Canada and Mercosur are advancing toward a free-trade agreement in 2026, aiming to diversify Canadian trade and strengthen South American market access.

Capital inflows into Nigeria rose nearly 90 percent in 2025, driven mainly by foreign portfolio investment seeking high yields, while long-term investment remained limited.

Nigeria will launch its National Single Window, a digital trade platform to streamline imports and exports, reduce port costs, and boost foreign exchange.

Namibia rejected Starlink’s licence request to operate satellite internet, citing local ownership rules, marking the company’s second setback in southern Africa.

Kenya Airways says flight demand has surged from 70% to near full capacity as the Iran war forces global airlines to reroute flights

Kenya and Uganda leaders marked the extension of the Chinese-built Standard Gauge Railway, aiming to reduce transport costs and improve regional trade efficiency.

Strait of Hormuz disruptions amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran have pushed jet fuel and crude oil prices sharply higher, hitting African and European airlines.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington may ease Iranian oil sanctions as energy prices surge, aiming to stabilise markets and support global partners.

A leaked US-Zambia health funding draft links aid to mining access, raising privacy, sovereignty, and funding cut concerns across African countries.

Mr Price will expand further into Europe through its NKD acquisition but has no plans for global expansion, focusing on select key regions for growth.

African central banks face challenges from rising oil prices, risking slower growth, weakened currencies, and disruptions in mining, agriculture, and other key sectors.

Ivory Coast plans to reform its cocoa marketing system to align farmer prices with global markets and address stockpile and trader-related challenges.

Egypt capped unsubsidised bread prices in private bakeries to limit inflation impact, while authorities monitor compliance and warn of penalties for violations.

Canal+ beat profit guidance and will hire 1,000 sales staff in Africa to drive MultiChoice turnaround

The Iran war has driven oil prices higher, increasing fuel costs, inflation risks and currency pressures across African economies heavily dependent on imported petroleum products.

Oil tops $100 as Middle East conflict disrupts tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz

Namibia is launching Africa’s first industrial-scale salmon farming, led by Norwegian partnerships, aiming for local and export markets while navigating environmental and logistical challenges.

Turkey and Algeria held high-level consultations in Istanbul, discussing bilateral relations, regional stability, economic, security, and cultural cooperation, while reaffirming strategic dialogue.

South Africa’s central bank will revise its risk scenarios for upcoming rate decisions, focusing on inflation and exchange rate impacts amid rising oil prices.

Oil prices surged while global stocks fell after attacks on Iraqi oil fields and escalating Iran war tensions, while weak US jobs data added to market uncertainty.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi warned the Middle East war could fuel inflation and economic strain as the Egyptian pound weakened and trade risks increased.

Ghana recovers from its worst economic crisis with falling inflation, a stronger currency, lower debt, higher growth, and new investment initiatives under Mahama.

Ghana will formalize artisanal gold trade through GoldBod, aiming to boost $20 billion annual inflows, reduce smuggling, and strengthen national revenue systems.

The United States and Burkina Faso signed a five-year health agreement to strengthen regional health security and improve disease prevention capabilities in Africa.