Kenya’s shutdown of foreign-owned small businesses takes effect as Burundi protests
Kenya has begun enforcing a government directive requiring foreign nationals to stop operating certain small-scale businesses reserved for Kenyan citizens, a move... Read More
Reported secret Boko Haram ceasefire linked to release of 360 abductees
The Nigerian government is reported to have reached a secret three-month ceasefire arrangement with Boko Haram as part of negotiations that led... Read More
South Africa’s economy slips back into contraction
Statistics South Africa released Q2 2026 GDP figures this morning showing the economy shrank 0.2% quarter-on-quarter — worse than the 0.1% dip... Read More
Dangote Refinery IPO Priced at ₦525 — Africa’s Biggest Ever
Aliko Dangote just put a price on Africa’s biggest deal. Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has unveiled a ₦2.15 trillion (about... Read More