Economy

Rebels linked to JNIM stormed key locations in Bamako, marking a rare escalation of insurgent violence within the Malian capital

Zimbabwe plans to cull 200 elephants to feed communities impacted by severe drought, marking the first cull since 1988. The wildlife authorities aim to reduce pressure on overcrowded national parks …

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will introduce biometric passports as part of their exit from ECOWAS, forming the Alliance of Sahel States to facilitate regional travel

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala seeks a second term as WTO Director-General, focusing on unfinished business, including fisheries subsidies and trade dispute reform.

NNPC Limited finalizes an agreement to distribute gasoline from Dangote Refinery, ending a dispute over offtake rights and pricing, with local dealers facing pricing challenges

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema emphasized the significance of China’s partnership actions, which focus on boosting cooperation in trade, energy, and economic development between Africa and China.

Uganda’s coffee farmers face mounting challenges as global coffee demand rises, from theft and security issues to climate change, affecting sustainability and livelihoods.

Kenyan airport workers ended a strike over fears of job losses tied to a proposed 30-year lease of the JKIA to India’s Adani Group

Kenya’s high court has blocked Adani Group’s proposed $1.85 billion lease of JKIA airport, raising concerns over job losses and national sovereignty

President Umaro Cissoko Embalo has announced he will not seek a second term in Guinea Bissau, raising concerns about political stability in the nation.