Africa
New infrastructure drive aims to unlock DR Congo’s economic potential
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is intensifying efforts to close one of the world's largest infrastructure gaps, with...
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DR Congo accelerates mining reforms as critical minerals drive global demand
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is preparing a comprehensive reform of its mining sector as global demand for...
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Seven African nations face fresh US tariff threat as Trump administration tightens trade policy
Seven African countries are facing the prospect of new United States tariffs after the Trump administration identified them among a...
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Africa takes centre stage in shaping the future of the world’s oceans
For the first time, Africa is hosting the Our Ocean Conference, a milestone that reflects the continent's growing influence in...
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Africa prepares for a record-breaking FIFA World Cup campaign
Africa is set to make football history at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a record ten nations qualifying for...
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Kenya’s mobile money revolution continues to redefine digital finance across Africa
Kenya has once again demonstrated why it remains the global benchmark for mobile money, with its M-Pesa ecosystem processing transaction...
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Ghana pushes Microfinance sector into the digital era
Ghana has launched one of the most significant reforms of its microfinance sector in more than a decade, requiring institutions...
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Hormuz shock is a wake-up call for Africa to reduce structural dependence
The latest crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz has once again exposed a critical vulnerability in Africa’s economic structure: the...
Read moreDetailsTwelve killed in mass shooting near Johannesburg as police hunt suspects
At least twelve people were killed and nine others injured in a deadly mass shooting in Johannesburg, South Africa, late...
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Africa’s satellite moment has arrived – but one rule could hold it back
Africa is entering a new era of digital connectivity as low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks rapidly expand across the continent....
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