- The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has commended the leadership of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) for enhancing operational efficiency and playing a crucial role in the ongoing transformation of Ghana’s energy sector.
- South Sudan has officially declared the Kenyan-led Tumaini Peace Initiative defunct, months after the process was quietly suspended amid mounting tensions and deepening mistrust between the Juba government and newly incorporated opposition groups.
- President William Ruto has signed the long-awaited 'Conflict of Interest Bill' into law, which aims to improve accountability in Kenya's public sector.
- Tensions between Nigeria and Ghana appeared to ease this week following a joint statement by both governments in response to anti-Nigerian protests that had sparked concern across the region.
- South Africa is set to face a 30% tariff on its exports to the United States starting next week, after failing to secure a trade agreement before the deadline.
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing mounting criticism from environmentalists, human rights groups, and global climate advocates following its decision to open 124 million hectares of land and inland waters to oil and gas exploration.
- Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have formally commenced implementation of their U.S.-brokered peace agreement with the inaugural session of the Joint Oversight Committee held on July 31, 2025.
- After nearly a year of subdued inflation, Kenya's consumer prices are beginning to rise again, raising concerns about the durability of recent interest rate cuts.
- Ethiopia claimed on Thursday that it would plant 700 million tree seedlings in a single day as part of its Green Legacy Initiative, a statewide reforestation campaign.
- The military-led governments of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso plan to allocate a portion of their national revenues to a newly established investment bank.
- FC Barcelona has announced a four-year strategic sponsorship agreement with the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), becoming the third elite European football club, after AC Milan and AS Monaco, to formalize a partnership with the Central African nation.
- Following accusations of Aliko Dangote's preference for foreign partnerships, Africa’s richest man recently announced that Nigerians would soon be able to own shares in the Dangote Refinery.
- Aid agencies have warned that aid cuts from the United States to Nigeria could push more people into the hands of terrorist organizations in the Northern region of Nigeria.
- South Africa’s rand held steady in early trading on Wednesday as the country faced intensifying pressure to secure a key trade agreement with the United States.
- Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, is offering the United States a military base near the mouth of the Red Sea and access to critical minerals as part of its bid for international recognition.
- Tanzania’s decision to bar foreign nationals from owning and operating a wide range of small-scale businesses is stirring diplomatic unease and threatening to trigger a trade standoff with neighbouring Kenya.
- Oil production is still a major source of income and a substantial contributor to the GDP of many African countries, making it a reliable resource. However, this resource's production usually varies from month to month, and June has been no exception.
- Since returning to office in 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to expedite the deportation of undocumented migrants, reigniting diplomatic negotiations with countries across the Global South, including South Sudan, to facilitate repatriation agreements.
- United States President Donald Trump has indicated he may not attend the upcoming G20 summit scheduled to take place in South Africa this November, citing his disapproval of the country’s policies.
- Nigeria's fuel market is entering another era of fierce competition, with independent fuel importers undercutting the Dangote Refinery in an unexpected twist.
- Three gold producers, including London-listed Endeavour Mining (EDV.L), have agreed to adopt Mali’s controversial new mining code, Malian government officials announced.
- Income levels across African countries vary significantly, shaped by a complex mix of natural resource endowments, economic diversification, governance, and demographic pressures. Countries with the highest income levels tend to be those with relatively robust GDP figures, diversified economies,…
- The wealth of Africa's richest individuals is once again making headlines, with new statistics revealing significant rises in a variety of industries, particularly food, cement, communications, and luxury goods.
- France's posture and tone toward its military ties to West Africa have pivoted from unrelenting to resigned in the first seven months of 2025. This was underscored by a recent comment from a French official. He noted that the security infrastructure in West Africa is no longer a concern.
- In a major geopolitical development, Niger has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia, marking the completion of a broader deal between Moscow and the three military-led governments of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
- In the last few years, Russian influence has seen tremendous growth in Africa, particularly after the formation of the BRICS group of nations. This has led many to deduce that the West is slowly becoming irrelevant on the continent, as highlighted by David Monyae at the Valdai Russia-Africa…
- Zimbabwe’s best shot at ending its 25-year debt default lies not in going it alone but in formally engaging the Group of 20 nations for a coordinated solution, according to World Bank President Ajay Banga.
- Ghana has cancelled a $1.2 billion bauxite lease awarded to local firm Rocksure International and is now seeking a foreign partner to develop one of West Africa’s richest untapped bauxite reserves.
- In a renewed advisory targeting visa misuse, the United States has cautioned Nigerians against attempting to travel to the country with the primary aim of giving birth, a practice commonly referred to as birthright citizenship.
- Dangote Cement Plc, owned by Africa’s richest man, posted its biggest profit surge in nearly six years, driven by a stable naira and higher cement prices.
- In a significant legal victory, Kenya and Uganda have successfully fended off a $2 billion claim filed by the defunct Rift Valley Railways (RVR) consortium at the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).
- Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has called on the Nigerian government to stop the importation of petrol, diesel, and other refined fuel products. He believes the country should prioritise local production under the “Nigeria First” policy introduced by President Bola Tinubu. But oil marketers…
- The engines that run our cars, industries, and generators are among the most damaging sources of air pollution, which is currently one of the biggest risks to both human health and the environment, including within African cities.
- The Trump administration’s revised immigration policy is raising alarm among African students in the United States, following the introduction of stricter visa conditions that could prevent them from leaving the country until after graduation.
- The recent discovery of a 4,000-year-old handprint on an artifact from ancient Egypt seems to have provided a remarkable window into the human touch that underlies one of the oldest civilizations in history.
- Hailed as a game-changer for Nigeria's energy sector, the $20 billion Dangote Refinery is currently at the center of a maritime dispute. African shipowners have expressed concern that the refinery is using ships from Angola to transport its crude and finished products, rather than Nigerian-owned…
- African governments and companies are beginning to regain access to international capital markets, offering a renewed chance to diversify funding sources.
- India is intensifying its engagement with Africa in a strategic bid to diversify its sources of rare earth elements (REEs) amid growing global concerns over China's dominance in the critical minerals market.
- The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has responded to growing public concern after a viral video surfaced showing Nigerian miners allegedly trafficked and abandoned by a China-owned mining company in the Central African Republic (CAR).
- As Africa undergoes rapid urbanisation, a growing number of its cities have surpassed the one million population mark, solidifying their roles as regional economic, political, and cultural hubs.
- France has signed a bilateral agreement with Ghana to provide debt relief under the country’s ongoing external debt restructuring programme, marking a major milestone in Ghana’s efforts to recover from unsustainable debt levels following the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Tanzania and Rwanda have taken significant steps to deepen their bilateral cooperation, with renewed commitments in air connectivity, railway development, and the promotion of Kiswahili.
