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Nigeria moves closer to adopting binding artificial intelligence law

Nigeria is edging closer to becoming one of the first African countries to introduce a comprehensive and legally binding framework for artificial intelligence (AI).

Maersk ramps up sailings via Suez Canal, the Red Sea

Maersk will resume sailings via the Red Sea and Suez Canal for one of its services this month, the shipping group said on Thursday. 

Economists link Malawi’s easing inflation to food price controls, warn gains may be fragile

Malawi’s inflation rate slowed to 26.0% in December 2025, down from 27.9% in November, offering some relief to households after a year marked by steep price increases. 

Coal India eyes rare earth pacts in Australia, Russia, Africa  

Coal India is scouting partnership opportunities in rare-earth mining across Australia, Russia, Argentina, Chile and several African countries

China encourages new approaches for Zambia’s upcoming development plan

China has called on Zambia to adopt fresh strategies to strengthen its next five-year national development plan

Egypt receives $1.16 billion from EU as part of assistance package

Egypt has received 1 billion Euros ($1.16 billion) from the EU