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Published on Oct 21, 2026

Volta Corridor Advances Transport Project Assessment

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Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on Oct 21, 2026

ECOWAS, AES commit to cooperation and mutual respect despite split

Africa By Paul Ejime AT their just-ended first ministerial consultative meeting on cooperation in Dakar, Senegal, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its breakaway Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have agreed to pursue relations guided …

Source: Realnews Magazine - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 21, 2026

124.6bn/- Pangani Bridge construction hits 72 percent completion

PANGANI: THE construction of the 124.6bn/- Pangani Bridge in Tanga Region has reached 72 per cent, with work now focused on building the bridge deck. TANROADS Regional Manager Engineer Msama Msama said the project includes the bridge and 25.6 …

Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 13, 2026

Adesina warns Africa against AI dependence

Former president of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has urged African leaders to invest in education, healthcare, technology and skills development to transform the continent’s growing youth population into an engine of economic …

Source: Daily Trust - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 21, 2026

YEA targets 17,200 recruits for Teaching Assistant and Skills Programmes

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) is targeting 17,200 recruits for teaching assistant and skills training programmes in November 2026 as part of efforts to create employment opportunities for young people. The target comprises 6,000 community teaching …

Source: Graphic Online - Pending
Published on Oct 12, 2026

Africa’s youth population needs jobs, skills – Sanwo-Olu, Adesina

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and former President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, have called for greater investment in jobs, skills and financing for young people, saying Africa’s growing youth population must be …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 12, 2026

Sanwo-Olu, Adesina urge investment in youths

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, have called for greater investment in young people, urging leaders to create opportunities for them to develop their skills, …

Source: Tribune Online - Center-right
Published on Oct 20, 2026

World Bank drives energy and food security

[File Photo] The World Bank Group is prioritising reliable electricity, clean water and agricultural development to expand essential services and create jobs. Its targets aim to reach millions of people by 2030 through investment and partnerships. World …

Source: FBC News - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 20, 2026

Africa CDC seeks urgent global support after Nigeria confirms first Ebola case

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has called for urgent international support to contain the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak following confirmation of a case in Nigeria, warning that the epidemic has become a major regional public health …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 20, 2026

African countries explore Nigeria’s housing PPP model

By Emmanuella Opara | October 20th 2026 KEY POINTS Delegates from African countries have expressed interest in adapting Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Housing public-private partnership model. The programme aims to deliver 100,000 housing units across selected …

Source: Biz Watch Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 20, 2026

Kayode Akinmade: Tinubu strategy: How nationwide highway programme could reshape Nigeria’s economy, strengthen security

Each corridor addresses a different dimension of Nigeria’s connectivity challenge. The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is designed to create a major transport route along the southern part of the country, linking important coastal and commercial areas. The …

Source: Daily Post - Neutral
Published on Oct 17, 2026

Commentary: Fossil fuels are winning the battle for easy money

Unlike conventional multilaterals such as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, the ITFC isn’t primarily in the business of providing cheap financing for infrastructure to aid economic development. Instead, most of the US$78 billion it has disbursed …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 20, 2026

Opinion| AfCRA and African Agency: Any Room for Scepticism?

By Adeoye O. Akinola The establishment of continental institutions, such as the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) on 8 October in Mauritius, often generates hope and scepticism. Indeed, Africa is not short of continental protocols, policy frameworks and …

Source: SABC News - Public Broadcaster
Published on Oct 20, 2026

Government Of Burundi And Anzana’s Weza Power Sign A US$1.4 Billion Public-Private Partnership To Accelerate National ...

Yesterday, the Government of Burundi and Weza Power, an Anzana Electric Group company, signed a public-private partnership (PPP) that will mobilize US$1.4 billion to accelerate electrification in Burundi. The 25-year agreement, targeting grid expansion to …

Source: Africa.com - Center-left
Published on Oct 20, 2026

Five Day Tax Training Programme Opens in Juba

(JUBA) – The South Sudan Institute of Revenue Administration has launched a five day training-of-trainers programme on taxation in the oil, gas, extractive industries and hospitality sectors to strengthen the technical capacity of South Sudan Revenue …

Source: Access Radio Yei - Pending
Published on Oct 20, 2026

African countries explore Nigeria’s housing PPP model for affordable homes

KEY POINTS Delegates from 36 African countries examined Nigeria’s Renewed Hope housing model at a public-private partnership forum in Ethiopia. The programme aims to deliver 100,000 housing units through private-sector construction supported by government …

