African economy news and analysis: GDP, inflation, interest rates, currencies, trade and the policies driving growth across the continent.
Global ride-hailing company Uber and Chinese technology giant Baidu have entered a new partnership to bring self-driving cars to international markets outside the United States and mainland China. The two …
In a major move that signals increased government involvement in the financial sector, French banking giant Societe Generale has agreed to sell the majority of its shares in its Cameroon …
Morocco’s economy is expected to slow down slightly in 2026, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the country’s official statistics agency, the High Commission for Planning (HCP). …
Bitcoin is getting closer to breaking a major price milestone of $125,000, according to Nigel Green, the CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s top independent financial advisory firms. …
South Africa is getting ready to present major changes to its mining and petroleum policies during the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW), which is scheduled to take place from October …
The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria, MEMAN, has announced a new plan to support Nigeria’s energy goals through cleaner, safer and more inclusive practices in the petroleum sector. Formerly …
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said that Nigeria’s petroleum sector has attracted about $16 billion in investment since the signing of the Petroleum Industry …
The Nigerian stock market crossed a major milestone, as the market capitalization hit a new high of N80.144 trillion, showing strong investor confidence, especially in mid- and low-cap stocks. This …
Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has applied to the Nigerian government to begin construction of a new Atlantic seaport in Olokola, Ogun State. The proposed port is expected to …
Ecobank Nigeria has proven its financial strength and improved liquidity position by repaying 50% of its $300 million Eurobond nearly seven months ahead of the scheduled maturity in February 2026. …
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