The Government of Senegal has raised 364 billion CFA francs, equivalent to about $644 million, in its second public bond offering of 2025. The latest fundraising effort exceeded the country’s …
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South Africa Faces 100,000 Job Losses as Trump’s Tariffs Hit Agriculture
The Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Lesetja Kganyago, has raised concerns that the tariffs imposed by former United States President Donald Trump on South African goods could lead …
President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana has arrived in Lesotho for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening the good relationship between the two southern African nations. His visit began …
Kiharu Member of Parliament, Ndindi Nyoro, has openly criticised the Kenyan government for the continued rise in fuel prices across the country. He blamed the high pump prices not on …
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Uber, Baidu to Launch Driverless Cars Outside U.S. and China
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 …
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Cameroon Government to Take Over Societe Generale Subsidiary
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 …
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Morocco’s Growth to Slow in 2026 Amid Global Trade Worries – HCP
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). …
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Bitcoin Nears $125K as Trump, Wall Street, and US Laws Fuel Surge
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. …
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South Africa Pushes Mining, Petroleum Reforms Ahead of African Mining Week
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 …
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MEMAN Unveils Bold Plan for Cleaner Energy in Nigeria’s Downstream Sector
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 …