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Direct tariff impacts on African exports to the U.S. are expected to stay limited • Key risk lies in falling demand from China, which could lower global commodity prices • More than half of African ...
Nigeria posted Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest net cereal deficit in 2023 at $2 billion • Wheat and rice imports remain high despite local maize self-sufficiency • South Africa reported a net cereal ...
Government plans to expand TVET access and build centers in every region • TVET funding rose 224% since 2018, but enrollment growth remains stagnant • Deputy Minister calls for stronger links between ...
World Bank approves $350 million loan to upgrade rail transport in Greater Casablanca • Project will modernize 73 km of rail lines, benefiting over 560,000 people by 2031 • Investment supports Morocco ...
For many Ghanaians, affordable internet access is not just a convenience but a necessity for education, e-commerce, financial services, and civic engagement. The Minister for Communication, Digital ...
Aura Energy plans to raise $230 million for Tiris uranium mine in Mauritania • Philip Mitchell appointed executive chairman to lead project toward investment decision • Tiris could become Mauritania’s ...
SARB opens fully funded scholarships for fine arts students under age 35 • Creative economy projected to grow 40% by 2030 and reach 10% of global GDP • Scholarships aim to develop local talent and ...
Brent crude rose 1.2% to $67.85 per barrel, its highest level in seven weeks • Market optimism grows as the U.S. and China resume trade discussions in London • Saudi Arabia plans to slightly cut oil ...
MTN, Telecel, and AT to invest $150 million in network improvements by end-2025 • Move follows public complaints and government pressure to improve service quality • Internet quality in Ghana ranked ...
Yaouré underground extension budget raised from $124M to $170M, up 36% • Operations to begin in Q1 2026, earlier than the initially planned second half • Project depends on approval of environmental ...
FirstRand receives approval to take over HSBC's South African assets, clients, and staff • Move supports expansion of investment banking and multinational client services • HSBC’s exit from South ...
On the occasion of its very first participation in VivaTech, Europe's largest innovation fair, AGL through its Yiri Innovation Center announces the signing of a strategic partnership with Digital ...