Dangote refinery exports surge amid disruptions linked to the Iran war
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, Africa’s largest, is stepping into a critical role as fuel and fertiliser shortages ripple across the continent […]
The Iranian government declines the 45‑day ceasefire proposal.
Tensions across the Middle East are surging after Iran turned down a proposed 45-day ceasefire, demanding a permanent resolution to
Chinese logistics companies redirect operations from the Middle East as conflict drives up expenses.
Chinese logistics firms are reducing their presence in the Middle East as the ongoing war intensifies geopolitical risks and disrupts
Rising global imbalances cannot be fixed by tariffs – IMF cautions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that widening global imbalances are being driven by deep-rooted domestic economic factors not
Bank of Ghana’s $1.3bn profit from gold sale could help narrow 2025 losses
The Bank of Ghana (BoG)’s decision to sell more than half of its gold reserves in November & December 2025
Dangote Refinery ramps up gasoline and urea exports to help African markets impacted by the Iran war
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery, the largest on the continent, has intensified shipments of gasoline and urea to African countries facing supply
Djibouti unveils largest ship repair yard in East Africa with $124 million backing.
Djibouti has officially opened the Djibouti Ship Repair Yard (DSRY), a milestone not only for the Horn of Africa nation
DR Congo joins Africa’s resource control drive with major reforms to reshape gold trade.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is taking steps to strengthen oversight of one of its most profitable but poorly regulated
Côte d’Ivoire removes customs visas for Mali and Burkina Faso as Sahel bloc shifts trade routes.
Côte d’Ivoire’s customs administration has announced the immediate elimination of visa requirements previously imposed by customs officials in Mali and
US–Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions hit five key sectors, costing Africa heavily.
Shipping interruptions along the Strait of Hormuz are starting to affect African economies, putting pressure on fertiliser availability, industrial supplies