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13 Mar 2026 - Mauritania has secured a $1 billion trade finance framework agreement with the Saudi-based International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) to…

13 Mar 2026 - Canal+, the French media company that recently acquired MultiChoice, says the high cost of joining the DStv platform is a major reason subscriber…

13 Mar 2026 - Investment into African agtech fell sharply in 2025, with total funding dropping nearly 20% to under $170 million and the number of deals declining…

13 Mar 2026 - Uganda has officially implemented a visa-free regime for citizens of 40 countries and territories, including neighbouring Kenya and 20 other African…

13 Mar 2026 - Global container shipping group CMA CGM has announced a $600 peak season surcharge on cargo shipments from China to Nigeria and several West and…

13 Mar 2026 - Burundi has signed two new mining agreements with U.S. companies as Washington deepens its economic engagement with Africa’s critical minerals sector…

12 Mar 2026 - Zimbabwe is inviting investors to participate in its latest satellite project aimed at boosting telecommunications connectivity.

12 Mar 2026 - Ghana plans to table a resolution at the United Nations General Assembly declaring the transatlantic slave trade the “gravest crime in the history of…

12 Mar 2026 - Ghana is looking to sign a visa waiver agreement with South Korea that would allow holders of diplomatic and official passports to travel between the…

12 Mar 2026 - Ghanaian lawmakers are demanding answers from the government following reports that the country may have played a support role in recent U.S.–Nigeria…

12 Mar 2026 - Dr. Ibiagbani “Ibi” Max-Harry’s journey into science began with a childhood moment that showed her just how big the world could be. Today, her…

12 Mar 2026 - Dr. Ibiagbani “Ibi” Max-Harry’s journey into science began with a childhood moment that showed her just how big the world could be. Today, her…

12 Mar 2026 - To enhance power generation and satisfy energy requirements, Kenya has launched an energy initiative valued at $2.9 billion.

12 Mar 2026 - Rwandan leaders outlined major progress in expanding access to financial services through digital technology at the opening of the 3rd Inclusive…

12 Mar 2026 - Mali, Africa’s third-largest gold producer, has announced the creation of a specialised law enforcement unit to crack down on illegal mining…

12 Mar 2026 - Mali, Africa’s third-largest gold producer, has announced the creation of a specialised law enforcement unit to crack down on illegal mining…

12 Mar 2026 - Chevron has agreed to sell its offshore oil stakes in Angola to Energean for $260 million, giving the Mediterranean energy producer a foothold in…

12 Mar 2026 - Kenya and Rwanda’s central banks have initiated moves to enable cross-border payment access, helping fintechs to operate seamlessly across both…

12 Mar 2026 - French media giant Canal+ has labelled African streaming platform Showmax an “expensive failure” after deciding to shut down the service following…

12 Mar 2026 - Rwanda plans to invest up to $6 billion in nuclear power plants as part of its strategy to secure reliable electricity and support long-term economic…

12 Mar 2026 - Rising tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple through Nigeria’s maritime sector, with shipping companies warning that prolonged…

12 Mar 2026 - Africa is emerging as a key battleground in the global artificial intelligence race, as China’s DeepSeek gains ground while US tech giants ramp up…

12 Mar 2026 - Africa is rapidly emerging as the next major frontier in the global artificial intelligence race, as the United States and China intensify efforts to…

12 Mar 2026 - Shares in Canal+ fell sharply on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, after the French media group warned that its African subsidiary, MultiChoice, is losing…

12 Mar 2026 - Tensions between South Africa and the United States continue to escalate, as the South African government appears to have taken offense at recent…

12 Mar 2026 - South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, via his investment firm, Remgro, recently sold 52 million shares (worth a little over $200 million) in one…

12 Mar 2026 - Africa is emerging as a potential source of rare earth minerals for the United States, which reportedly has only about two months’ worth of the…

12 Mar 2026 - Australia-based gold miner Resolute Mining on Thursday announced a final investment decision (FID) to develop the Doropo gold project in Côte d’…

12 Mar 2026 - British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua has reportedly announced plans to relocate to Dubai, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

12 Mar 2026 - The eastern city of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Goma, was recently hit with a drone attack, killing three people.

12 Mar 2026 - The Democratic Republic of the Congo has launched its first pilot gold refinery in Kalemie, a move authorities say will allow the country to refine…

12 Mar 2026 - Shipping company MSC has signed a 45-year concession agreement with ​Nigerian maritime company Nigerdock to develop, operate ‌and maintain a new…

12 Mar 2026 - South Africa’s leading low-cost airline, FlySafair, will introduce a temporary fuel surcharge as it grapples with a sharp rise in global jet fuel…

11 Mar 2026 - French automobile manufacturers are making a strategic return to Nigeria, partnering with Dangote Group to revive local vehicle production.

11 Mar 2026 - After nearly a decade of legal battles, a Kenyan court has finally recognised Chepkoech Too as a biological daughter of the late politician and…

11 Mar 2026 - Bilateral trade between China and Ghana has climbed to a record $14.1 billion, reflecting a surge in economic cooperation and growing diplomatic ties…

11 Mar 2026 - Nigeria’s foreign minister has urged major Gulf oil producers to view the West African country as a strategic partner rather than a competitor,…

11 Mar 2026 - Fuel prices have risen across Africa in recent weeks, owing primarily to global crude oil volatility amid Middle Eastern tensions. Nigeria, South…

11 Mar 2026 - The United States is seeking to deepen economic ties with South Africa by encouraging American investment that could double the number of U.S.…

11 Mar 2026 - The United States is seeking to deepen economic ties with South Africa by encouraging American investment that could double the number of U.S.…

11 Mar 2026 - The United States' Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, recently disclosed that Washington's patience with South Africa is wearing thin.

11 Mar 2026 - French media group Canal+ has unveiled a €100 million plan to revive growth at MultiChoice, the African pay-TV company behind DStv, after the…

11 Mar 2026 - A company once used as the holding firm for Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler’s mining interests will pay €25.8 million ($30 million) to settle a Dutch…

11 Mar 2026 - South Africa’s Harmony Gold Mining Co. reported a sharp rise in profits for the six months to December, benefiting from a powerful rally in global…

11 Mar 2026 - A landmark coastal estate in Hermanus, South Africa, previously associated with the late former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste and the influential…

11 Mar 2026 - Two West African countries, Nigeria and Ghana, are partnering to ensure the safety of air travelers in the case of an emergency.

11 Mar 2026 - Egypt may soon receive fresh international financing to expand domestic sugar production as the government tries to reduce the country’s heavy…

11 Mar 2026 - Nation Media Group, East Africa’s largest independent media company, is set for a major ownership change after Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Azizi…

11 Mar 2026 - Ghana is moving to strengthen its domestic fuel supply as the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) prepares to significantly increase its crude processing…

11 Mar 2026 - Authorities in Burkina Faso have unveiled a sweeping $64 billion national development strategy aimed at transforming the country’s economy between…