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23 October 2026
Speaks Your Language, No Internet Needed: VoxNexus Brings On-Device Voice Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 100+ Languages to Affordable Android Devices
VoxNexus (www.VoxNexus.ai) released VoxEdge, an on-device voice stack that brings speech recognition, translation and speech synthesis to affordable Android devices, entirely offline. VoxEdge supports speech recognition in 36 languages, translation in 103 languages, and speech sy
23 October 2026
Invictus Investment Enters Into Agreement With Helios Investment Partners for Minority Stake in Merec Industries
Helios to acquire a significant minority stake in Merec Industries, Mozambique’s largest flour milling company Partnership combines Invictus Investment’s sector knowledge and operational capabilities with Helios’ extensive experience across Africa to support Me
23 October 2026
Cameroon Launches the AgriConnect Compact to Transform Its Agropastoral and Fisheries Sectors
Washington, USA, 23 October 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/ – The Government of Cameroon, in partnership with the World Bank Group, today announced the launch of the Cameroon AgriConnect Compact. This strategic initiative aims to transform the country’s food sector, crea
23 October 2026
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) visits Malakal, emphasizes that peace begins with collective action
This week’s visit by Anita Kiki Gbeho, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), to Malakal underscored a simple but essential truth: UN Peacekeeping is ultimately about the communities we serve. It was
23 October 2026
Lesotho’s Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Samuel Matekane, had been Elected as the Incoming Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Community Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation
Lesotho’s Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Ntsokoane Matekane had duly been elected incoming Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation. This was done during the virtual meeting of the SADC Extra
23 October 2026
Lesotho and Eswatini are on a Mission to Strengthen Longstanding Bonds, Solidarity and Cooperation to Revive Education and Expand Trade
A delegation from Eswatini parliament has arrived at Lesotho parliament premises for a three – day official visit aimed at fostering the exchanging expertise on the role of Parliament regarding labour migration issues, border security and socioeconomic development as well a
23 October 2026
Fifth UK–West and Central Francophone Africa Trade and Investment Forum (WCAF V): African Development Bank Group and UK Export Finance sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to mobilise financing for Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) and UK Export Finance (UKEF), the United Kingdom’s export credit agency, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation on co-financing projects across Africa and mobilise additional resources for
23 October 2026
Société Nationale d’Électricité (SNEL) and Invest Africa convene United Arab Emirates (UAE) investors to explore opportunities across the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) energy infrastructure pipeline
A Bankable Co-Investment Pipeline: SNEL and Invest Africa convened UAE leaders to showcase a structured, multi-gigawatt infrastructure pipeline, highlighting a highly secure opportunity for institutional capital to scale up renewable generation and modernise the national grid. U
23 October 2026
Nigeria: Gender Development Centre (EGDC) and International Development Cooperation (AECID) Strengthen their Partnership by Defining New Strategic Collaboration Priorities to Advance Gender Equality in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Region
On October 20, 2026, the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) hosted a delegation led by the Head of Office of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) in Nigeria and to ECOWAS at its headquarters in Dakar, Republic of Senegal. This working meeting
23 October 2026
Lesotho Government Heeded the Qacha’s Nek Community’s Long-Standing Plea for Improved Mobility as Tebellong Bridge Will Soon Be Constructed
Public Works and Transport Minister, Honourable Matjato Moteane introduced Unik Construction as the contractor for the Tebellong Bridge project and turned the sod to mark the start of construction. The project, expected to take 24 months, will include a tarred road linking
23 October 2026
Nigeria: Reviewing the Mandate and Evaluating Ongoing Programs of the Directorate of Research and Statistics for 2027–2030
The Directorate of Research and Statistics (DRS) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is planning ahead for the 2027–2030 horizon. A strategic seminar for this purpose opened on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Zuma Rock, Niger State, Nigeria.
21 October 2026
Nigerian Tech Startup Infrax Tech Launches Infranalyze AI, an AI-Powered Civil Engineering Decision-Support and Design Platform for Infrastructure Development
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, October 21, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- Infrax Tech a Nigerian-based IT company, has launched Infranalyze AI an artificial intelligence-powered civil engineering platform designed to support infrastructure planning, engineering analysis, de
19 October 2026
Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit returns to Livingstone for third edition
LIVINGSTONE, Zambia, 19 October 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – The Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit (Zim-Zam) returns to the Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya in Livingstone from 3 – 5 November 2026 for its third edition, with investment, projects and delivery acr
14 October 2026
World Bank Group Launches Philanthropy Hub to Unlock Capital, Knowledge and Networks for Development
Washington, USA, 14 October 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/ – The World Bank Group today launched its Philanthropy Hub, a new platform to deepen collaboration with philanthropic organizations and other partners. The Philanthropy Hub is part of a broader World Bank Group effort
13 October 2026
Aurion Capital Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Gabonese Republic and the Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon (SEEG) for a 450 MW Energy Program Aimed at Strengthening the Country’s Energy Security
Total financing for the Panthera Power program is expected to exceed $1 billion DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 13 October 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – On September 8, 2026, Aurion Capital Holdings, an American investment holding group with offices in Abu Dhabi and Duba
12 October 2026
Preparing Ghana’s health records for the digital future
Geneva, Switzerland, 12 October 2026- /African Media Agency (AMA)/ – A woman arrives at a health facility for a follow-up appointment. Instead of searching through shelves of paper folders, the health worker quickly retrieves her medical history through a digital system. Wi
9 October 2026
In Togo, women turn to their hairdressers long before health professionals, new study finds
Bluemind Foundation’s Trust Study, conducted with 576 women, examines an overlooked part of mental health systems: trust. LOME, Togo, 08 October 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – When facing a difficulty, 30% of women surveyed in Togo say they first turn to their ha
8 October 2026
Pursuing the Promise of AI: A Guide for African Nonprofits to Advance Their Missions
Insights from more than 40 nonprofit, funders, and other experts highlight practical lessons for deciding whether and how to use AI responsibly and equitably. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 08 October 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating
8 October 2026
PawaPay becomes one of the first licensed PSPs in Mozambique
New Bank of Mozambique licence enables direct merchant onboarding across one of Africa’s fastest-growing mobile money markets MAPUTO, Mozambique, 8 October 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – PawaPay, a leading pan-African payments aggregator, has been granted a Payment Ser
8 October 2026
Thales selected by Royal Air Maroc to digitalise flight operations with AvioBook Flight
MARRAKECH, Morocco, 08 Octobre 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Through this new contract, Thales will provide Royal Air Maroc with the most innovative Electronic Flight Bag technology platform in the industry. AvioBook Flight is the only fully-integrated Electronic Flig