Botswana moves for 30% stake in $6bn Angola refinery as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise.
Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are pushing Botswana to pursue a stake in a multi-billion-dollar refinery project in […]
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Global shipping shifts away from the Middle East, putting pressure on Africa’s busiest port.
Morocco’s Tanger Med, the largest container port in Africa, is getting ready for a potential rise in vessel traffic as
Fuel shortages hit over 140 stations in South Africa amid global oil tensions.
South Africa’s fuel sector is under increasing strain, with more than 140 filling stations struggling to meet demand ahead of
Strait of Hormuz set to reopen under UK and France-led 30-nation coalition, offering relief to African economies
A coalition spearheaded by the United Kingdom and France, along with nearly 30 other nations, is stepping up efforts to
Sisi: Only Trump can end the conflict, warns of oil prices soaring above $200
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday appealed directly to U.S. President Donald Trump, urging him to intervene and end
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
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