Congo’s disputed Manono mine moves closer to first lithium export as China expands its foothold in Africa’s critical minerals sector.
Production of lithium in the Democratic Republic of Congo is set to begin in June at the contested Manono deposit,
Trade
Demand for FHA loans climbs amid growing affordability pressures for borrowers.
Mortgage rates for conventional loans remained steady last week, with overall application volume also largely unchanged, but borrowers are increasingly
Senegal and Egypt’s senior diplomats meet to explore ways to enhance their bilateral ties.
Senegal and Egypt’s foreign ministers met near Cairo on Tuesday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and improve political
January sales in the used car market climbed to $800 million in South Africa.
Used-car sales in South Africa jumped in January 2026, extending the rebound recorded during 2025 and highlighting strong demand across
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
The 2026 Mining Indaba has kicked off in Cape Town with the theme “Stronger Together.”
Cape Town is hosting the 2026 Mining Indaba, which convened on Tuesday under the theme “Stronger Together.” The annual conference
Egypt advances plans for a $1bn marina and hotel project along the Red Sea.
Egypt has announced a $1 billion mixed-use project on its Red Sea coastline as part of efforts to boost tourism
Inflation in Uganda remains below target, prompting the central bank to keep interest rate at 9.75%.
Uganda’s central bank has held its main interest rate steady for the sixth consecutive meeting, pointing to global economic risks