- With a growing population in numerous African countries and rising life expectancy, having a strong pension system in place is critical not just for retiree well-being, but also for governments' long-term economic stability.
- IBM, the American technology giant, has restructured its operations in 36 African countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, by transferring management to MIBB.
- Rwanda may be facing a significant economic setback as the European Union (E.U) has received a request to nullify its mineral partnership deal with the East African country.
- Niger continues to make major advances as it plans to establish multiple airlines, following plans to implement a biometric passport system with Burkina Faso and Mali.
- Ukraine is exploring the possibility of establishing a logistics hub in Egypt to facilitate the supply of its agricultural products to the region, Agriculture Minister Vitaliy Koval announced on Tuesday.
- Over the years, U.S. aid to Nigeria has focused on key sectors such as health, security, and economic development, aiming to address both immediate and long-term challenges.
- Switzerland has announced the termination of its development aid program to Eritrea, citing persistent challenges in repatriating rejected asylum seekers.
- Nigeria’s external reserve saw a loss of $1.19 billion in just 3 weeks after the country had recorded a high of $40.920 billion on the 6th of January 2025.
- Africa’s debt is primarily external, with the region's external debt reaching US$1.2 trillion by 2023, making up nearly 60% of its total public debt. Eritrea ranks among the African countries with the lowest external debt, standing at $635.5 million and ranking 145th globally.
- The Eastern Congo rebel coalition, which includes the M23 group, has announced a ceasefire for humanitarian reasons, yielding to international pressure to halt the escalating conflict.
- The Absa Africa Financial Markets Index reported significant market developments in 2024. In Africa, South Africa tops the list for foreign exchange accessibility, scoring 87 out of 100.
- Ghana’s economy, one month into its current administration under its new president, John Mahama, has recorded some marginal gains, specifically in its inflation rate.
- The Congolese government, alongside U.N. officials and Western powers, including the United States, has accused neighbouring Rwanda of exacerbating the conflict by deploying thousands of troops and heavy weaponry in support of M23.
- Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator announced on Monday that oil producers who fail to meet their required supply quotas to local refineries, including the massive Dangote Refinery, will be denied export permits.
- With billions of barrels lying beneath the land and offshore, oil is one of Africa’s biggest money-makers. Morocco has the smallest proven oil reserves in Africa, with just 684,000 barrels, placing it 94th globally.
- Discussions about Africa's wealthiest people occasionally revolve around the fact that the majority of the country's high-net-worth individuals are Caucasian, as opposed to black billionaires.
- The Dangote Refinery took a bold step over the weekend: a considerable price reduction for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol.
- The Kremlin has expanded the list of African friends whose banks may now trade currencies in Russia. These additions include Nigeria, Tunisia, and Ethiopia.
- The South African government has announced its intention to engage in dialogue with US President Donald Trump regarding his recent threat to cut aid to the country.
- U.S. forces conducted airstrikes in Somalia on Saturday, targeting a senior Islamic State attack planner and other militants, resulting in multiple casualties, President Donald Trump announced.
- Under the AfDB’s plan, countries would pool a pre-agreed amount of their proven critical mineral reserves, allowing local currencies to be converted at an agreed rate.
- Despite Nigeria's efforts to increase local production of petroleum products, over five billion liters of PMS and diesel were imported within a four-month period.
- The ongoing conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has seen notable developments, with Southern African leaders making efforts to address the crisis.
- Diaspora remittances are a vital source of income for many African countries, contributing significantly to both household and national economic stability.
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), which just sent its congratulations, Niger has gone down as the first African country to stop the transmission of Onchocerca volvulus, commonly known as river blindness.
- One of Donald Trump's most aggressive policy objectives since retaking office is a widespread crackdown on illegal immigration in the United States (U.S.), which is set to affect individuals from Africa.
- The BRICS nations have once again faced strong opposition from U.S. President Donald Trump following their push to introduce an alternative currency for international trade.
- Tanzania and Burundi have partnered with two Chinese firms to construct a railway linking the two countries, facilitating the transport of metals—including battery mineral nickel—to Dar es Salaam's port.
