Akufo-Addo’s office said it would wait for the outcome of two legal challenges to the bill before it passes to him for assent.

Emirates is resuming flights to Nigeria from October 1st, ending a two-year hiatus caused by difficulties repatriating funds.

The central bank has raised interest rates twice this year, including its largest hike in around 17 years, as it struggles to contain the price pressures.

Benin lifted its blockade, allowing Niger to export oil via the Seme port, resolving a trade standoff triggered by ECOWAS sanctions on Niger’s military rulers.

Morocco, with its fast-track factory approvals, skilled workforce, and strategic location, has become Africa’s leading car exporter, raising questions about its ability to adapt to the electric vehicle revolution.

Egypt receives another $14 billion from the UAE as part of a massive $35 billion investment deal to develop the new Ras El-Hekma urban center.

Senegal’s new government halts construction along Dakar’s coastline for two months to investigate the legality of permits and ensure public access to the beaches.

Labor unions in Nigeria staged nationwide protests against the government’s recent electricity price increase, arguing it worsens the cost of living crisis despite unreliable power supply.

Despite accusations of Rwandan mineral theft, the EU and DR Congo forge a partnership to track minerals more effectively.

Netflix is investing in African talent and stories to create impactful content that resonates globally.

AstraZeneca has formally asked the European Medicines Agency to withdraw its COVID-19 vaccine authorization.

Microsoft is closing its Africa Development Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, leading to job losses but assuring continued operations in the country.

Amazon launched its online shopping service in South Africa on Tuesday, challenging a number of online retailers dominated by Naspers’ Takealot.com.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signs cooperation agreements with leaders from both Libyan administrations during her visit to the conflict-torn country.

Turkish and Algerian aviation authorities agreed to double the number of weekly flights between the two countries, removing restrictions on destinations.

Cautious investors eyeing potential Fed rate cuts and a stronger dollar led to a slight decline in gold prices during early Asian trading on May 6th.

The IMF urges Senegal to control spending to meet its budget deficit target. The country’s new government remains committed to the IMF program.

A revised minerals deal between DRC and Chinese companies involves around $7 billion of infrastructure investments, dependent on copper prices remaining high.

ExxonMobil is optimistic about its revamped Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique, targeting a final investment decision by the end of 2025, with a new design focusing on lower emissions.

The highest denomination of the new currency, known as Zimbabwe Gold or ZiG, will be the 200 ZiG note, valued at approximately $15.

Weakening its currency and partnering with the IMF, Egypt reversed course on its foreign reserves.

Morocco is investing $176 million to expand Marrakech Menara Airport’s capacity to handle over double the passengers, reaching 11.5 million annually.

Saudi Arabia’s tourism minister downplays the threat posed by Houthi attacks in Yemen to the kingdom’s Red Sea resorts, highlighting their location far from the conflict zone.

The $35 billion Al Maktoum expansion promises to be the world’s largest, handling a staggering 260 million passengers a year.