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THE FRONTIER BRIEFLatest edition · 29 October 2026
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Spiro brings electric motorcycles and battery-swapping technology to Ghana, expanding its pan-African footprint

Spiro’s entry into Ghana introduces the Ekon 450 M1 V3 electric motorcycle and its battery-swapping solution, bringing a new mobility option to commercial riders and delivery fleets. The integrated offering aims to reduce daily operating costs and minimise downtime, with battery swaps completed in just two minutes and potential savings of up to USD 2 per day compared with petrol-powered motorcycl…

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Seychelles: President Herminie Emphasises Monetary Stability as New Central Bank Governor Prepares to Take Office

Maintaining monetary and financial stability remains a key priority for Seychelles, President Dr Patrick Herminie emphasised during a meeting with the newly appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS), Ms Sarah Lloyd, at State House on Wednesday afternoon. The President formally presented Ms Lloyd with her letter of appointment ahead of her assuming office on 1 November 2026. Durin…

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Uganda: Tea Bill to blend domestic auction, value addition

Parliament has granted Igara County West MP, Hon. Cohen Amanya, permission to introduce the National Tea Bill, which seeks to make value addition compulsory for tea exports and establish a tea auction system in Uganda. The proposed law aims to regulate tea production, processing and marketing, strengthen quality standards and protect farmers and other players in the sector. In seeking leave of th…

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Eritrea: Nationals in various countries express readiness to contribute to national resilience

At seminars held in Sweden, Germany, Angola, Australia, South Sudan, and France, nationals expressed their readiness to contribute to national resilience by strengthening their organizational capacity and unity. At a seminar held for nationals in Stockholm, Sweden, Mr. Mohammed-Ali Mohammed-Seid, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in the Scandinavian countries, provided a detailed briefing…

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