Africa

The Algerian government has taken fresh steps to strengthen its economic presence in Libya, holding a high-level meeting with local banks and export companies to tackle the challenges facing exporters …

The World Bank has reduced growth forecasts for nearly 70 percent of the world’s economies due to rising trade tensions and policy uncertainty. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, …

Rwanda has successfully moved 70 southern white rhinos from South Africa to Akagera National Park in Eastern Province as part of a major wildlife conservation project. The move was jointly …

Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is under heavy financial pressure due to its growing reliance on diesel-powered generators, with operators spending more than $350 million (over ₦500 billion) annually to fuel their …

Founder and former CEO of Neimeth Pharmaceutical, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, has criticised the Nigerian government for its slow and disinterested approach to trade and franchising, warning that the lack of …

A prominent Nigerian sales expert, Fajimokun Kolawole, is advocating for a new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven offline sales strategy designed to help startups and small businesses grow faster across Africa. Kolawole, …

Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has been honoured with the 2024 African Business Icon of the Year award by Champion Newspapers, in recognition …

African business and political leaders have said the continent must invest more in local innovation, reliable infrastructure and cross-sector partnerships to drive long-term economic growth. The call was made at …

Protests broke out in Nairobi on Monday and Tuesday following the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who was found dead while in police custody. The police initially claimed Ojwang …

Africa is set to establish its own credit rating agency, the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), as part of a bold move to challenge the dominance of global rating giants …