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The Indian IT services group Wipro estimates that its artificial intelligence initiatives have generated productivity gains equivalent to the work of 20,000 employees. The company claims to have redeployed these capabilities rather than equating them with job cuts.
The Indonesian Ministry of Health reported 113,336 respiratory infections linked to smoke as of September 9, more than double the level recorded on September 1. Over 12.5 million people are exposed to the haze.
The Nigerian oil regulator warns investors engaged at flaring sites that permits may be revoked if projects do not progress sufficiently. Of the 43 sites identified in the national programme, 27 have already been allocated.
TotalEnergies announced on Thursday, September 10, a new oil discovery in Angola. The Acacia-5 well, drilled in block 17, is set to support the company’s production while two new exploration areas are awarded to it.
On Wednesday, Rosoboronexport presented the S-71M and S-71K systems alongside the Su-57E at the El Alamein International Fair in Egypt. The exhibition marks the first public presentation of these systems and the debut of the Russian fighter at an African airshow.
A police officer was killed and five teachers were abducted on Tuesday, September 8, in Wum, located in the English-speaking North-West region of Cameroon. Security forces are searching for the assailants and the hostages.
Visa, Mastercard, and Ant International launch a “Know-Your-Agent” framework aimed at identifying and verifying AI agents capable of making purchases on behalf of users.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced emergency measures in response to the accumulation of waste in the Nigerian megacity, including new trucks, additional dumping sites, and a reorganization of the collection system.
President Ibrahim Traoré inaugurated the TEXFORCES-BF textile complex on September 9, 2026, in Bobo-Dioulasso, aimed at locally processing cotton and producing uniforms for defense forces, public services, and the civilian market.
The Bank for International Settlements believes that the rapid rise in investments in artificial intelligence is creating new risks for markets and complicating the task for central banks.
The BCEAO maintained its key interest rate at 3% on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, despite a resurgence of inflation in the UEMOA. The Central Bank forecasts an average price increase of 1% in 2026 and regional growth of 6.1%.
The IMF believes Angola must accelerate budgetary consolidation, maintain a prudent monetary policy, and allow greater flexibility in the exchange rate to preserve its economic stability.
Indonesian rescue teams have expanded their search in the Sunda Strait following the disappearance of a speedboat carrying five photojournalists, two crew members, and a guide who were covering the eruption of Anak Krakatau.
Analog Devices will acquire Alif Semiconductor for $1.35 billion in cash, with up to $200 million in contingent additional payments, to enhance its embedded artificial intelligence capabilities.
The Nigerian army has appointed Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose to lead Operation Hadin Kai, the command responsible for combating Boko Haram and ISWAP in the northeast of the country, as part of a major reshuffle of its senior leadership.
A fire ravaged the MV June Aster on Wednesday evening off the coast of Coron in Palawan province. The Philippine Coast Guard reports at least five dead, 42 rescued, and 87 people still missing, a toll that may change.
Nvidia partners with eight Australian cloud and data center operators to develop up to 2 gigawatts of capacity dedicated to artificial intelligence by 2027.
Eutelsat and OroraTech plan to integrate up to 96 thermal infrared sensors on future low Earth orbit satellites to enhance fire detection and monitoring from space.
Copernicus classifies August 2026 as the hottest August ever observed globally, with an average temperature of 16.96 °C and a level 1.65 °C above the pre-industrial reference.
Indian group LOHUM announced on Wednesday, September 9, the shipment of its first batch of lithium ore from its Matabeleland South assets. The company, which holds rights to ten mining blocks, also plans to establish concentration capabilities in Zimbabwe, where the government is promoting local mineral processing.
