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Kenya and United States officials hold signed trade agreement documents during bilateral meeting
BusinessWorld

Kenya Seeks Lifeline for Exports as President Ruto Welcomes Extension of AGOA Trade Pact

NAIROBI — Kenya’s President William Ruto has voiced strong support for a proposed extension of the African Growth and Opportunity…

Road and bridge construction in Dar es Salaam as Tanzania invests 900 billion shillings in urban infrastructure upgrades
Business

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…

Rain-damaged cocoa pods on a farm in Ivory Coast as heavy rains disrupt cocoa production
Business

Ivory Coast’s Cocoa Belt in Crisis: Torrential Rains Devastate World’s Top Chocolate Source

ABIDJAN — In what local farmers describe as a “once-in-a-generation disaster,” Ivory Coast’s cocoa industry — responsible for nearly 40…

Offshore oil drilling rig in Libyan waters as Libya launches first oil exploration bidding round in 17 years
Business

Libya’s Energy Revival: First Oil Exploration Bidding Round in 17 Years Opens Door to Global Investors

In a move poised to reshape North Africa’s energy landscape, Libya has launched its first oil exploration bidding round in…

Malian authorities and Barrick Mining officials finalize a landmark agreement to return $400 million worth of seized gold, ending a year-long legal dispute.
Business

Mali’s Court Order Marks Turning Point as $400 Million in Gold Is Returned to Canada’s Barrick, Restarting a Key Mining Powerhouse

In a landmark development that may reset investor confidence across West Africa’s mining landscape, a Malian judge has ordered the…

Qatar and Egypt officials signing $3.5B Mediterranean coast development deal
Business

Qatar’s $3.5 Billion Catalytic Investment Signals New Era for Egypt’s Mediterranean Development Drive

Egypt has taken a significant step forward in its ambitious strategy to transform its Mediterranean coastline into a global tourism…

Senegal government officials in Dakar as the country seeks to finalise a new IMF programme to address rising debt and economic challenges
Financial

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…

AFCON 2025 stadium scene in Morocco featuring players, fans, and tournament branding, or a collage showing Morocco, Nigeria, and emerging teams.
Sport

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…

Heavy mining equipment operating at an open-pit mine in Liberia as the country seeks to expand mining output and boost national revenue
Business

Liberia Sets Sights on $3 Billion Mining and Energy Windfall with Strategic Sector Reforms

Monrovia — Liberia is positioning its mining and energy sectors at the very center of its economic growth strategy, aiming…

High-resolution digital map of Africa generated using satellite imagery and AI under the Map Africa initiative backed by Abu Dhabi and Microsoft
Science & Tech.Business

Africa’s Next Frontier: How the Abu Dhabi–Microsoft “Map Africa” Initiative Could Redefine Development

Accra / Nairobi / Lagos — In what could become one of the most transformative data-driven infrastructure projects on the…

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