August 30
Nigeria: Nigeria's Oil Company Lack Funds to Fix Leaky Pipelines
Nigeria's decades-old oil pipelines are vital for transporting crude, but most are now corroded and vulnerable to leaks and vandalism. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation… Read more »
August 29
Africa: China's Lending to Africa Increased in 2023, Study Shows
Chinese lending to Africa rose for the first time in years in 2023, new research by Boston University's Global Development Policy Center showed Thursday. But the $4.61 billion… Read more »
Botswana: Starlink's Botswana Entry Hailed As 'Game-Changer' Amid Concern Over Costs
The entry of Elon Musk's Starlink into the Botswana market this week has been hailed as a "game-changer." Analysts concur the introduction of the satellite internet service… Read more »
Tanzania: U.S. Set to Extend African Railway Project Through Tanzania
The U.S. government says it is set to expand the Lobito Corridor - a railway project that runs from Angola to Zambia through the Democratic Republic of the Congo - all the way to… Read more »
August 28
Africa: Facing Barriers in West, China to Push Green Products At Africa Summit
As the West clamps down on imports of green technology products from China, the world's biggest manufacturer is looking for new markets, and that is a topic analysts say will… Read more »
August 23
Ghana: How Simple Eyeglasses Help Farmers Boost Profits
As she grew older, Juliet Owusu Addai struggled to carry out essential tasks on her cocoa farm Ghana because of her blurred vision. Read more »
August 22
Somalia: Somalia Warns Ethiopian Airlines Over 'Sovereignty Violations'
The Somali government threatened to suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights to Somalia unless concerns over "violations of Somali sovereignty" related to destinations served by… Read more »
August 17
Eswatini: Eswatini Turns to Nuclear Technology to Transform Agriculture, Health Care, Energy
Eswatini has launched an initiative to achieve sustainable development by harnessing the power of nuclear technology in such sectors as agriculture, health and energy planning. The… Read more »
August 15
Africa: Africa Seeks Digital Solutions for Better Revenue Collection
African governments have been trying to introduce new taxes -- in part to pay off heavy foreign loans -- amid economic headwinds that include rising global prices for food and… Read more »
August 01
Nigeria: Demonstrators March in Nigerian Cities, Protesting Cost of Living, Corruption
Thousands have taken to the streets in Nigerian cities in anti-government protests against the high cost of living in the country, driven by crippling inflation and a devalued… Read more »
July 26
Congo-Kinshasa: US Sanctions DRC Rebel Groups for Violence, Human Rights Abuses
The U.S. government has sanctioned three rebel leaders accused of fomenting political instability, conflicts and civilian displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more »
July 24
Namibia: Namibia Bemoans Popularity of Lab-Grown Diamonds On Global Market
Namibia is one of Africa's top five diamond exporters, right behind Angola, Botswana, and South Africa. In 2022, the country exported more than $940 million worth of diamonds. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Welcomes First Fuel Train in Two Decades
A trainload of diesel fuel has arrived in Malawi for the first time in 21 years, signaling the end of fuel shortages. Read more »
July 22
Africa: South Africa Presses to Maintain Preferred Trade Status With US
Some members of the U.S. Congress have called for South Africa to be excluded from the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a U.S. program that grants duty-free access to the… Read more »
July 19
Kenya: China's Direct Investment in Kenya Drops Sharply
A report by Kenya's National Bureau of Statistics shows a significant drop in direct investment from China. The report says Beijing's investments in Kenya fell by more than a third… Read more »
July 16
Nigeria: Nigeria to Resume Crude Oil Refining in August, Industry Authorities Say
Nigeria plans to resume local refining of crude oil in early August, national petroleum authorities announced Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Chinese E-Commerce Companies Popular in South Africa
Rotondwa Mbadaliga is a self-professed "shopping addict." The 25-year-old South African fashion influencer says she is a huge fan of Chinese-linked e-commerce companies Shein and… Read more »
July 05
Nigeria: Amnesty International Questions Nigeria's Choice of Shell Evaluators
Human rights group Amnesty International raised concerns Friday about the Nigerian government's hiring of two firms with past dealings with Shell to assess the proposed $2.4… Read more »
June 13
Africa: Biden, G7 Leaders Focus On Ukraine, Gaza, Global Infrastructure, Africa
U.S. President Joe Biden is in Apuglia, Italy, meeting with leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies Thursday, aiming to address global economic security amid wars in… Read more »
June 10
Malawi: Malawi Medical Workers Stage Strike Over Allowances
Medical workers in Malawi's public health facilities started a nationwide sit-in strike Monday to push the government to meet their longtime grievances, which include special… Read more »
June 06
Africa: AU, ILRI Collaborate to Make Informal Food Markets in Africa Safer
An estimated 70 percent of Africa's urban households buy food from informal sources, such as street vendors, kiosks, and traditional market sellers, recent studies have found. Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: Nigerian Workers' Unions Strike Over Minimum Wage Review
Nigerian workers' unions launched a nationwide strike protesting the failure to implement a new minimum wage to help workers cope with the high cost of living amid economic… Read more »
May 30
Africa: Africa Leaders Call for Reform of 'Unjust' Debt Structure to Accelerate Growth
Africa has what it takes to transform and grow its economy but faces rigid barriers, including a sometimes unfriendly global financial architecture, say leaders who gathered in… Read more »
May 17
Congo-Kinshasa: Residents Worry As DRC Rebels Frantically Exploit Coltan Mine
Reputed to be the coltan capital of the world, the mining town of Rubaya, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has fallen into the hands of rebels. The fall of Rubaya is… Read more »
May 13
South Sudan: UN, South Sudan Make Progress On Tax Impasse
In a significant policy reversal, the government of South Sudan has responded to a U.N. appeal and reversed its decision to impose taxes and fees on humanitarian services and… Read more »
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