Source: Biz Watch Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 12, 2026

AfDB-backed MNWAP Phase II advances with Ethemba Dam assessment

Listen to article Play in English South African English Play in Siswati Litsatsi letindzala Play Replay Close highlight Playback speed — 1x 0.75x ✓ 1x ✓ 1.25x ✓ 1.5x ✓ 2x ✓ Stop listening ENGLISH MBABANE – The African Development Bank-backed Mkhondvo- …

Source: Times of Eswatini - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 12, 2026

Adesina urges Africa develop own AI technologies to compete globally

…Receives BPI award Akinwumi Adesina, former president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has urged African countries to move beyond exporting raw materials and adopting foreign technologies to building globally competitive industries, developing home …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Oct 20, 2026

Nigeria Unlocks $125m Private Investment To Cut Housing Costs By 30%

Director General/Chief Executive, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr. obson Ewalefoh, said the federal government has deployed concessionary financing, mortgage support and risk-sharing arrangements to unlock about $125 million …

Source: Arise News - Neutral

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 21:41 GMT

East African Development Bank’s Medical Training and Fellowship (METAF) programme final report: Capacity building for ...

The METAF programme aimed to increase levels of awareness of cancer and neurological disorders among the medical officers at district and regional hospitals; increase early referrals and diagnosis of cancer patients and patients with neurological disorders …

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Published on October 27, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

Proof That Travels: ADI Foundation and SAGINT Partner to Bring Verified Origin to Every Lot of Critical Minerals ...

Partnership will create a trusted digital record for critical minerals, helping producers verify origin, custody and control while giving banks, insurers, buyers and governments greater confidence in the assets they finance and trade ABU DHABI, United Arab …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 12:05 GMT

WTO and multilateral partners review progress on supply chain finance initiative

The discussion, organized jointly by the WTO and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), built on commitments made in the 2024 joint statement on Boosting Supply Chain Trade in Emerging Markets. Participants assessed developments since the launch of …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 09:15 GMT

Africa Cement Growth Meets CBAM and Low-Carbon Investment at 15th Africa Cementrade in Casablanca

Africa Cementrade 2026 examines market outlook, cement investment, CBAM, LC3, financing and low-carbon production in Casablanca, Morocco. CASABLANCA, MOROCCO, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa's cement industry faces mounting …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 16:16 GMT

Statement from U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent for the World Bank Development Committee and IMF ...

This year’s Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank provide an important opportunity to engage on current global economic challenges as well as our work with partners and the international financial institutions to support …

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Published on October 4, 2026 - 15:54 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Egypt to lead SADC participation at the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening, 3 October 2026, arrived in the Arab Republic of Egypt to participate at the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) as the Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The AU …

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Published on October 4, 2026 - 12:28 GMT

GWPO appoints two global technical envoys focusing on investment and diplomacy

Global Water Partnership Organisation has appointed two Global Technical Envoys – Dr Alex Money and Kelly Ann Naylor – in part-time strategic advisory roles that will help shape the future of global water investment and diplomacy. Global Technical Envoy – …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 17:50 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa leads SADC participation at African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, 4 Oct

President Cyril Ramaphosa will, as Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), participate in the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The AU Mid-Year Coordination will take place on …

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Published on October 30, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

AIR Named to Fortune’s Fourth Annual Cyber 60 List, Recognizing Innovation in Cybersecurity

AI agent supply chain security company recognized following $50 million fundraise led by Sequoia and Greenoaks across two seed rounds TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AIR, the security platform for the AI agent supply …

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Published on October 30, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

tkxel Named Select Partner by Both Anthropic and OpenAI

The software and AI engineering firm joined Anthropic's Claude Partner Network on October 6 and the OpenAI Partner Network on October 14, 2026. RESTON, VA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- tkxel, a software and AI …

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Published on October 30, 2026 - 08:41 GMT

Circularo Achieves ISO/IEC 27018:2025 Certification, Strengthening Privacy Protection in Cloud Services

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Circularo, a leading digital trust platform for secure electronic signatures, trusted document workflows, and digital transactions, has achieved certification against ISO/IEC …

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Published on October 30, 2026 - 07:28 GMT

Euro-American Education Group Celebrates Graduate Achievements at Joint Convocation in Singapore

Euro American Education Group hosted a joint convocation for EIMT & LSMT in Singapore on 24 October 2026, celebrating the achievements of its global graduates. CHAM, ZUG, SWITZERLAND, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Euro-American …

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Published on October 30, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

