- Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has made maritime history by becoming the first shipping line to deploy 24,000 TEU megaships on routes serving West Africa, marking a significant milestone in the region's integration into global trade networks.
- The governments of Saudi Arabia and Egypt have unveiled a groundbreaking, multibillion-dollar bridge project that will connect Africa and Asia across the Red Sea.
- The U.S. State Department has ordered all its embassies and consulates worldwide to “immediately begin additional vetting” for any individual seeking a visa to travel to Harvard University, regardless of the purpose of their visit.
- South Africa recorded 109 business liquidations in April 2025, bringing the total number of closures this year to 482 during the first four months in 2025, according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).
- The South African government is facing intense political backlash after changes to its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws, potentially allowing Elon Musk's Starlink to operate in the country with exemptions from existing Black ownership requirements.
- A controversial Russian scholarship scheme has triggered widespread outrage in Nigeria following revelations that several young Nigerians, including minors, were recruited under false pretenses to work in drone factories supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- Five African nations - The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Sudan - have made a historic collective contribution of $16 million to the African Development Fund (ADF), marking a significant milestone in the continent's journey toward financial autonomy and shared prosperity, and…
- A senior U.S. military commander in Africa has issued a warning, cautioning that China is actively seeking to replicate nearly every aspect of U.S. military assistance on the continent, as Washington scales back its direct involvement.
- France has emerged as the most popular Schengen country for visa applicants in 2024, surpassing traditional destinations like the UK, Canada, Italy, and the US.
- The top U.S. military commander leading AFRICOM in Africa has issued a stark warning about the rapid expansion of terrorist groups in the Sahel region.
- CDC urges vigilance as Clade I mpox cases appear in the U.S. following travel to affected regions in Central Africa, especially the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
- The United States has officially added South Africa to its travel alert list, citing rising global security threats, according to a recent update from the U.S. Department of State reported by Travel and Tour World.
- Dangote oil refinery plans to import at least five million barrels of U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil in July, according to three trading sources familiar with the matter.
- Japan is stepping up efforts to help its companies expand in Africa and strengthen trade ties across a continent where it has traditionally been viewed primarily as a donor.
- Uganda plans to borrow €500 million ($568 million) from three lenders, including the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), to fund infrastructure development, according to Finance Minister Matia Kasaija.
- Saudi Arabia has suspended the issuance of Block Work Visas for nationals from seven African countries, a move that could disrupt labor migration and remittance flows.
- Burkina Faso is set to boost its industrial gold production in 2025, driven by the ramp-up of Soleil Resources International Ltd.'s project in the country and the anticipated start of output from a new mine operated by Australia’s West African Resources Ltd.
- In 2025, a few players of African descent appeared on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid athletes, with their combined on-field and off-field incomes demonstrating their impact in sports and business.
- In 2025, a few players of African descent appeared on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid athletes, with their combined on-field and off-field incomes demonstrating their impact in sports and business.
- South Africa has proposed a decade-long liquefied natural gas (LNG) import agreement with the United States as part of efforts to deepen bilateral economic relations and secure favorable trade terms.
- While some African countries have successfully stabilized their currencies and built resilience, others continue to struggle under the weight of a discounted currency.
- The African Development Bank (AfDB) plans to establish a new carbon markets support facility aimed at unlocking climate finance across the continent, senior officials announced at the bank's annual meeting in Abidjan.
- One in six Ghanaians who interacted with public officials in 2024 admitted to paying a bribe to access public services, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has disclosed.
- Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected as the new President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group during the Bank’s Annual Meetings in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
- French energy giant TotalEnergies announced on Thursday that it will sell its 12.5% non-operating stake in Nigeria’s Bonga oil field to a subsidiary of Shell for $510 million.
- French energy giant TotalEnergies announced on Thursday that it will sell its 12.5% non-operating stake in Nigeria’s Bonga oil field to a subsidiary of Shell for $510 million.
- In Kenya, crops are the foundation of rural livelihoods. The agricultural sector employs more than 70% of the rural population, and many of them depend on crop farming as their main source of income.
- It’s no secret that Nigeria ranks among the top recipients of remittances globally. Every year, millions of Nigerians living abroad send billions of dollars home to help support their families, invest in businesses, and contribute to the country's socioeconomic progress.
- Nova Phoenix and Rume Ophi are the visionaries behind Decentralized Nigeria, a new Web3 event connecting Africa to the global blockchain ecosystem. With ambitions to reshape regulation, access, and innovation in Africa, they want to make Nigeria the hub of Web3, but with even greater reach.
- Nearly half of Africa’s currencies are expected to weaken against the U.S. dollar in 2025, driven by geopolitical tensions and internal economic pressures.
- Roughly 49% of South Africa’s refining capacity remains idle. Over the past five years, South Africa’s refining capacity has been cut in half due to a combination of accidents and underinvestment.
- The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a security alert to American citizens and expatriates following a suspected bombing near the Mogadishu Barracks in Abuja.
- ECOWAS leaders will meet on Wednesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the organization’s founding, where they are likely to address ongoing security concerns in the region, as well as address the implications of trade tariffs and U.S. aid cuts. The milestone comes at a particularly challenging time…
- In 2024, African countries collectively lost tens of millions of euros in non-refundable application fees due to European Union (EU) visa rejections, indicating a growing financial and mobility burden for African travelers.
- The tone of Nigeria’s debt conversation in less than a month has pivoted from jubilant to concerned, owing to the intent of President Bola Tinubu to borrow more money, despite recently clearing its IMF debts.
- International students hoping to study in the United States are facing new hurdles as President Donald Trump's administration orders a temporary pause on visa appointments.
- Egypt’s economic challenges are seemingly being mitigated per the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as it only needs to widen its tax base to completely recover from one of its worst economic hits in recent history.
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his plan to boost the economy by launching major construction projects has attracted a record 238 billion rand (about $13.3 billion) in investment.
- A high-level Ethiopian delegation led by Chief of the General Staff Field Marshal Birhanu Jula Gelalcha met with senior Russian defense officials led by Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin in Moscow, demonstrating the expanding strategic ties between Russia and Ethiopia.
- Given that the world economy still seems volatile, African countries must begin to understand the importance of strong currencies as vital instruments for long-term economic growth and resilience, as well as symbols of national pride.
- Three African countries - Uganda, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic (CAR) have embarked on a landmark infrastructure initiative with the launch of a 1,800-kilometre regional road project aimed at enhancing trade, connectivity, and economic integration across East and Central Africa.
- Ghana has temporarily closed its embassy in Washington, D.C. and recalled all foreign affairs staff amid an investigation into an alleged visa fraud scandal.
- Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to begin coal exports from Nigeria in the coming weeks, adding another revenue stream to the growing portfolio of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL).
