Trade turnover between Russia and Egypt in the agricultural sector grew by 7% in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, following video conference talks between the ministry's head, Oksana Lut, and Egypt's Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Sherif Farouk. The talks were also attended by Bahaa El-Ghann...

 Côte d'Ivoire will open the first nuclear medicine center in West Africa to combat cancer, announced First Lady Dominique Ouattara. The announcement of the center's opening was made during a visit to Abidjan by the Director General of the European Institute of Oncology, Alexander Rochette. "Mr. Rochette arrived to announce the upcoming openin...

 The Algerian National Agency for the Development of Hydrocarbon Resources (Alnaft) has granted British oil and gas company BP a permit to conduct exploration work in the country's eastern basin, the APS news agency reported, citing an Alnaft communiqué. The British corporation is returning to the Algerian market after its exit in 2021. "As pa...

 Fuel prices in Malawi have risen to $3.84 per liter, making them the highest on the African continent and the second highest in the world, behind only Hong Kong, according to the analytical portal Global Petrol Prices. Malawi is the only African country among the top 15 nations with the highest fuel prices. According to the portal's estimates...

 Togolese authorities intend to urge UN member states to abandon the 16th-century Mercator projection world map and switch to a cartographic projection that reflects the true size of Africa, the country's Foreign Minister Robert Dussey told Reuters. "The size of the African continent as we see it on the globe is geographically inaccurate," Dus...

 South African authorities have officially launched the National Coordination Intelligence Centre (NCIC) to strengthen national security and unify the country's intelligence structures, the state-run South African Government News Agency reported. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni emphasized that the new center will become a key e...

 The Unity Alliance, a coalition of separatists in the English-speaking regions of northern Cameroon, has announced a three-day truce to coincide with the visit of Pope Leo XIV to the country. The statement was published on social media by alliance spokesperson Lucas Atsu. "In recognition of the profound spiritual importance of the [pontiff's]...

African countries need the opening of new maritime routes between Africa and Russia, including through Togo's ports, stated Togo's Minister Delegate for Maritime Economy, Edem Kokou Tengué, at the opening of the first International Transport and Logistics Forum. "New lines need to be opened with Russia because Africa depends on chemical fertilizers...

Mali's Minister of Industry and Trade, Moussa Alassane Diallo, and his counterpart from Cameroon, Fuh Calistus Gentry, discussed the prospects for industrial development in both countries. The Malian ministry announced this in a press release following the meeting. "The discussions focused on the common interests and prospects of both countries in ...

 Egypt and Cyprus signed a framework agreement on natural gas cooperation on the sidelines of the Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES 2026) in New Cairo, in the presence of Presidents Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Nikos Christodoulides, Egypt's State Information Service reported. The document was signed by Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources,...

 The number of participating nations in the Africa Cup of Nations will be increased from 24 to 28 teams, Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe announced at a press conference, Reuters reports. He did not specify how the tournament format would change with the addition of four extra teams or when the innovation would...

 Burkina Faso has called for the transformation of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) in order to adapt it to contemporary challenges. This was stated by the foreign minister of the West African country, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, during the 11th OACPS conference. "It is crucial to focus the OACPS's activities o...

 The Tanzanian government is interested in establishing a Russian special economic zone, stated Minister for Planning and Investment in the President's Office, Kitila Mkumbo, during a meeting with the head of the cooperation department of African Initiative. "Tanzania has always advocated for diversification and open economic relations with al...

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir discussed preparations for the country's elections, scheduled for December 2026, as well as prospects for expanding economic cooperation between the two countries, with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa. This was reported by the South Sudanese leader's office following the meeting in Pretoria. "During ...

 The Russian Foreign Ministry congratulated Tunisia on the 70th anniversary of its independence from France, which the North African state gained on March 20, 1956. The congratulatory message was published on the ministry's Telegram channel. The USSR and Tunisia established official relations shortly after Tunisia gained independence. "In the ...

 A classical music concert featuring students from the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory took place in Togo's capital, Lomé, on March 18. This was reported by a correspondent for African Initiative. The concert featured Maria Modeme (soprano), Maria Sokolova (flute), and Elena Saakyan (piano). The program included works of Russian and inte...

 Madagascar and Japan have signed a grant agreement worth $16 million to improve access to electricity in Toamasina, Madagascar's second-largest city and main seaport. This was announced by the African country's Foreign Ministry. The agreement was signed following negotiations between Foreign Minister Christine Razanamahasoa and Japanese Ambas...

 The government of Niger has decided to terminate agreements for the establishment of three gold processing plants due to companies' failure to fulfill their commitments. This was announced in a communiqué following the Council of Ministers meeting on March 3, published by the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP). Under th...

 Russian company Rusal has paid retirement benefits to former employees of the alumina plant at the Friguia bauxite-alumina complex in the city of Fria, Guinea, allocating 3.3 billion Guinean francs (approximately $375,000). This was reported by the local portal Africa Guinee. The payments were received by 58 workers who completed their career...

 Egypt will drill a record 106 exploratory oil wells in 2026, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced at a government meeting. "The Prime Minister noted that the state strategy is based on 'diversifying energy sources' alongside encouraging increased local production, explaining that this year will see the drilling of a 'record number of exp...