Budget crisis forces Congo to limit official travels

Brazzaville has suspended state-funded travel for government officials and other state agents to reduce costs amid a budget crisis.

Kenya in talks with UAE for $1.5B loan, amid IMF concerns

The East African nation is exploring alternative financing sources after domestic unrest led to the suspension of tax hikes and delays in disbursements from the IMF

Nigeria: Renaissance Group unqualified for Shell’s assets

Shell’s exit from Nigeria’s onshore operations has hit a roadblock as the regulator has rejected its proposed sale to Renaissance Group.

Eramet lowers production for Gabon mines significantly

Eramet’s strategic decision to reduce production at its key mines reflects the current challenges facing the global mineral industry.

IMF: Global debt to top $100 trillion

The IMF is calling for more aggressive fiscal tightening to stabilize debt levels

Senegal unveils decades long economic development plan

Senegal’s government has launched a 25-year development plan aimed at achieving economic sovereignty through diversification.

World Bank cuts Sub-Saharan growth forecast amid Sudan crisis

Despite Sudan crisis, growth is expected to remain above last year’s levels, supported by increased private consumption and investment.

Turkish firm wins Uganda’s railway contract

Turkish construction firm, Yapi Merkezi, has won the contract to build Uganda’s 272-kilometer standard gauge railway.

Congo cancels licensing round for 27 oil blocks due to irregularities

Congo, a major producer of copper, cobalt, and diamonds, has long sought to expand its oil sector, though the process has been fraught with controversy

Senegal unveils plan to break free from foreign dependency

Senegal’s government, led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, is launching a plan to end foreign dependency and debt by investing in local resources and human capital.

IMF eases debt for 8 countries, cuts borrowing costs

The IMF has approved reforms that will significantly reduce borrowing costs for its members, providing much-needed relief to struggling economies.

Nigeria boosts gas exports with fertilizer plant agreement

The joint venture involving Shell, TotalEnergies, and Eni will deliver gas to Nigeria’s Brass fertilizer plant, which is expected to cut fertilizer imports by 30%.

Aluminium prices soar amid Guinea supply disruptions

The disruption has tightened the global market for the key aluminium ingredient, driving prices higher.

West to cushion impact of coal phase-out in South Africa

European nations are trying to persuade South African coal workers that switching to renewable energy won’t lead to job losses, but the workers remain skeptical.

Algeria’s wheat imports hit by French exclusion

Algeria has banned French wheat imports in a recent tender, citing diplomatic tensions with France over the Western Sahara dispute.

Two prosecutors face jail for omitting evidence in Eni Nigeria trial

A high-profile Eni corruption trial took a surprising turn as two Milan prosecutors were convicted for failing to file documents that could have helped the defense.

Equinor continues to pursue $42b Tanzania LNG venture

Equinor remains dedicated to $42 billion LNG project despite delays in Tanzania due to government changes to financial agreements.

Kenya’s central bank cuts benchmark lending rate

In a bid to support economic recovery, Kenya’s central bank has cut its benchmark lending rate to 12.00%.

Canadian miner relieved as Burkina Faso maintains permits

A recent announcement from Burkina Faso’s government has brought relief to Canadian mining company Fortuna Mining, as the country has decided to maintain their existing mining permits.

Nigeria set to sell crude oil in local currency

Africa’s oil and gas-rich country’s announcement comes after several nations began selling oil and gas in local currencies following outbreak of Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022

African entrepreneurs power rural homes with solar

African solar companies are transforming lives by providing electricity to rural communities in Central and West Africa.

EU court orders Morocco to label products from Western Sahara

This ruling comes after the court found that Morocco’s trade deals with the EU violated the right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination.

IMF releases $360m for Ghana after debt restructuring

Ghana’s economic recovery is gaining momentum as the IMF approves the third review of its $3 billion loan program.

Gilead’s HIV prevention drug gets a boost from licensing deals

Gilead has announced licensing deals to expand access to its HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, in lower-income countries.

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