Nigeria's $8B oil security costs spark controversy
State oil company NNPC said it incurred the cost to protect oil facilities.
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Africa’s first credit rating agency set to launch
African Union’s new rating agency promises to add a fresh voice in a market dominated by the Big Three credit rating agencies.
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Bridging Africa's data gap
For decades, a lack of data has held back economic development in countries across Africa.
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Solar market set for Africa boom, says report
Sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid solar market is due to expand by 450% by 2035, say a.
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Sahel states launch Russia-backed TV station
Tafouk TV signed a cooperation agreement with the parent company of Moscow’s broadcaster RT to jointly cover events, reports RFI.
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Dangote Cement eyes London listing
The firm is hoping to raise up to $1 billion, a person familiar with the plans told Semafor.
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South Africa and US envoys trade barbs
The deterioration in ties has simmered for nearly two years, raising fears that Washington may take more economically damaging steps.
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Ethiopia recaptures Tigray capital amid conflict escalation
Experts fear a renewed conflict between Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front could lead to a severe humanitarian crisis.
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Washington has picked a side in Ethiopia's new war
‘Commercial diplomacy’ won't protect Red Sea security or counterterrorism goals if the Horn of Africa collapses into a regional conflict.
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South Africa is a crime scene
A recent spate of murders and mass shootings shone a light on the realities of violence in South Africa.
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Phone maker Transsion plans $500M Hong Kong IPO
Transsion held a 53% market share by revenue in Africa in 2025, according to research firm Frost & Sullivan.
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Zambia presses Gulf investors on local mine rules
Zambia is Africa’s second-largest producer of copper, whose prices have soared as demand rises for metals used in electric vehicles and power grids.
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AfDB in talks to plug $400B financing gap
The bank has held talks with financiers to find ways to mobilize around $4 trillion in untapped domestic capital to fund Africa's development needs, its president said.
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African Union urges restraint as Ethiopia tensions grow
Ethiopia has accused Egypt, Eritrea, and Sudan of supporting armed opposition groups that have fought its federal troops.
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Nigeria's Tinubu declares economic 'emergency' over
The president’s three-year overhaul of Nigeria’s economy has dramatically raised living and operational costs for households and businesses.
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Africa's data centers prompt water consumption fears
A petition by civil society groups to South African authorities highlighted concerns over a lack of awareness around data center water consumption.
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Africa aid cuts provide health ‘opportunity’
Governments across the continent relied heavily on USAID, Washington's development agency, to fund health programs before it was shuttered last year.
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Pretoria summons US ambassador over criticism
Leo Brent Bozell III was first summoned in March over his remarks on the “Kill the Boer” chant.
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