South Africa has entered into oil discussions with the continent's largest supplier, since the sanctions imposed on Iran, its main supplier, came into effect. Read more »

The director-general of the World Trade Organisation, Pascal Lamy, tells 'This is Africa' why he is optimistic about Africa's trade prospects, especially in agriculture. Read more »

The Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri approved the draft state budget and the investment plan for the fiscal year 2012/2013. Read more »

Soccer expert has disagreed with former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha on his position that players in the domestic league are not yet ripe enough to play for the ... Read more »

Youth inclusion into the country's broader social and economic agenda can have a significant impact on development and prosperity, says the World Bank. Read more »

As the country grapples with consolidating a formal government structure, streams of migrants and refugees from countries like Chad, Somalia, Eritrea and Ethiopia remains in limbo ... Read more »

MTN, Africa's biggest telecommunications company is being sued by a Turkish company which accuses it of corrupt business practices in a deal struck with Iran. Read more »

The state owned gas company and the national petroleum company have decided to put the issue of Israel-bound gas exports before international arbitration. Read more »

The minister of trade Goda Abdel Khaleq has launched the "Back Your Country's Product" campaign to boosting the economy. Read more »

Senegal will participate in the Men's Olympic Football Tournament for the first time in their history after beating Oman in their play-off at the City of Coventry Stadium. ... Read more »