The new Director General intends to strengthen the competitiveness of Senegalese companies, diversify exports and promote local products in international markets. Amadou Diallo has officially assumed his duties as Director General of the...
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Guinea: TransGuinea prepares for opening up for passenger and freight transport
After an inaugural trip by President Mamadi Doumbouya on 12 October 2026, the TransGuinean railway line must gradually accommodate passengers and commercial freight beyond the iron ore of Simandou. However, the commissioning remains...
Egypt and Tanzania are preparing a consortium to develop a terminal at the port of Dar es Salaam
Egypt and Tanzania are preparing a memorandum of understanding to develop a multi-purpose terminal at the port of Dar es Salaam, as part of a partnership on maritime transport and logistics. The project also provides for a maritime link between ports...
South Africa: rising fuel prices threaten logistics costs
Since 7 October 2026, fuel prices in South Africa have risen sharply, with an increase of 3.33 rands per litre for 95 petrol and up to 3.24 rands for diesel. Supply chain professionals are warning about the...
Morocco: Dakhla Atlantic port reaches 74% advance, delivery expected at the end of 2028
The work of the Dakhla Atlantic port has a 74% implementation rate, according to Nisrine Yuzzi, director of monitoring and supervision of the site. The delivery of the first works is expected by the end of 2026, while the overall completion of the project remains...
Egypt: $5 billion target for trade with Indonesia by 2030
Egypt and Indonesia want to increase their bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030. During an official visit by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to Jakarta, the two countries also agreed to expand their cooperation in the...
Angola: 255 km of roads under construction in Malanje province
The construction and asphalting of 255 km of roads was launched on 5 October 2026 in Malanje Province, Angola. The project, valued at more than 211 billion kwanzas, or about 230 million dollars, must link five municipalities and...
Kenya and Rwanda sign 11 agreements to strengthen trade and logistical cooperation
Signed in Nairobi on 5 and 6 October 2026, eleven bilateral agreements must deepen cooperation between Kenya and Rwanda in several sectors. In particular, both countries aim to facilitate trade, strengthen regional connectivity and...
South Africa: Saldanha port signs 25-year lease to attract 6.9 billion rands of investment
The Transnet National Ports Authority (PTPA) and Freeport Saldanha signed a 25-year lease covering 55 hectares in the port of Saldanha. The project aims to facilitate industrial investment estimated at 6.9...
Burkina Faso: suspension of cereal flour exports
The Burkina Faso authorities have suspended exports of millet flour, maize and sorghum and their derivatives since 9 October 2026 until further notice. The measure aims to safeguard the supply of the internal market, following reports of...