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The Rwandan and Tanzanian armies are holding their 16th border commanders’ meeting in Nyagatare, focusing on security and cooperation along their shared border.
Chinese artificial intelligence chip manufacturer Enflame Technology nearly tripled in value during its first trading session in Shanghai on Friday, September 11. The operation, which raised 6.12 billion yuan, highlights the enthusiasm for Chinese semiconductor champions in the AI sector.
The Competition Authority of Kenya has approved Diageo’s sale of its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Asahi, a deal valued at $2.3 billion. However, the transaction remains surrounded by ongoing legal proceedings.
Oil prices continued their surge on Friday, September 11, with Brent surpassing $108 per barrel amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and concerns over maritime flows.
The Nigerian Communications Commission is deploying a central registry for IMEI numbers to control devices using a SIM card. Unregistered or non-compliant equipment may be blocked from accessing Nigerian mobile networks.
California has enacted a new package of laws aimed at reducing digital risks associated with social media and artificial intelligence chatbots for minors, imposing restrictions on addictive features and new audit obligations.
India will host the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Masoud Pezeshkian, and several African leaders are expected to attend, as differences over the war involving Iran complicate the search for a joint statement.
The Icelandic government plans to submit a bill in February 2027 that would establish a permanent ban on commercial whaling. The legislation would leave Norway and Japan as the last two countries maintaining this practice.
The Minerals Commission of Ghana is preparing minimum wage and bidding thresholds for mining subcontractors to limit excessively low bids and protect working conditions.
The Ministry of Budget and Public Service announces the arrest of one person in connection with an investigation into payments allegedly demanded from job seekers regarding recruitment at a gold mining company in Atacora. The facts remain presumed at this stage.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is implementing a framework in Benin that combines advisory services, financing, and risk-sharing to support SMEs, high-potential businesses, and innovative startups.
The Dangote refinery has purchased at least 16 million barrels of Nigerian crude for delivery in October, amounting to approximately 520,000 barrels per day. These volumes would cover most of its monthly needs as the group prepares for its IPO.
Algeria announced on Thursday the severance of its diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of “provocative or hostile” actions. The Emirati ambassador has 48 hours to leave the country.
The International Monetary Fund believes the global economy remains resilient despite six months of war in the Middle East, but warns that risks related to energy, inflation, and debt remain high.
The Chadian government has banned the export of several grains and reduced import duties on agricultural goods and equipment following episodes of drought and extreme heat that have weakened crops.
The European Central Bank raised its three key interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, September 10. The deposit rate will increase to 2.50% on September 16, as eurozone inflation reached 3.3% in August, driven by energy prices.
The American start-up d-Matrix will integrate Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion technology into its future Raptor accelerators, designed to accelerate the inference of artificial intelligence models in data centers.
Meeting in Cotonou, the AfDB and African Deposit Funds aim to enhance co-financing, investment platforms, and the mobilization of domestic savings to support long-term projects on the continent.
The Harmonized Consumer Price Index stood at 102.5 in August 2026, down from 102.8 in July, marking a monthly decline of 0.3%. The decrease is notably driven by transport and food, according to INStaD.
IBM and NASA have released an open-source artificial intelligence model designed to analyze decades of lunar data. The tool is intended to assist researchers in identifying potential ice deposits, mapping craters, and studying certain volcanic formations.
