Beyond membership: Can Somalia turn East African integration into jobs and public revenue?
Somalia, October 26, 2026 – Somalia’s membership in the East African Community (EAC) has opened the door to a larger regional market. But as the country looks for ways to finance public services and reduce its dependence on external assistance, a critical question remains: can regional integration translate into stronger domestic production, more jobs and…
Elon Musk and Madagascar’s richest man turn to the same sector with $1 billion US media bet and $450 million Nigeria deal
In the United States, world’s richest man Elon Musk has invested about $1 billion in media company Skydance, led by David Ellison
Africa: How Reliable Energy Can Turn a Woman’s Harvest Into a Thriving Business
At dawn in Enugu State, a crate of tomatoes begins a race against the heat. For the woman who grew them, the harvest should mean income: school fees, wages and seed for the next planting season. But without reliable cold storage, she faces a difficult choice. Sell quickly, often at the price offered, or wait…
Korea and AfDB Deepen Partnership to Turn Africa’s Potential Into Jobs | Business
South Korea and the African Development Bank Group have signed a letter of intent to strengthen cooperation on Africa’s development, putting investment preparation, infrastructure and emerging technologies at the centre of their partnership. The agreement was signed in Seoul on September 9, 2026, by Bank President Dr Sidi Ould Tah and South Korea’s Deputy Prime…
France, Nigerian Varsities Turn Plastic Waste into ₦949m Green Economy – M
Nigeria’s campaign against plastic pollution has received a major boost as a two-year, €753,000 (about ₦1.3 billion) partnership between the Embassy of France in Nigeria and 13 Nigerian universities has demonstrated that plastic waste can be transformed into a thriving circular economy capable of generating nearly ₦950 million annually