While the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has been holding an increasing number of protocols and summits to promote regional integration...
• S&P raises Kenya’s sovereign rating from B- to B with a stable outlook• $900m Eurobond buyback and stronger reserves reduce liquidity risks•...
• S&P raises Kenya’s sovereign rating from B- to B with a stable outlook• $900m Eurobond buyback and stronger reserves reduce liquidity risks•...
Governor André Wameso told Bloomberg he will prioritise restoring credibility to the Congolese franc and reversing decades of dollarisation during his...
Governor André Wameso told Bloomberg he will prioritise restoring credibility to the Congolese franc and reversing decades of dollarisation during his...
The disarmament and demobilisation programme launched in August 2025 is projected to cost between 50 and 100 million dollars, a heavy burden for the...
The disarmament and demobilisation programme launched in August 2025 is projected to cost between 50 and 100 million dollars, a heavy burden for the...
Botswana signs $12 billion investment agreement with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings
Deal spans infrastructure, energy, mining, agriculture, tourism,...
Botswana signs $12 billion investment agreement with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings
Deal spans infrastructure, energy, mining, agriculture, tourism,...
Uganda to host migrants denied asylum in U.S.
Excludes criminals, minors; prioritizes African nationals.
Agreement details pending; political...
Uganda to host migrants denied asylum in U.S.
Excludes criminals, minors; prioritizes African nationals.
Agreement details pending; political...
Zambia and Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings signed a $19 billion partnership in Lusaka.
The agreement covers finance, housing, agriculture,...
Zambia and Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings signed a $19 billion partnership in Lusaka.
The agreement covers finance, housing, agriculture,...
• Most luxury tourism profits in Africa flow to foreign investors, bypassing local economies.• Africa's luxury travel market grows fast, driven by...
• Most luxury tourism profits in Africa flow to foreign investors, bypassing local economies.• Africa's luxury travel market grows fast, driven by...
• AIIB grants Morocco $200M loan for climate resilience• Funds target water, environment, and climate-exposed sectors• Morocco faces rising extreme...
• AIIB grants Morocco $200M loan for climate resilience• Funds target water, environment, and climate-exposed sectors• Morocco faces rising extreme...
• Kenya loses about $1.5 billion each year to corruption, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB).• President William Ruto approved the...
• Kenya loses about $1.5 billion each year to corruption, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB).• President William Ruto approved the...
• President Ruto projected 5.6% growth for 2025, higher than the Finance Ministry’s 5.3% and Central Bank’s 5.2% forecasts.• Kenya’s GDP slowed to 4.7% in...
• President Ruto projected 5.6% growth for 2025, higher than the Finance Ministry’s 5.3% and Central Bank’s 5.2% forecasts.• Kenya’s GDP slowed to 4.7% in...
• Tokyo to commit $1.5 billion in impact investments at TICAD-9 in Yokohama.• Funds to target emissions reduction and sustainable development...
• Tokyo to commit $1.5 billion in impact investments at TICAD-9 in Yokohama.• Funds to target emissions reduction and sustainable development...
President Tinubu approves 16.7 billion naira ($10.8 million) for Mokwa bridge.
The bridge in Niger State collapsed after deadly floods in...
President Tinubu approves 16.7 billion naira ($10.8 million) for Mokwa bridge.
The bridge in Niger State collapsed after deadly floods in...
• Inflation slowed for the third straight month, dropping from 23.71% in April to 21.88% in July.• Food inflation fell sharply year-on-year, from 39.53%...
• Inflation slowed for the third straight month, dropping from 23.71% in April to 21.88% in July.• Food inflation fell sharply year-on-year, from 39.53%...
• 950,000 sq km of Africa lacks government control, study says• Sahel worst affected; JNIM blamed for 83% of deaths• Burkina Faso accounts for 55% of...
• 950,000 sq km of Africa lacks government control, study says• Sahel worst affected; JNIM blamed for 83% of deaths• Burkina Faso accounts for 55% of...
• AU launches campaign to replace distorted Mercator map projection• Equal Earth map promoted to show Africa’s true size• Goal: restore Africa’s global...
• AU launches campaign to replace distorted Mercator map projection• Equal Earth map promoted to show Africa’s true size• Goal: restore Africa’s global...
The DRC and Brazil signed multiple agreements to boost diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation.
Trade between the two countries surged 28%...
The DRC and Brazil signed multiple agreements to boost diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation.
Trade between the two countries surged 28%...
Nearly 60% of Africans will live in cities by 2050, up from 43% today, UN says
Global smart city market set to grow from $623.9 billion in...
Nearly 60% of Africans will live in cities by 2050, up from 43% today, UN says
Global smart city market set to grow from $623.9 billion in...
Gabon to bar foreigners from select local economic activities
Restrictions target e-commerce, informal trades, and unlicensed services
Policy...
Gabon to bar foreigners from select local economic activities
Restrictions target e-commerce, informal trades, and unlicensed services
Policy...
