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The Banque des États de l’Afrique centrale will begin demonetizing older franc CFA coins in the CEMAC zone on November 1, 2026, with exchanges available until October 31, 2027, as part of a modernization effort for the region's monetary system.

The exclusion of African universities from the UK’s 2026 Global Universities List restricts graduates from institutions like the University of Cape Town from utilizing the High Potential Individual visa, which allows work in the UK for two years without a job offer.

Rice prices in Lagos have shown mixed trends, with a 50kg bag of imported long-grain rice rising to N53,375 and imported short-grain rice increasing to N50,800, while locally manufactured rice prices remained stable at N51,285.71. Food inflation in Nigeria has reached 20.31%.

Enviu's report reveals that over 19,000 smallholder farmers in East Africa achieved a 30% increase in income through climate-resilient value chains in 2025, highlighting advancements in sustainable practices across agriculture, textiles, and tourism.