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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.

The UAE is seeking bids to construct a second nuclear power plant, potentially doubling its reactor capacity.

The Democratic Republic of Congo suspects Apple’s supply chain may contain conflict minerals sourced from their war-torn eastern region and is demanding more information.

Egypt greenlights a special free zone and international tourist port in the Ras al-Hikma peninsula, following a $35 billion investment deal with the United Arab Emirates.

Oil prices are on the rise! Strong US demand signals point to a potential summer supply squeeze, pushing both Brent and WTI crude prices higher.

Nigeria has said it is seeking up to 2.25 billion dollars in World Bank loans, in a statement by Finance Minister Wale Edun.

Controversy surrounds a conservation project in Tanzania as the World Bank freezes funding due to concerns about human rights violations.

The IMF sounds the alarm on Egypt’s central bank lending to state agencies, citing inflation and currency risks.

Nigeria’s central bank sold dollars to exchange bureaus at a discounted rate to increase foreign currency supply and curb black market activity.

By offering a skilled and affordable workforce, the country is enticing industry giants like Boeing and Airbus to invest in manufacturing facilities.