On December 30, 2025, Saudi jets struck southern Yemeni forces in the port city of Mukalla, aiming to destroy weapons reportedly sent by the United Arab Emirates to its allies…
Africa’s investment story is evolving — shifting away from a simple race for market size toward a sharper focus on reducing risk and friction. Despite the continent’s rapid population growth…
China’s lending to Africa has continued its downward trend, with loan disbursements falling to $2.1 billion in 2024, according to new data from Boston University’s Global Development Policy Center. This…
Nigeria’s annual inflation rate slowed significantly to 15.5% in December 2025, down from 17.3% in November, as the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) updated its method for calculating consumer prices.…
S&P Global Ratings has revised the Democratic Republic of Congo’s sovereign credit outlook from “stable” to “positive” — the first upgrade in nearly five years — signaling growing investor confidence…
South Africa has successfully raised approximately $700 million (R11.8 billion) through its first-ever infrastructure bond auction, signaling renewed investor confidence amid ongoing fiscal and structural reforms. The National Treasury announced…
Ethiopia has renewed efforts to tackle its sovereign debt crisis by offering bondholders a 15% reduction on a $1 billion Eurobond that it defaulted on in 2023. This move revives…
A growing movement to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has gained momentum, with 140 lawmakers now signed on as co-sponsors of the resolution. The latest additions include…
Kenyan prosecutors have announced new charges against Paul Mackenzie, the leader of the notorious Good News International Church cult, linking him to 52 additional deaths at a separate village following…
Two of the world’s largest commodity trading houses, Vitol and Trafigura, have emerged as central players in the Trump administration’s aggressive push to regain control over Venezuela’s oil exports, positioning…
