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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Advocates for Stronger Defence Cooperation Through Indigenous Defence Industrial Development

The exhibition also promotes innovation, knowledge exchange, and investment in defence capabilities that contribute to regional peace, stability, and sustainable development

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is participating in the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX), taking place from 26th to 30th of October 2026 in Lagos, Federal Republic of Nigeria. The event brought together political leaders, defence policymakers, military commanders, defence industrial enterprises, researchers, and security experts…

Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)
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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) and Open Society Foundations Partner to Position Women-Led Enterprise as a Strategy for Peace and Security in Africa at AWIEF 2026 Conference

Across fragile and post-conflict regions, from the Sahel to the Great Lakes and the Horn of Africa, women entrepreneurs play a vital role in restoring livelihoods and rebuilding local markets

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) is pleased to announce its partnership with Open Society Foundations (OSF) for AWIEF 2026, taking place on 10 and 11 November 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The annual AWIEF Conference, currently in its twelfth edition, is a…

Chandler Governance Group
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Morocco records Africa’s largest gains in Data Capability in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index

Morocco also posted Africa's largest score gain in Leadership and Foresight, climbing from 63rd to 43rd globally, ahead of every other African country assessed since 2021

Morocco ranks fourth in Africa and 79th globally in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI). It also recorded the largest improvement in Data Capability among African countries assessed between 2021 and 2026. Morocco’s result reflects a broader pattern across Africa, where 71% of the countries assessed in both 2025…

Chandler Governance Group

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    • Mr Dinesh Naidu, Director (Knowledge) at CGG presenting the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) findings at at a joint session with the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) to launch the 13th edition of the Rwanda Governance Scorecard at the Kigali Serena Hotel on Thursday, 22 October 2026 (1)
    • Mr Dinesh Naidu, Director (Knowledge) at CGG presenting the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) findings at at a joint session with the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) to launch the 13th edition of the Rwanda Governance Scorecard at the Kigali Serena Hotel on Thursday, 22 October 2026 (2)
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Africa gains governance momentum in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index, but sustaining progress is the real test

Across Africa, average scores improved in six of the seven CGGI pillars over the past year, with the strongest gains in Helping People Rise and Financial Stewardship

Africa was the second best-performing region for governance progress in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), with 71% of the African countries assessed in both 2025 and 2026 achieving higher overall scores. However, the continent remains the lowest-scoring region overall, highlighting the challenge of translating improvement in government capabilities…

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    • Spiro brings electric motorcycles and battery-swapping technology to Ghana, expanding its pan-African footprint
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Spiro brings electric motorcycles and battery-swapping technology to Ghana, expanding its pan-African footprint

The integrated offering aims to reduce daily operating costs and minimise downtime, with battery swaps completed in just two minutes and potential savings of up to USD 2 per day compared with petrol-powered motorcycles

Spiro’s entry into Ghana introduces the Ekon 450 M1 V3 electric motorcycle and its battery-swapping solution, bringing a new mobility option to commercial riders and delivery fleets. The integrated offering aims to reduce daily operating costs and minimise downtime, with battery swaps completed in just two minutes and potential savings…

State House Seychelles
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Seychelles: President Herminie Emphasises Monetary Stability as New Central Bank Governor Prepares to Take Office

The President formally presented Ms Lloyd with her letter of appointment ahead of her assuming office on 1 November 2026

Maintaining monetary and financial stability remains a key priority for Seychelles, President Dr Patrick Herminie emphasised during a meeting with the newly appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS), Ms Sarah Lloyd, at State House on Wednesday afternoon. The President formally presented Ms Lloyd with her letter of…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Tea Bill to blend domestic auction, value addition

The ministry responsible for agriculture will regulate, promote and oversee the sector, while districts would supervise specified activities including green leaf handling, pest control and post-harvest practices

Parliament has granted Igara County West MP, Hon. Cohen Amanya, permission to introduce the National Tea Bill, which seeks to make value addition compulsory for tea exports and establish a tea auction system in Uganda. The proposed law aims to regulate tea production, processing and marketing, strengthen quality standards and…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Nationals in various countries express readiness to contribute to national resilience

The participants, for their part, expressed their commitment to effectively discharge the responsibilities expected of them

At seminars held in Sweden, Germany, Angola, Australia, South Sudan, and France, nationals expressed their readiness to contribute to national resilience by strengthening their organizational capacity and unity. At a seminar held for nationals in Stockholm, Sweden, Mr. Mohammed-Ali Mohammed-Seid, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in the Scandinavian countries,…

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Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki arrives in Moscow

The Summit will focus on cooperation in the areas of the economy, investment, trade, energy, food security, agriculture and security

President Isaias Afwerki arrived in Moscow this morning to participate in the Third Russia-Africa Summit, which will be held from 28 to 29 October. The Summit will focus on cooperation in the areas of the economy, investment, trade, energy, food security, agriculture and security. On the sidelines of the Summit,…

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Eritrea: Vocational training for youth in Anseba Region

The three-month theoretical and practical training covered 11 subjects, including solar energy installation, bookkeeping, electricity line installation, graphic design, and English language

Vocational training has been provided to 346 youth in the Anseba Region by the Shalot Training Centre. The three-month theoretical and practical training covered 11 subjects, including solar energy installation, bookkeeping, electricity line installation, graphic design, and English language. Ms. Senait Gebrehiwet, manager of the training centre, said the objective…