- The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has revealed that President John Dramani Mahama has cancelled all paid television subscriptions at the Jubilee House, resulting in an estimated monthly saving of GH₵120,000 (approximately $12,000).
- Senegal’s women’s national basketball team has become the first known sporting casualty of President Donald Trump’s expanded visa ban, following the denial of U.S. entry visas to several athletes and officials scheduled to attend a training camp.
- A group of Ghanaians have been successfully evacuated from war-torn Iran to Turkey as the Mahama-led government steps up measures to safeguard its residents in the face of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
- A Nigerian agency, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed off the visa processing center for France, Belgium, and Italy in Abuja due to alleged consumer rights violations.
- Nigeria’s largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa, has marked a historic milestone with the arrival of Kota Oasis, the first LNG-powered vessel to berth in the terminal.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin recently welcomed South Africa's Vice President, Paul Mashatile, in a meeting intended to strengthen the two countries' long-standing relationship.
- Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, says his refinery is increasingly depending on crude oil imports from the United States due to Nigeria’s failure to meet domestic supply commitments.
- Midway through 2025, the fortunes of African billionaires have shifted in ways that reflect a great deal about the continent's economic orientation, global significance, and private sector innovation.
- Burkina Faso has officially signed the final administrative document of a historic intergovernmental nuclear deal with Russia, taking a significant step forward in its quest for nuclear energy.
- With the hostilities across the globe, including the recent bout between Israel and Iran, it seems like the threat of World War III looms with each passing year, leaving the state of Africa's future in question. While some think Africa would be negatively affected, Ben Murray-Bruce projected that…
- The government of Tanzania has granted temporary traffic rights to international airlines in response to the European Union’s recent ban on all Tanzanian-registered aircraft.
- Hundreds of Ghanaian investors and community members staged a protest outside the Nigerian High Commission in Abuja yesterday, demanding action over alleged "systematic harassment, intimidation, and violation of our fundamental rights" by the Nigeria Police and the Economic and Financial Crimes…
- China's embassy in Israel announced that it will begin assisting Chinese citizens wishing to evacuate starting Friday, with the operation to proceed in batches.
- Foreign students will now be required to grant U.S. diplomats access to their social media profiles as part of the vetting process for educational and exchange visas.
- Foreign students will now be required to grant U.S. diplomats access to their social media profiles as part of the vetting process for educational and exchange visas.
- The latest UN Hunger Hotspots report for June to October 2025 brings cautiously positive news. Several African countries in East Africa and Southern Africa are no longer classified as “hotspots” thanks to notable climatic improvements. However, the report warns that future shifts in weather…
- Qatar National Bank (QNB) has taken legal action against South Sudan in a U.S court, seeking to enforce a $1 billion arbitration award after the country defaulted on a wartime loan.
- Nordgold, a leading Russian gold mining company, has signalled a significant strategic pivot towards Africa, expressing its readiness to invest substantially in Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau.
- In recent years, general government debt has fluctuated significantly across several African countries. Some issues, including continuous fiscal deficits, currency devaluation, rising interest rates, global economic shocks, and the aftermath of the COVID-19 epidemic, have prompted African…
- Lieutenant-Colonel Ibrahim Traoré, the junta leader of Burkina Faso, very recently received Tete António, the Special Envoy of the African Union (AU) Chairperson, Angolan President; João Lourenço.
- Nigeria has voiced strong concerns over a proposed visa ban policy reportedly being considered by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, which could target all member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
- Global credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘Restricted Default’ to ‘B-’, assigning a Stable Outlook.
- Belgian prosecutors are preparing to charge Etienne Davignon (92), a former diplomat accused of being involved in the murder of Congolese revolutionary, Patrice Lumumba.
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s widely anticipated meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit failed to materialize, despite earlier diplomatic signals suggesting the two leaders were set for face-to-face talks on the sidelines of the high-profile gathering.
- A 90,000 metric ton of gasoline from Dangote refinery is set to be exported out of the West African region for the first time, with the shipment bound for Asia.
- Zimbabwe’s gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), continues to face skepticism from both the public and financial analysts, despite central bank assurances of stability and full reserve backing.
- The president of Kenya, William Ruto, has relayed what he believes should be the benchmark for the performance of his administration, noting that impact and transformation, rather than term limits and time, should determine his leadership.
- A Malian court has ordered Barrick Gold's Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex to be placed under provisional administration for six months, as tensions escalate between the Canadian mining giant and Mali's military-led government over alleged unpaid taxes.
- Ghana has been ranked 10th in Africa for the highest fuel prices as of June 2025, even though local prices have declined for the seventh time this year.
- Mali has begun building a new gold refinery backed by Russia, a move its military-led government says will help the country gain greater control over its natural resources.
- Gold reserves have long been a cornerstone of central bank financial strategies worldwide, and African nations are no exception. Amid ongoing global economic uncertainty, evolving monetary policies, and the need for more diversified reserve assets, many African central banks have been steadily…
- Diesel fuel has been for a long while now, an integral part of Africa's energy infratsructure. This fuel source powers transit networks, agricultural equipment, generators, and industrial machines in several African countries. However, as fuel prices rise throughout the continent, the knock-on…
- Algeria’s parliament has passed a new law permitting foreign companies to own up to 80% of mining projects, marking a major shift as the OPEC nation aims to diversify its economy.
- In response to money laundering and terrorist financial activities in Kenya, the president of the country recently signed the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025.
- The Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a bold plan to deliver fuel directly to Nigerian gas stations on August 15, 2025, which could revolutionize the nation's downstream petroleum industry.
- Two French-linked media platforms, RFI and France 24, have been suspended in Togo for three months over allegations of broadcasting "inaccurate and biased" content that threatens the country's stability.
- Despite a prolonged fallout within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigeria is making diplomatic overtures to reengage Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the three countries that have withdrawn from the bloc following military takeovers.
- Nigeria is making steady progress toward acquiring 12 U.S.-made AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters in a strategic move to boost its air combat capabilities and strengthen national defense.
- The Government of Ghana has announced the immediate closure of its embassy in Tehran, citing growing hostilities between Iran and Israel. The decision, announced on Monday, 16 June, aims to safeguard the lives of Ghanaian nationals amid escalating regional tensions.
- Unlike congested cities, several African cities are growing as mobility models. A low traffic index, which indicates efficient flow of people and products, shorter commute times, and less congestion, provides a number of advantages that can boost economic growth and improve urban life.
- Ghana is losing billions of dollars each year due to gold smuggling from its thriving artisanal mining sector, with much of the unaccounted gold reportedly flowing to the United Arab Emirates.
- Ghana’s Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has officially prohibited citizens from publicly using honourary doctorate and professorial titles. The regulatory body has announced plans to name and shame individuals who disregard the directive and may pursue legal action against repeat offenders.
- Egypt is racing to secure alternative fuel supplies in a bid to prevent power outages after tensions between Iran and Israel disrupted natural gas flows.
- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) has announced a drastic reduction in its global aid operations, citing what it described as "brutal" budget cuts.
