Gold exports help reduce Senegal’s trade gap, but $2.4bn shortfall remains.
Senegal saw significant improvement in its external accounts in 2025, yet a substantial trade deficit persisted despite strong growth in […]
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Customs officers tied to GH¢85m goods diversion to be suspended
Authorities in Ghana have launched an investigation into the alleged diversion of 18 articulated trucks loaded with consumer goods, including
Currencies across Africa are stabilising, yet everyday prices remain dollar-linked.
At the height of its 2024 currency turmoil, Nigeria’s inflation climbed past 30 per cent. Following exchange-rate reforms, the naira
Nigeria records $600 million in remittances amid G-24 call for digital payment reforms.
Cross-border digital payments are increasingly being viewed as a core development priority for emerging economies rather than a simple banking
Nigeria and South Africa emerge as top players in the $300 billion stablecoin market.
Nigeria and South Africa are emerging as Africa’s frontrunners in stablecoin adoption, with businesses and consumers increasingly using dollar-linked digital
Cement giant Dangote sets record as first to list commercial papers on NGX.
Dangote Cement Plc has made history as the inaugural company to list Commercial Papers (CPs) on the Nigerian Exchange Limited
Nigeria and Angola agree on visa waiver to boost diplomatic travel across Africa.
Nigeria and Angola have formalised a visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and official passports, marking a significant step
Swiss wealth firm Pictet makes its Africa debut after 220 years.
In a landmark move, Banque Pictet & Cie SA has launched its first office in Africa, positioning itself to tap
MTN Ghana sets benchmark across Group, plans $300m investment in 2026
MTN Ghana’s Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Blewett, has described the company’s recent recognition as the overall winner of the MTN
Africa’s biggest oil refinery achieves a significant milestone, now functioning at its intended full capacity.
The Dangote Oil Refinery, recognized as the world’s largest single-train facility, is now running at its maximum capacity of 650,000