African markets and business updates

The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), has launched the African Humanitarian Coordination Platform, marking a landmark advancement in Africa’s humanitarian governance architecture. Among the key historic outcomes of the continental engagement held in Mahé, Seychelles from 18 to19 May 2026. Participants endorsed the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the Platform and adopted the draft 2026–2027 Joint Implementation Plan.…

Succeeding his previous engagement, President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, toured the Baie Sainte Anne Police Station, where discussions focused on policing challenges, public safety and operational requirements on the island. The President was welcomed by the Minister for Homeland Security and Civil Affairs, Mr James Camille, Principal Secretary Ms Sheryl Vengadasamy, the three Deputy Commissioners of Police, Mr Ned Wirtz…

The latest issue of Vuka Group’s Mining Review Africa ( ) is now available for free download, bringing readers exclusive insights into the trends, projects and conversations shaping the African mining sector. Issue 3 places a strong focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), mining innovation, advances in mineral processing, and the future of mining across the continent. Leading the issue is the cover story on Credeq Africa…

Global energy services and oilfield equipment provider NOV has joined the African Energy Week (AEW) ( www.AECWeek.com ) 2026 Conference and Exhibition as a Gold Sponsor, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting Africa’s upstream growth, offshore expansion and energy infrastructure development. NOV’s participation comes as African oil and gas producers accelerate drilling campaigns and fast-track project execution to strengthen energy security, industrialization and export revenues.…

In response to the intensifying climate emergency and the growing challenges of water resource management across the continent, the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) ( www.UAR-AUB.org ), in partnership with the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) and HEC Montréal, proudly announces the launch of an exclusive webinar series. The inaugural session will take place on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 , from 12:00 to 13:00 (UTC) / 08:00 to 09:00 (Montreal Time) .…

Africa’s energy sector is entering a different phase of capital formation. For the past two decades, the focus has been on attracting international investment into the continent’s upstream oil and gas projects. Now, a growing base of African sovereign wealth funds, state-backed vehicles and independent operators have both the balance sheet strength and the strategic mandate to look beyond domestic opportunities. This shift is already beginning to translate into outward-looking investment strategies…

African health leaders and global partners have agreed to strengthen regional coordination and resource mobilisation to contain the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, while also safeguarding essential services such as education and routine healthcare, including continued efforts to contain cholera, measles and other outbreaks on the continent.…

By Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa ( www.RugbyAfrique.com ) and Chair of World Rugby’s Regions. As we celebrate Africa Day under the theme “63 Years of Unity, Integration and Development,” a question emerges: are unity and integration translating into clear outcomes across the world? When investment, capacity, and infrastructure remain uneven, shared systems cannot produce shared growth outcomes. As President of Rugby Africa, I see this reality up close.…

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a major spike in prices for LPG, a key clean cooking fuel in parts of Africa.

Independent oil and gas company Trident Energy is making a strong play for the Republic of Congo’s mature oilfields following its acquisition of strategic stakes in the Nkossa, Nsoko II, Lianzi and Moho-Bilondo oilfields in 2025. The transaction signaled an expansion of its Central African energy strategy, centered around reversing production decline at ageing assets, enhancing cost efficiency and advancing local content across oilfield operations in key markets such as Equatorial Guinea.…