CAF Proposes Expansion of AFCON to 28 Teams
The Africa Cup of Nations could soon expand from 24 to 28 teams, following an announcement by Patrice Motsepe, signalling a strategic shift aimed at […]
Month: March 2026
Ambush Near Mali Border Claims 16 Lives in Western Niger
Armed attackers have killed at least 16 civilians in an ambush on a convoy in western Niger, underscoring persistent insecurity along the country’s volatile border […]
South Africa Rolls Out Easter Border Plan to Manage Travel Surge
Border Management Authority (BMA) has activated a nationwide operational plan to ensure secure and efficient movement across South Africa’s 71 ports of entry during the […]
Ethiopia Launches 10-Year ‘Golden Visa’ to Attract High-Impact Investors
The Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) has introduced a 10-year residency permit, known as the ‘Golden Visa’, aimed at attracting foreign investors contributing significantly to […]
President Returns to Angola After Handing Over OEACP Leadership
Angolan President João Lourenço has returned over the week-end to the country following his participation in the summit of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and […]
Zambia Records Steady 3.8% Economic Growth in 2025
Zambia’s economy expanded by 3.8 percent in 2025, maintaining the same growth rate recorded in 2024, according to preliminary figures released on March 26, 2026, […]
Cameroon: WTO Summit Opens in Yaounde with Renewed Push for Global Trade Reforms
The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization opened in Yaounde on March 26, 2026, bringing together ministers responsible for Trade, Economy, and Development, […]
ECOWAS Deploys Long-Term Observer Mission Ahead of Benin Presidential Election
The Economic Community of West African States has authorized the deployment of a long-term election observation mission to Benin ahead of its presidential election scheduled […]
Angola Attracts $9.9 Billion Investment in Oil Sector Over Eight Years
Angola invested approximately 9.9 billion US dollars in its petroleum sector over an eight-year period, reflecting sustained efforts to reinforce the backbone of the country’s […]
Nigeria Records 90% Surge in Capital Inflows in 2025 as Investors Chase High Yields
Capital inflows into Nigeria surged by nearly 90% in 2025, signalling renewed investor appetite, largely anchored in high-yield opportunities within the country’s financial markets. According […]