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18 Nov 2025 - The United States has begun rolling out a new HIV-prevention drug to 12 African countries, but notably excluded South Africa, the continent’s worst-…

18 Nov 2025 - South African digital banking is set for a major shake-up as Lesaka Technologies, an indigenous fintech group, moves to acquire Bank Zero, the app-…

18 Nov 2025 - Israel’s defence industry is set to deepen its footprint in North Africa as an Israeli aerospace firm prepares to inaugurate what will be the region’…

18 Nov 2025 - Egypt has announced a new gas discovery in the Western Desert, providing a timely boost to the country’s upstream sector.

18 Nov 2025 - South Africa’s founding ­Ackerman family has dramatically reduced its stake in the grocery chain Pick n Pay, selling around 64 million shares in a…

18 Nov 2025 - Ethiopia has taken a major step toward expanding its industrial base after a Russian company signed a $1billion agreement to build a 500,000-ton…

17 Nov 2025 - Africa is steadily advancing toward a Single Digital Market by 2030, an ambitious vision championed by the Smart Africa Alliance. This year’s seventh…

17 Nov 2025 - Recent reports indicate that some Palestinians paid for seats on a chartered flight to South Africa, raising questions about whether the evacuation…

17 Nov 2025 - Three African nations face potential UK visa restrictions over failed deportation efforts. The Home Office warned that unless the countries improve…

17 Nov 2025 - Canada has widened its high-risk travel advisories to include 17 African countries, citing escalating security threats ranging from armed conflict…

17 Nov 2025 - Ethiopia and Senegal have placed a multi-billion-dollar order for 20 US-made Boeing 737 MAX planes, marking a major move to modernise their fleets…

17 Nov 2025 - The activities of cartels in Kenya are causing extra financial strains on households as they relate to paying taxes.

17 Nov 2025 - The United Kingdom's recent announcement that international students will now be allowed to switch to an Innovator Founder visa without leaving the…

17 Nov 2025 - When it comes to military strength, raw numbers, such as the number of active personnel and defense budgets, dominate headlines.

17 Nov 2025 - Africa’s largest single train refinery, the Dangote Refinery, has put to rest rumours that it intends to dispatch its products using bikes.

17 Nov 2025 - A cybersecurity breach in Somalia’s electronic visa (e-visa) system has exposed the personal data of 35,000 travelers, including citizens from South…

17 Nov 2025 - Africa’s electricity demand is expected to grow steadily over the coming decades. According to the IEA, overall energy demand could increase by…

17 Nov 2025 - Despite rising global conflicts and deteriorating peacefulness worldwide, several African countries continue to maintain peace, stability and safety…

17 Nov 2025 - Across South Africa’s classrooms, from Cape Town to Johannesburg, one name is beginning to echo in conversations about the future of education:…

17 Nov 2025 - Africa's economic landscape is shifting rapidly, and one of the clearest indicators of a nation's financial strength is the size of its foreign…

17 Nov 2025 - Dangote Sugar Refinery is stepping up its push to eliminate Nigeria’s long-standing dependence on imported raw sugar, deploying about $700 million…

17 Nov 2025 - Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame says artificial intelligence could contribute up to 5% of Rwanda’s GDP.

16 Nov 2025 - International students in the United Kingdom, including a large population of Africans and thousands of Nigerians, will soon be able to switch…

15 Nov 2025 - Across Africa, diesel remains one of the most important fuels for economic activity, powering everything from public transportation and freight…

15 Nov 2025 - Ghana is preparing to abolish value-added tax on mineral exploration and reconnaissance activities in a major policy shift aimed at reviving…

14 Nov 2025 - Morocco has achieved a historic milestone by exporting 1,200 tonnes of lemons to the United Kingdom over ten months, surpassing the total volume…

14 Nov 2025 - Global Firepower has released its 2025 African Union ranking, offering a data-driven assessment of military strength across the continent.

14 Nov 2025 - Fuel prices have a significant impact on economic stability throughout Africa, influencing everything from family budgets to industrial productivity.

14 Nov 2025 - Mali’s current security issues have caught the attention of foreign media, with reports indicating that even neighboring countries are being affected.

14 Nov 2025 - European automakers Volvo and BMW are preparing to expand their presence in South Africa’s growing electric vehicle (EV) market in 2026, introducing…

14 Nov 2025 - Kenya is set to overhaul its second-hand vehicle market after the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) announced new restrictions on the age of imported…

14 Nov 2025 - Senegal has become the latest African economy to edge toward debt distress after negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) failed to…

14 Nov 2025 - Following its impressive economic performance in the fiscal year so far, the West African country of Ghana has promised to come off its deal with the…

14 Nov 2025 - South Africa has opened its borders to about 160 Palestinian refugees fleeing escalating violence in Gaza, allowing them to disembark after a tense…

14 Nov 2025 - Kenya Railways has unveiled plans to sell off city‑centre assets worth KSh16 billion (approximately $123 million) to settle long‑overdue pension…

14 Nov 2025 - Rising violence in Mali has forced Ivory Coast to implement an emergency border lockdown. Officials say the measure is necessary to manage the sudden…

14 Nov 2025 - Uganda is accelerating efforts to end its dependence on imported petroleum products, following the signing of new commercial agreements tied to its…

13 Nov 2025 - Nigeria has halted plans to impose a 15% tariff on fuel imports, bringing relief to the sector but raising some questions.

13 Nov 2025 - Norfund, a Norwegian development finance institution, has acquired a $75 million stake in Mulilo Energy Holdings, a leading South African renewable…

13 Nov 2025 - In a fresh effort to manage irregular migration through North Africa, 80 Nigerian nationals who had been held in detention centres across Libya have…

13 Nov 2025 - Zambia is positioning itself for a landmark energy sector investment following high-level discussions between President Hakainde Hichilema and Africa…

13 Nov 2025 - Libya’s Zallaf Oil and Gas Company, one of North Africa’s key oil producers, has completed its first export from the Chadar oil field, delivering…

13 Nov 2025 - South African digital banking pioneer TymeBank, backed by billionaire Patrice Motsepe, is stepping into a new era, evolving from a domestic finance…

13 Nov 2025 - Chad is turning decisively toward China to revive its struggling oil sector, as declining production and the exit of major Western firms have left…

13 Nov 2025 - The race for dominance in Africa’s cement industry is intensifying as Amsons Group, a Tanzanian conglomerate and one of Dangote Cement’s fiercest…

13 Nov 2025 - Guinea has begun exporting iron ore from Simandou, home to the world’s largest untapped reserves of the mineral.

13 Nov 2025 - The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is inviting investors to inject approximately $260 million (Sh40 billion) into the government's coffers through the…

13 Nov 2025 - Kenya has estimated that around 200 of its nationals are currently fighting in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, on the Russian side, and more could be…

13 Nov 2025 - Kenya has taken a major step toward boosting its mining sector after British firm Shanta Gold Limited confirmed a new US$5.29 billion gold discovery…

13 Nov 2025 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticised US President Donald Trump for deciding to skip the upcoming G20 leaders’ summit in…