South Africa secures $150 million development loan from OPEC Fund
South Africa has secured a $150 million development policy loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development to support reforms aimed at easing infrastructure bottlenecks.
13 May, 2026
African leaders push for credit access reforms at Nairobi summit with France
African leaders argue that their countries suffer from an unduly high perception of risk among lenders, which can make credit prohibitively expensive.
12 May, 2026
EU ambassador to Ghana warns against ‘fragile’ reliance on gold
Ghana’s economy has long depended on commodities such as gold, cocoa and oil, making it vulnerable to global price fluctuations.
6 May, 2026
Egypt temporarily raises nitrogen fertiliser export fees
Egypt’s energy import bill has more than doubled, while monthly natural gas import costs have nearly tripled since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
5 May, 2026
Microsoft and OpenAI Reshape Their AI Partnership
Eurail Data Breach Exposes Thousands, Sparks Security Concerns Across Europe
Elon Musk Boosts Stake in SpaceX Ahead of Potential Mega IPO
Africa Turns to Nuclear Power Amid Global Energy Shocks
Meta Ends Moderation Contract with Sama Amid Worker Rights Concerns
15 Apr, 2026
Humanoid Robots Take Center Stage at Hong Kong Tech Fair
AI-driven machines showcase real-world capabilities from rescue operations to entertainment at InnoEX 2026.
8 Apr, 2026
Africa’s Digital Sovereignty at Stake: Between Dependency and Opportunity
Experts warn of “data colonialism” as the continent pushes to reclaim control over its digital future
24 Mar, 2026
Eskom Sees Financial Comeback After Years of Struggles
South Africa’s power utility reports profit and fewer outages, but challenges remain
24 Mar, 2026
Global Trade Talks Begin Under Shadow of Conflict
WTO meeting in Cameroon tackles trade challenges amid rising global tensions
23 Mar, 2026
Kenya Airways sees surge in demand amid Middle East war
Global aviation disruptions push more passengers toward African routes
19 Mar, 2026
AI Propaganda Fuels Rising Tensions Between Ethiopia and Eritrea
Fake images and videos spread online are increasing anger and fear of conflict
18 Mar, 2026
BAMEX 2026 Positions Sahel as Emerging Hub for Defence Industry
Türkiye set to play key role as Bamako hosts Africa’s largest defence gathering
16 Mar, 2026
Ghana posts $499 million from record gold mineral royalties haul
Large-scale gold mining remained the backbone of Ghana’s mineral revenue.
12 Mar, 2026
Dutch Prosecutors Confirm Corruption Case Linked to Congo Mining Licenses
Investigation finds bribes were paid to secure mining rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
10 Mar, 2026
Tanzanian Businessman Rostam Azizi Buys Majority Stake in Nation Media Group
Tanzanian businessman Rostam Azizi has bought East Africa’s largest media company, the Nation Media Group (NMG), from the Aga Khan family, the broadcaster reported on Tuesday. The cost of sale was not immediately communicated.
