African markets and business updates

National authorities responsible for fisheries and for the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), from across 22 African coastal countries, commit to strengthen cooperation for improved implementation of CITES through national fisheries legal frameworks.…

As the most-visited country in Africa and the next host of the FIFA World Cup, Morocco is in the midst of an unprecedented era of infrastructure and hospitality development, setting a timely stage for Morocco Showcase to highlight the country’s maturation as a prime destination for global capital investment. Morrocco’s tourism development agency Société Marocaine d'Ingénierie Touristique (SMIT) is the institutional investment partner for the 3rd Annual edition of the event in Casablanca. The Tourism Ministry plans to add 60 000 hotel beds before the 2030 World Cup.…

Health and environment policymakers and experts from Africa, Asia and Latin America are stepping up efforts to phase out mercury-containing dental filling materials and make oral health care safer and more sustainable. The more than 75 experts from the three regions are gathering in Senegal from 19 to 22 October for an event combining an African sub-regional workshop with the global closing meeting of the GEF-7 Phasing Down Dental Amalgam Project. The meeting comes one year after the sixth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-6) to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, held in 2025, at which Parties decided to phase out dental amalgam by 2034.…

Eritrea participated in the Africa Commerce and Industry Summit 2026, held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 14 to 16 October under the theme “Driving Africa’s Next Era of Trade”. The summit, organized by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce, brought together over 5,000 delegates from more than 50 countries, including producers, exhibitors, investors and chamber of commerce representatives. Discussions focused on trade, investment and innovation through leadership and networking. At the summit, Mr.…

Professional military training is essential in developing officers who can adapt, lead and make sound decisions in increasingly complex operational environments. In line with this commitment, General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets at the Kenya Military Academy (KMA) have successfully completed a two-week field training exercise conducted in the general areas of Lanet and Gilgil. The exercise was designed to enhance the cadets’ tactical proficiency through urban warfare operations and exposure to the evolving dynamics of asymmetric warfare, strengthening their combat readiness and ability to operate effectively in demanding operational environments.…

KDF personnel operating from Hoosingo area under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) conducted a Key Leader Engagement (KLE) and Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activity in Hoosingo town, aimed at strengthening relations with the local population and enhancing situational awareness. As part of the outreach, the team conducted a medical camp at Hoosingo Town Dispensary, providing basic medical services to residents. The initiative offered essential healthcare support to the community, with beneficiaries expressing appreciation for the continued assistance and acknowledging the cordial relationship between AUSSOM personnel and the local population.…

In parts of the Karamoja region, north-eastern Uganda, the effects of prolonged drought are already visible. Water sources have dried up or fallen to very low levels. Families are travelling further to find water, while pasture continues to deteriorate, putting pressure on livelihoods that depend on livestock and crop production. One of the clearest signs of the worsening situation is Kobebe Dam in Karamoja’s Moroto district, normally a critical source of water for communities and their livestock. This year, the dam has dried up. In Nakidongo, Moroto district, more than 645 households displaced from Kotido District have moved closer to the area in search of water.…

Faith, family unity and spiritual growth are fundamental to nurturing a strong and resilient military community. In this spirit, Roman Catholic faithful and their families gathered at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Embakasi Garrison, for the annual Parish Family Day, an occasion that brought together worship, fellowship and celebration. The event also featured the official opening and blessing of the Cardinal Otunga Multipurpose Hall by the Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Kenya, Rt. Rev. Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi.…

Military service extends beyond safeguarding national security to embracing compassion, uplifting vulnerable communities and strengthening the bond between the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the people it serves. This spirit of service was demonstrated by the Kenya Air Force Parade Team, currently deployed in Eldoret for national parade duties ahead of Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium, through a humanitarian outreach to Jawabu Rehabilitation Centre. The initiative, undertaken under the KDF Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) framework, was coordinated by Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2) Emanuel Kolil and WO2 Mark Mutai.…

The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable Nthati Moorosi, has called for greater efforts to translate scientific research and innovation into practical solutions that improve the lives of Basotho. The Minister made the call when officially opening the third edition of the National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Week 2026 in Maseru Today.Held under the theme “Exploring the Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in Improving Lives and Building a Better Future,” the week-long event brings together stakeholders to explore how science, technology and innovation can address Lesotho’s development priorities.…