Economic Policies

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African startups raise $1.35 billion in the first half of 2025

African startups raise $1.35 billion in the first half ...

African startups collectively secured $1.35 billion in funding during H1 2025, a...

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Top 5 most dangerous African countries mid-way into 2025

Top 5 most dangerous African countries mid-way into 2025

As 2025 passes its mid-point, Africa continues to pursue economic growth, attrac...

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5 African leaders are set to meet with Trump - report claims

5 African leaders are set to meet with Trump - report c...

US President Donald Trump will hold the inaugural African Leaders' Summit of his...

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Africa loses $88.6 billion each year to illegal money transfers – Report

Africa loses $88.6 billion each year to illegal money t...

Africa is losing an estimated US$88.6 billion annually to illicit financial flow...

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Africa’s tallest skyscraper project resumes as Ethiopia revives $445 million tower bid

Africa’s tallest skyscraper project resumes as Ethiopia...

Ethiopia has reignited plans to construct what could become the tallest skyscrap...

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France's nuclear giant says its Niger uranium mine is nearly bankrupt

France's nuclear giant says its Niger uranium mine is n...

French uranium miner Orano has warned that its majority-owned joint venture in N...

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Mahama’s winning streak? Ghana’s inflation hits lowest levels in 4 years

Mahama’s winning streak? Ghana’s inflation hits lowest ...

Ghana's inflation rate has continued to fall, reaching its lowest level since 20...

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Kenya plans to privatise state assets to cut debt, attract capital

Kenya plans to privatise state assets to cut debt, attr...

Kenya plans to privatise several state-owned enterprises through initial public ...

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IMF to disburse $370M to Ghana after fourth programme review

IMF to disburse $370M to Ghana after fourth programme r...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to cons...

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Bank of Ghana injects $20 million into oil sector to support cedi and fuel supply

Bank of Ghana injects $20 million into oil sector to su...

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has disbursed $20 million to ten Bulk Oil Distribution C...

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Libya eyes oil revival as Chevron, TotalEnergies, others vie in first tender since 2011 war

Libya eyes oil revival as Chevron, TotalEnergies, other...

Chevron Corp. and TotalEnergies SE are among 37 global energy firms vying for ex...

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Ugandan mlitary helicopter crashes at Somalia amid continued peacekeeping efforts

Ugandan mlitary helicopter crashes at Somalia amid cont...

A helicopter belonging to the Ugandan military has crashed at the international ...

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U.S. seals USAID’s fate as State Department takes over foreign aid — What this means for Africa

U.S. seals USAID’s fate as State Department takes over ...

After months of uncertainty, the U.S. government has officially dissolved the U....

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Top 10 countries with the fastest-growing military strength in 2025

Top 10 countries with the fastest-growing military stre...

A nation's decision to bolster its military might has additional urgency and nua...

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AfDB steps in with $474.6 million as South Africa pushes infrastructure reforms

AfDB steps in with $474.6 million as South Africa pushe...

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $474.6 million loan to South ...

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Uganda to begin blending ethanol with petrol to boost quality

Uganda to begin blending ethanol with petrol to boost q...

Starting January next year, Uganda will require all fuel distributors to blend l...

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