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21 Jan 2026 - Ghana has taken a decisive step towards keeping more value from its gold industry, signing a new agreement that will see the precious metal refined…

21 Jan 2026 - A good example of how cheap diesel can be a significant economic advantage for African countries is shown by recent events in South Africa, where…

20 Jan 2026 - Richard Mills has formally ended his tenure as United States ambassador to Nigeria following a sweeping recall of American envoys ordered by…

20 Jan 2026 - Uganda’s gold exports surged by 75.8% last year to about $5.8 billion, underscoring a rapid shift in the country’s export profile as bullion overtook…

20 Jan 2026 - In a typical African commercial center, high purchasing power is a key factor in social and economic progress.

20 Jan 2026 - Uganda’s long-awaited national oil refinery has entered its most decisive phase yet, as the government moves closer to sealing a $4 billion…

20 Jan 2026 - Kenya plans to raise a record 106.3 billion shillings ($824.1 million) through the initial public offering (IPO) of its state-run pipeline company.

20 Jan 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally presented a shortlist of state-owned mineral assets to the United States, signalling a significant step…

20 Jan 2026 - US President Donald Trump has invited a select group of world leaders to join his ‘Board of Peace for Gaza,’ a 20-point plan aimed at achieving…

20 Jan 2026 - Botswana, Africa’s leading diamond producer, is facing a major oversupply crisis that is weighing on production and government revenues.

20 Jan 2026 - Sub-Saharan Africa's GDP growth is forecast to rise to 4.3% in 2026, up from an estimated 4.0% in 2025, supported by easing inflation, stronger…

20 Jan 2026 - The Island African Nation of Madagascar has put out its intent to join the generally perceived anti-Western, prominent socio-political and economic…

20 Jan 2026 - Africa’s role in global migration continues to expand, driven by a complex mix of economic pressures, conflict, demographic growth, and climate…

20 Jan 2026 - Senegal has revoked offshore exploration rights held by Atlas Oranto Petroleum, a privately owned upstream oil and gas firm founded by Nigerian…

20 Jan 2026 - On average, African passengers pay about 3.5 different charges on international departures, totalling roughly $68 in 2024, up from $66 in 2022.

20 Jan 2026 - South Africa's richest man, Johann Rupert, whose net worth almost peaked at $20 billion a week ago, has posted nine-month earnings of the same amount…

20 Jan 2026 - The United States has refused to ease up on the pressure it is exerting on South Africa regarding its participation in its naval exercise with Iran.

20 Jan 2026 - Polysmart Packaging Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading plastic recyclers, has announced a $60 million expansion to construct what it describes as the…

20 Jan 2026 - Nigeria’s non-oil export earnings rose to a record $6.1 billion last year, marking an 11.5 percent increase from the $5.4 billion recorded in 2024…

20 Jan 2026 - Each year, tourism generates trillions of dollars globally, and Africa is steadily increasing its share of that revenue.

20 Jan 2026 - Africa features prominently in the Council on Foreign Relations’ (CFR) 2026 Preventive Priorities Survey, a key annual exercise used by U.S.…

19 Jan 2026 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth outlook for several of Africa’s largest economies, including Nigeria and Egypt,…

19 Jan 2026 - Russia has strengthened its diplomatic footprint in Niger after Ambassador Viktor Voropayev formally presented his credentials to General…

19 Jan 2026 - The focus of China's interaction with Africa is shifting towards fostering financial integration, particularly through the use of the Chinese yuan.

19 Jan 2026 - Ethiopia is seeking to move beyond merely being an economic and political partner within the BRICS bloc by pursuing a more substantial role in…

19 Jan 2026 - During the 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook event of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, which was held on Thursday, last week, in Lagos, the International…

19 Jan 2026 - Ethiopia is currently in the process of localizing the production of its currency, the Ethiopian Birr.

19 Jan 2026 - Saudi Arabia has moved to position itself as a major player in Africa’s gold trade, announcing readiness to begin immediate purchases of bullion from…

19 Jan 2026 - Nigeria has emerged as the largest single beneficiary of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2025 following an estimated $24.6 billion…

19 Jan 2026 - India has proposed that BRICS nations explore linking their official digital currencies to simplify cross-border trade and tourism payments, a move…

18 Jan 2026 - In the 1990s, as Nigeria’s banking sector shifted from government and foreign control to a nascent class of local private investors, a $5 million…

18 Jan 2026 - Dangote Group has signed a $350 million deal with Indian engineering firm EIL to expand its flagship refinery and petrochemicals complex in Lagos, a…

18 Jan 2026 - The United States has escalated its campaign against what it describes as covert technology transfers to China, filing a civil forfeiture complaint…

17 Jan 2026 - According to the QS World University Rankings, four universities in East Africa consistently stand out for their academic excellence, research impact…

17 Jan 2026 - The United States has signalled it will step back into the long-running dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest…

17 Jan 2026 - Uganda’s Electoral Commission has officially declared His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the elected President of the Republic for tanother…

17 Jan 2026 - Airbus Helicopters has secured a landmark contract with Ghana’s Ministry of Defence, delivering the world’s most technologically advanced ACH160…

17 Jan 2026 - The United States has issued a countrywide security alert for its citizens in Uganda following the presidential election held on Thursday, January 15…

16 Jan 2026 - For the first time in the last three years, there is a measurable degree of equitable representation in the list of the top five wealthiest Africans…

16 Jan 2026 - Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector closed 2025 on a firmer footing, with improved domestic supply, reduced import dependence, and rising refinery…

16 Jan 2026 - South Africa’s rand is enjoying its strongest weekly rally in more than two decades, buoyed by surging precious metal prices and signs of an…

16 Jan 2026 - In 2023, former boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. was ordered by a U.S. court to pay $2.4 million in damages to Zinni Media Concept Limited…

16 Jan 2026 - As the new year begins, high fuel prices continue to have a significant impact on African countries, illustrating the complicated interplay between…

16 Jan 2026 - South Africa has proposed new legal changes aimed at strengthening its ability to track illicit financial flows and impose tougher penalties for…

16 Jan 2026 - In many African cities, low purchasing power is still a major problem with far-reaching consequences on the economy, society, and development.

16 Jan 2026 - Nigeria, Africa’s largest telecom market, is opening its skies to more satellite internet providers as Amazon LEO, the tech giant’s low-Earth orbit (…

16 Jan 2026 - Nigeria's current inflation rate registered a decline for the year, contrary to projections of an increase, as reported by the country's bureau of…

16 Jan 2026 - An American financial technology company, PayServices, has filed a lawsuit in a United States federal court against the Democratic Republic of Congo…

16 Jan 2026 - Egypt has secured 1 billion euros from the European Union and is due to receive a further 3 billion euros in two instalments in 2026.

16 Jan 2026 - Saudi Arabia is finalising a new military coalition with Somalia and Egypt as part of its efforts to curb the United Arab Emirates’ regional…