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February 21, 2026

Donald Trump announces 10% global tariff after supreme court blocks signature trade policy

February 21, 2026

Interpol arrests 651 in Pan-African cybercrime crackdown, recovers US$4.3m

February 21, 2026

Namibia, Botswana Sign Deal to Boost Cross-Border Digital Connectivity

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February 21, 2026

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Banks, Telcos end four-year USSD debt dispute after nearly US$186m cleared

February 21, 2026

Egypt invites bids for 500 MW solar plant west of Nile

February 20, 2026

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February 20, 2026

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February 19, 2026

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AngloGold Ashanti reports strong earnings surge amid record prices and rising reserves

AngloGold Ashanti posted a dramatic surge in full‑year profit on Friday, with headline…

February 21, 2026

Lucid cuts 12 percent of workforce as it pushes toward profitability

February 21, 2026

Malawi seals US strategic minerals agreement amid transparency concerns

February 20, 2026

Saudi Arabia eyes Uganda coffee sector as Museveni pushes value addition agenda

February 20, 2026

eBay agrees to buy Depop from Etsy for US$1.2bn to accelerate appeal to younger shoppers

February 20, 2026

Toyota deploys seven Agility humanoid robots at Canadian factory

February 20, 2026

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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

Lucid cuts 12 percent of workforce as it pushes toward profitability

February 21, 2026

Malawi seals US strategic minerals agreement amid transparency concerns

February 20, 2026

Saudi Arabia eyes Uganda coffee sector as Museveni pushes value addition agenda

February 20, 2026

Finance Technology

InScope raises US$14.5m to tackle financial reporting headaches

February 21, 2026

Kenya strengthens AI and digital ties with Canada and Angola

February 21, 2026

Africa Highlights

February 20, 2026

Global natural rubber market faces 400,000-ton shortfall, prices expected to rise

February 20, 2026

China offers development opportunities for Global South, says South African analyst

February 20, 2026

FAO supports Togo’s food security drive with CFA3.5bn

February 20, 2026

Namibia Pledges Continued Support for Red Meat Industry Recovery

February 20, 2026

Food aid in Somalia could halt within weeks over funding gap, WFP warns

February 20, 2026

Turkish Hayat DHC to invest US$103m in Algerian paper plant

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February 21, 2026

Donald Trump announces 10% global tariff after supreme court blocks signature trade policy

Banks and Telcos

February 21, 2026

Banks, Telcos end four-year USSD debt dispute after nearly US$186m cleared

February 21, 2026

Kenya shifts stamp duty processing fully online through ArdhiSasa

February 21, 2026

EU pledges US$33m to boost Uganda’s hydropower infrastructure

February 21, 2026

Putin welcomes Madagascar’s president, pledges expanded cooperation

February 20, 2026

US embassy advises visitors to always carry passports ahead of World Cup

February 20, 2026

Global natural rubber market faces 400,000-ton shortfall, prices expected to rise

February 20, 2026

Thai Firms eye Cameroon as regional gateway to Central Africa

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February 21, 2026

InScope raises US$14.5m to tackle financial reporting headaches

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February 21, 2026

Binance Junior launches new features to boost family crypto savings

February 21, 2026

Egypt seeks US$590m European loan for Alexandria Metro expansion

February 20, 2026

Ghana leads the world in mobile money regulation in 2025

February 20, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire approved private investment rises 9.6% to US$1.45bn in 2025

February 20, 2026

Zambia’s tougher banking standards prompt capital increase at Standard Chartered

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February 21, 2026

Egypt to invest US$4bn to upgrade refineries and cut fuel imports

South Africa

February 20, 2026

South Africa trade ministry to oppose liquidation of Tongaat Hulett

February 20, 2026

Rwanda raises key interest rate to 7.25% in bid to curb inflation

February 20, 2026

Cameroon seeks CFA1.65tn (US$2.7bn) from markets to plug 2026 budget gap

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Natalia Dzidulali Attivor, founder and Creative Director of the ELEDZINE womenswear brand has…

February 18, 2026

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

February 16, 2026

CIB Ghana inaugurates Chartered Bankers Ladies Association (CBLA) in historic milestone for banking sector

February 16, 2026

Global Affairs

February 21, 2026

Dubai moves to make real estate flips instant with US$16bn tokenization plan

February 21, 2026

European Commission targets WTO rule in push to rebalance China trade

February 20, 2026

Chinese consumers boost retail, travel during spring festival holiday

February 20, 2026

U.S. GDP growth slows sharply in Q4 amid government shutdown, inflation remains elevated

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February 21, 2026

InScope raises US$14.5m to tackle financial reporting headaches

February 21, 2026

Kenya strengthens AI and digital ties with Canada and Angola

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February 21, 2026

Binance Junior launches new features to boost family crypto savings

February 21, 2026

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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

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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

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

The Forty Under 40 Africa Awards

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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

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