African markets and business updates

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mr. Antonio Tajani. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty. From the Italian side, Italian Ambassador to Egypt Agostino Palese, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, Chief of the Foreign Minister Cabinet Ambassador Francesco Genuardi, and Deputy Secretary-General / Director General for Political Affairs and International Security Minister Plenipotentiary Cecilia Piccioni were present.…

When lawyer Inspector Cynthia Stephen was deployed in Somalia under the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) Contingent-13 in June 2025, her role was tactical, serving as a static patrol guard. Today, she operates at the heart of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Police Headquarters, where her work focuses on curriculum drafts and lesson plans designed to strengthen the future of the Somali Police Force (SPF). Now serving as a trainer, Inspr. Stephen is a key part of the mission’s police component capacity-building mandate.…

Kenya and the United States are advancing a new phase of health cooperation anchored on stronger national systems, country ownership and sustainable health outcomes. This was the focus of discussions between Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale and the newly appointed United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Kenya Country Director, Dr Runa Gokhale, during an introductory courtesy call. Hon. Duale acknowledged the more than four decades of partnership between Kenya and the U.S. CDC and its contribution to strengthening the country’s public health system.…

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, this morning signed the Book of Condolences in honour of His Majesty King Harald V of #Norway at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. On this solemn occasion, Mr. Youssouf conveyed, on behalf of the AU Commission, deepest condolences & profound sympathy to the Government & people of the Kingdom of Norway, while paying tribute to the life, legacy and service of His Majesty. The Chairperson was received at the Embassy by H.E. Ms. Yngvild Berggrav, Ambassador-Designate of the Kingdom of Norway to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU.…

The Western Cape Government welcomes today's judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeal dismissing the appeals brought by Equal Education and the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) against key provisions of the Western Cape's education reforms. The judgment upholds the earlier ruling of the Western Cape High Court and confirms the lawfulness of legislative provisions relating to collaboration schools, donor-funded schools, intervention facilities and the Western Cape Schools Evaluation Authority (WCSEA).…

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the President congratulated the Saudi Crown Prince on the approaching Saudi National Day, expressing his wishes for continued stability and prosperity for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the wise leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince.…

The Just Energy Transition (JET) Concert, a highlight of the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) Conference and Exhibition this October, has announced its 2026 line-up, bringing together some of the continent’s established and emerging musical talent for an evening celebrating African energy, culture and creativity. Taking place at the Grand Africa Café & Beach in Cape Town on Monday, October 12 from 18:00 to 23:00, the concert will feature performances by Keasungs, Mafikizolo, Roga Roga & Extra Musica and DJ Dollar, before Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold closes the evening as the headline act. The event will officially kick-start AEW 2026, which runs October 12-16 in Cape Town.…

Guyana is rapidly approaching one million barrels per day of oil production, but the country’s next wave of growth could be defined as much by what happens beyond the oil fields as by the continued expansion of offshore output. That was the message from senior government and industry leaders in Georgetown on Tuesday as Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2027 officially launched in-country, bringing investors and energy stakeholders together around Guyana’s expanding pipeline of opportunities.…

Two decades after its founding, the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) partnership opens a new chapter in Seoul next week, with artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure at the heart of discussions on Africa’s economic transformation. The 8th KOAFEC Ministerial Conference ( ) will run from 8 to 11 September under the theme “Harnessing AI and Digital Infrastructure for Africa’s Transformation.” It will bring together African ministers, senior Korean officials, development partners, private sector leaders, investors, innovators and start-up founders. They will explore how technology, investment and value creation can accelerate Africa’s development.…

The Right Honourable, the Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane formed part of the Heads of State and Government who attended the African Union Extraordinary Session in Luanda, Angola. The session brought together African leaders to deliberate on matters of continental importance and strengthen collective efforts towards Africa’s development and integration. Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane also visited United Capital Fertilizers (UCF) in Zambia where he toured the facility lead by UCF Board Chairperson, Mr. Chance Kabaye and his team.…