Central-Africa
‘Open Skies’ Delays Raise African Trade Costs, Experts Warn
Africa’s fragmented air transport market is raising business costs and weakening the promise of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), regional…
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Business and Finance
North-Africa
Global Study Finds Inequality Linked to Worse Pandemic Outcomes
Countries’ levels of inequality may be a stronger indicator of pandemic outcomes than the preparedness of their health systems, research presented at…
West-Africa
Nigeria approves U.S.$4.5 billion refinancing deal backed by oil revenues
A new $4.5 billion oil-backed financing facility for NNPC Limited has secured approval from the National Economic Council, paving the way to…
West-Africa
Tinubu Approves Salary Increases of Up to 80% for Nigerian Soldiers
President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases ranging from 30% to 80% for approximately 250,000 members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, with the…
Central-Africa
DR Congo Confirms Findings Related to Oil Pollution
The Democratic Republic of the Congo plans to finalize and release a comprehensive environmental audit of oil producer Perenco by the end…
Southern-Africa
Lesotho Gets Relief as U.S. Court Strikes Down Trade Tariffs
Lesotho’s exporters have won a significant break after duty-free access to the United States was restored, a development the Ministry of Trade,…
West-Africa
ECOWAS reaffirms 2027 launch plan for regional ECO currency
ECOWAS leaders have moved to break a decades-long deadlock over the ECO, agreeing that West Africa’s planned single currency should begin with…
Southern-Africa
Germany’s Africa Strategy Could Deliver Benefits for Both Sides
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is making his third trip to Africa this year, visiting Mauritania, Nigeria, and South Africa as Berlin…
West-Africa
Naufrages au large de la Mauritanie : 144 morts ou disparus
Une série de naufrages au large de la Mauritanie a fait au moins 144 morts ou disparus parmi les réfugiés et migrants…
West-Africa
Ghana Opposition Slams 20-Year Sentence for Illegal Mining
Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has denounced the 20-year prison sentence handed to its Ashanti regional chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely…
North-Africa
West African Leaders Back $25 Billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline
West African leaders have backed an ambitious 6,800km pipeline that would carry natural gas across the region and onward to Europe. The…
