Spain faces growing African swine fever scare among wild boars
Spain’s pork sector faces concern as a new African swine fever outbreak among wild boars threatens trade and prompts strict containment measures.
Egypt, Pakistan plan 2026 roadmap to strengthen cooperation
Egypt and Pakistan plan a 2026 roadmap to deepen ties while Egypt pushes for Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction.
Kenya advances billion-dollar road expansion as Chinese firms step in
Kenya has launched a $1.5 billion Chinese-funded road expansion to ease transport pressure and reduce reliance on national borrowing.
Lebanon and Egypt coordinate to strengthen arms control efforts
Lebanon and Egypt met in Beirut to advance arms control and prevent escalation amid ongoing Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.
S&P recognizes Zambia’s progress by lifting default status in rating
Zambia exited default status after S&P upgraded its credit rating, reflecting improving fiscal health and economic recovery.
Germany will invest €37 million to boost trade with African markets
Germany will invest €37 million through KfW to boost trade and investment with African countries under the expanded Compact 2.0 initiative.
Complaint targets TotalEnergies of aiding abuses in Mozambique
An NGO has filed a legal complaint accusing TotalEnergies of knowingly supporting Mozambican troops implicated in torture and killings near its gas site in Cabo Delgado.
Eswatini confirms it received over $5 million from US
Eswatini received over five million dollars from the United States to host deportees under a controversial third-country programme.
S&P Global upgrades Nigeria outlook to positive amid strong reforms
S&P Global Ratings upgraded Nigeria’s outlook to positive, citing expected benefits from ongoing economic and fiscal reforms.
Ghana drops recovery levy and trims VAT to stimulate wider growth
Ghana has removed its Covid recovery levy and cut VAT to modernise its tax system and support economic growth as inflation eases and GDP strengthens.
Turkish drone maker Baykar strengthens presence across Africa
Turkish UAV manufacturer Baykar is expanding its exports and defence partnerships across Africa, showcasing its advanced drones at Mali’s Bamako Expo Fair.
Nigeria’s assembly approves extra 1.15 trillion naira to cover gap
Nigeria’s National Assembly approved 1.15 trillion naira in domestic borrowing to fund a 2025 budget shortfall amid strong investor confidence.
EU commits $2.3 billion to expand Zambia-Angola-DRC corridor
The EU has pledged $2.31 billion under its Global Gateway strategy to develop the Lobito Corridor linking Zambia, Angola, and the DRC to the Atlantic Ocean.
Egypt unveils new Western Desert gas discovery boosting reserves
Egypt has announced a new natural gas discovery in the Western Desert expected to boost reserves and production as part of efforts to strengthen energy self-sufficiency.
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package
Tesla shareholders approved a $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk, securing his leadership as the company pursues AI, robotics, and growth milestones.
Apple to integrate Google’s AI model in major Siri overhaul
Apple plans to use Google’s 1.2 trillion-parameter Gemini AI model to upgrade Siri, paying around $1 billion annually until its own system is ready.
Ghana inflation slows again as price pressures ease
Inflation in Ghana falls to 8 percent, the lowest since 2021
Saudi crown prince will meet Trump at White House to discuss deals
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince will meet Trump at the White House to discuss the Abraham Accords, regional security, and U.S. arms deals.
Zambia’s Zanaco to fund green, social initiatives through $100M bond
Zambia’s Zanaco plans to raise $100 million through the nation’s first sustainability bond to support renewable energy, agriculture, and climate-resilient projects.
Nigeria approves 15% fuel import duty to protect local refining
Nigeria has imposed a 15% import duty on petrol and diesel to protect domestic refineries and boost revenue amid broader fiscal reforms.
South African says text-based talks with US aim for better tariffs
South Africa moves forward in discussions with Washington to reduce tariffs while exploring new economic and trade opportunities.
Tesla eyes internal leaders if Elon Musk exits amid pay plan vote
Tesla may turn to internal CEO candidates if Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay plan fails, highlighting his central role amid leadership gaps.
Nigeria’s Dangote plans expansion to become world’s largest
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery plans to double capacity and become the world’s largest within three years despite recent labour disputes and monopoly concerns.
China and the US resume talks in Kuala Lumpur on trade tensions
China and the United States hold crucial trade talks in Kuala Lumpur to prevent a new wave of tariffs and ease tensions.
South Africa strengthens ties with Afreximbank for African projects
South Africa has strengthened its partnership with Afreximbank to enhance trade, infrastructure, and industrial projects across the continent.
Coca-Cola HBC secures major African stake in $2.6 billion deal
Coca-Cola HBC agreed to buy a 75 percent stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, creating the world’s second-largest Coca-Cola bottler and expanding across 14 markets.
Exxon Mobil expands African presence with Gabon offshore deal
Exxon Mobil has signed a non-binding agreement with Gabon to explore deepwater offshore oil and gas, expanding its African operations.