Starting August 1, the U.S. will impose a 30% tariff on South African agricultural exports, including citrus, beef, and wine.
South Africa’s citrus...
India and Namibia signed MoUs in disaster resilience, cybersecurity, education, health, and entrepreneurship.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
India and Namibia signed MoUs in disaster resilience, cybersecurity, education, health, and entrepreneurship.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Government covered 59.16% of billed power costs with CFA536.4 billion in subsidies
Debt to power producers now exceeds 4 trillion naira, straining...
Government covered 59.16% of billed power costs with CFA536.4 billion in subsidies
Debt to power producers now exceeds 4 trillion naira, straining...
Angola launches a $300 million World Bank-funded project to tackle urban challenges.
The project focuses on improving governance, housing,...
Angola launches a $300 million World Bank-funded project to tackle urban challenges.
The project focuses on improving governance, housing,...
• President Ramaphosa criticizes the U.S. tariff as based on a disputed trade imbalance.• South Africa says most U.S. goods enter its market duty-free and...
• President Ramaphosa criticizes the U.S. tariff as based on a disputed trade imbalance.• South Africa says most U.S. goods enter its market duty-free and...
• The IMF has approved an immediate disbursement of $367 million to Ghana, bringing the total financial support provided to the country since May...
• The IMF has approved an immediate disbursement of $367 million to Ghana, bringing the total financial support provided to the country since May...
PAPSS launches platform performing direct currency conversion and fostering economic integration across Africa.
The continent loses about $5...
PAPSS launches platform performing direct currency conversion and fostering economic integration across Africa.
The continent loses about $5...
Somali President Hassan Cheikh Mohamoud visited Egypt to boost cooperation in political, economic, security, and military sectors.
Discussions...
Somali President Hassan Cheikh Mohamoud visited Egypt to boost cooperation in political, economic, security, and military sectors.
Discussions...
The Tropical Forest Forever Facility, an initiative supported by the BRICS nations, aims to reward countries for preserving their forests. This presents a...
The Tropical Forest Forever Facility, an initiative supported by the BRICS nations, aims to reward countries for preserving their forests. This presents a...
In preparation for establishing a National Center for Economic and Strategic Intelligence in Cameroon, agents from the General Directorate of External...
In preparation for establishing a National Center for Economic and Strategic Intelligence in Cameroon, agents from the General Directorate of External...
• The third Africa-Spain summit aims to strengthen trade relationships, with bilateral trade totaling approximately $35 billion in the first half of...
• The third Africa-Spain summit aims to strengthen trade relationships, with bilateral trade totaling approximately $35 billion in the first half of...
• IMF identifies three strategic priorities to help Nigeria realize its potential as a significant economic power
• Recommendations focus on achieving...
• IMF identifies three strategic priorities to help Nigeria realize its potential as a significant economic power
• Recommendations focus on achieving...
• Inflation within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) fell to a two-year low of 0.6% in May, bolstered by a decline in food costs.
•...
• Inflation within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) fell to a two-year low of 0.6% in May, bolstered by a decline in food costs.
•...
President Mahama introduces free tuition fees for all first-year students in public universities.
Ghana’s university enrollment rates remain low...
President Mahama introduces free tuition fees for all first-year students in public universities.
Ghana’s university enrollment rates remain low...
• Business leaders met in Abidjan to assess West Africa’s industrialization progress• Challenges include infrastructure gaps, affordable energy, and...
• Business leaders met in Abidjan to assess West Africa’s industrialization progress• Challenges include infrastructure gaps, affordable energy, and...
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has authorized a $262.3 million disbursement for Ethiopia, taking total payments under Extended Credit...
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has authorized a $262.3 million disbursement for Ethiopia, taking total payments under Extended Credit...
• South Sudan initiates a $58 million, four-year project to transform basic education nationwide.• The program aims to directly benefit over 300,000...
• South Sudan initiates a $58 million, four-year project to transform basic education nationwide.• The program aims to directly benefit over 300,000...
• Cape Verde reclassified as an upper-middle-income country due to a 16.8% rise in GNI per capita.• Namibia downgraded to lower-middle-income after a...
• Cape Verde reclassified as an upper-middle-income country due to a 16.8% rise in GNI per capita.• Namibia downgraded to lower-middle-income after a...
• The IMF approved a $261.9 million disbursement under DR Congo’s credit program• Economic growth hit 6.5% in 2024, driven by the extractive sector•...
• The IMF approved a $261.9 million disbursement under DR Congo’s credit program• Economic growth hit 6.5% in 2024, driven by the extractive sector•...
