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28 Apr 2026 - Nigeria is turning to homegrown technology as worsening insecurity pushes the country to modernise its military response.

28 Apr 2026 - Nigeria’s stock market declined on Monday as investors sold banking shares after weeks of gains, but the broader market remained among Africa’s…

28 Apr 2026 - Nigeria’s livestock industry is being positioned for a major commercial overhaul, with stakeholders mobilising a private sector-led investment drive…

28 Apr 2026 - Africa’s expanding domestic capital base, now estimated at more than $4 trillion, is failing to translate into large-scale job creation and…

28 Apr 2026 - A new investigation has alleged that more than 1,400 African nationals have been recruited to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine, with over 300…

27 Apr 2026 - Africa Corps, a paramilitary force controlled by Russia’s Defence Ministry, said on Monday that it had withdrawn its troops from the northern Malian…

27 Apr 2026 - Russian-linked paramilitary group Africa Corps has said it thwarted what it described as a large-scale coup attempt in Mali, following coordinated…

27 Apr 2026 - Heavy fighting has erupted across Mali following a series of coordinated attacks by armed groups, prompting intervention by Russia’s Africa Corps and…

27 Apr 2026 - Egypt is strengthening its cargo corridor with Italy as rising instability around the Strait of Hormuz pushes exporters and shipping companies to…

27 Apr 2026 - Drawing upon his substantial expertise within the Nigerian petroleum industry, former President Olusegun Obasanjo asserted in a recent interview on…

27 Apr 2026 - The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is taking a dramatic move to protect its massive mineral wealth by announcing plans to build a new…

27 Apr 2026 - The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed a gold supply agreement with UAE-based Paradigm Holdings, marking a fresh step in…

27 Apr 2026 - The United States is increasingly turning to Africa to secure the critical minerals needed to power its economy, with countries like Gabon and South…

27 Apr 2026 - Nigeria’s second richest man, Abdulsamad Rabiu, who has been on a roll since the year began, just experienced another surge in his net worth.

27 Apr 2026 - Jet fuel exports from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery have risen sharply over the past two years, underscoring a rapid shift in global aviation fuel…

27 Apr 2026 - Nigeria’s stock market closed at another record on Friday, extending one of the world’s strongest equity rallies this year as gains in banking and…

27 Apr 2026 - South Africa is betting that rewriting decades-old money rules could unlock one of the biggest investment opportunities in emerging markets.

27 Apr 2026 - Nigeria’s stock market extended its record-breaking 2026 rally last week, adding N5.51 trillion ($4.06 billion) in value as investors increased bets…

27 Apr 2026 - Nigeria has waived a $32.8 million fine imposed on Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, following a confidential…

27 Apr 2026 - Saudi Arabia and Nigeria are seeking to strengthen economic ties after the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Al-Balawi, held talks with…

27 Apr 2026 - South Korea has signalled a strategic shift in its relationship with Nigeria, moving away from a traditional aid-based model towards a partnership…

27 Apr 2026 - Africa’s largest industrial project is set to scale further, with Aliko Dangote announcing plans to expand the Dangote Refinery to a production…

27 Apr 2026 - Mozambique is deepening ties with China in a sweeping agreement that combines defence cooperation, geological mapping and industrial investment to…

26 Apr 2026 - Nissan is accelerating its shift toward North Africa with a fresh $45 million investment in Egypt, as the Japanese automaker restructures global…

26 Apr 2026 - Low diesel prices can serve as a potent driver for economic growth in African countries, especially given how deeply diesel is integrated into daily…

26 Apr 2026 - South Africa is ramping up fuel imports from the United States as instability in Middle East supply routes continues to disrupt traditional energy…

25 Apr 2026 - Turkey and Israel are intensifying competition in the Horn of Africa, with Somalia and Somaliland emerging as key battlegrounds for oil, military…

25 Apr 2026 - Senegal has moved to assume full control of its strategic Yakaar-Teranga gas project following an agreement for the withdrawal of US-based Kosmos…

24 Apr 2026 - High inflation, as evidenced by fast-rising Consumer Price Index (CPI) levels, continues to be one of the most serious economic difficulties…

24 Apr 2026 - The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia are strengthening Africa’s position on the global copper map, as rising demand for the metal reshapes…

24 Apr 2026 - The United States has renewed and expanded a key export financing scheme to strengthen agricultural trade with Nigeria, as bilateral commerce between…

24 Apr 2026 - Sierra Leone has signed a $225 million offshore petroleum licence agreement with Nigeria-based Marginal Energy Limited, in a move aimed at reviving…

24 Apr 2026 - The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a further expansion of its refugee admissions framework, with internal discussions…

24 Apr 2026 - Nigeria’s central bank is proposing a shake-up of banking fees that will make ATM cards more expensive while cutting or eliminating several everyday…

24 Apr 2026 - South Africa’s inflation edged higher in March, in an early sign that price pressures may be returning, even before the full impact of rising global…

24 Apr 2026 - Africa’s total central bank reserves rose to $530 billion in 2025, driven by surging gold prices and increased bullion purchases as policymakers…

24 Apr 2026 - South Africa has proposed sweeping new financial rules that could require residents to declare certain holdings of cryptocurrency, gold and foreign…

24 Apr 2026 - Nigeria’s stock market extended its rally on Thursday, with stronger price gains offsetting mixed trading activity as investors continued rotating…

24 Apr 2026 - South Africa may be heading for another interest rate increase as rising oil prices and renewed inflation risks put pressure on the economy,…

24 Apr 2026 - The president of Kenya, William Ruto, recently pledged to offer significant investment in Uganda’s long-awaited oil refinery project.

24 Apr 2026 - Zimbabwe and Botswana are moving to deepen regional integration with a landmark agreement that will allow citizens of both countries to travel…

24 Apr 2026 - Africa could face a refined fuel shortfall of 86 million tonnes by 2040, according to a new report by the Africa Finance Corporation, which warns…

24 Apr 2026 - President Bola Tinubu has pledged Nigeria’s solidarity with Gulf states affected by escalating tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the…

24 Apr 2026 - Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled plans to expand his refining footprint into East Africa, proposing a large-scale refinery…

24 Apr 2026 - Kenya is looking to transform a major Chinese-backed rail project into a fully integrated regional transport corridor, as fresh talks with Turkey's…

24 Apr 2026 - The HelloSafe Prosperity Index 2026 ranks Africa’s most prosperous nations, with Seychelles taking a clear lead at 98.09, followed by Mauritius (77.…

23 Apr 2026 - South Africa and Nigeria have emerged among the world’s top 10 outsourcing destinations, highlighting Africa’s growing role in the global business…

23 Apr 2026 - Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has pledged to support the construction of a new oil refinery in Tanzania.

23 Apr 2026 - Africa will need at least two refineries the size of the Dangote facility to meet surging fuel demand, according to the Africa Finance Corporation’s…

23 Apr 2026 - Foreign investors are returning to Nigeria’s stock market after months of caution, driven by improving currency conditions and a broader rally in…