China’s Tariff-Free Trade Policy Strengthens African Export Prospects
More than 100 days after China introduced zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, African exports to China are expanding, while businesses...
UBER Exits Uganda, Nigeria Market
Ride-hailing company Uber has discontinued its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026.
Head of Communications for Uber in East and West Africa,...
WHO Calls for Emergency Measures to Tackle Ebola in Democratic Republic...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged for more international support to curb the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning...
Ghana Turns Cashew Apples into New Income Source
Ghana, one of Africa’s leading cashew producers, is finding new economic value in cashew apples, a largely discarded fruit that is providing an additional...
IMF Reaches $2.2bn Debt Deal With Senegal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Senegal on a new 36-month, $2.2 billion debt programme aimed at supporting the...
Algerian Wildfires Kill 12, Leave Dozens Injured
Wildfires in northern Algeria have killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more.
Interior Minister, Said Sayoud said on Wednesday nite that 54 people...
Senegal Moves Closer To New IMF Loan Deal After Talks
Senegal and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) say they have made progress in discussions on a new loan programme, with positive developments expected at...
SGBV: UN Women Demands Greater Public Awareness of Legal Protections
According to a recent assessment by UN Women, empowering citizens and holding authorities accountable requires widespread awareness of sexual and gender-based violence legislation.
Beatrice Eyong,...
Congo Targets Local Mineral Processing With Copper, Cobalt Export Restrictions
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned miners from exporting copper and cobalt concentrates to encourage miners to process and refine the product domestically.
According...
Chinese President Heads To Egypt For High-Level Talks
China’s President Xi Jinping is on a state visit to Egypt for the first time in 10 years, in a move that is expected...
