Economy

Wheat is one of the most important staple crops in the world, providing food, feed, and income for millions of people. However, in West and Central Africa (WCA), wheat production …

The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has narrowly avoided a defeat in parliament on his emergency bill to revive his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, after facing a …

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is facing a wave of corporate exits as several multinational companies have announced plans to leave the country or scale back their operations in the second …

Flutterwave, a leading African fintech company, has announced that it has obtained payment licenses for 13 states in the US, as part of its strategy to dominate the remittance market …

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has received a positive outlook from Moody’s Investors Service, a global credit rating agency, following its recent reforms to improve its fiscal position and shore up …

Sierra Leone’s former president Ernest Bai Koroma has been summoned by the police for questioning as part of their investigation into a failed coup attempt last month, the information minister …

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has raised alarm over the potential impact of a new European Union (EU) carbon border tax on Africa’s trade and industrialization prospects. The EU …

Africa is home to nearly one billion people who lack access to clean cooking solutions, relying instead on wood, charcoal, kerosene, or other polluting fuels. This has devastating consequences for …

Botswana’s decision to extend its ban on importing certain fresh produce from South Africa until 2025 has triggered a diplomatic row between the two neighbors. South Africa has requested an …

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and largest economy is witnessing a surge of innovation and growth in its fintech sector. Fintech companies are using mobile technology to provide financial services …