Spain bans U.S. planes engaged in Iran conflict from its airspace, says defence minister
Spain has barred U.S. aircraft involved in attacks on Iran from using its airspace, marking a stricter stance than its […]
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Egypt’s ex-diplomat Nabil Fahmy appointed new head of Arab League
On Sunday, Arab foreign ministers unanimously appointed former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy as the new Secretary-General of the Arab
Ghana and Burkina Faso pledge to strengthen trade amid tomato supply issues
Ghana’s economy is under renewed strain following Burkina Faso’s indefinite halt of fresh tomato exports, a decision that disrupts a
Nigeria’s major banks outshine continental rivals, gaining $1.8bn in brand value
Nigeria’s leading banks have outstripped their African counterparts in brand value growth in 2026, reflecting the transformative impact of an
Putin becomes the first global leader to praise his African ally’s big win
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, extended his heartfelt congratulations to his longtime ally, Denis Sassou Nguesso, following Nguesso’s successful re-election
Nigeria’s national oil firm targets New York and London IPO amid $20bn project revival
Nigeria’s state-controlled oil enterprise, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, is preparing for a potential listing on prominent international stock exchanges,
Angola and Ghana gain ground in crude market after sharp drop in US imports from Nigeria
In January 2026, the United States significantly scaled back its imports of crude oil from Nigeria, reducing volumes by nearly
Kenya pitches $62bn rare earth project to investors as US, China show interest
A major investment opportunity has been unveiled by Kenya as it seeks global partners to develop the resource-rich Mrima Hill
U.S. to become Mozambique graphite mine’s second-biggest shareholder after $46m deal
The United States is intensifying its involvement in Africa’s critical minerals industry, planning to acquire an equity stake in one
Fuel prices set to rise in South Africa after India’s export move
South Africa could be heading for another spike in fuel prices after India introduced fresh export duties on refined petroleum