South Africa maintains interest rate at 7% despite rising inflation
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has maintained on July 23 its benchmark repo rate at 7 per cent, despite inflation rising to 5 per […]
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Mozambique Targets Regional Energy Hub to Boost Industrialization, Economic Growth
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has announced plans to transform the country into a regional energy hub by harnessing its abundant energy resources to drive industrialization, […]
South Africa obtains $1.5bn World Bank loan to strengthen infrastructure
South Africa has secured a $1.5 billion Development Policy Loan from the World Bank to support reforms in the water and sanitation, freight transport and […]
Five Killed as British-Operated Gold Mine Collapses in Kenya
At least five miners were killed and several others were feared trapped after an underground tunnel collapsed at the Kilimapesa Gold Mine in Transmara South, […]
Liberia Seizes $370m-worth of Cocaine in Largest Drug Bust Ever
Liberian authorities have seized cocaine worth more than $370 million in what they describe as the country’s largest-ever drug bust. The raid, carried out on […]
Nigeria seeks stronger economic, energy ties ahead of German minister’s visit
Nigeria says it is looking to deepen bilateral cooperation with Germany in key sectors ahead of a high-level meeting between Nigerian Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu […]
Ethiopia urges stronger African cooperation to tackle terrorism and violent extremism
Ethiopia has called for increased continental cooperation and stronger implementation of Africa’s security frameworks to address the growing threat of terrorism and violent extremism across […]
Angola’s public debt reaches Kz65.8 trillion in first half of 2026
Angola’s public debt stock reached Kz65.8 trillion by the end of the first half of 2026, equivalent to about US$72 billion, representing 51.24% of the […]
Rainstorm kills four in northern Nigeria
At least four people have died after a heavy rainstorm caused widespread destruction in Sokoto State, northern Nigeria, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has […]
Ethiopia Joins World AI Cooperation Organization as Founding Member
Ethiopia has joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as a founding member, reaffirming its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence, digital transformation and international […]