- Gabon's first presidential election since August 2023, when the current junta government deposed former president Ali Bongo, will be held on April 12, 2025.
- Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) has outlined a bold plan to produce 6 million tonnes of bauxite by the close of 2025, backed by a strategic investment of US$122.97 million aimed at revitalising its operations.
- The United States has criticized Nigeria's restrictions on the import of 25 product categories, saying the move prompted the recent imposition of a 14% tariff on Nigerian goods.
- Ghana is currently experiencing a significant shortage of cement, with several retailers and customers raising concerns over the dwindling availability of key brands including Sol Cement, Empire Cement, and Dzata Cement.
- Given that President Donald Trump banned USAID for 90 days, it is noteworthy when you consider that US funding continues to flow into several African countries.
- In a bold attempt to establish its autonomy and remove colonial influence, Niger has formally designated Hausa its national language, thus demoting French to a basic working language.
- Algeria and Mali have suspended flights to and from each other’s airspace, their governments announced on Monday, marking a significant escalation in their diplomatic tensions.
- A senior South African lawmaker on Monday accused Communications Minister Solly Malatsi of attempting to weaken the country’s local ownership laws to accommodate foreign companies such as Elon Musk’s Starlink.
- Cassava Technologies is considering an investment of up to $720 million in Africa’s first artificial intelligence factory, which will be developed by Nvidia Corp.
- Ghana’s export sector is facing renewed challenges as the United States government imposes a 10 per cent tariff on imported goods, including those from Ghana.
- As the Alliance of the Sahel States (AES), a very young regional group consisting of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, continue to seek full administrative autonomy, they are looking to Russia for key defense partnerships.
- A Statista Consumer Insights survey reveals that Nigerians reported the highest levels of health satisfaction globally, outpacing wealthier nations such as the US, UK, and Germany.
- Four incredible African destinations earned a spot on TimeOut’s list of the 44 most beautiful places in the world, proving once again that the continent is home to some of the most breathtaking natural wonders out there.
- Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a suspension of tariffs on US imports, aiming to strengthen bilateral trade ties with the United States.
- France and Algeria have agreed to renew cooperation across all sectors, marking a significant step toward normalizing bilateral ties after a prolonged period of diplomatic tension.
- The United States has announced plans to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, citing South Sudan's refusal to accept the return of its repatriated citizens.
- The United States has relayed its commitment to providing significant support for the mineral deal it has negotiated with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
- In a strategic move to broaden its global reach, Dangote Refinery has significantly increased its exports to the Asian market in response to growing demand for refined petroleum products.
- In 2024, Spotify paid around $10 billion in royalties to musicians worldwide with records on its platform. However, some of the top music markets in Africa, only recieved a modest chunk of this pay-out.
- Libya recently expelled 10 aid groups from its borders, alleging what it described as a plot by said groups to change the country's 'demographic composition'.
- In recent years, several African countries have signed nuclear cooperation agreements with Russia, intending to employ nuclear technology for initiatives such as energy generation, medicinal applications, and agricultural developments.
- Nigeria is reportedly making substantial advancements with its planned smart cities and contemporary infrastructure, utilizing geospatial technologies.
- Ghana’s annual consumer inflation rate has continued its downward trend for the third straight month, falling to 22.4% in March 2025, down from 23.1% in February, according to data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
- South Africa has indicated that responding with a counter-tariff to the United States' new trade policy may not be the best course of action. U.S. President Donald Trump recently introduced a sweeping tariff policy affecting over 180 countries, including several in Africa.
- Given the budding relationship between Russia and Niger, both countries have decided that its time to establish a Russian embassy within the West African state.
- Given the budding relationship between Russia and Niger, both countries have decided that its time to establish a Russian embassy within the West African state.
- The United States is in discussions to invest billions of dollars in the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo and is also seeking to help end the ongoing conflict in the country’s east.
- The recently released Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work has shown a significant shift in workplace culture, with technology and financial services companies dominating the rankings.
- Considering that the United States’ president, Donald Trump suspended USAID for 90 days, it is interesting to note that aid from America is still flowing into numerous African countries.
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has launched its fourth review mission in Ghana, assessing the country's economic performance under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme for the period 2023–2026.
- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for a meeting later this month to address the recent 0.5% import duty imposed by the Alliance of Sahel States on goods from ECOWAS member nations.
- Algeria's national carrier, Air Algérie, is set to launch direct flight services to Nigeria on April 6, 2025, as revealed in a statement by Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- The World Bank has officially dismissed speculations regarding the suspension of its funded projects in Ghana, assuring the public that all initiatives remain active and operational.
- Namibia's energy potential has been on full show for the last few years. As it stands, this possibility has piqued the interest of a significant global power, Russia, which appears to be interested in a nuclear agreement with the Southern African country.
- Africa's trade relationship with the U.S. is about to experience a major shift, as President Donald Trump recently unveiled a bold new tariff policy targeting more than 180 countries, including several African nations.
- The Ghanaian Cedi secured the seventh position among Africa's strongest currencies as of the end of the first quarter of 2025, according to data compiled using the Forbes currency calculator.
- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has dismissed claims that U.S. pressure played a role in the decision to commute the death sentences of three Americans involved in the failed May 2024 coup attempt.
