- The richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote, recently expressed concern about Nigeria's chronic power shortages, claiming that the country's energy generation is unjustifiably low considering its enormous potential and economic demands.
- Eswatini has pushed back against assertions by the United States that a group of deported ex-convicts could not be returned to their countries of origin due to the refusal by those governments.
- The Kingdom of Eswatini acknowledged on Wednesday that it is currently holding five people deported from the United States under a contentious immigration policy first advocated by former President Donald Trump.
- Egypt is increasing diesel imports to new highs in July, as it races to secure adequate backup fuel for power generation in the face of increased energy demand.
- Zimbabwe's state-owned Kuvimba Mining House is set to begin construction of a $270 million lithium concentrator at its Sandawana mine in the third quarter of 2025.
- In a late shift, U.S. Senate Republicans abandoned a proposed $400 million cut to PEPFAR, the flagship HIV/AIDS relief program that supports millions across Africa.
- Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, has raised concerns about Africa becoming a dumping ground for substandard petroleum products due to its heavy reliance on imports.
- Consumer price index (CPI) is a significant economic indicator that influences almost every aspect of a country's financial health, from consumer spending to government debt management. This metric has constituted a cause for concern in some African countries, while for others, it has been the…
- Angola has postponed plans to issue Eurobonds this year due to rising global uncertainties and falling oil prices that have dampened investor sentiment.
- Consumers in several African countries continue to bear the brunt of high fuel prices, with rippling effects in transportation, food, and energy expenses.
- Morocco has begun a groundbreaking water infrastructure project, the Jorf Lasfar-Khouringa (J2K) pipeline. The state-owned OCP Group unveiled the new 200-kilometer pipeline, which would transport desalinated water from the Atlantic coast to Khouribga, home to the world's largest phosphate mine.
- Tensions between France and Equatorial Guinea have intensified as the Central African nation accuses Paris of breaching international law and undermining its sovereignty.
- Egypt is preparing to relaunch its national commodity exchange to stabilise domestic markets and ensure a steady supply of essential agricultural goods.
- Kenya is grappling with a dramatic surge in cybercrime, as the country recorded a staggering 201.7% rise in cybersecurity threats within the first quarter of 2025.
- The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is putting the finishing touches on a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency platforms and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), according to Governor Johnson Asiama.
- Despite growth in Africa concerning governance, peacebuilding, and economic growth, some countries continue to face deep-seated instability. Surprisingly, several of these countries are not formally categorized as "fragile states" or "fragile regions," despite their lived experiences indicating…
- Nigeria and Zimbabwe have been ranked among the world’s 10 most difficult places to live, according to a new global livability index that highlights the harsh realities of urban life in some of the world’s most challenged cities.
- Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and President of the Dangote Group, has stated that Nigeria's estimated daily fuel consumption is greatly exaggerated, accusing the petroleum sector of widespread corruption.
- All political appointees under President John Dramani Mahama’s current administration will no longer receive fuel allowances or allocations, with immediate effect.
- Given that diesel is essential for transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture in several African countries, high diesel costs continue to be a major concern for both consumers and governments.
- For the second time this year, the United States has skipped a key G20 finance meeting hosted by South Africa, raising diplomatic eyebrows and casting a shadow over Africa’s efforts to assert its voice in global economic governance.
- Conflict, political instability, climate shocks, and armed violence displaced millions across the continent in 2024, with eight African countries ranking among the world’s most neglected humanitarian crises, according to a new report.
- Mozambique has created the conditions needed to restart TotalEnergies’ massive $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, according to the country’s energy minister.
- The United States Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have reportedly expressed support for the Government of Ghana’s request to extradite former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, who has been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and…
- The United States Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have reportedly expressed support for the Government of Ghana’s request to extradite former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, who has been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and…
- Kenyans in diaspora continue to play an important part in sustaining the country's economy, with remittances reaching an all-time high of USD 5.08 billion (KSh 656.99 billion) in the year leading up to June 2025.
- Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state at 92, has confirmed he will run for re-election in the country’s October 12 presidential election.
- The 47th session of the UNESCO World Cultural Committee, which is now taking place from July 6 to July 16, 2025, has already brought much pride to the African continent, with numerous African monuments joining the list of designated cultural sites.
- Last week, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bayo Ojulari, noted that the group was looking to take a different approach to rehabilitating Nigeria's refineries.
- Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has died at the age of 82 in a London clinic, marking the end of a defining era in Nigerian and African political history.
- Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold Corporation is ramping up its investment in Zambia with a $2 billion expansion plan, a move seen as a strategic pivot amid escalating tensions with Mali’s military-led government.
- Nigeria’s state-owned oil giant, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has reaffirmed its commitment to supplying crude oil to the Dangote Refinery based strictly on commercial and market-driven terms.
- Uganda has reopened its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), six months after closing key crossings due to advances by the M23 rebel group. The affected border points, Bunagana and Ishasha, are located in North Kivu province and were shut down following the group’s seizure of Goma.
- Azule Energy has confirmed a significant offshore gas discovery off Angola’s coast, following the successful drilling of the Gajajeira-01 well, the country’s first exploration well dedicated solely to gas.
- A new Forbes report has revealed that eight African-born billionaires are among the record 125 foreign-born individuals who have built billion-dollar fortunes while living in the United States.
- Nigeria’s first deep-sea port has resumed transshipment cargo operations after a major upgrade in facility, marking a significant step in the country’s ambition to become a major player in West African maritime logistics.
- South Africa’s heated political battle over foreign investment and digital sovereignty has intensified, with Julius Malema’s party, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), declaring that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service must “never be allowed” to operate in the country
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised fresh concerns over the rising tide of financial crimes in the country, revealing a sharp 45% increase in fraud cases over the past year.
- A silent shift in global wealth is underway as hundreds of dollar millionaires and investors migrate to countries and climates that are more conducive to their ideas, expectations, interests, and finances. Africa is not immune to this trend.
- In a move that demonstrates Senegal’s firm stance on LGBTQ matters, the United Nations (UN) and the Dutch government have cancelled a planned event in Dakar after the Senegalese government issued a stern warning, citing opposition to the "promotion of the LGBTQI phenomenon."
- Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, says efforts to revive Nigeria’s state-owned refineries are becoming “a bit more complicated.”
- Botswana has announced that it will allow its pula currency to depreciate by 2.76% over the next 12 months, a steeper adjustment than previously planned.
- While not every African country saw gains in English proficiency, the region as a whole made progress, particularly among women, who continue to outperform men.
