Africa

Coca-Cola opened a new $35 million PET line in Alexandria with a production capacity of 65.000 bottles per hour and over 33 million cases annually, showing its commitment on investing in Egypt as a key hub for regional markets

Minister of Women, Family and Social Solidarity called for support and unity of all Guineans in eliminating the practice of female genital mutilation, underlining that it is not only the responsibility of the Government but of the whole society

Exports from Nyakabingo Tungsten Mine are 20% of the US’ monthly consumption of tungsten; high-grade tungsten concentrate shippings follow 2025 commercial arrangement between Global Tungsten & Powders GTP and Trinity Metals with commodities trader Traxys

Ghana’s music industry mourns legendary producer and sound engineer George Bennisah, known as Cash Two; musicians, producers, and fans paid tribute to a man whose influence helped shape the sound of several generations of Ghanaian music

Tighter oversight and regulatory reforms will strengthen governance of Gabon's mining sector; The measures aim to increase transparency, boost state revenues and ensure that mineral resources contribute more to national development

New issuance of government bonds in the regional financial market raises €22,9 million for the Guinean Public Treasury

Uganda Airlines has placed the largest aircraft order in its history, committing to the purchase of ten Boeing jets to expand its international and intercontinental networks and position itself as a stronger player in regional and global aviation

Most of Tunisia's climate budget will be invested into water and agriculture, allocating around $1.9 billion to improve irrigation, secure water supplies and strengthen food production against drought and rising temperatures

The International Monetary Fund and Niger reached a staff-level agreement on the ninth review of Extended Credit Facility program; The IMF cited strong economic performance despite security challenges, paving the way for additional financing

Two financing conventions have been signed with the EU for a total €40 million; one concerns the “Southern Borders” project for stability and improved living conditions, the other will improve access to health services, with focus on women and girls

Editor and managing editor of La Gazette des Comores were released after being questioned at Moroni prosecutor's office; now under judicial supervision, they must appear twice a week before judge investigating alleged spread of dangerous misinformation

Burundi will benefit from a new US funding aimed to finance readiness in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreaks; the $20 million budget will be shared with Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan