Jordan ranked 60th among 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index and fifth in the Arab world. A ministry statement reported by Petra said the country rose five places from the previous year.
Jordan News Agency (Petra), reporting a Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship statement1 min read
A local meeting in Tenenkou reported a CFA 18,000 fare to Bamako, up from CFA 7,000–8,000, and a 100-kilogram millet sack now above CFA 30,000 compared with CFA 15,000 weeks earlier. Subcommittees were asked to propose prices for several goods and transport services.
Agence malienne de presse et de publicité (AMAP)2 min read
Local authorities, technical services and civil-society representatives met in Kolondièba on 2–3 October to identify constraints, investment priorities and reforms for livestock, fishing and aquaculture. The findings are intended to inform Mali’s national sector review.
Agence malienne de presse et de publicité (AMAP)2 min read
Ekiti State’s rural water agency recorded a ₦28,136,861.50 solar-powered borehole rehabilitation contract with Sparkling Imperium Concepts Ltd, for Iloro, Ayegbaju and Iyeni in Ire Ekiti. The registry gives an award date of 2026-10-02; it does not establish that works are complete or the amount has been paid.
Ekiti State Open Contracting Data Standard procurement registry2 min read
Ethiopia and the World Bank discussed wider cooperation on Mission 300, AgriConnect, e-mobility and the Water Forward initiative. No new financing amount was announced.
Ethiopian News Agency, citing the Ministry of Finance release1 min read
A regional trade directorate reported that gasoline stocks in Mali’s Kayes region rose 76.6% to 3.10 million litres, while diesel stocks fell 54.23% to 496,125 litres as officials warned of supply pressure.
Agence malienne de presse et de publicité (AMAP)1 min read
Mali’s livestock minister opened the first session of a national steering committee for a strategy to secure and stabilize transhumant herds. Its 2025–29 action plan is budgeted at CFA 8 billion, including a planned CFA 1 billion allocation for 2027.
Agence malienne de presse et de publicité (AMAP)2 min read
Mauritania’s Investment Promotion Agency reported MRU 4.13 billion in declared investment and 782 planned direct jobs for the first half of 2026 at its board session on 1 October. The figures are agency activity and declared plans, not realized investment or jobs.
Investment Promotion Agency of Mauritania (APIM)2 min read