Libya awards exploration licenses to foreign oil companies.
The move is part of efforts to attract major international energy firms back to the country and increase daily oil […]
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Copper exports from Congo climb 10%, with Chinese firms spearheading the increase.
Copper exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo rose by almost 10% in 2025, strengthening its standing as the world’s
Africa’s biggest diamond producer plans to increase income taxes as the diamond boom loses momentum.
Botswana is considering increases to corporate and personal income taxes in an effort to offset declining diamond revenues and reduce
Russia and Ethiopia exchange $435 million worth of coffee and machinery in trade.
In 2025, trade between Russia and Ethiopia exceeded $435 million, almost three times higher than the previous year, highlighting a
Richard Gyamfi claims COCOBOD intends to lower the cocoa price.
Richard Gyamfi, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s National Communications Team, has accused the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) of
Burkina Faso’s parliament endorses a ban on political parties.
Burkina Faso’s interim legislature has approved a law banning all political parties, a move seen by analysts as strengthening the military government’s hold on power. The decision abolishes existing laws regulating parties and opposition activity, despite international calls to protect civic freedoms.
Kofi Adams urges Africa to recognize sports as a key driver of economic growth.
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has urged African governments to elevate sports as a strategic economic sector
Angola plans major diamond investments with UK mining firm
Efforts are underway for Angola to secure a 20% to 30% shareholding in De Beers, the global diamond powerhouse owned
Mali establishes a state-owned company to manage mining assets and boost government revenue
The Malian government has announced plans to establish a state-owned company to administer its interests in mining enterprises, according to
The Ministry of Agriculture and AAK sign MoU to promote value addition in the shea industry.
AAK Ghana Limited (AAK) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA)