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5 Jan 2026 - Crime levels can vary a lot from city to city, and Numbeo’s Crime Index gives a snapshot of how safe or risky life feels in different places. Six of…

5 Jan 2026 - South Africa’s gasoline prices are set to fall to their lowest level in nearly four years, as a combination of falling global crude prices and a…

5 Jan 2026 - Following a monumental gas deal Egypt inked with Israel last year, the largest of its kind, the North African country has intensified its gas…

5 Jan 2026 - Sources at the world’s largest single-train refinery, the Dangote Refinery, recently refuted rumours that its petroleum processing unit was shut down…

5 Jan 2026 - Algeria has reached a major infrastructure milestone with the completion of full-track installation on the Western Mining Railway, Africa’s first…

5 Jan 2026 - Mali has formally activated a reciprocal visa regime for United States nationals, escalating a rare diplomatic standoff between Bamako and Washington…

5 Jan 2026 - Botswana, Africa’s largest diamond producer, has launched a new golden passport programme that allows foreign investors to obtain citizenship with a…

5 Jan 2026 - As 2026 begins, a review of the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) highlights how African countries continued to bear the brunt of extremist violence…

5 Jan 2026 - Botswana is broadening its economic and diplomatic engagement with Russia while negotiations with the United States over diamond tariff relief remain…

4 Jan 2026 - Travelers from six African countries are now facing higher costs and stricter scrutiny as the $250 Visa Integrity Fee, legislated in July 2025 and…

4 Jan 2026 - Benin and Niger have expelled each other’s diplomats, deepening a standoff between the two West African neighbours and highlighting growing…

4 Jan 2026 - Angola has taken another step toward strengthening its upstream oil output and downstream energy security after the N’Dola Sul project officially…

3 Jan 2026 - South Africa has called for an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council after the United States confirmed it carried out what it…

3 Jan 2026 - South Africa leads Africa with a Quality of Life Index of 150.9. Numbeo’s 2026 Quality of Life Index takes a close look at all these factors,…

3 Jan 2026 - Zambia’s kwacha traded close to its strongest level in more than two years after a government directive to curb the use of foreign currencies in…

3 Jan 2026 - Libya produced its highest volume of crude oil in more than a decade in 2025, marking a major milestone in the recovery of a sector long disrupted by…

2 Jan 2026 - The South African rand opened 2026 at its strongest level since 2022, buoyed by positive domestic trends, including ongoing economic reforms and…

2 Jan 2026 - Living costs across Africa vary widely, with Seychelles, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Senegal ranking among the continent’s most…

2 Jan 2026 - Ghana’s currency, the Cedi delivered one of the strongest performances in the world in 2025, driven by soaring gold prices, disciplined government…

2 Jan 2026 - Ghana’s currency has recorded its first full-year gain against the U.S. dollar in more than 30 years, buoyed by surging gold prices, rising reserves…

2 Jan 2026 - Somaliland has strongly rejected claims that it struck a secret military or political deal with Israel in exchange for diplomatic recognition,…

2 Jan 2026 - As 2026 begins, several African countries remain in the global financial spotlight due to elevated debt burdens, macroeconomic fragility, and ongoing…

1 Jan 2026 - African public equity markets have expanded in recent years, but they still make up a small slice of the global capital markets.

1 Jan 2026 - The United States has signed a series of health agreements with African nations, bringing the total value of bilateral deals to over $16 billion.

31 Dec 2025 - Cape Town, South Africa, has been ranked among the world’s 20 best cities for Gen Z to live in, placing third globally in a report by Time Out.

31 Dec 2025 - Zambia has become the first African country to formally accept China’s yuan for mining taxes and royalties, a move that highlights Beijing’s…

31 Dec 2025 - Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Energies has acquired a 20% equity stake in Seplat Energy from French energy firm Maurel & Prom in a transaction valued at…

31 Dec 2025 - Zambia and Zimbabwe have agreed to each commit $220 million toward reviving construction of the long-delayed $4.2 billion Batoka Gorge hydropower…

31 Dec 2025 - In Africa’s modern economic landscape, currency strength is no longer just a macroeconomic statistic tucked away in central bank reports.

31 Dec 2025 - In response to travel bans issued by the United States government earlier in the month, Mali and Burkina Faso have decided to retaliate, issuing…

31 Dec 2025 - Ethiopia has taken a decisive step toward transforming itself from a marginal gold producer into a serious player in Africa’s mining industry after…

31 Dec 2025 - South Africa’s last remaining manganese smelting operation is at risk of closure as surging electricity costs continue to batter energy-intensive…

31 Dec 2025 - Gold’s recent rally, alongside a steady buildup in foreign-exchange reserves, has provided a lifeline to Zimbabwe’s bullion-backed currency.

30 Dec 2025 - HOF Capital, a fund co-founded by Onsi Sawiris of Egypt’s billionaire Sawiris family, and BlueFive Capital are in talks to acquire Porsche AG’s stake…

30 Dec 2025 - The African economy is powered by large commercial centers. They serve as entry points for trade, investment, and innovation by concentrating…

30 Dec 2025 - UK-listed Europa Oil & Gas has moved closer to drilling a large shallow-water gas prospect off Equatorial Guinea after sealing a farm-in…

30 Dec 2025 - Africa experienced the highest global tourism growth rate in early 2025, with North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa showing notable increases. A…

30 Dec 2025 - Long coasts, key sea lanes, and a strong reliance on maritime trade make naval might an essential component of national security and economic…

30 Dec 2025 - Israel on Friday became the first country to formally recognise Somaliland as a sovereign state, triggering a wave of condemnation from countries…

30 Dec 2025 - Indonesia’s trade relationship with Egypt reached a new high in 2025, with Indonesian exports to the North African country valued at $1.59 billion in…

30 Dec 2025 - Axis International Ltd has filed a $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea at a World Bank tribunal after the West African country revoked its…

30 Dec 2025 - Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has sold his controlling stake in Geregu Power Plc, one of Nigeria’s key electricity producers, in a $750 million…

29 Dec 2025 - The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will take losses on a $750 million loan to Ghana following the resolution of a dispute over the facility…

29 Dec 2025 - China has criticised any attempt to divide Somali territory, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday, reaffirming its support for Somalia’s sovereignty,…

29 Dec 2025 - As African cities vie for investment, talent, and regional relevance, one characteristic increasingly distinguishes those who succeed from those who…

29 Dec 2025 - Sudan has produced 70 metric tons of gold in 2025, exceeding its national target by 13% despite ongoing conflict.

29 Dec 2025 - Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL), led by Indian billionaire Ravi Jaipuria, is accelerating its African expansion with the acquisition of South Africa’s…

29 Dec 2025 - The Canadian government has issued a strong travel advisory urging its citizens to exercise a high degree of caution when travelling to South Africa…

29 Dec 2025 - The Federal Government has wiped out about $1.42 billion in historical debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to the…

29 Dec 2025 - A weak currency is rarely merely a financial annoyance in the economic reality of Africa. It frequently exacerbates suffering by increasing inflation…