Economy

A damning report released by the UN’s Joint Human Rights Office paints a disturbing picture of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) prison system. More than 100 inmates have died …

Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery starts local petroleum product distribution, signaling a major leap towards the country’s goal of achieving energy independence.

DAKAR, Senegal – Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former opposition leader who was once jailed, was inaugurated on Tuesday as Senegal’s fifth and youngest president. Faye’s swearing-in ceremony marks a peaceful …

Nigeria announced plans to cut electricity subsidies for a portion of consumers, aiming to reduce pressure on government finances. This decision follows a series of economic reforms undertaken by the …

The Alternative Bank and TK Tech Africa unveil a groundbreaking $500 million Digital Sukuk initiative, blending Islamic finance with blockchain for ethical investing in Nigeria.

In a decisive move, Ivory Coast’s President Ouattara hikes the cocoa farmgate price by 50%, directly benefiting local farmers amid a global market deficit and rising cocoa prices.

The United Nations is raising urgent concerns about a devastating food security crisis unfolding in Sudan. A report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a UN-backed authority on …

Zimbabwe faces a steep economic challenge as food and total consumption poverty lines surge, reflecting the harsh impact of currency devaluation.

The global cocoa market faces mounting pressure as prices soar, inching dangerously close to a breaking point. Reports indicate a relentless upward trajectory in cocoa prices, driven by a confluence …

The jubilant spirit of Ramadan, a holy month traditionally marked by community gatherings and feasting, is dimmed in Sudan this year. As the war between the Sudanese military and paramilitary …