African markets and business updates

The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), organiser of Nigeria Mining Week, and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) have signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement aimed at deepening collaboration between Nigeria’s mining industry and the organised private sector ahead of Nigeria Mining Week 2026, taking place from 12–14 October 2026 at the Abuja Continental Hotel in Abuja. The partnership marks an important step towards strengthening engagement among Nigeria’s business community, policymakers, investors and mining stakeholders as the country works to unlock the economic potential of its mineral resources sector.…

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenya’s diplomatic partners of the Government’s commitment to political stability, economic resilience, regional integration and peace and security. Speaking during the quarterly Diplomatic Briefing in Nairobi, Dr. Mudavadi said the Government was committed to ensuring that the 10th August 2027 General Election will be safe, free and peaceful, while urging the diplomatic community to support Kenya’s constitutional institutions and democratic processes. “The Electoral Commission should be allowed to discharge its constitutional mandate independently and professionally,” Dr.…

The Government of Lesotho, in collaboration with the Church Council of Lesotho (CCL), held a National Prayer to officially mark the beginning of the country’s 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Speaking during the event, Government Secretary Mrs.Teboho ‘Malisebo ‘Mokela said the National Prayer is not merely the beginning of the Jubilee celebrations, but a national journey of reflection, gratitude, unity and renewal. She said the country had chosen to begin its 60th Independence celebrations in prayer because Basotho are a God-fearing nation and recognize God as the source of their strength, protection and blessings. Mrs.…

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has been honoured with the "Outstanding Sustainable Project Financing" Award at the Sustainable Finance Awards 2026 for its financing of the Kano-Maradi Railway Project, a transformative infrastructure initiative designed to strengthen regional integration and economic development in West Africa.

The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition announced the winners of its 2026 awards during a Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony in Luanda this week. Recognizing achievements across exploration, project development, local content, services, social investment and the downstream sector, the awards highlight companies and initiatives shaping Angola’s energy industry. From major gas and offshore developments to Angolan-led exploration, industrial capacity and local supplier development, the 2026 winners reflected the breadth of investment underway across the country’s oil and gas value chain.…

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) ( www.Afreximbank.com ), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, and TopTier Sports Management, What Media Group, today announced plans for a landmark Legends Football Match as a cornerstone event of the CANEX WKND 2026 programme. The Legends Football Match, scheduled for 8 November 2026 at Onikan Stadium, Lagos, will bring together football icons from Africa and beyond. The event celebrates the 30th anniversary of the legendary mid-1990s Super Eagles squad—commemorating their historic 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph, 1994 FIFA World Cup run, and their defining 1996 Olympic Gold medal in Atlanta.…

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warned that renewed violence, political tensions, shrinking civic space, entrenched corruption and persistent impunity continue to put the population and the planned transition to democracy at risk. During the four-day visit, the Commission met a wide range of representatives from the Government, the political and security sectors, civil society and other stakeholders. They called for the authorities to take urgent steps to protect civilians, allow humanitarian assistance to reach those in need and create conditions for inclusive political dialogue ahead of elections scheduled for December.…

A country assessment mission under the Atoms4Food initiative, implemented by the IAEA and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) through the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture, has identified opportunities to strengthen food security, improve nutrition and boost agricultural productivity in Liberia. From 19 to 24 July 2026, 12 experts worked with national counterparts to assess challenges across the country’s agrifood systems and to identify where nuclear and related technologies can deliver practical, science-based solutions.…

The President has also appointed Cllr. Abraham Boimah Sillah, Sr. as Acting Solicitor General of the Republic of Liberia, Ministry of Justice, effective September 11, 2026. The appointments follow the recent transition at the Ministry of Justice and are intended to ensure continuity in the administration of justice and the effective discharge of the Ministry’s responsibilities. Cllr. Lamin-Blamo and Cllr. Sillah will serve in their respective acting capacities pending confirmation by the Liberian Senate following the return of the Legislature in October.…

Nationals in the Australian cities of Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane, as well as in various cities in New Zealand, commemorated the 65th anniversary of the beginning of the armed struggle for independence with patriotic zeal. At the commemorative event in Melbourne, Mr. Endrias Abraham, Eritrea’s Consul General, said that Bahti Meskerem is a historic day that demonstrated that no force could suppress the Eritrean people’s aspiration for independence. Mr. Endrias went on to say that the struggle launched on that historic day was aimed not only at achieving national independence but also at building a developed Eritrea.…