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20 Mar 2026 - South Africa has taken a firm stance against the influx of low-cost steel from China and Thailand by imposing import duties of up to 74.98% on…

20 Mar 2026 - French billionaire Vincent Bolloré has been ordered to stand trial in December over long-running allegations that he used improper means to win port…

20 Mar 2026 - A delegation of top energy sector leaders from Benin, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Senegal is set to visit the United States from March 23…

20 Mar 2026 - Recognized as Africa's largest diamond producer, Botswana is currently facing new economic challenges as the global diamond market's decline…

20 Mar 2026 - Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s refinery is receiving a surge of inquiries as African governments scramble to secure fuel supplies amid…

20 Mar 2026 - In Africa, these rankings show how strong communities and governance really affect how happy people feel. Mauritius ranks as the 73rd-happiest…

20 Mar 2026 - Algeria has sent a delegation from its state hydrocarbon company, Sonatrach, to Niger to oversee the long-delayed trans-Sahara gas pipeline project.

20 Mar 2026 - Mozambique, a low-income but resource-rich southern African economy, imported an average of about $1 million worth of vehicles per day between…

20 Mar 2026 - Egypt's military has increased operations against illegal gold extraction near its southern border with Sudan, raising concerns that instability in…

20 Mar 2026 - Since the outbreak of the Iran-Israel conflict in late February, disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz have rattled global trade, hitting many…

20 Mar 2026 - Nigeria has emerged as one of the hardest-hit countries in the global fuel price rally triggered by the ongoing tensions involving the United States…

20 Mar 2026 - Burkina Faso has suspended all exports of fresh tomatoes with immediate effect, in a move aimed at protecting domestic processing industries and…

20 Mar 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa are set to resume talks on the long-delayed Inga 3 hydropower project, reviving one of Africa’s…

20 Mar 2026 - A Canada-based mining firm, Newcore Gold Ltd., has more than doubled the most reliable gold resource at its project in Ghana, marking a key step…

20 Mar 2026 - Djibouti has secured fresh World Bank funding to tackle one of the most severe water shortages in the Horn of Africa, as climate pressures deepen…

20 Mar 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take new steps to reduce fighting in eastern Congo, following US-hosted talks aimed at…

20 Mar 2026 - United Kingdom has signed a new migration agreement with Nigeria that will make it significantly easier to deport visa overstayers, failed asylum…

19 Mar 2026 - Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed three Memoranda of Understanding to strengthen migration governance, border security, and business…

19 Mar 2026 - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has backed Rwanda’s progress toward developing a nuclear power programme, following an eight-day review…

19 Mar 2026 - Thousands of luxury cars originally destined for Dubai have been rerouted to Lamu Port in Kenya, highlighting how disruptions linked to the Iran war…

19 Mar 2026 - Britain and Nigeria announced a £746 million ($990.32 million) export finance agreement to fund the redevelopment of two of Nigeria’s key trading…

19 Mar 2026 - KoBold Metals, the mining firm backed by U.S. billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has officially begun development on its Mingomba copper project…

19 Mar 2026 - Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) is considering whether to share a manufacturing facility with another carmaker in South Africa or acquire an…

19 Mar 2026 - A Canadian diamond miner has uncovered a rare 36.92-carat blue diamond in Botswana, highlighting the enduring value of high-quality stones even as…

19 Mar 2026 - Nigeria’s leading anti-corruption agency has returned nearly $2.6 million in recovered funds to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC)…

19 Mar 2026 - The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe has issued a fresh warning to its nationals and companies operating in Zimbabwe following new government measures…

19 Mar 2026 - The administration of Donald Trump has significantly expanded its controversial visa bond programme, extending the policy to six additional African…

19 Mar 2026 - Ethiopia has signed a debt restructuring agreement with Italy, in a fresh step to repair its finances and advance reforms after defaulting on its…

19 Mar 2026 - Toubani Resources, an Australia-listed mining company focused on developing gold projects in West Africa, has begun construction of its Kobada…

19 Mar 2026 - Since the US and Israel attacked Iran last month, the global economy has felt the shock, particularly in oil markets. African countries are among…

19 Mar 2026 - Morocco’s aviation ambitions are coming into sharper focus as national carrier Royal Air Maroc moves to consolidate control over key parts of its…

19 Mar 2026 - Africa’s airports are soaring to new heights in 2026. According to the latest Skytrax report, Cape Town International Airport has claimed the top…

19 Mar 2026 - Nigeria's oil trade dynamics shifted dramatically in 2025, with crude imports related to the Dangote Refinery reaching $3.74 billion, an unexpected…

19 Mar 2026 - South Africa’s pharmacy billionaires’ sons have sold shares worth about $32 million in Dis-Chem, as the founding Saltzman family continues to reshape…

19 Mar 2026 - Malian leader, Assimi Goïta is accelerating Mali’s diplomatic and economic repositioning as the country expands its global footprint and tightens…

18 Mar 2026 - Trade with the United States is one of the most significant foreign market prospects for several African countries.

18 Mar 2026 - Kenya is positioning its agriculture sector for a major export push after China confirmed that its farm produce will enter the Asian market duty-free…

18 Mar 2026 - The United States government and Morocco are seeking to strengthen industrial cooperation following fresh talks between senior officials aimed at…

18 Mar 2026 - Nigeria has secured a £746 million financing agreement with the United Kingdom to modernise two of its busiest seaports, a move the government says…

18 Mar 2026 - Rwanda has launched a high-stakes legal battle against the United Kingdom, seeking $125 million in compensation after London abruptly cancelled a…

18 Mar 2026 - African city traffic can feel like a daily test of patience. Streets packed, horns blaring, engines idling, and somehow your commute stretches…

18 Mar 2026 - France is stepping up efforts to re-engage with African partners through a new military training programme in Central Africa, marking a shift in its…

18 Mar 2026 - African countries with little debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) frequently experience major economic benefits, notably in terms of fiscal…

18 Mar 2026 - African nations are expected to borrow $155 billion in long-term commercial debt in 2026, a 10% increase from 2025, according to S&P Global…

18 Mar 2026 - Italy’s Eni has discovered more than 1 trillion cubic feet of gas offshore Libya, strengthening Europe’s push to secure alternative energy supplies…

18 Mar 2026 - The World Bank has approved $45 million in financing for Zambia to support its economic reform programme and strengthen resilience to climate shocks.

18 Mar 2026 - Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, on Tuesday, revealed that it is expected to resume direct passenger flights between Addis Ababa…

18 Mar 2026 - Former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh cultivated a reputation for an extravagant lifestyle during his 22 years in power, acquiring private aircraft,…

18 Mar 2026 - A group of Ghanaian pension funds has committed up to $11 million to Atlantic Lithium, in a landmark local investment that could help bring the…

18 Mar 2026 - Burkina Faso has launched a computer recycling initiative to expand digital access and support vulnerable communities, as part of a broader push to…