African banks bet on debt guarantees to lure private capital to infrastructure projects
With aid budgets shrinking and development finance under pressure, African governments and development banks are increasingly turning to debt guarantees to attract... Read more.
Donald Trump praises Nigeria’s efforts against violence towards Christians
President Donald Trump praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his actions against violence, according to a letter released by Nigeria’s presidency on Wednesday,... Read more.
Congo presses ahead with local ownership rule for miners despite industry concerns
The Democratic Republic of Congo will begin enforcing a long-delayed requirement for mining companies to offer local ownership stakes from July 31, the mines ministry... Read more.
Cameroon’s ruling party meets as President Paul Biya’s long absence draws criticism
Cameroon’s ruling party called a rare meeting of senior leaders on Wednesday as criticism mounted over the continued absence of President Paul Biya (93), who... Read more.
SAHPRA weighs 12 Ozempic copycats as battle for weight-loss drugs intensifies
South Africa’s health regulator is reviewing 12 applications for generic versions of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster... Read more.
Why oil prices have not gone out of control despite five months of US-Iran war
As the US and Israel went to war with Iran at the end of February, analysts predicted the price of crude oil could hit $150 a barrel or even rise as far as $200,... Read more.
Fewer children get US-backed HIV treatment after aid cuts, study finds
Around 77 000 fewer children worldwide received HIV treatment supported by the US in the year to October 2025 than in the previous fiscal year, according to a study... Read more.
Senegal’s Faye backs ex-president Sall’s bid for UN top job, ministry says
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has endorsed former President Macky Sall’s candidacy to become the next United Nations secretary-general, the foreign... Read more.
DA proposes law to curb political influence at PIC
South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance has proposed legislation to overhaul the governance of the Public Investment Corporation. The party said the... Read more.
Oil prices ease as mediators propose US-Iran ceasefire
Oil prices fell on Tuesday, with markets weighing reports of mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran against an exchange of fresh attacks between the two and... Read more.
