African central banks boost gold reserves but risk losses if prices fall sharply in volatile markets driven by trade and geopolitical tensions.

South Africa has decided not to retaliate against US tariffs and instead offered trade and investment deals to ease tensions and reset bilateral relations.

Mali is one of Africa’s top gold producers, but investor confidence has been shaken by regulatory uncertainty

Founded in 2017 in Abuja, Bature is now Nigeria’s largest craft brewery, producing 22,000 litres a month

With tariffs due soon, South Africa seeks a favorable trade agreement from the US to protect key industries and jobs.

Egypt imported $1.6 billion, Libya $1.3 billion, followed by Tunisia ($554.1 million), South Africa ($303.5 million) and Nigeria ($242.3 million)

Ghana has revised its 2025 fiscal deficit target downward after stronger-than-expected economic performance and improved financial discipline in the first half of the year.

Türkiye and Niger signed a military financial cooperation agreement during the IDEF 2025 defense fair in Istanbul.

Ghana plans to reform mining laws by shortening licence durations and mandating revenue sharing with local communities to boost development.

Annual inflation slowed for a third month in June to 22.22%, down from 22.97% in May, helped by softer energy costs and a steadier naira

Morocco will receive a 100 million euro loan from AfDB to support small-scale farming and climate resilience led by women and young farmers.

The refinery will import Middle Eastern crude via Tanzania’s port of Dar es Salaam, an IDC spokesperson told media

China has begun building the world’s biggest hydropower project in Tibet to boost clean energy production and support its long-term climate commitments.

Stellantis has expanded its Kenitra plant in Morocco, more than doubling vehicle production and creating over 3,000 new jobs.

Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to a multi-million euro deal with Barcelona to promote tourism by featuring a “heart of Africa” logo on the club’s apparel and advertising.

The IMF praised Ethiopia’s reform efforts under a $3.4 billion loan deal but warned that falling donor support and mounting risks could jeopardize progress.

South Africa’s car exports to the US fell over 80% due to Trump’s tariffs, threatening jobs and investment across the automotive industry.

The Mozambican government says security has improved enough for TotalEnergies to consider restarting its $20 billion gas project.

Azule Energy has discovered significant gas reserves in Angola’s first dedicated gas exploration well, located in the Lower Congo Basin.

Mali is selling gold from a major seized Barrick mine to finance operations as it asserts greater control over its mining resources.

Botswana has increased the rate of pula depreciation to 2.76% to cushion its economy from the effects of a global diamond downturn and falling reserves.

Egypt and China held high-level talks to boost economic cooperation and deepen their strategic partnership across key sectors.

Dangote’s $20 billion refinery will construct tanks in Walvis Bay to boost fuel access across Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Acting Undersecretary for International Affairs Michael Kaplan will represent the Treasury Department at the July 17–18 meeting