Agriculture
Sierra Leone showcases Feed Salone maize and rice farms
President Julius Maada Bio visited agricultural projects in Moyamba on 17 October; military rice production covers 4,227 hectares.
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Energy
Tanzania and AFREC assess electricity grid losses
Energy institutions met in Dodoma to examine distribution efficiency.
Business
PLS to invest up to A$650 million in Pilgangoora infrastructure
PLS said on 15 October it would invest up to A$650 million in infrastructure at its Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia. The programme includes an access-road upgrade, a permanent accommodation village and a new mine-services facility.
Business
PLS reports 31% rise in contained lithium oxide in Pilgangoora Ore Reserve
PLS said on 15 October that Pilgangoora’s Ore Reserve had reached 249.2 million tonnes. At a grade of 1.24% lithium oxide, this represents about 3.1 million tonnes of contained lithium oxide; contained lithium oxide increased 31% against the previous reserve estimate.
Economy
Seychelles council debates fiscal room for critical infrastructure
The Presidential Economic Advisory Council discussed whether the 50% debt-to-GDP target constrains financing for priority investments.
Business
Thailand launches Microsoft Elevate AI and Jobs national coalition
Thailand’s government, Microsoft and partner organisations announced the Microsoft Elevate AI and Jobs for Thailand coalition on 15 October. Its first phase is planned to run for about nine months, from October 2026 through June 2027.
Energy
Seychelles cabinet holds electricity tariffs through end-2026
The State House said Cabinet approved measures to prevent electricity tariff increases for the rest of the year.
Agriculture
Senegal plans 21,000 octopus pots for 2026
The fisheries ministry said it plans to provide 21,000 octopus pots to communities in 2026 to support stock renewal.
Energy
EIB to lend €20 million for planned climate investments in Tauragė
The European Investment Bank will lend €20 million to Tauragė municipality in western Lithuania for planned sustainable mobility, energy-efficiency, renewable-energy and public-infrastructure projects.
Economy
Polish construction output falls 9% year on year in September
Preliminary Statistics Poland data show domestic construction and assembly output, measured at constant prices, fell 9% year on year in September 2026. It rose 3% from August.
Economy
Polish construction prices rise 6.9% year on year in September
Preliminary Statistics Poland data show prices of construction and assembly production rose 6.9% in September 2026 from a year earlier and 0.7% from August.
Economy
Polish industrial output rises 4.6% year on year in September
Sold industrial production in Poland was 4.6% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier, Statistics Poland reported. It rose 17.0% compared with August.