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Nigeria Crude Oil

February 24, 2026

Nigeria to start exporting new Cawthorne crude in March, boosting output

Nigeria Central Bank

February 24, 2026

Nigeria central bank cuts key rate by 50 basis points to 26.50%

Ghana Link

February 24, 2026

Ghana Link secures ISO 27001 certification, boosting data security and efficiency at Ghana’s ports

South Sudan

February 24, 2026

South Sudan president fires finance minister after three months in office

Ivory Coast Cocoa

February 24, 2026

Ivory Coast to announce cocoa mid-crop price by end of month

Editor's Picks

Standard Bank kicks off 2026 Africa Markets Summit amid global uncertainty

February 24, 2026

West African Development Bank explains bond strategy amid rising regional debt issuance

February 24, 2026

NNPC chief visits Dangote refinery, seeks deeper strategic alliance

February 23, 2026

Safaricom opens 2026/2027 internship and attachment programmes for graduates and students

February 23, 2026

Business

DR Congo

DR Congo president names new heads of state mining companies

Felix Tshisekedi has appointed new leadership teams to the country’s main state-owned mining…

February 24, 2026

South Africa Airport

Cape Town airport fire disrupts international and domestic flights

February 24, 2026

Mauritania opens digital service centres to expand access to online public services

February 24, 2026

Namibia

Namibia offshore well tests show 33 million cubic feet of gas per day

February 24, 2026

Netflix chief defends Warner Bros takeover amid political backlash and industry rivalry

February 24, 2026

Wells Fargo downgrades SmartStop Self Storage REIT, lowers price target to US$33

February 24, 2026

Economy

TLcom

TLcom secures US$70m first close for Pan-African tech fund, eyes Egypt expansion

Pan-African venture capital firm TLcom Capital has raised US$70 million in the first close of…

January 14, 2026

South Africa Airport

Cape Town airport fire disrupts international and domestic flights

February 24, 2026

Mauritania

Mauritania opens digital service centres to expand access to online public services

February 24, 2026

Namibia

Namibia offshore well tests show 33 million cubic feet of gas per day

February 24, 2026

Nigeria to host

Lagos to host MarkHack 5.0 on June 5, 2026

February 24, 2026

Uganda Kenya

Uganda secures strategic stake in Kenya Pipeline Company ahead of IPO deadline

February 24, 2026

Africa Highlights

Uganda Kenya

February 24, 2026

Uganda secures strategic stake in Kenya Pipeline Company ahead of IPO deadline

Senegal Canada

February 24, 2026

Senegal, Canada clear regulatory path for direct Dakar-Montreal flights

Sierra Leone IMF

February 24, 2026

IMF steps up oversight as Sierra Leone eyes new funding

Africa

February 24, 2026

African nations turn to multilateral lenders for diversification, S&P says

Togo, Brazil

February 24, 2026

Togo signs agri-food partnership with Brazil’s Institute Daniel Franco

Burundi Italy

February 24, 2026

Burundi teams up with Italy to train young workers for overseas jobs

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Nigeria Crude Oil

February 24, 2026

Nigeria to start exporting new Cawthorne crude in March, boosting output

Uganda Kenya

February 24, 2026

Uganda secures strategic stake in Kenya Pipeline Company ahead of IPO deadline

Germany Nairobi

February 24, 2026

German Embassy in Nairobi opens applications for AFRIKA KOMMT! fellowship

Senegal Canada

February 24, 2026

Senegal, Canada clear regulatory path for direct Dakar-Montreal flights

Sierra Leone IMF

February 24, 2026

IMF steps up oversight as Sierra Leone eyes new funding

Africa

February 24, 2026

African nations turn to multilateral lenders for diversification, S&P says

Togo, Brazil

February 24, 2026

Togo signs agri-food partnership with Brazil’s Institute Daniel Franco

Burundi Italy

February 24, 2026

Burundi teams up with Italy to train young workers for overseas jobs

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Finance

Kenya Nedbank

February 24, 2026

Kenya clears path for Nedbank to acquire controlling stake in NCBA

Sierra Leone

February 24, 2026

Sierra Leone plans SDR manoeuvre to plug US$60m financing gap

Cedis to dollar

February 24, 2026

Ghana cedi gains modestly on external support, trades at GH¢11.70 to the dollar

Rand

February 24, 2026

South African rand steady ahead of central bank data

Ivory Coast

February 24, 2026

Ivory Coast cocoa exporters reach deal to restart mid-crop purchases

Finance Technology

February 24, 2026

Palantir secures new US$1bn contract in major expansion of government and enterprise footprint

