KCB Group reported an 11 percent rise in 2025 pre tax profit, driven by stronger lending income and contributions from Kenya and South Sudan operations amid economic uncertainty.

Global stock markets fell as Middle East conflict raised oil prices, stoked inflation fears, strengthened the dollar, and caused sharp losses across Asia and Europe.

South Africa’s debt stabilises for the first time in 17 years while the government increases spending on security and plans cautious economic growth.

Zambia’s regulator cleared Mopani Copper Mines to resume underground work after implementing technology and CCTV systems that meet safety regulations for miners.

The United States has paused a 1.6 billion dollar health cooperation framework with Kenya pending a High Court ruling, while continuing support through alternative channels.

Libya awarded oil exploration licences to major foreign companies, but limited bidding reflected ongoing political division and security concerns despite rising production and new investment deals.

Jumia narrowed its losses in 2025, plans to break even in late 2026, and aims for full-year profit next year through growth and cost cuts.

Ghana’s securities regulator has ordered fund managers to reduce offshore investments, aiming to protect the cedi and support stability as the country exits an economic crisis.

A Nigerian court has ordered the British government to pay $572 million and issue a formal apology to the families of 21 coal miners killed by colonial security forces in 1949.

Nigeria’s NNPC is negotiating with a Chinese company to take an equity stake in one of its refineries as part of efforts to revive loss making plants.

President Daniel Chapo inaugurated a 200,000 metric ton graphite processing plant in Nipepe to transition Mozambique from a raw material supplier to a processed mineral exporter.

The United States and the African Union have agreed to create a strategic working group aimed at boosting private-sector investment and strengthening long-term economic cooperation.

The African Union’s governance body warned that Fitch Ratings risks misleading investors by continuing to assess Afreximbank after the lender cut ties over concerns about the agency’s analytical approach.

Gold surged above $5,000 an ounce to a record high as investors sought safety amid political uncertainty, dollar weakness, and expectations of further gains.

Libya’s prime minister said oil output hit a 12-year high in 2025 as the country launched new licensing rounds and prepared major oil and gas agreements with foreign companies.

Ghana secured Paris Club approval for its $750 million Afreximbank loan, potentially exposing the bank to losses and credit rating risks.

The president of Somaliland used the World Economic Forum in Davos to seek international recognition and promote investment opportunities, including the strategic port of Berbera.

Chinese lending to Africa fell to $2.1 billion in 2024 as Beijing shifted away from large infrastructure projects toward smaller, commercially focused and yuan-denominated financing.

Botswana’s economy faces constraints as high diamond stockpiles and low global prices limit mining output and government revenue.

A newly opened bank branch in Nyala has drawn large crowds, marking the first return of formal banking services to South Darfur since the war forced commercial banks to close.

Senegal raised 154 billion CFA francs in a regional debt auction as investors demanded higher yields, reflecting rising borrowing costs and pressure from the country’s heavy debt burden.

Mali’s industrial gold production fell nearly 23% in 2025 after a prolonged dispute with Barrick disrupted output despite gains from new and smaller mines.

Malawi has signed a five-year health cooperation agreement with the United States to strengthen its health system and support the fight against HIV, malaria and tuberculosis.

Congo’s state miner Gecamines will buy 100,000 tonnes of copper from the Tenke Fungurume mine this year for export to the United States with Mercuria’s support.