African nations, led by the African Development Bank, are pushing for GDP recalculations to include natural assets.

Morocco’s unemployment rate reached 13.3% in 2024 due to the impact of a prolonged drought on the agricultural sector, which led to the loss of thousands of jobs.

In response, U.S. gasoline futures jumped by 2.5% to $2.11 a gallon, reaching their highest level since January 16 at $2.162

Morocco and Yemen signed seven agreements in Rabat to enhance cooperation in education, infrastructure, and other key sectors, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

Ghana’s President picks Johnson Asiamah to lead the Bank of Ghana after Addison’s retirement.

Libya’s National Oil Corporation targets increased production and transparency under new chairman Massoud Suleman.

Türkiye’s exports to Africa rose 1.7% in 2024 to $19.4 billion, with Egypt leading at $3.5 billion and chemicals being the top export sector.

West African military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are intensifying pressure on foreign mining companies to ensure better revenue distribution and sovereignty over natural resources.

The “Mission 300” initiative, aimed at connecting 300 million Africans to electricity, has received a significant boost with over $8 billion in new pledges from international lenders.

Mozambique’s president and TotalEnergies’ CEO discussed a $20 billion LNG project, gas-to-power initiatives, and a hydropower project facing bottlenecks.

The company will retain ownership of the Guinness brand and other Diageo brands produced by Guinness Ghana.

Barrick’s shares closed at C$23 on Monday, down 0.2% on the Toronto Stock Exchange

African leaders gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, focusing on unlocking the continent’s energy potential and expanding electricity access to 300 million people by 2030.

The prohibition, which extends to both processed and unprocessed products, follows disease outbreak alerts issued by the World Health Organization

Ivory Coast, the world’s top cocoa producer, is expecting a dire mid-crop harvest this season due to severe drought conditions.

As of 2024, Morocco’s total installed energy production capacity stood at 11,918 MW, with coal remaining the dominant source

Botswana, the world’s leading diamond producer by value, reached an initial agreement with De Beers in 2023, but the deal was never officially signed

The Nigerian government has approved a 50% increase in mobile phone tariffs, despite concerns about the impact on consumers already facing high inflation.

Nearly 200 passengers were stranded at Nairobi airport after Somali airlines suspended flights due to a dispute with the Somali government over a recently increased tax.

TotalEnergies has confirmed its Mozambique gas project will resume when peace and security are restored in the Cabo Delgado region, following a jihadist attack in 2021.

Zambia’s copper production witnessed a 12% increase in 2024, reaching roughly 820,670 metric tons, driven by improved performance at key mines.

Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar (USD=) was up by approximately 0.2% against a basket of global currencies

Madondo will succeed July Ndlovu, who is retiring.

Shares of ioneer surged 15% to $4.96 in Friday’s trading session following the announcement