Botswana subsidiary put up for sale as African banks show interest.
Several of Africa’s leading banks are positioning themselves for a potential acquisition as Standard Chartered moves to divest its operations […]
February 20, 2026
Gunmen kill 33 in coordinated attacks across Nigeria.
At least 33 people were killed after Islamic militants carried out coordinated attacks in the northwest region of Nigeria, police
Zimbabwe introduces Lenacapavir, a pioneering medication for HIV prevention.
Zimbabwe has become one of the earliest nations worldwide to introduce a nationwide initiative for lenacapavir, a biannual injectable designed
FIFA president announces ‘true partnership’ with Board of Peace for Gaza
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a “true partnership” between the world soccer governing body and the Board of Peace on
IAEA chief says Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant operating on sole remaining power line
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) is operating on its
Trump’s “Board of Peace” commits $7 billion for Gaza reconstruction.
Donald Trump’s newly formed “Board of Peace” convened its first session in Washington on Thursday, with representatives from nine countries
Egypt seeks a $590 million European loan to support the expansion of the Alexandria Metro.
Egypt is in discussions with European lenders to secure a €500 million ($590 million) facility to finance the next stage
Morocco opens 13,000 sq km to gold and copper exploration investors.
Morocco has unveiled a major public bidding round spanning 13,000 square kilometres, marking an intensified effort to draw international capital
The largest Mediterranean gas drilling project is set to begin in Egypt
An extensive offshore exploration programme is scheduled for 2026 as Egypt intensifies efforts to expand Mediterranean gas output and ease
Akufo-Addo appointees must be ‘whipped’ over cocoa crisis – Adongo
The Majority in Parliament has claimed that appointees of the previous Akufo-Addo administration deserve severe punishment for their alleged mismanagement