Macron announces $27bn Africa fund as France challenges China’s influence.
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a €23 billion ($27 billion) investment initiative focused on strengthening Africa’s energy, agriculture, digital […]
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa rejects demands for him to resign.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed calls for him to leave office after the Constitutional Court of South Africa
Ghana records GHS120bn in T-Bill borrowing within the first four months of 2026.
The government raised about GH¢120.2 billion from the Treasury bill market between January and April 2026, compared to the GH¢181.5
East Africa’s $1bn tech project delayed over Microsoft–Kenya payment dispute.
Microsoft’s planned data centre investment in East Africa has been delayed following a dispute with the Kenyan government over demands
COCOBOD signals new funding model for 2026/27 cocoa season
Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is finalising a new funding model for the cocoa sector ahead of its implementation in the
Dangote plans refinery stock market debut in deal that could raise $5bn
Aliko Dangote is reportedly seeking a valuation of about $50 billion for his flagship refinery operation ahead of plans to
Debt pressures in Nigeria are deepening despite signs of improvement on paper
Nigeria continues to face serious debt challenges despite improvements in some key economic indicators, according to a new report released
Nigeria exports $578 million in crude oil to the world’s biggest consumer market.
The United States, regarded as the world’s largest importer of consumer goods, purchased $578.78 million worth of crude oil from
China sees fastest producer inflation rise since post-pandemic era amid Iran war
China saw its fastest rise in the producer price index (PPI) amid ongoing concerns over energy costs linked to Middle
President Mahama signs Value for Money Office bill into law to curb inflated government contracts
President John Dramani Mahama has assented to the Value for Money Office Bill, marking a major step in the government’s