BRICS nations Russia, India, and China urged to lead Africa’s infrastructure renewal
South Africa has proposed involving BRICS nations Russia, India, and China in the large-scale renewal of Africa’s infrastructure to create a continental transport hub, a senior business leader said. Elias…
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IMF Scrutinizes Nigeria’s $5 Bn Financing Deal Amid Broader Debate on Sovereign Debt Structures
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has signaled it will treat the collateral backing Nigeria's $5 billion financing arrangement with First…
Africa’s Fuel Costs Remain Elevated Despite Oil Slide
Although global oil prices have retreated from recent highs as tensions in the Middle East eased, consumers across much of…
SPECIAL REPORT: Sudan War Fuels Illegal Gold Rush Along Egypt’s Southern Border
Egypt's southern border with Sudan is emerging as a new frontline in the battle against illegal gold mining, as the…
Egypt-Built Chad Highway to Boost African Trade, Strengthen Cairo-N’Djamena Cooperation
A major highway being built by an Egyptian contractor in eastern Chad is expected to transform trade and transport links…
Africa’s Agricultural Future Hinges on Insurance Innovation, Expert Says
Insurance innovation can play a transformative role in driving economic prosperity across Africa by helping banks manage agricultural risks and…
Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa Lead Africa’s Equity Markets: AfDB
Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa continue to dominate Africa’s equity markets, according to the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 2026…
South Africa to meet fiscal goals despite Iran war pressures
South Africa remains on track to meet its fiscal targets despite the conflict in the Middle East, its National Treasury…
IFC eyes over $2.2bn investments in North Africa this year
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to inject more than $2.2bn in new financing across North Africa this year, covering…
Mahmoud Mohieldin: Africa’s share of global FDI does not exceed 6%
Dr Mahmoud Mohieldin, Chair of the African Advisory Council to the G-FAFS, said Africa continues to capture only a limited…
Pandemic Financial Worries Slowed Digital Finance Adoption in Africa
A new study suggests that financial worries during the COVID-19 pandemic made many people in Africa less likely to use…
Climate Change Could Deepen Food Crisis in East Africa by 2050
A new scientific review warns that climate change combined with rapid population growth could significantly worsen food insecurity in East…
Takeda hosts regional summit in Cairo to improve care for rare hereditary angioedema
Takeda, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on patient care, said it has concluded the second Eurasia, Middle East and Africa…
