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Senegal Crowned AFCON Champions After Dramatic Extra-Time Win Over Morocco in Rabat

Rabat, Morocco — In one of the most unforgettable finals in Africa Cup of Nations history, Senegal edged hosts Morocco…

Nigeria’s Plastic Revolution: $60M Mega-Plant Set to Transform Waste into Value, Fuel Jobs and Circular Growth

Lagos, Nigeria — In a landmark move that underscores both the business opportunity and environmental imperative embedded in Africa’s waste-management…

Gold Sovereignty on the Rise: Ghana Abandons Stability Pacts and Raises Royalties as Bullion Booms

Accra, Ghana — January 19, 2026 — In a bold reshaping of Africa’s mineral economy, Ghana — the continent’s largest…

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AFCON 2025 Heats Up: Morocco Tops Group, Nigeria Flawless, Benin Makes History

Rabat, Morocco — The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is quickly evolving from a festive group stage into a compelling…

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Zambia’s Strategic Pivot: New China Trade Platforms Signal Deepening Ties as Dollar Pressures Loom

Lusaka, Zambia — January 19, 2026 — In a decisive move that underscores Zambia’s evolving economic strategy, the copper-rich Southern…

Zambia’s IMF U‑Turn: Lusaka Walks Away from $145M Loan Extension as Election Looms

In a move that has caught both financial markets and policy watchers off guard, Zambia has formally withdrawn its request…

Zambia Strikes New IMF Deal to Tackle Debt, Reinforce Growth Path

LUSAKA — Zambia has reached a pivotal agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to launch a new support programme,…

Washington Commits $1.5 Billion to Reshape Zambia’s Health System Over Five Years

Strategic Investment Expected to Elevate Healthcare Quality and Sustainability from 2026–2030In a landmark commitment poised to redefine Zambia’s health landscape,…

US‑Africa Minerals Diplomacy: Congo, Kenya and Guinea Set for High‑Stakes Washington Summit on Strategic Resources

A cohort of African leaders from key mineral‑rich nations is preparing to descend on Washington this week for a pivotal…

Uganda’s Opposition Flags Potential Shake-Up of Oil Sector Deals if Elected, Raising Stakes in Nation’s Energy Future

KAMPALA — Uganda’s opposition candidate has stirred the political and economic landscape ahead of next week’s national elections by pledging…

U.S. Visa Ban Set to Reshape African Economies: Long-Term Economic Costs and Strategic Shifts Loom Large

In a sweeping move that has reverberated across continents, the United States government’s expanded visa and travel ban is poised…

Tunisian Olive Oil Set to Outpace Italy After Bumper Harvest, Offering a Boost to North Africa’s Economy

TUNIS — Tunisia’s olive oil sector — long a cornerstone of its agricultural economy — is on the brink of…

Tanzania Injects 900bn/- into Dar es Salaam Infrastructure to End Chronic Gridlock and Bolster Growth

DAR ES SALAAM — In a decisive move to address long-standing urban congestion and infrastructure decay, the Tanzanian government has…

Swedfund’s $20 Million Climate Push Set to Ignite Green Growth Across Africa

NAIROBI — In a significant boost for Africa’s climate economy, Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has committed USD 20 million…

South African Rand Wavers as Manufacturing Data Looms, Underscoring Economic Crossroads

Johannesburg, January 8, 2026 — The South African rand weakened modestly on Thursday as investors entered a cautious holding pattern…

South Africa’s Fiscal Crossroads: Treasury Signals Stabilisation as Debt Growth Slows

South Africa appears to be approaching a notable inflection point in its public finances, with the National Treasury reporting signs…

South Africa Solidifies Its Position as Africa’s Wealth Hub Amid Shifting Economic Dynamics

South Africa has reaffirmed its leadership as the continent’s wealth powerhouse, drawing a clear line between itself and peers in…

Senegal Seeks Swift IMF Agreement to Tackle Escalating Debt Crisis and Restore Market Confidence

Dakar — Senegal is racing to finalise a new programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) amid mounting economic pressures…

Senegal Defies Forecasts with 2025 Oil Output Surging to 36.1 Million Barrels — A West African Energy Breakthrough

Senegal has stunned energy markets and regional peers alike by delivering oil production in 2025 that not only exceeded government…