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The United States has defended easing sanctions on Eritrean targets, saying the move could improve its ability to communicate with both sides as military tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea threaten a wider conflict.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has drawn investors from almost every African country into his refinery’s public share offer, according to a new company disclosure. Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals said on Sunday, 18 October, that it had received subscriptions from more than 90 cou...
South Africa’s central bank wants to change how people access cash, proposing shared ATMs that serve customers across banks and make smaller transactions free. The South African Reserve Bank outlined its implementation plans on 16 October, advancing a wider strategy to reduce cash-related costs and ...
Sudanese and Ukrainian immigrants in the United States will retain temporary protection from deportation despite their immigration status being scheduled to expire on Monday, October 19, 2026, as Washington withdraws similar relief from several African and other foreign nationals.
The United States is considering a roughly $335,000 research and advertising initiative after Afrikaner refugee applications fell below officials’ expectations.
imbabwe has secured a place among Africa’s 15 largest economies, with gross domestic product (GDP) projected to reach $65.92 billion in 2026, supported by stronger mining activity, agricultural recovery and higher gold export earnings despite longstanding currency and debt challenges.
Nearly 21 months after Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the breakaway Sahel bloc has agreed to negotiate a formal cooperation deal with the regional organisation, marking a new step in efforts to manage relations after the split.
From Mauritius to South Africa, these 10 African countries stand out for their economic, political and legal freedom, according to the Freedom Index, with two island nations leading the continent.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has requested emergency parliamentary approval to defend Saudi Arabia against escalating attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has requested emergency parliamentary approval to defend Saudi Arabia against escalating attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Congo-Brazzaville has moved closer to removing entry visas for African passport holders, while retaining an electronic travel authorisation requirement under proposed immigration rules.
Algeria has retained its position as Africa’s fourth-largest economy, with gross domestic product (GDP) projected to reach $331.89 billion in 2026, maintaining a substantial economic lead over neighbouring Morocco despite the latter's growing industrial investments and manufacturing exports.
