Ethiopia’s inflation surges back to double digits after five months
Ethiopia's inflation rate returned to double digits in December after five months below that level.
China’s $56.5m gift to ECOWAS is diplomacy, not charity — scholar
China's $56.5m ECOWAS headquarters gift is strategic diplomacy, not charity, analysts warn.
Botswana raises rates first in Africa as oil prices spike
Botswana becomes first African central bank to raise rates amid Iran tensions and rising oil prices.
South Africa extends fuel tax cuts despite losing nearly $1bn
South Africa extends fuel tax relief as oil prices surge, forgoing nearly $1bn in revenue.
Africa’s energy leaders gather to reshape continent’s industrial future
Africa's energy leaders meet to shift focus toward industrialisation and mineral processing.
Seven African attractions draw millions of global visitors yearly
Africa's seven most notable tourist attractions draw millions yearly through cultural significance and natural beauty.
African nations face debt crisis as oil prices surge, economist warns
African nations face mounting debt risks as oil price surge strains fragile economies.
IFC and Citigroup launch $98m facility to support South African businesses
IFC and Citigroup launch $98 million facility to help South African businesses access local currency financing.
Trump’s Hormuz blockade plan threatens African economies, markets warn
Donald Trump's proposed naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz raises concerns for African economies dependent on Middle Eastern oil supplies.
Mass Grave of 28 Migrants Discovered in Southern Libya
Libyan authorities rescue 76 others from a detention facility linked to human trafficking Authorities in Libya have uncovered a mass...
WAEC Launches Resit Exams for Quick Reattempts in 2025
Students Can Retake WASSCE Papers Within Weeks of Results The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has introduced resit examinations for...
President Tinubu Arrives in South Africa for Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has landed in South Africa to participate in the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa...
Clashes at Guinea Football Match Leave Dozens Dead
Dozens of people were killed on Sunday in a violent clash between football fans in N’Zerekore, Guinea’s second-largest city. The...
Dangote Refinery Begins Fuel Exports to West Africa, Signaling Potential Market Shake-Up
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially started exporting refined petroleum products to neighboring West African countries, marking a milestone in...
Nigeria Ranks Third in Africa on World Giving Index 2024
Nigeria has been ranked third in Africa in the World Giving Index 2024, a global measure of generosity by the...
Burkina Faso Unveils New Biometric Passport Without ECOWAS Logo
Burkina Faso has officially introduced new biometric passports that no longer carry the emblem of the Economic Community of West...
Three Suspects in Murder Case Appear in Mankweng Court Over Bodies Found in Pigsty
Three suspects charged with the gruesome murder of two women, whose bodies were dumped in a pigsty, have appeared before...
Kagame Expected to Secure Another Term in Rwandan Elections
Millions of Rwandans participated in presidential and parliamentary elections on Monday, with President Paul Kagame anticipated to secure a decisive...
NDLEA Arrests Notorious Drug Baron in Imo State
In a major breakthrough, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Joachin Mbonu, a notorious drug baron, in...
Ecowas Warns of Disintegration as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Form Breakaway Union
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has issued a stark warning regarding potential disintegration and increased insecurity following...