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.

Egypt expects the remaining 4 billion euros of EU funding to be disbursed in three tranches by 2027 after completing IMF reviews.

Zambia will end its current IMF loan programme in January and launch a new full programme with the IMF.

Nigeria’s anti-graft agency continues probing ex-oil regulator Farouk Ahmed despite Dangote withdrawing his complaint.

Ghana’s inflation slowed for the twelfth straight month in December, falling to 5.4% year on year, driven mainly by easing food prices as the economy continues to recover.

A Kenyan distributor has filed an urgent court case to block Diageo’s $2.3 billion sale of EABL to Asahi Holdings pending a competition dispute.

Morocco recorded a historic tourism year in 2025, welcoming 19.8 million visitors and generating over 13 billion dollars in revenue, driven by improved connectivity and services.

Climate change is disrupting shea butter production across the Sahel, cutting yields, threatening women’s livelihoods, and straining global supply chains.

Gold, silver, platinum and palladium surged to multi year or record highs as safe haven demand rose amid U.S. Venezuela tensions and market uncertainty.

A new Port Sudan free zone deal aims to support oil exports, trade links, and cooperation between Burhan-controlled authorities and South Sudan amid instability.

AfDB raised more than in the previous cycle but missed its $25 billion target amid US funding issues.

The US supports a Congo-Rwanda peace deal and plans investments in mining and rail projects to secure copper, cobalt, and other critical minerals.

Congo’s state miner Gecamines partners with Mercuria to control and market cobalt, copper, and other minerals while boosting transparency and global influence.