Economic Policies

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Chinese investor backs $53m major West African gas prospect

Chinese investor backs $53m major West African gas pros...

UK-listed Europa Oil & Gas has moved closer to drilling a large shallow-water ga...

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10 African countries with the weakest naval fleet at the end of 2025

10 African countries with the weakest naval fleet at th...

Long coasts, key sea lanes, and a strong reliance on maritime trade make naval m...

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Top 10 African countries that have the potential to be major tourist destinations

Top 10 African countries that have the potential to be ...

Africa experienced the highest global tourism growth rate in early 2025, with No...

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Egypt emerges Indonesia’s biggest African export market with $1.59 billion in 2025

Egypt emerges Indonesia’s biggest African export market...

Indonesia’s trade relationship with Egypt reached a new high in 2025, with Indon...

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Countries that have rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Countries that have rejected Israel’s recognition of So...

Israel on Friday became the first country to formally recognise Somaliland as a ...

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UAE-based mining firm drags Guinea to World Bank tribunal over $28.9bn bauxite permit dispute

UAE-based mining firm drags Guinea to World Bank tribun...

Axis International Ltd has filed a $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guine...

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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola cashes out of Geregu Power in $750 million deal

Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola cashes out of Geregu ...

Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has sold his controlling stake in Geregu Power...

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China rejects recognition of Somaliland after Israel’s move, affirms support for Somalia

China rejects recognition of Somaliland after Israel’s ...

China has criticised any attempt to divide Somali territory, the Foreign Ministr...

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Afreximbank said to have absorbed losses on $750 million Ghana loan

Afreximbank said to have absorbed losses on $750 millio...

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will take losses on a $750 million ...

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Top 5 safest major African cities at the end of 2025

Top 5 safest major African cities at the end of 2025

As African cities vie for investment, talent, and regional relevance, one charac...

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Conflict-hit Sudan surpasses 2025 gold target by 13%, earns $1.8bn in government revenue

Conflict-hit Sudan surpasses 2025 gold target by 13%, e...

Sudan has produced 70 metric tons of gold in 2025, exceeding its national target...

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Why Canada is urging heightened caution for travellers heading to South Africa

Why Canada is urging heightened caution for travellers ...

The Canadian government has issued a strong travel advisory urging its citizens ...

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Indian billionaire Ravi Jaipuria’s Varun Beverages to acquire South Africa’s Twizza in $125 million deal

Indian billionaire Ravi Jaipuria’s Varun Beverages to a...

Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL), led by Indian billionaire Ravi Jaipuria, is accelerat...

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Nigeria cancels $1.42bn in NNPC-federation account debt amid revenue shortfalls

Nigeria cancels $1.42bn in NNPC-federation account debt...

The Federal Government has wiped out about $1.42 billion in historical debts owe...

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US announces $2.3bn health deals with 4 African countries under America First strategy

US announces $2.3bn health deals with 4 African countri...

The United States has signed four new Global Health Cooperation Memorandums of U...

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10 African countries with the weakest currencies at the end of 2025

10 African countries with the weakest currencies at the...

A weak currency is rarely merely a financial annoyance in the economic reality o...

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