Africa

Petrobras has signed eight production-sharing contracts with the Ivorian government and Petroci. The Brazilian group will operate each block with a 90% stake, while the national company will hold 10%.

The Olivia Yacé Foundation has dedicated over 6 million FCFA to the school year at the SOS Village in Abobo, including 2.5 million for the tuition of 11 girls.

Starting in the 3-0 victory against Erzurumspor on September 11, the Beninese midfielder has established himself in Beşiktaş’s rotation. The Turkish club opens its European league phase at home against Marseille.

Bayer Leverkusen has announced that Guéla Doué will be unavailable for several weeks due to a right calf injury. The defender is included in the Ivorian squad for matches against Ghana, Somalia, and Cameroon.

The total market capitalization of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange closed at 40,607.57 billion shillings on September 11, a historic high. Banks contributed significantly to the growth observed since the start of the year.

The Kampala Storage Terminal will increase the storage capacity at the new site in Mpigi to 320 million liters. The nearly $310 million project is being developed by the Uganda National Oil Company.

The collaboration between Maa Bio and Kommander Samo appears at 15th place in the Deezer Côte d’Ivoire chart updated on September 17, 2026.

Uganda Railways Corporation has transported 1,840 tonnes of steel plates from Mombasa to Tororo for the construction of the Devki steel factory. The $500 million site aims for an annual capacity of one million tonnes of steel.

EXMAR will lease a 152,000 m³ floating storage and regasification unit to CI-Energies and Petroci for ten years at the port of Abidjan. The first LNG imports are scheduled for the third quarter of 2027.

Ships that have docked at Nigerian ports are no longer subject to the additional measures imposed by the U.S. since 2014. Washington cites reduced costs and faster turnaround times.

BPC reports a reduced reliance on imports due to increased domestic production. Its rooftop solar program is expanding to 75 MW, with around 30 MW already installed.

As reigning vice-champions, Benin has been placed in Group D of the Mara’Monde 2026 alongside Belgium, Mali, and Jamaica. Fifteen Squirrels have been selected for Douala.

The former SABC Sport presenter and music rights advocate was abducted on Tuesday evening in Katlehong. Three suspects are being sought.

The environmental study for the Gagasi project off Richards Bay is on hold following the withdrawal of the authorization request. The developer is expected to provide new technical data.

A FIFA trophy will be awarded on Saturday in Pretoria: the winner of Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Al Ahli will also qualify for the Challenger Cup of the Intercontinental Cup.

PowerGen aims to accelerate the deployment of mini-grids in Nigeria with new funding from All On, targeting a capacity of up to 9 MW and approximately 470 jobs.

The Kenya Revenue Authority is ending its model of electronic seals owned by the administration. Operators under customs control will now have to choose from 15 approved suppliers.

Since September 16, 2026, no checks of vaccination records, particularly for yellow fever, are conducted at entry points in Benin. Vaccination, however, remains recommended.

Born in Nigeria, Chris Osagbaekhoe resumed his studies at 64. Four years later, this grandfather of twelve graduates from Goldsmiths with top honors.

Rwanda has registered 29 projects in its carbon market and reports generating approximately $1.5 million from credit sales, according to figures presented on September 16 by the environmental authority.

Kenya is in discussions with the Dangote Group about a pipeline connecting the Turkana oil fields to Lamu, where the construction of a 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery is set to begin on September 30.

The Ivorian rapper has formalized a partnership with the betting brand MELBET, which plans to use him as the face of its campaigns in Côte d’Ivoire.