- President Donald Trump has initiated a leadership transition at the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) as Marine General Michael Langley's two-year term nears its conclusion.
- The Government of Tanzania has announced a new mandatory travel insurance charge of USD 44 per person for all foreign non-residents entering the country, regardless of the purpose of visit — including tourism.
- Tanzania is stepping up efforts to restore sovereignty over its gold reserves by requiring large-scale miners to process and trade at least 20% of their product locally.
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indicated that the Ghana cedi’s strong appreciation against the US dollar in the first half of 2025 may necessitate adjustments to some of the targets outlined in its ongoing programme with Ghana.
- South African-born billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly exploring the possibility of launching SpaceX rockets and deploying Starlink low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites from his home country.
- In a public exercise conducted on June 13, 2025, Kenya destroyed approximately 6,000 illegal weapons, marking yet another daring step in its continuing battle to eradicate illicit arms trade.
- Several African countries have recently been added to the European Union’s money laundering blacklist as high-risk jurisdictions with inadequate anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) regimes.
- The Nigerian government has taken a significant step toward revitalizing its creative economy and reshaping the country's international image, as Nigeria celebrates 26 years of democracy.
- Kenya’s civil order may be hanging by a thread following the suspicious death of blogger and educator Albert Ojwang in police custody. Videos of protesters being dispersed by tear gas highlight this point, given how reminiscent it is of the 2024 anti-bill protests, which eventually called for the…
- The African Development Bank Group's Board of Directors has approved up to $184.1 million in financing for the Obelisk solar project in Egypt, which is set to become Africa’s largest solar power plant.
- The ECOWAS breakaway states of Burkina Faso and Mali are on the verge of signing a nuclear deal with one of their most prevalent international partners, Russia.
- A senior U.S. official overseeing Africa policy at the State Department is expected to step down in mid-July, marking another significant transition in President Donald Trump’s foreign policy team.
- Aliko Dangote will retire as Chairman of the Board of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc on June 16, 2025, marking the end of two decades of leadership at one of Nigeria's most profitable food companies.
- DHL Group plans to invest around €500 million ($575 million) in healthcare infrastructure across Africa and the Middle East over the next five years.
- Russia has set a new global benchmark in grain exports by delivering over 10 million tons of wheat to Egypt in 2024, an unprecedented volume that underscores Moscow’s expanding influence in global food supply chains and its deepening trade ties with North Africa.
- The everyday commute has turned into a slow-moving nightmare in many African cities. Long periods stuck in traffic are now the rule, whether traveling from Lagos to Nairobi, Johannesburg to Cairo.
- Zimbabwe will ban the export of lithium concentrates starting January 2027, as part of a broader strategy to boost local value addition in the mining sector.
- A new regulation in Burkina Faso will allow the country to earn more from its gold resources by increasing the government’s ownership in major mining projects from 10% to 15%
- Barely a year ago, the president of Kenya, William Ruto, experienced firsthand the pressure of discontent from the Kenyan people, which, via a highly resonant demonstration, called for the resignation of the head of state, under the call 'Ruto must go.' Since then, the president has been no…
- As recently reported, Europe is set to share in the intensity of Africa’s harsh climate conditions, specifically from the Northern part of the continent.
- As recently reported, Europe is set to share in the intensity of Africa’s harsh climate conditions, specifically from the Northern part of the African continent.
- The United States has set forth critical conditions for facilitating a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a key demand being the complete withdrawal of Rwandan troops from eastern Congo before any formal deal can be signed.
- A Russian state-backed energy company, Rusatom, is positioning itself to play a central role in the development and operation of Namibia’s first nuclear power plant.
- NATO is one of the most important security partnerships in modern history. The group standa as more than just a military alliance; it is a collective security guarantee in an unstable global context.
- Zambia’s economy is on track to grow by at least 6% this year, marking its strongest expansion since 2021, according to Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane.
- Executives from the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC), a major Chinese state-owned defense company, have signaled a growing interest in strengthening military cooperation with Ghana.
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed support for Zimbabwe's ZiG currency, stating it would like to see it “fully become a national currency” as part of considerations for placing the country under a staff-monitored program.
- The cost of living has progressively risen in many African countries, with some seeing alarming increases in food, transportation, utilities, healthcare, and education.
- Due to a surge in impersonation schemes in which people falsely pretend to be representatives of the corporation, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd) has warned foreign investors.
- Nigeria is set to lose $4 million in financial support from the World Bank after failing to meet international auditing standards tied to a key fiscal reform program.
- Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group and founder of the multi-billion-dollar Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has revealed that a significant transformation is imminent in Nigeria’s oil and gas landscape.
- Zambia has engaged in discussions with automakers to attract electric vehicle (EV) component manufacturers to set up plants close to its copper mining sites.
- The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion loan to support South Africa’s structural reforms, focusing on improving infrastructure and reviving economic growth.
- The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has disclosed that it suffered cumulative losses amounting to GH¢2.137 billion from the Gold for Oil (G4O) initiative since its launch in January 2023.
- The Nigerian government, through the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has issued a stern warning to 34 foreign embassies in Abuja, threatening possible closure over their failure to settle ground rent arrears dating back 11 years.
- In the wake of the CBEX scandal that swindled trillions of naira from unsuspecting Nigerians, concerns are mounting that another Ponzi scheme may be unfolding, this time under the guise of a meme coin known as Punisher Coin ($PUN).
- In the wake of the CBEX scandal that swindled trillions of naira from unsuspecting Nigerians, concerns are mounting that another Ponzi scheme may be unfolding, this time under the guise of a meme coin known as Punisher Coin ($PUN).
- Russia and the Republic of Congo have enjoyed a growing relationship in recent years, which appears to be strengthening, as evidenced by a recent agreement between the two countries, spearheaded by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- The United States has expanded its commercial presence across Africa, with recent trade data revealing the top ten African nations importing the largest volumes of U.S. goods in 2024.
- The Uasin Gishu overseas education program, once hailed as a pathway for Kenyan students to study in Canada and Finland, has imploded into a courtroom scandal involving alleged misappropriation of over KSh 1.1 billion ($8.5 million USD) with potentially hundreds of millions more in unaccounted…
- Millions of contraceptives intended to support women across Africa are reportedly sitting idle in warehouses and are at risk of being destroyed due to delays and funding cuts from the United States government.
- Rwanda has announced its decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) following a diplomatic dispute over its alleged role in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has officially suspended its humanitarian activities in Niger, following a directive from the country’s military-led government to shut down its offices.
- Botswana has announced a 16% cut in its diamond production for 2025, a significant decision reflecting the country’s response to ongoing challenges in the global diamond market.
