Motoni Olodun

Somalia has officially joined the East African Community (EAC), a regional trade bloc that comprises eight countries and nearly 300 million people. The move is expected to boost Somalia’s war-torn …

Google’s Hustle Academy, a free online training programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa, has celebrated the graduation of its second cohort of 5 300 entrepreneurs from Nigeria, …

A legal dispute has erupted between Atlas Mara, an African banking group co-founded by former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond, and a Zambian financier who claims he was not paid in …

India, the world’s largest rice exporter, has imposed restrictions on its overseas sales of the grain since July 2023, in an attempt to contain domestic prices ahead of an election. …

Zambia’s central bank is expected to hike its policy rate for the third time this year on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, as the country grapples with a sharp depreciation of …

Africa stands at a pivotal juncture in its journey towards global connectivity. Despite ambitious targets like Nigeria’s aim for 70% broadband penetration by 2025, the continent grapples with significant internet …

The maritime sector in West Africa is set to witness a historic event as the MV Great Lagos, the largest ship ever to visit the sub-region, arrives at the Port …

South Africa, the world’s 14th-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, is facing a tough choice between securing its energy supply and meeting its climate commitments. The country relies on coal for …

Africa’s largest economies are set to diverge from the global path of lower interest rates as they grapple with high inflation and currency pressures. While some countries such as Nigeria …

Africa is attracting renewed attention from major powers and investors as a fast-growing continent with enormous potential for renewable energy, trade, and development. The G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) conference, …