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Economy

Togo youth

February 24, 2026

Togo launches US$1m youth employment, climate resilience project in Blitta

February 24, 2026

Growth forecasts show Africa edging past Asia as East Africa nears 6 percent expansion

February 24, 2026

Cameroon seals five investment agreements to accelerate industrial expansion and job creation

February 24, 2026

US expands economic footprint in Africa with new DFC financing for energy and critical minerals

Partners' Highlights

Old Mutual

Old Mutual Ghana celebrates top performers at the 2025 annual sales gala

Old Mutual Ghana hosted its 2025 Annual Sales Gala, bringing together its nationwide…

February 23, 2026

Ghanaian designer Natalia Dzidulali Attivor of ELEDZINE brand showcases sustainable phygital fashion innovation on global stage

February 18, 2026

IFC hosts third family governance workshop to strengthen Ghanaian businesses across generations

February 16, 2026

Global Affairs

February 24, 2026

Model charged in alleged US$1m Soho boutique heist released without bail

February 24, 2026

China urges US to revoke tariffs as Trump’s 15% global duty sparks trade turmoil

February 24, 2026

Trump unveils Tech Corps to expand American AI influence through Peace Corps

Business Global Affairs

February 24, 2026

Wells Fargo downgrades SmartStop Self Storage REIT, lowers price target to US$33

Tech & Innovation

Nigeria to host

February 24, 2026

Lagos to host MarkHack 5.0 on June 5, 2026

February 24, 2026

Google Cloud’s AI lead on the three frontiers of model capability highlights how AI competition is evolving

February 24, 2026

Zambia and Mozambique launch landmark fibre link to boost regional digital integration

Finance Technology

February 24, 2026

Palantir secures new US$1bn contract in major expansion of government and enterprise footprint

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US Embassy Urges World Cup Visitors to Carry Passports at All Times

US Embassy Urges World Cup Visitors to Carry Passports at All Times

US Embassy explains guidelines for Visa applications.

US Embassy explains guidelines for Visa applications.

Forty Under 40 Africa Awards - A Solidarity Message from Acting South Africa Ambassador to Ghana

Forty Under 40 Africa Awards - A Solidarity Message from Acting South Africa Ambassador to Ghana

Forty Under 40 Africa Awards - A Solidarity Message from Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Ghana

Forty Under 40 Africa Awards - A Solidarity Message from Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Ghana

The Forty Under 40 Africa Awards

The Forty Under 40 Africa Awards

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Prof Lumumba

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Prof Lumumba

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - CEO, Telecel Group

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - CEO, Telecel Group

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Ghana’s Minister for the Interior

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Ghana’s Minister for the Interior

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Day 3 - Journalist, Kwaku Sakyi-Addo

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Day 3 - Journalist, Kwaku Sakyi-Addo

Africa Prosperity Dialogue 2026 - Ghanaian Music Artist, Stonebwoy

Africa Prosperity Dialogue 2026 - Ghanaian Music Artist, Stonebwoy

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Day 3 - Mr Eazi

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Day 3 - Mr Eazi

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Ghana's Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Ghana's Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

Opinions & Editorials

February 18, 2026

From supervision to self-discipline – How Ghana can sustain credibility after the IMF

February 18, 2026

What gold and copper tell us about the new logic of mining investment in Africa

February 18, 2026

How voter trust is eroded – When parties believe they are winning but are quietly losing

Opinion Sustainable Food Futures

February 18, 2026

Bridging the gap between agricultural research and farm practice