EU rolls out biometric Entry/Exit System in Oct 2025, replacing passport stamps.
Visa-free African states face new checks, longer queues, and strict...
EU rolls out biometric Entry/Exit System in Oct 2025, replacing passport stamps.
Visa-free African states face new checks, longer queues, and strict...
• GDP growth will ease to 3.5% in 2025 from 3.7% in 2024 and below the 3.8% forecast.• Drought-hit livestock sector and weak diamond demand weigh on...
• GDP growth will ease to 3.5% in 2025 from 3.7% in 2024 and below the 3.8% forecast.• Drought-hit livestock sector and weak diamond demand weigh on...
• Gabon’s economy grew 3.1% in 2024 despite a heavy debt load at 73.4% of GDP.• The country needs $1.18 billion annually to fund infrastructure,...
• Gabon’s economy grew 3.1% in 2024 despite a heavy debt load at 73.4% of GDP.• The country needs $1.18 billion annually to fund infrastructure,...
Taken into custody on Aug. 12 after Auditor General’s report
Former aides also detained as part of the investigation
Arrest follows criticism...
Taken into custody on Aug. 12 after Auditor General’s report
Former aides also detained as part of the investigation
Arrest follows criticism...
Kenya to restart U.S. free trade talks this week
Talks resume as AGOA nears September 30 expiration
Kenya faces 10% U.S. tariffs without...
Kenya to restart U.S. free trade talks this week
Talks resume as AGOA nears September 30 expiration
Kenya faces 10% U.S. tariffs without...
• The authorities piloted digital civil registration in 19 districts on Africa CRVS Day.• Only 3 % of Somali children under five currently have a...
• The authorities piloted digital civil registration in 19 districts on Africa CRVS Day.• Only 3 % of Somali children under five currently have a...
• Child labor fell from 245.5 million in 2000 to 137.6 million in 2024.• ILO says the reduction rate must increase elevenfold to meet the 2030 goal.•...
• Child labor fell from 245.5 million in 2000 to 137.6 million in 2024.• ILO says the reduction rate must increase elevenfold to meet the 2030 goal.•...
• Court sentenced Succès Masra to 20 years in prison and a CFA1 billion fine.• Conviction followed deadly 2023 Mandakao clashes that killed 42, mostly...
• Court sentenced Succès Masra to 20 years in prison and a CFA1 billion fine.• Conviction followed deadly 2023 Mandakao clashes that killed 42, mostly...
• Moscow seeks to swap Wagner for Africa Corps, under the Russian Defense Ministry’s control.• New deal would require CAR to pay billions of CFA francs...
• Moscow seeks to swap Wagner for Africa Corps, under the Russian Defense Ministry’s control.• New deal would require CAR to pay billions of CFA francs...
Starting from January 2026, civil servants' bonuses in Ivory Coast will increase from one third to two thirds of their base monthly salaries.
The...
Starting from January 2026, civil servants' bonuses in Ivory Coast will increase from one third to two thirds of their base monthly salaries.
The...
Angola and Vietnam signed agreements on Aug. 7, 2025, to boost cooperation in justice, agriculture, defense, media, and energy.
Deals cover oil and...
Angola and Vietnam signed agreements on Aug. 7, 2025, to boost cooperation in justice, agriculture, defense, media, and energy.
Deals cover oil and...
Zimbabwe and China sign $55 million cooperation pact and $6.9 million food aid agreement.
The deal aims to boost socio-economic...
Zimbabwe and China sign $55 million cooperation pact and $6.9 million food aid agreement.
The deal aims to boost socio-economic...
• Starting August 20, 2025, travelers from Malawi and Zambia must pay up to $15,000 for U.S. visas.• The bond is refundable if visitors comply with...
• Starting August 20, 2025, travelers from Malawi and Zambia must pay up to $15,000 for U.S. visas.• The bond is refundable if visitors comply with...
• Senegal launched “Source Sénégal PPP” on Aug. 5 to digitalize PPP contract procedures.• The platform aims to boost investment with support from Germany...
• Senegal launched “Source Sénégal PPP” on Aug. 5 to digitalize PPP contract procedures.• The platform aims to boost investment with support from Germany...
Nigeria wants to grow its pharmaceutical industry to $10 billion by 2030, a significant leap from the $2 billion it was valued at in 2023....
Nigeria wants to grow its pharmaceutical industry to $10 billion by 2030, a significant leap from the $2 billion it was valued at in 2023....
1. South Africa launches support programs and export aid to counter new 30% U.S. tariffs starting August 8.2. Tariffs risk 100,000 jobs, hitting...
1. South Africa launches support programs and export aid to counter new 30% U.S. tariffs starting August 8.2. Tariffs risk 100,000 jobs, hitting...
• Japan granted Burkina Faso $2.5M for food access under the K-R 2025 project.• Over 425,000 children face acute malnutrition amid ongoing crises.•...
• Japan granted Burkina Faso $2.5M for food access under the K-R 2025 project.• Over 425,000 children face acute malnutrition amid ongoing crises.•...
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