US pledges support for Kenya’s critical minerals processing industry
The United States said on Wednesday it would support Kenya in developing a transparent critical minerals sector with local processing and value addition. Kenya is […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Ramaphosa to attend 18th BRICS Summit in India
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, over the week-end, the Presidency announced on Wednesday, 9 September […]
Ethiopia, AIIB explore financing for Bishoftu airport and energy projects
Ethiopia and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have discussed expanding cooperation in infrastructure, energy and climate-resilient development. Finance Minister Ahmed Shide met AIIB President […]
Ghana’s economy grows by 6% in second quarter of 2026
Ghana’s economy expanded by 6.0% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, slightly below the 6.6% recorded during the same period in 2025. […]
African aviation leaders push for faster implementation of unified air transport market
African aviation leaders and policymakers on Wednesday called for stronger regional cooperation and the accelerated implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) to […]
Nigeria’s Peter Obi’s Convoy Blocked During Benue Visit Ahead of January 16 Polls
Nigerian opposition presidential candidate Peter Obi said his convoy was blocked on Tuesday while he attempted to visit Yelwata village in Benue State, where more […]
Kenya Gives Foreign Business Owners 90 Days to Regularise Documents
The Kenyan Government has given foreign nationals operating businesses in the country 90 days to obtain or update their work permits, business licences and other […]
South Africa’s Economy Contracts by 0.2% in Second Quarter
South Africa’s economy contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026, reversing the 0.4% growth recorded during the first three months of the year. […]
Uganda appoints Vitol to market ‘Pearl Sweet’ crude ahead of 2027 exports
Uganda has selected global energy trader Vitol to market the government’s crude oil allocation ahead of planned exports in early 2027, the Uganda National Oil […]
Dangote Refinery launches African share offer to finance $14.3bn expansion
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is offering shares to retail investors in Nigeria and other African markets as it seeks to raise ₦2.15 trillion to partly finance […]