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1. Ghana: Ghana's Kente Protection Opens New Economic Possibilities

   [Bird Story Agency] Ghana's geographical indication for kente could help weavers protect the celebrated cloth from imitation, reach new markets and earn more from generations of skill. Turning legal recognition into livelihoods will require collective standards, business support and the revival of local raw-material production.

2. Africa: WHO Launches Africa Health Data Hub for 47 Countries

   [Daba Finance] The World Health Organization has launched a regional health data platform designed to give African governments a single system for tracking health trends, planning services and responding to disease outbreaks. The Regional Health Data Hub was unveiled on August 27 in Addis Ababa during the WHO Regional Committee for Africa meeting.

3. West Africa: Faye, Diop Set Ecowas Agenda As Bloc Faces Sahel Split

   [Daba Finance] Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and incoming ECOWAS Commission President Birame Diop have set out priorities for the West African bloc as it works on a common currency, security cooperation and trade after the departure of 3 member states. Faye, who became ECOWAS chairman in July, met Diop in Dakar on August 27 ahead of the former Senegalese defense minister taking office on September 1.

4. Central Africa: CEMAC Treasury Debt Hits Xof 10.56 Trillion As Yields Rise

   [Daba Finance] Outstanding Treasury securities in the 6-nation CEMAC region rose to XOF 10.56 trillion at the end of July, up 3.34% from XOF 10.22 trillion in June, according to the Bank of Central African States. The increase lifted the market debt ratio to 13.3% of regional GDP from 12.9% a month earlier and 12% at the end of 2025.

5. Cameroon: Moody's Keeps Cameroon At CAA1 As Liquidity Risks PersistAA

   [Daba Finance] Moody's kept Cameroon's Caa1 credit rating and stable outlook unchanged after a periodic review, while warning that weak liquidity, payment arrears and tighter regional financing conditions remain key risks. The review followed an August 13 committee meeting and was completed on August 21.