Category: Africa

Dodoma’s state leadership confirmed significant advancements in the Third National Five-Year Development Plan, registering strides in infrastructure, agriculture, energy, justice reform and foreign investment

An assault on Yelewata village in Guma local government area of Benue State has left more than 100 inhabitants dead, dozens missing and hundreds

Africa’s ageing oilfields are undergoing a transformation as artificial intelligence technologies unlock new opportunities for enhanced oil recovery. Operators across the continent are

Applications from African professionals to American MBA programmes are climbing sharply, driven by robust scholarship support, evolving diversity strategies, and a post-pandemic appetite for

Ethiopia’s finance minister has announced that the economy is projected to expand by 8.9 % in the fiscal year beginning 8 July 2025, alongside a

Dog owners across Nigeria are trimming meals and turning to homemade alternatives as soaring inflation and currency devaluation drive imported pet‑food costs up to

African Union’s African Peer Review Mechanism has challenged Fitch Ratings’ downgrade of the African Export‑Import Bank, arguing the move rests on a misinterpretation

Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have launched a strategic codeshare partnership designed to broaden travel options and enhance connectivity across their global networks. This

Ethiopia has surged ahead to become Africa’s largest wheat producer, with output surpassing that of Egypt by a factor of three, according to Prime

Debswana Diamond Company, Botswana's premier diamond producer, has initiated a significant reduction in its mining operations, citing sustained global demand weakness and mounting economic

Ghana's gold reserves have surged to 31.37 tonnes in 2025, reaffirming its position as Africa’s leading gold producer. However, this growth is shadowed by

South Darfur is facing an escalating humanitarian catastrophe marked by widespread violence, acute malnutrition, and a collapsing healthcare system, according to a new report

S&P Global Ratings has indicated that South Africa must accelerate economic growth and implement credible fiscal consolidation to achieve its first credit rating upgrade

Amazon has expanded its footprint in South Africa by adding non-perishable groceries, pet food, and health supplements to its product range. This strategic move

President Bola Tinubu has bestowed Nigeria’s third-highest national honour, the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic , on Bill Gates. The recognition

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline , stretching 1,443 kilometres from Uganda to the Tanzanian port of Tanga, has passed the 60 percent completion

African countries face growing challenges in accessing international finance as global economic uncertainty and tightening monetary policies restrict foreign capital flows. Moody’s Investors Service

The Alliance of Sahel States has taken a decisive legal step by establishing a regional criminal court aimed at addressing terrorism, violent extremism,

Ethiopian Airlines is evaluating the procurement of 20 to 30 regional or small narrowbody jets to enhance its domestic operations and replace ageing aircraft,

A community-led dialogue in Soweto has intensified calls for a people-first approach to South Africa’s energy transition, as environmental activists and residents urge the

Zimbabwe’s ambitious land reform initiative, aimed at issuing title deeds to farmers, has come under intense parliamentary scrutiny, with legislators questioning the legal and

Ghana's gold production is projected to reach approximately 5.1 million ounces in 2025, marking a 6.25% increase from the previous year's record of 4.8

Dr Akinwumi Adesina, nearing the conclusion of his decade-long presidency at the African Development Bank , has called upon his successor to prioritise Africa's

The Walvis Bay municipal council has approved a N$1.3 billion budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, focusing on infrastructure development, housing, and service delivery