African economy news and analysis: GDP, inflation, interest rates, currencies, trade and the policies driving growth across the continent.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released its most recent revisions to the worldwide list for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, keeping South Africa on the grey list, …
The Nigerian government has clarified that it borrowed N7.71 trillion in the first quarter of 2024, countering widespread reports that the nation’s borrowing reached N24.33 trillion during the same period. …
The gas export sector in Nigeria is encountering major difficulties due to a decrease in production levels and the departure of various international firms. Recent findings reveal a 25% drop …
The Egyptian government is ready to unveil a set of important decisions to address the electricity crisis, aiming to stabilize the country’s power supply and tackle challenges in the energy …
Egypt has reiterated its firm stance against any operation of the Rafah border crossing under Israeli occupation. The Rafah crossing, which serves as the primary gateway between Egypt and the …
The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) has announced its intention to launch a satellite for African development, a significant project designed to promote cooperation across the continent and enhance socio-economic progress …
Governor Abba Yusuf has escalated the Kano Emirate crisis by ordering Emir Aminu Ado Bayero to vacate the Nasarawa residence. This directive, issued today, has heightened tensions within the emirate, …
The lack of funds, political will, and global platforms to address future pandemics may necessitate splitting the World Health Organization (WHO) into two entities. This suggestion comes from a recent …
Investments in natural gas are growing in importance amidst the sustainability debate, as G7 countries have expressed their support for the resource in light of the current energy crisis in …
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has come back to Egypt following his completion of the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, as stated by the presidency on Wednesday. The pilgrimage, a fundamental …
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