- The Trump administration has announced it will freeze all health funding to Zambia due to unchecked and widespread corruption recently observed in the nation's health sector.
- Moody’s warns that broader macroeconomic consequences, particularly slower growth in China, a key trading partner for African commodity exporters, could indirectly impact the region's banks
- A low Consumer Price Index change ordinarily indicates that prices are either growing slowly, remaining stable, or even declining somewhat, which is typically good news for any given economy, especially for African countries suffering high levels of inflation.
- If all things work according to plan, the Trump administration has arranged plans to welcome the first set of white refugee farmers from South Africa next week.
- In what could be the start of a critical shift in Nigeria's oil sector, Aliko Dangote, CEO of the Dangote Refinery, recently paid a high-level courtesy visit to the new Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, at the NNPC Towers in Abuja.
- Not all economy class cabins are created equal. From luxurious legroom to gourmet meals, these airlines prove that flying in coach can still be a premium experience.
- In a historic first, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American-Peruvian cleric, was elected the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The announcement was made today in the Vatican following the conclusion of the conclave. He will be called Pope Leo XIV, making him the first American to hold…
- A recent report has revealed that the East African Community (EAC) posted an astounding 5.4% economic growth in 2024, indicating a robust recovery and resilience in the face of global and regional economic concerns. Top 5 countries within the East African Community with the highest real GDP growth
- Mali owes over $94 million to the agency managing a key hydroelectric dam that also supplies power to Senegal and Mauritania. The funding shortfall threatens the continued operation of the dam, raising fears of worsening power outages in Mali.
- Ghana’s consumer inflation has continued its downward trend for the fourth straight month, falling to 21.2% in April 2025 from 22.4% in March, according to the latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
- The South African government has announced plans to release new regulations for cannabis use following the backlash against its earlier decision to ban the product.
- Turkey has made a significant breakthrough in its energy exploration efforts in East Africa, announcing that two of the three oil blocks it operates in the region have yielded commercially viable reserves.
- A Congolese delegation led by the Congo Republic’s president, Sassou-Nguesso, met with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and his team to discuss the relationship between their countries.
- Often described as the "nerves" of an economy, roads are far more than stretches of tarmac—they are critical enablers of commerce, connectivity and national development.
- Railways are one of the most economical ways to carry large amounts of commodities across vast distances, including within the continent of Africa. While some African countries boast extensive railway coverage, others don't.
- These airports are no longer just transit points—they are luxury destinations in their own right, turning mundane layovers into opulent experiences that travellers might not want to end.
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a key indicator of a country's economic health, especially when considered as a measure of its compound annual growth rate.
- The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the federal agency responsible for investigating civil transportation accidents, has released its report on the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Nigerian billionaire Herbert Wigwe, his family, and others.
- Ghana in its last fiscal month experienced some economic relief thanks to its growing currency strength. The Ghanaian Cedi in the period under review aided in lowering importation costs.
- Airfares within the West African sub-region remain the most expensive in the world, according to Mr Sédiko Douka, ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation. He also highlighted that air travel within West Africa accounts for less than 10% of the region’s transport activity—…
- A wave of concern is sweeping parts of the Catholic world following reports that one of Africa’s most senior cardinals may miss the next papal election.
- China has significantly expanded its military presence and influence in Africa over the past two decades, and has recently signed a deal to establish a military hardware production facility in Nigeria, further strengthening its strategic ties with the continent.
- Egypt and China have wrapped up a joint air force exercise, “Eagles of Civilization 2025”, a drill that carries both strategic weight and symbolic meaning for both countries.
- Ghana’s banking sector continues to grapple with a growing wave of fraudulent activity, with 155 employees dismissed in 2024 for their involvement in fraud.
- When the Consumer Price Index (CPI) sees a significant shift, notably an increase, it causes ripples throughout a country's economy. For African countries, much like everywhere else, this inevitably affects the cost of goods and services.
- As a result of the United Arab Emirates’ alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces, Sudan has said it would cut ties with the Middle Eastern country.
- The Bank of Ghana has revealed that the country’s gold reserves have reached an estimated value of GH₵46.3 billion as of the end of April 2025. This follows a surge in gold prices, which rose to GH₵46,086.32 per ounce, according to the central bank’s official update released on 6 May.
- The Minister of Labour and Social Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Honourable Yusuf Mohamed Adan, held a high-level bilateral meeting on Monday with His Excellency Dr Abdullah bin Nasser Abuthnain, Deputy Minister for Human Resources and Social Development of the Kingdom of Saudi…
- The governments of Ghana and Algeria have signed a landmark visa-free agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation between the two countries.
- Nigeria has officially secured full membership in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), following approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja.
- Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is expanding his agro-industrial empire into Ghana with the launch of a massive sugar refinery project in Kwame-Danso, Bono East Region. This will enable the country to drastically reduce its sugar import costs and promote local industrial growth.
- MTN South Africa has announced a major digital inclusion initiative that will see 1.2 million of its prepaid customers offered 4G smartphones for as little as 99 rand ($5.42), as the country prepares to phase out 2G and 3G networks.
- The tactless social media banter between the son of Yoweri Museveni, the Ugandan president, and opposition leader Bobi Wine is nothing new, except when accusations of actual torture start to make headlines, which seems to currently be the case.
- What began as a cause for celebration in Nigeria has turned into one of the most shocking scandals in the country's oil sector. The rehabilitation of the country's refineries, intended to make Nigeria’s oil market competitive, has failed to fully materialize.
- The Togolese leader, Faure Gnassingbé, has been appointed to the newly created role of President of the Council of Ministers, a powerful post with no term limits.
- Gabon’s new president, Brice Oligui Nguema, has appointed two vice presidents to help govern the oil-rich Central African nation, just two days after taking the oath of office.
- South African gold miner Gold Fields, via its subsidiary Gruyere Holdings, has announced plans to acquire Gold Road Resources in an enhanced deal that values the Australian gold miner’s equity at A$3.7 billion (US$2.39 billion).
- Ghana is at risk of losing hard-won progress in poverty reduction due to worsening economic conditions, according to the World Bank’s latest report published in April 2025.
- Infrastructure is frequently regarded as the foundation of sustainable development, regional integration, and economic progress in the twenty-first century, and rail networks have become a part of this essential infrastructure.
