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.
Uganda’s economy faces rising debt risks
Uganda’s foreign exchange reserves have shrunk to a three-month import cover, raising concerns about debt sustainability.
Economic struggles fuel anger as Nigeria marks independence
Clashes erupted as demonstrators demanded a better future.
Ethiopia aims for debt deal by December
Ethiopia expects progress by December towards a debt restructuring agreement with creditor nations, aiming to resolve its default status while negotiating with bondholders.
Significant cocoa price bump in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast has increased the cocoa farmgate price by 20% to 1,800 CFA francs per kg for the new season to support farmers following a production drop.
US grants Sierra Leone $480M to boost electricity access
Currently, only about 30% of the country has access to electricity, with rural access plummeting to below 5%
Four barrick gold employees arrested in Mali
Mali’s junta has continued its anti-Western policies with the arrest of four Barrick Gold employees.
Zimbabwe lets gold-backed currency drop by over 40%, interest raised
The ZiG, representing Zimbabwe’s sixth attempt at a stable currency within 15 years, was introduced to curb inflation
Russia and Mali advance talks on lithium and solar energy projects
The discussions also included plans for a 200-megawatt (MW) solar power plant to be constructed by Novawind, another Rosatom subsidiary
New leader Faye address Senegal’s financial woes
Senegal’s government unveils a long-awaited financial review, addressing economic challenges and outlining plans for future growth and development.
Nigeria’s Central Bank surprises with rate Increase to 27.25%
Many analysts had anticipated that the central bank would maintain the current rates, especially after inflation declined for the second month in a row in August
Libya’s oil exports plummet amid political crisis
The National Oil Corporation has declared force majeure on several oilfields and ports.
S Africa proposes new measures for BEE improvement
South Africa’s BEE program is under scrutiny as critics argue that it has failed to address the country’s deep-rooted racial inequality.
Eni targets new resources in Libya’s Ghadames basin
The energy company believes there are significant undiscovered resources in the region and is also considering offshore exploration in the future.
Ivory Coast cocoa trees flourishing, promising bumper harvest
Farmers are anticipating a bountiful harvest as the October-to-March main crop season approaches.
Meta faces legal battle in Kenya after court ruling allows lawsuit
the kenyan court of appeal has ruled that meta can be sued in kenya over the firing of content moderators who claim their termination was unlawful setting the stage for a legal battle with the company.
Coca-Cola to invest $1B in Nigeria over 5 years
This announcement comes amidst an exodus of several multinationals like Procter & Gamble and GSK from Nigeria due to foreign exchange shortages
Egypt targets summer 2025 for full gas field production
The government plans to settle arrears with production companies and ensure sufficient electricity supply.
