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8 Dec 2025 - South Africa has landed its largest-ever private rail investment, with private rail operator Traxtion committing R3.4 billion (over $200 million) to…

8 Dec 2025 - China's exports rebounded in November 2025 as stronger demand from Africa and other emerging markets helped offset a steep fall in shipments to the…

8 Dec 2025 - Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, has once again crossed the $30 billion mark, regaining his place in the exclusive "$30 billion club," per…

8 Dec 2025 - Bolttech, a Singaporean insurance tech firm, has acquired Kenyan digital insurance platform mTek in a deal that marks a significant push into Africa’…

8 Dec 2025 - Bolttech, the global insurtech backed by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li, has acquired Kenyan digital insurance platform mTek in a deal that marks a…

8 Dec 2025 - The Nigerian government has revealed its fighter jets and ground forces helped Benin’s army thwart an attempted coup in Cotonou, marking the latest…

7 Dec 2025 - In Africa, Cairo stands out as the continent’s restless megacity and a growing magnet for capital and talent.

7 Dec 2025 - France has pledged renewed support to Nigeria as the West African nation grapples with escalating security crisis, joining global partners including…

7 Dec 2025 - Sweden will cut development aid to four African countries, which include Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, and Bolivia as it reprioritises…

7 Dec 2025 - The government of the Republic has confirmed that President Patrice Talon is safe and fully in control of the country after a short-lived attempt by…

7 Dec 2025 - The government of the Republic has confirmed that President Patrice Talon is safe and fully in control of the country after a short-lived attempt by…

7 Dec 2025 - The Republic of Benin has been thrown into political uncertainty after a group of soldiers appeared on state television announcing that they had…

7 Dec 2025 - Tanzania is on edge as the United States issues a security alert ahead of nationwide protests planned for December 9.

7 Dec 2025 - Over the past decade, private jet ownership in Africa has surged, with the continent’s top billionaires using them for privacy, security, and…

6 Dec 2025 - Rwanda has secured its first major gain from the recently brokered peace deal, with the United States approving a $228 million agreement under its…

6 Dec 2025 - In Africa, early-stage funding is hard to come by, and exits are even harder to find. That didn’t stop Olu Oyinsan and his co-founder from launching…

5 Dec 2025 - Africa is rich in natural resources, from oil to gold, making it the envy of many regions. While some countries have successfully harnessed these…

5 Dec 2025 - Burkina Faso’s leader Ibrahim Traoré has become the first recipient of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) biometric identity card, marking a major…

5 Dec 2025 - United States President Donald Trump met with leaders from the Eastern African countries of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Paul…

5 Dec 2025 - Africa is a treasure trove of natural resources, from cobalt and diamonds to gold, oil, and rare minerals. These resources power global industries,…

5 Dec 2025 - China has offered a significant boost to Nigeria’s export ambitions after its ambassador in Abuja, Yu Dunhai, announced that Beijing is prepared to…

5 Dec 2025 - South Africa has been included among eight countries set to enjoy visa-free access to Bolivia, a move seen as recognition of its growing influence on…

5 Dec 2025 - One of Africa’s largest gold producers, South Africa, has opened a new gold underground mine, with the intention of capitalizing on gold’s rising…

5 Dec 2025 - The planned 500,000-barrel-per-day (bp/d) oil refinery in Nigeria has gained some ground with the finalization of a new agreement.

5 Dec 2025 - South Africa’s government is preparing to bar more than 500 companies and individuals from doing business with the state, marking one of its most…

5 Dec 2025 - Chinese automaker BYD is fast-tracking its expansion in South Africa’s growing electric vehicle (EV) market, aiming to establish 35 dealerships by…

5 Dec 2025 - Niger’s military government has sharply escalated its confrontation with Orano, accusing the French state-backed nuclear fuel giant of environmental…

5 Dec 2025 - South Africa’s leading pharmacy and healthcare retailer, Dis-Chem, has announced that its co-founder, Ivan Saltzman, will step down from his role as…

5 Dec 2025 - Kenya has entered the good books of the United States, securing $2.6 billion in two separate agreements, including a $1.6 billion health compact and…

5 Dec 2025 - Libya is ramping up its deportation of irregular migrants, setting an ambitious target of 60,000 removals per month as the country grapples with a…

4 Dec 2025 - The United States has intensified diplomatic pressure on Tanzania, launching a sweeping review of its engagement with the country after deadly…

4 Dec 2025 - The United States has intensified diplomatic pressure on Tanzania, launching a sweeping review of its engagement with the country after deadly…

4 Dec 2025 - Discussions regarding the export of substandard products to Africa have constituted a significant point of contention throughout the year, as an…

4 Dec 2025 - The United States has moved to enforce its threat, snubbing South Africa at the upcoming G20 summit and instead extending an invitation to a major…

4 Dec 2025 - The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has agreed to move forward with a $1 billion debt-for-food security swap with Kenya, a…

4 Dec 2025 - Africa is rapidly integrating the AI revolution into its ecosystem. While some countries are embracing the technology, expanding access, and…

4 Dec 2025 - The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $1.78 billion Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Namibia.

4 Dec 2025 - The United States has confirmed that it will not invite South Africa to the 2026 G20 Summit, marking a sharp diplomatic rebuke as Washington prepares…

4 Dec 2025 - Africa’s stake in international conflicts, specifically, the Russia-Ukraine war, has been highlighted yet again, this time with implications that…

4 Dec 2025 - South Africa’s largest mobile operator, Vodacom Group Ltd., is set to take control of East Africa’s biggest telecom, Safaricom Plc, in a multi-…

4 Dec 2025 - South Africa’s largest mobile operator, Vodacom Group Ltd., is set to take control of East Africa’s biggest telecom, Safaricom Plc, in a multi-…

4 Dec 2025 - Mobile-money platforms across Africa processed roughly $81 billion in transactions last year, and December’s festive transfers could push that figure…

4 Dec 2025 - According to figures issued on Wednesday by the Ghana Statistical Service, the country’s consumer inflation fell to 6.3% year on year in November,…

4 Dec 2025 - After years of reputational damage tied to state-capture controversies, McKinsey is pursuing a careful reset in South Africa, emphasising internal…

4 Dec 2025 - Nigeria has moved to reposition West Africa as a key player in the global aviation value chain, announcing a landmark partnership with U.S. aircraft…

3 Dec 2025 - Nigeria has opened 50 oil and gas blocks, targeting $10 billion in investment and a boost of 400,000 barrels per day in production.

3 Dec 2025 - After years of suspension, policy resets and infrastructure rebuilding, Guinea’s Simandou iron ore project has moved into its export phase, marking a…

3 Dec 2025 - Two fintech startups went public on the continent in November 2025, marking the first major IPOs since the pre-pandemic era.

3 Dec 2025 - South Africa could unlock as much as 5 trillion rand ($293 billion) in infrastructure and clean-energy investment if it undertakes a major overhaul…

3 Dec 2025 - Prada has completed a $1.38 billion acquisition of Versace, bringing two of Italy's most recognisable luxury houses under a single corporate umbrella…