Africa

Namibia’s former president Hage Geingob, who led the country for 15 years, was laid to rest on Saturday in a state funeral attended by regional leaders and dignitaries. Geingob, who …

The social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, has settled with its former employees in Ghana, who were laid off in November 2022 following the takeover by billionaire Elon …

Kenya has successfully issued a new Eurobond worth $1.5 billion to pay off its maturing debt and ease market concerns about its ability to service its obligations. The East African …

Exxon Mobil Corp., the largest U.S. oil company, has decided to end its 30-year presence in Equatorial Guinea, one of Africa’s smallest but richest nations. The move marks a dramatic …

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has made history by issuing the first hybrid capital note by a multilateral development bank, raising $750 million to boost its lending capacity and support …

Italy has launched a new strategy to strengthen its ties with Africa and help the continent achieve its economic and social potential. The plan, named after the late founder of …

Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa, has welcomed the arrival of about 100 Russian military personnel on Wednesday, as part of a security agreement with Moscow. The Russian …

Gabon, a small oil-rich country in Central Africa, is facing a critical moment in its history as a team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to visit the …

China is stepping up its efforts to promote the use of its currency, the yuan, in Africa, as part of its de-dollarisation strategy and to boost its economic and political …