Africa

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC is sending shockwaves through global energy markets and prompting several African member...

Egypt is emerging as one of the countries most exposed to the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran conflict, as...

A coalition of opposition figures in Nigeria is seeking to consolidate support under the African Democratic Congress, raising questions over...

New figures from the OECD show a steep contraction in official development assistance, with total aid flows dropping by nearly...

On 26 April 1964, the independent states of Tanganyika and Zanzibar formally united to create the United Republic of Tanzania,...

The ongoing conflict involving Iran is already having a profound impact across Africa, where rising fuel costs, food inflation and...

Nigeria’s industrial conglomerate Dangote Group is preparing a $40bn initial public offering of its flagship oil refinery business across multiple...

The government of Uganda has confirmed that the country’s fuel supply remains stable, with additional shipments scheduled to arrive in...

Uganda’s central bank has launched a domestic gold purchasing programme, marking a strategic step to incorporate bullion into the country’s...

The Democratic Republic of Congo government and M23 rebels have committed to protecting civilians and facilitating humanitarian aid deliveries, following...