Gambian Information Minister Ismaila Ceesay emphasizes Turkey’s strong relations with Gambia, highlighting cultural exchanges and mutual cooperation in media, defense, and investments.

The ancient city of Chinguetti in Mauritania is at risk as desertification and climate change threaten its homes, history, and cultural heritage.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola in Johannesburg to discuss bilateral trade, investment opportunities, potential defense industry cooperation.

Jumia Technologies, an Africa-focused e-commerce retailer, projects order growth of up to 25% and continued cost reductions in 2024, despite facing increasing competition from Chinese companies like Temu.

Ethiopia and Russia’s new nuclear cooperation agreement will drive technological exchange and nuclear infrastructure development.

It remains one of the highest in the world, and the country faces economic uncertainty due to potential cuts in US aid.

The rebasing, which reflects changes in consumption patterns, has led to a lower inflation figure than previously reported.

The bondholders believe the IMF’s analysis undervalues Ethiopia’s economic fundamentals and overstates the need for debt relief.

Ghana is intensifying efforts to protect endangered pangolins from poaching, focusing on increased patrols, community engagement, and awareness initiatives.

The company says it provided software, information services to US agencies to prevent fraud

Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs targeting allies and competitors, aiming to counter trade imbalances, though economists warn they may raise US inflation and strain global trade.

Several countries have banned DeepSeek for government employees, citing concerns over national security, user data, and privacy

Azerbaijan and Somalia have taken a significant step towards strengthening their bilateral ties by signing agreements to enhance cooperation in public service, green energy, education, and defense.

Nigerian oil producers are negotiating with Shell to secure up to 25% of service contracts for the Bonga North project, aligning with the country’s local content goals.

Farmers in Ivory Coast warn that a prolonged dry season could delay the mid-crop harvest and lead to a potential cocoa shortage.

The 650,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) facility, built by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote in Lagos, began refining crude into diesel, naphtha, and jet fuel in January 2024

The refinery, which has faced challenges securing adequate crude oil supplies, is exploring new markets for its products, including exports to Saudi Aramco.

Ethiopia’s Finance Minister has announced that the country is in the “final stages” of negotiations to restructure its sovereign debt.

The deal was reached during a meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Paris

After experiencing a significant decline in domestic production, Egypt reverted to being a net importer of natural gas in 2024

Nigeria is experiencing a lithium mining boom, driven by global demand for the metal used in electric vehicle batteries.

Volkswagen’s African unit achieved a record 131,485 Polo exports in 2024, primarily to European and Asia-Pacific markets.

The Central Bank of Kenya cut its key interest rate for the fourth consecutive meeting on Wednesday, aiming to stimulate economic growth. The Monetary Policy Committee lowered the Central Bank Rate by 50 basis points to 10.75%. The Kenyan economy has faced challenges, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and a recent drought. While the economy showed signs of recovery, growth has slowed. The rate cut is expected to encourage lending, boost investment, and stimulate economic activity. However, the bank acknowledged potential risks, such as higher-than-expected inflation and a worsening global economic environment. This action reflects the central bank’s commitment to supporting economic growth while maintaining price stability.

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has increased the 2025 budget to $36.4 billion, citing additional revenue from tax, customs, and other government agencies.