• Ghana’s Parliament approved a $360 million loan from the World Bank’s IDA• The funds will help pay road sector arrears, support vulnerable groups,...
• Ghana’s Parliament approved a $360 million loan from the World Bank’s IDA• The funds will help pay road sector arrears, support vulnerable groups,...
(AMETRADE) - The 15th edition of the annual Africa PPP Summit (#APPP2025) is set to take place on 28 – 31 October 2025 at Hilton Hotel, Windhoek, Republic...
(AMETRADE) - The 15th edition of the annual Africa PPP Summit (#APPP2025) is set to take place on 28 – 31 October 2025 at Hilton Hotel, Windhoek, Republic...
• Ghana plans to raise $4 billion over four years to support its 24-Hour Economy program• The initiative, launched by President Mahama, aims to...
• Ghana plans to raise $4 billion over four years to support its 24-Hour Economy program• The initiative, launched by President Mahama, aims to...
(AfDB)-The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $47.5 million loan to the Kingdom of Eswatini. The loan will...
(AfDB)-The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $47.5 million loan to the Kingdom of Eswatini. The loan will...
• Modi’s African tour marks first visit by an Indian head of government to Ghana in 30 years.• These visits aim to boost economic, energy, defense, and...
• Modi’s African tour marks first visit by an Indian head of government to Ghana in 30 years.• These visits aim to boost economic, energy, defense, and...
• Kenyan President William Ruto signs strategic partnership with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to boost trade, security, and technology cooperation.•...
• Kenyan President William Ruto signs strategic partnership with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to boost trade, security, and technology cooperation.•...
The report urges project stakeholders to shift away from a limited extract-and-export approach to critical minerals, which often stems from geopolitical...
The report urges project stakeholders to shift away from a limited extract-and-export approach to critical minerals, which often stems from geopolitical...
External debt hits 70.63 trillion naira ($45.97 billion), up from $42.11 billion
Domestic debt also increases as government faces growing...
External debt hits 70.63 trillion naira ($45.97 billion), up from $42.11 billion
Domestic debt also increases as government faces growing...
Across Côte d'Ivoire, in major cities like Abidjan, Korhogo, and Gagnoa, a crucial question is sparking intense debate: Who will be the candidates in the...
Across Côte d'Ivoire, in major cities like Abidjan, Korhogo, and Gagnoa, a crucial question is sparking intense debate: Who will be the candidates in the...
• World Bank approves $201 million IDA grant to strengthen Mozambique’s health emergency preparedness.
• Project targets underserved,...
• World Bank approves $201 million IDA grant to strengthen Mozambique’s health emergency preparedness.
• Project targets underserved,...
Rwanda wants to mobilize $500 million to fund biodiversity protection projects• The goal aligns with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity...
Rwanda wants to mobilize $500 million to fund biodiversity protection projects• The goal aligns with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity...
Madagascar began celebrations two weeks ago to mark the 65th anniversary of its independence from France. These festivities, which culminated on June 26,...
Madagascar began celebrations two weeks ago to mark the 65th anniversary of its independence from France. These festivities, which culminated on June 26,...
• Somalia launches “Centennial Vision 2060” to become a peaceful, inclusive, middle-income nation.• President Mohamud urges national unity to overcome...
• Somalia launches “Centennial Vision 2060” to become a peaceful, inclusive, middle-income nation.• President Mohamud urges national unity to overcome...
• Gates Foundation commits $1.6 billion over five years to Gavi.• Bill Gates warns of rising child deaths due to foreign aid cuts.• Funding comes as...
• Gates Foundation commits $1.6 billion over five years to Gavi.• Bill Gates warns of rising child deaths due to foreign aid cuts.• Funding comes as...
The World Bank, through the International Development Association (IDA), has approved $115 million in concessional financing for Senegal. This...
The World Bank, through the International Development Association (IDA), has approved $115 million in concessional financing for Senegal. This...
• Greece to send navy ships off Libya to curb migrant surge.• Mitsotakis urges EU, Libya coordination on border control.• Migration pressure persists; EU...
• Greece to send navy ships off Libya to curb migrant surge.• Mitsotakis urges EU, Libya coordination on border control.• Migration pressure persists; EU...
IMF disburses $4.87M to Comoros under $43M aid deal.
Missed fiscal targets waived; most reforms on track.
Growth steady at 3.3%,...
IMF disburses $4.87M to Comoros under $43M aid deal.
Missed fiscal targets waived; most reforms on track.
Growth steady at 3.3%,...
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