CONAKRY, Guinea — August 18, 2026 — ECOWAS is reviewing its regional approach to tobacco taxation as part of efforts to strengthen tax coordination, public health and government revenue collection…
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 11, 2026 — Nigerian authorities are targeting December 2026 for completion of the 2.6-kilometre Mararaba–Nyanya Flyover and adjoining road project, a major infrastructure development intended to…
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 11, 2026 — Nigeria’s experience with digital customs modernization is set to play a role in a major African Continental Free Trade Area initiative aimed at…
ACCRA, Ghana — August 11, 2026 — Ghana is expanding the number of standardized national languages while also bringing business-registration services closer to the public, highlighting government efforts to improve…
MONROVIA, Liberia — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with the Government of Liberia that could make approximately US$50 million available to the country, pending approval…
WASHINGTON, July 29, 2026 — Global financial markets were under pressure Wednesday as investors awaited a closely watched interest-rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve, quarterly earnings from technology giants…
DURBAN, South Africa — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced that its 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government will be held on 17 August 2026…
Global energy markets remain on alert as ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt key international shipping routes, contributing to higher freight costs and persistent uncertainty in…
LAGOS, Nigeria — A planned initial public offering (IPO) by the refinery business of African billionaire Aliko Dangote is generating unprecedented excitement across Nigeria, with investors ranging from wealthy business…
In a landmark deal, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia announced a new security partnership known as Aukus. The agreement is a significant strategic shift, aimed at countering…