West-Africa
Nigerian President Seeks $516 Million Loan for Major Highway Project
In a significant move aimed at boosting infrastructure, President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval to secure a $516.3 million…
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Business and Finance
East-Africa
Malawi Faces Severe Fuel Shortages as Crisis Reaches Critical Point
Fuel shortages have pushed the country to a perilous brink, the government warned, saying the nation is now “dangerously exposed” as the…
West-Africa
Nigeria Refutes Claims of Concealed Spending in World Bank Report
The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Finance is refuting claims made by the World Bank regarding alleged undisclosed expenditures and the misallocation of…
East-Africa
Minibus Fire, Explosion on Zimbabwe Highway Kills 18
At least 18 people were killed when a commuter omnibus erupted in flames and exploded on the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway, authorities confirmed. The…
West-Africa
Antibiotic Misuse in Liberia Increases Significantly, Raising Health Concerns
A shocking new survey highlights a distressing trend in Liberia: a staggering 90% of women reportedly use antibiotics monthly to address their…
West-Africa
AfDB Increases Co-Financing Commitment at 2026 Annual Meetings
The African Development Bank Group is set to convene its 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, from May 25 to…
Southern-Africa
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Highlights Economic, Oil Progress in Namibia Address
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah used her State of the Nation Address to unveil an ambitious plan to jump-start growth, anchoring it on targeted…
Southern-Africa
Namibia’s New Deputy Ministers Draw Backlash Over Budget Costs
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s move to appoint seven new deputy ministers has drawn swift criticism from political analysts and opposition figures, who argue…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe to Roll Out ‘Big Five’ Banknotes, government says
Zimbabwe’s central bank says the rollout of the new ZWG notes is ready, with distribution set after banks completed the logistics and…
Central-Africa
Energy Buyers Shift Focus to Africa Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is prompting a significant shift in oil procurement strategies among European and Asian buyers, who…
East-Africa
Mozambique Government Settles Debt to IMF in Landmark Move
Mozambique has wiped out its arrears to the International Monetary Fund, settling U.S. $630,1 million in full by month’s end after beginning…
