Kenya Suspends Transport Strike After Fuel Price Protests Leave Four Dead
A nationwide transport strike in Kenya triggered by rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict was suspended on...
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Tinubu Calls for Stronger African Economic Integration at Nairobi Summit
President Bola Tinubu has called for deeper economic integration across Africa, stressing the need for policies that prioritise the continent’s...
Ghana’s State Cocoa Buyer Halts Farmer Purchases Over Mounting Debt Crisis
Ghana’s state-owned cocoa buyer, Producer Buying Company, has reportedly stopped purchasing cocoa from farmers after accumulating debts of 673 million...
IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Threatens Sub-Saharan Africa’s Economic Recovery in 2026
Sub-Saharan Africa entered 2026 with its strongest economic momentum in more than a decade before a new global shock disrupted...
Heineken Exits Direct Ownership of Bralima in DR Congo Amid Security Challenges
Heineken has sold its stake in Bralima, its brewing subsidiary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ending decades of direct...
World Bank Cuts Sub-Saharan Africa’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.1%
The World Bank has lowered its economic growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2026, warning that the fallout from the...
Zimbabwe’s Lithium Export Ban Sparks Market Rally, Signals Africa’s Resource Shift
Zimbabwe’s suspension of lithium exports has jolted global commodity markets. The move sent Chinese lithium futures soaring and highlighted Africa’s...
Tinubu Urges Fairer Global Credit System, Backs African Ratings Agency
President Bola Tinubu has called for a fairer global financial system, arguing that African countries face disproportionately high borrowing costs...