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 expand financing to farmers, Nigerian insurance expert Ola Jacob of…
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PM Abiy Visits $110m Toyo Solar Plant in Hawassa Special Economic Zone
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has paid a visit to Toyo Solar in the Hawassa Special Economic Zone (SEZ), where he…
US Firm to Enrich Uranium at South Africa’s Pelindaba Nuclear Facility
An American isotope company listed on Nasdaq, Isotope Technologies USA (ISP), has announced plans to begin uranium enrichment operations at…
Ethiopian Airlines, AfDB Sign $10bn Bishoftu Mega-Airport Deal to Boost Africa’s Aviation Hub Ambitions
Ethiopian Airlines and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a landmark $10 billion financing agreement to build a state-of-the-art…
Niger Seizes Australian-Run Gold Mine Over Investment Breaches
In a decisive move to consolidate national control over strategic resources, Niger’s military-led government has announced the nationalization of Société…
Nigeria: Oil Executive Linked to Opposition Leader Sparks Concern in Tinubu’s Inner Circle
A high-profile oil executive with close family ties to Nigeria’s leading opposition figure is causing unease within President Bola Tinubu’s…
South Africa Moves to Shield Exporters From Trump Tariffs
The South African government has announced emergency measures to support local exporters affected by the new 30% tariffs imposed by…
Liberian President Launches Probe Into Soaring Prices Amid Economic Strain
Liberian President Joseph Boakai has announced the formation of a temporary presidential committee to investigate the continued rise in local…
South Africa Arrests Nearly 1,000 Undocumented Gold Miners in Major Cross-Border Sweep
South African authorities have arrested nearly 1,000 undocumented migrants accused of operating illegally in gold mines near the country’s northeastern…
Ghana Moves to Regulate Cryptocurrency Amid Soaring Adoption
Ghana is preparing to introduce a legal framework to license and regulate cryptocurrency trading platforms, including those dealing in Bitcoin,…
Ghana Signs Landmark Debt Relief Deal with France Under Paris Club Framework
Ghana has officially signed a bilateral agreement with France to restructure a portion of its external debt, in what marks…
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Refutes Reports of Multi-Billion Birr Theft Attempt
The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has denied widespread media reports alleging that 7.735 billion Birr was successfully transferred from…
London to Host Inaugural UK-Africa Business Summit to Boost Trade and Investment
London will host its first UK-Africa Business Summit in 2026, in a strategic push to enhance trade and investment ties…
