Africa’s energy markets under strain as Iran war deepens.
A sharp rise in global oil prices caused by the intensifying conflict involving Iran is beginning to ripple across African […]
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Senegal orders shutdown of 19 government bodies as part of $98 million cost-cutting plan
Senegal’s government has revealed plans to shut down 19 public agencies, a decision projected to save about 55 billion CFA
Zimbabwe Aims to Reduce $23 Billion Debt and Rebuild Investor Trust
Zimbabwe is actively pursuing measures to settle the $23 billion it owes to multilateral lenders, as discussions with creditors remain
Niger Withdraws Gold Mining Licenses from Three Companies
Niger’s military government has withdrawn concessions from three gold mining and processing companies as part of its drive to exert
Qatar LNG Supply Disruptions Push Italy Toward African Gas
Rising tensions in the Middle East linked to Iran have disrupted five LNG shipments from Qatar, prompting Italy to look
South Africa Eyes $2.5 Billion Hemp Sector by 2040
South Africa may develop a domestic industrial hemp industry valued at roughly $2.5 billion by 2040, according to a recent
Niger’s military junta pulls plug on mining companies and UK oil firm
As Niger’s military rulers continue to assert sovereignty over its natural resources, it has cancelled concessions for three gold mining
Iran war oil price shock threatens to disrupt African economies
As the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran widens across the Middle East, it threatens to disrupt recent
Zimbabwe fast-tracked ban over lithium export rush
Zimbabwe fast-tracked the entry of a ban on raw lithium exports last week after mining companies engaged in an “unacceptable
Inflation falls to 3.3% in February, lowest since 2021 rebasing
Ghana’s inflation rate fell further to 3.3 per cent in February 2026, down from 3.8 per cent in January and