- 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.
- Given the proximity of the Kenyan presidential elections, campaign banter between potential rivals has begun making rounds, including sentiments from the country’s current president, William Ruto.
- Ghana’s cedi, which briefly held the title of Africa’s best-performing currency in early June 2025, has hit a major stumbling block amid surging demand for U.S. dollars and a sharp decline in physical dollar liquidity at local banks.
- Given the increase in the global average fuel price in June 2025, rising from $1.25 to $1.27 per liter), several African countries have followed suit as they continue to face high fuel costs.
- The Middle East for the last few years has been no stranger to missile strikes, as tensions in the region continue to escalate with no real end in sight. The effects of these hostilities have unfortunately found their way into Africa, particularly countries located in the MENA region. Currently,…
- As tensions between Israel and Iran reached dangerous new heights this past week, and continued into the early hours of a new week, African countries are speaking out, reflecting the continent’s diverse geopolitical stances yet unified in a call for peace, restraint, and justice in the Middle East.
- Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a major fuel distribution initiative set to begin on August 15, 2025, aimed at transforming Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector.
- Denmark is rolling out a new education-focused strategy aimed at attracting more African students to its universities, similar to its western counterparts, as part of a broader plan to foster stronger continental ties and expand its global influence.
- South Africa has officially begun withdrawing its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the first group of soldiers having arrived in Pretoria last Friday night.
- The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned the recent preemptive military strike carried out by Israel on Iran, describing the action as a dangerous escalation in an already volatile region.
- US philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has commended the Sahel nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger for maintaining stable healthcare systems despite military rule while urging Nigeria, particularly its northern states, to urgently improve its public health response.
- In a sweeping escalation of U.S. immigration controls, President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly considering extending travel ban to citizens of 36 additional countries—25 of them in Africa.
- A senior U.S. diplomat has stated that the United States is intensifying pressure for rapid progress in peace talks between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the goal of brokering a peace agreement as early as June or July.
- South Africa, Africa's largest economy, is currently experiencing its most prolonged streak of foreign equity outflows in five years, with investors withdrawing a substantial $3.7 billion from the local stock market since October 2024, a data released by the Institute of International Finance (IIF…
- For the 23rd consecutive year, Forbes has released its Global 2000 ranking, highlighting the world’s largest and most influential publicly traded companies, with South Africa accounting for the majority of Africa’s entries.
- The Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, Roey Gilad, has voiced disappointment over Ghana’s decision to abstain from a vote in Vienna on whether Iran is complying with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards.
- The government of Kenya has reduced its budget allocation for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria by KSh 11.4 billion in the proposed 2025/2026 financial year, despite a KSh 31 billion shortfall caused by the recent halt in donor funding.
- The Port of Durban, in South Africa has made history with the arrival of the MSC Rifaya, the largest container ship to ever dock at a South African port.
- China has expanded its 10-day visa-free transit policy to 55 countries, but notably excluded all African nations, raising questions about the scope of its global engagement.
- Finance ministers across East Africa have increased health spending following U.S. President Donald Trump’s sudden withdrawal of billions of dollars in aid earlier this year.
- 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.
