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1. Mali: How Mali's Ancient Craft Is Building New Economic Futures

   [Bird Story Agency] Mali's iconic mud-dyed textile, bogolan, is creating new opportunities beyond its cultural significance. As the centuries-old craft gains protected status, women artisans and entrepreneurs are turning tradition into thriving businesses while preserving indigenous knowledge.

2. Africa: Can Ethiopia Weave Africa's Complete Cotton-to-Clothing Value Chain?

   [Bird Story Agency] As Africa seeks to capture more value from its natural resources, Ethiopia is building one of the continent's most ambitious cotton-to-clothing value chains. By linking farmers, researchers and manufacturers, the country is demonstrating how cotton can drive industrialisation, create jobs and strengthen regional trade.

3. Tanzania: 23 Face Terrorism Charges Following Illegal Gathering

   [Daily News] Mwanza -- TWENTY-three people have been arraigned before the Mwanza Resident Magistrate's Court over alleged participation in meetings linked to terrorism held in Mwanza city earlier this month.

4. Ethiopia: U.S.-Ethiopia Public Private Dialogue to Benefit U.S. and Ethiopian Businesses and Economic Growth

   [U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa] Addis Ababa -- U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin J. Massinga co-chaired a Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) with Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) Commissioner Dr. Zeleke Temesgen and Chief Macroeconomic Advisor to the Prime Minister Ambassador Girma Biru at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa on July 23. The dialogue focused on advancing commercial diplomacy, expanding market access, and ensuring a level playing field for U.S. companies operating in Ethiopia. By bringing together representatives from the American Chamber

5. Africa: Nigeria Emerging As Africa's Renewable Energy Knowledge Hub, By Abba Aliyu

   [Premium Times] Today, our nation is being recognised across the African continent and beyond as a premier pioneer and leader in renewable energy innovation.