‘Mastermind’: When the Keepers of Truth Become Its Most Unreliable Witnesses

James L.J. Hung’s Hong Kong crime thriller explores how a mysterious murder exposes the fragile boundaries between truth, evidence, corruption, and power. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The most disturbing …

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Published on October 30, 2026 - 05:49 GMT

Alvacomm Introduces Autonomous Printing for Fresh Produce Distribution

Alvacomm integrates autonomous printing technology into DropSync 360, introducing new automation capabilities for fresh produce distribution. AUSTRALIA, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International technology company Alvacomm has …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on October 29, 2026 - 21:56 GMT

Prince Donatus Honoured for Philanthropy at English Chamber Orchestra Royal Gala

The award recognises Dr Donatus, Prince of Hohenzollern support for the English Chamber Orchestra and his belief that cultural patronage begins with service. LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HSH Dr …

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Published on October 29, 2026 - 20:21 GMT

2026 Heroes of Tomorrow: United Nations SDG Action Awards Winners Announced

ROME, ITALY, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rome, Italy, 29 October 2026, 19.30: The ninth edition of the Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony organized by the UN SDG Action Campaign revealed the winners in Rome, Italy. Selected …

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Published on October 29, 2026 - 20:01 GMT

As Haiti's Hunger Crisis Grows, Gang Violence Disrupts Getting Aid to Children

Meds & Food for Kids produces lifesaving nutrition in Haiti and draws on its experienced transportation team to reach children despite dangerous conditions ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The number of …

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Published on October 29, 2026 - 20:01 GMT

Celebrating Leadership and Impact: The First 50 Global Impact Leaders Announced Ahead of COP 31

Global CSR Foundation and The European recognise leadership in climate, technology, investment and social impact, with celebrations in Antalya during COP 31 CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global CSR Foundation ( …

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Published on October 29, 2026 - 19:24 GMT

Irish Cultural Center & McClelland Library to Open First of its Kind Immersive Exhibit Highlighting Bram Stoker’s Works

Internationally recognized design firm NeoPangea on board to build exhibit showcasing authentic artifacts from Stoker Estate PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The world knows the story of Count Dracula, the vampire from …

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Published on October 29, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

English Chamber Orchestra Royal Gala Attracts 250 Guests and New International Support

The Banqueting House fundraiser generated financial commitments, overseas ambassador interest and enquiries about sponsorship for next year. LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The English Chamber …

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Published on October 29, 2026 - 17:53 GMT

ICN condemns fatal attack on nurse in DRC and warns of deadly risks from health misinformation

GENèVE, GE, SWITZERLAND, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Council of Nurses (ICN) expresses its deepest condolences following the killing of a nurse and serious injury of another health worker while responding to an Ebola …

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Published on October 29, 2026 - 17:01 GMT

New Partnership Makes Access to Israeli Products Faster and Easier Than Ever

A new partnership between Jewish National Fund-USA and ESEK, will enable products from Israeli small businesses to reach American consumers in record time. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Small business owners …

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Published on October 29, 2026 - 16:45 GMT

Cyber Policy Pioneer Alex Seger Keynotes APWG eCrime Symposium

Dr. Seger to deliver a keynote on the role of cybercrime treaty and lead a panel examining “The Rise of the Cybercriminal State” CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) today announced …

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Published on October 29, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

The ADME Toxicology Testing Market Is Projected to Grow Rapidly at a 12.1% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company’s ADME Toxicology Testing Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ADME toxicology testing market has been …

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Published on October 29, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

Comprehensive Report on the Adrenal Cancer Diagnostics Market Including Forecasts, Innovations, and Industry Insights

The Business Research Company’s Adrenal Cancer Diagnostics Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The adrenal cancer diagnostics market has …

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Published on October 29, 2026 - 16:09 GMT

Miracle Surrogacy Attends ASRM 2026 to Build Connections Supporting Better Journeys for Intended Parents

Participation in Baltimore reflects a focus on professional relationships, shared perspectives, and opportunities to strengthen the intended parent experience. BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Miracle Surrogacy …

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Published on October 29, 2026 - 16:09 GMT

Dr. Chema Alonso to Keynote APWG eCrime 2026

An exploration of the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of AI and its exploitation by criminal enterprises CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) today announced Dr. Chema Alonso …

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Published on October 29, 2026 - 16:08 GMT

RST Cloud Launches RST Breach Alert to Identify Which Leaked Credentials Are Still Active

Directory synchronisation checks exposed passwords against Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and any LDAP directory, automatically. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RST Cloud announced the launch of RST Breach …

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