇲🇼 Malawi Vote Counting Underway
Malawi has begun counting votes after a tightly contested presidential election. Incumbent Lazarus Chakwera faces former president Peter Mutharika amid widespread economic hardship, including inflation and fuel shortages. Results are expected within a week.
🇬🇳 Guinea Referendum Sparks Criticism
Guineans voted Sunday on a new constitution that may enable junta leader Gen. Mamady Doumbouya to run for president. The opposition boycotted the referendum, citing concerns about entrenching military rule. International observers remain cautious amid delayed civilian transition promises.
Conflict & Security
🇸🇸 South Sudan Peace Agreement at Risk
The body monitoring South Sudan’s peace deal has warned of imminent collapse due to non-compliance and political distrust. Continued detention of opposition leader Riek Machar and unilateral governance actions were cited as major setbacks. The group urged urgent political dialogue and ceasefire adherence.
🇨🇩 M23 Parade Raises Alarm in Congo
The M23 rebel group staged a parade of over 7,000 recruits in Goma, drawing concerns over the fragile peace process. Analysts describe the parade as a sign of entrenching rebel governance amid ongoing ceasefire violations.
🇳🇬 Nigerian Military Targets ISWAP
Nigerian forces killed at least 11 ISWAP militants in two operations in Borno and Adamawa States. Among the dead were senior commanders. The operations also led to the seizure of weapons and equipment, officials said.
Human Rights & Society
🇸🇩 Sudanese Volunteer Network Wins Rights Prize
Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) received Norway’s Rafto Prize for their grassroots humanitarian efforts amid war and famine. The volunteer-led initiative emerged from Sudan’s 2019 revolution and now provides food, healthcare, and civilian evacuations.
🇸🇩 Sudan Conflict Sees Regional Mediation
UN envoy Ramtane Lamamra is engaging with countries involved in Sudan’s conflict, as accusations mount over foreign interference. The UN supports a two-track peace framework: a political dialogue and a security-focused negotiation based on the Jeddah Declaration.
Migration & Humanitarian Affairs
🌍 IOM: Dozens Dead in Libyan Boat Fire
At least 50 Sudanese migrants died after their boat caught fire off the Libyan coast. The vessel was carrying 75 people fleeing conflict. Libya remains a major transit route for refugees aiming to reach Europe.
🌍 Hunger Crisis Escalates in Horn of Africa
A new IGAD report estimates 42 million people in East Africa face acute hunger, with Sudan and South Sudan hardest hit. Conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability are key drivers of food insecurity across the region.
Development & Infrastructure
🇬🇭 Ghana Plans $1.2B Infrastructure Boost
Ghana will invest up to $1.2 billion this year in transportation, energy, and irrigation projects, officials said. The move is part of President John Mahama’s broader $10 billion plan to revive the economy after a 2022 debt default.
🇸🇸 EU Launches Border Trade Project in South Sudan
The EU and UN have launched a $10.8 million project to upgrade the Nimule border crossing with Uganda. The initiative aims to simplify trade, digitize customs processes, and support women-led small businesses.
