Economic Policies

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African and Middle Eastern migrants hit hardest as US pauses all immigration approvals

African and Middle Eastern migrants hit hardest as US p...

The United States has suspended all final immigration decisions for applicants f...

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Niger breaks decades-long French grip, moves to trade uranium directly on global market

Niger breaks decades-long French grip, moves to trade u...

Niger’s military government has taken its most decisive step yet in reshaping co...

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Top 3 African countries with the most rare earth reserves

Top 3 African countries with the most rare earth reserves

Africa’s rare earth sector is emerging as a key player, supported by rising expl...

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Mali recovers $1.2 billion unpaid dues from mining firms under new code

Mali recovers $1.2 billion unpaid dues from mining firm...

Mali has recovered 761 billion CFA francs ($1.2 billion) in arrears from mining ...

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New data shows Nigeria cutting fuel imports and scaling clean transport investments

New data shows Nigeria cutting fuel imports and scaling...

Nigeria’s midstream and downstream petroleum sector continued its structural tra...

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South African billionaire, Rupert acquires international hospital group in strategic move

South African billionaire, Rupert acquires internationa...

Johann Rupert, South Africa’s richest man, is set to consolidate his influence i...

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Africa’s $23bn mine threatens Australia's dominance as China eyes new power base

Africa’s $23bn mine threatens Australia's dominance as ...

Guinea has officially launched the Simandou iron-ore complex, the largest untapp...

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Ghana joins Africa’s nuclear race, set to begin construction of first nuclear plant

Ghana joins Africa’s nuclear race, set to begin constru...

Ghana is preparing to make its first foray into nuclear energy, targeting 2027 t...

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Libya's Buraq Air eyes Africa and Asia links with biggest plane order in decade

Libya's Buraq Air eyes Africa and Asia links with bigge...

A privately owned Libyan airline is placing the country’s largest passenger-jet ...

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Egypt gears up for local drone production following new deal with China

Egypt gears up for local drone production following new...

Egypt and China are advancing their defense cooperation, having recently conclud...

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U.S. intensifies counterterrorism push in the Horn of Africa amid rising ISIS, al-Shabaab threats

U.S. intensifies counterterrorism push in the Horn of A...

The United States is ramping up counterterrorism operations across the Horn of A...

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Nigeria opens 50 oil blocks - targets $10bn in new energy investments

Nigeria opens 50 oil blocks - targets $10bn in new ener...

Nigeria has launched a new bid round for 50 oil and gas blocks, a move the gover...

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Lagos’s Trade Fair complex may be distant from Nigeria’s insecurity issues

Lagos’s Trade Fair complex may be distant from Nigeria’...

The Nigeria International Trade Fair has come back to life after 14 years of ina...

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Credit Suisse accused of failing to stop money laundering in Mozambique tuna bond scandal

Credit Suisse accused of failing to stop money launderi...

Swiss prosecutors have charged Credit Suisse with failing to prevent money laund...

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Top 10 most stable African countries with the lowest political, economic risks in 2025

Top 10 most stable African countries with the lowest po...

The 2025 Africa Country Instability Risk Index (ACIRI) highlights the top 10 mos...

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Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau’s leading opposition figure following ‘fake coup’

Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau’s leading opposi...

Nigeria has approved security protection for Guinea-Bissau opposition presidenti...

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