Economic Policies

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Nigeria pitches $600m lithium and gold projects to Saudi investors

Nigeria pitches $600m lithium and gold projects to Saud...

Nigeria has stepped up its bid to attract Gulf capital after pitching $600 milli...

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Nigeria receives US military supplies amid renewed fight against ISWAP

Nigeria receives US military supplies amid renewed figh...

The United States has delivered a new batch of military supplies to Nigeria, rei...

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African countries with the biggest change in life expectancy since 1965

African countries with the biggest change in life expec...

In Africa, Algeria stands out with the largest gains, where life expectancy has ...

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Is Nigeria lying about its inflation figures, or is there a misunderstanding?

Is Nigeria lying about its inflation figures, or is the...

The precise rate of Nigeria's headline inflation has once more emerged as a subj...

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Africa’s wealthiest King Mohammed VI lists late mother’s Paris homes for $35 million

Africa’s wealthiest King Mohammed VI lists late mother’...

Morocco’s royal family, led by Africa’s wealthiest King Mohammed VI, is selling ...

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U.S. pressure reshapes BRICS+ as Iran exits South Africa war games

U.S. pressure reshapes BRICS+ as Iran exits South Afric...

Iran has agreed to scale back its participation in the BRICS+ naval drills in So...

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In 1986, Museveni said Africa’s problem was leaders who overstayed. Now he seeks a seventh term after four decades in power

In 1986, Museveni said Africa’s problem was leaders who...

When Yoweri Museveni marched into Kampala in 1986 after a five-year guerrilla wa...

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How Mali’s fuel blockade is forcing Niger to take tough action on transporters

How Mali’s fuel blockade is forcing Niger to take tough...

Niger has moved to sanction 34 truck drivers and transport companies that refuse...

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5 African billionaires make the world’s 500 wealthiest list at the start of 2026

5 African billionaires make the world’s 500 wealthiest ...

As the new year begins, Africa's wealth ecosystem is already taking shape, with ...

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Africa's second richest man is now $300 million shy of joining the $20 billion club

Africa's second richest man is now $300 million shy of ...

South Africa’s richest man and the second richest person in Africa, Johann Ruper...

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US lawmakers back AGOA extension as fresh scrutiny hits South Africa in Washington

US lawmakers back AGOA extension as fresh scrutiny hits...

The United States House of Representatives has approved a three-year extension o...

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Richest Africans among the world’s 500 richest people at the start of 2026

Richest Africans among the world’s 500 richest people a...

As the new year begins, Africa's wealth ecosystem is already taking shape, with ...

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South Africa’s Platreef Mine, one of the world’s largest precious metals projects, hits first concentrate

South Africa’s Platreef Mine, one of the world’s larges...

South Africa has reached a major mining milestone after one of the world’s large...

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Somalia suspends UAE defence and port deals over Somaliland recognition row

Somalia suspends UAE defence and port deals over Somali...

Somalia has canceled all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, citing what i...

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10 African nations with the highest inflation in 2025

10 African nations with the highest inflation in 2025

Inflation remained a major economic challenge across Africa in 2025, with severa...

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Cameroon’s $204 million Kribi oil refinery to begin operations in 2026, two years ahead of schedule

Cameroon’s $204 million Kribi oil refinery to begin ope...

Cameroon’s Kribi refinery may come online in the second half of 2026, ahead of s...

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