African politics news with a business lens: elections, governance and policy changes and what they mean for markets and investors.
The Ghanaian government’s recent initiative to subsidize dialysis treatments has come under fire, with critics dismissing it as a political gimmick lacking in sustainability. The subsidies, aimed at easing the …
Political changes in South Africa, Mexico, and India are creating notable effects on worldwide financial markets. Investors are reacting to a series of crucial events that have the potential to …
The African National Congress (ANC) is under close examination by political experts and the public as it decides on leaders to govern South Africa. With internal elections approaching, there is …
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament is considering the establishment of an Adhoc Mediation Committee to persuade Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to reconsider their departure from …
Benin has blocked exports of oil from Niger via its port, President Patrice Talon said on Wednesday, demanding junta-led Niger reopen its border to Beninois goods and normalise relations before …
Foreign media reported the news in early May, while local Russian media remained quiet about the impact of Western and European sanctions on Russia’s state-run gas corporation Gazprom. The reports …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive requiring deposit money banks to impose a 0.5% cybersecurity levy on transactions, as mandated by the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) …
President Bola Tinubu has announced that his administration is diligently working to reduce Nigeria’s inflation rate to a manageable level. He reassured Nigerians that the economy is progressing towards sustainable …
In this era of geopolitical competition and realignment, India recognizes Africa as a key component in its pursuit of superpower status and the continent is thus becoming a crucial player …
Gabon initiates national dialogue to transition back to civilian governance. The National Dialogue in Gabon, aimed at facilitating a return to constitutional governance and putting an end to the 55-year …
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