March 11, 2023
Africa: China's 'Digital Silk Road' in Africa Raises Questions
A group of U.S. lawmakers recently drafted a resolution criticizing South Africa's government for its close relations with Beijing, including its use of Chinese technology, and… Read more »
March 08, 2023
Cameroon: Women Protest High Cost of Living
Thousands of women in Cameroon took to the streets on Wednesday, International Women's Day, to protest the high cost of living. The government blames soaring food and energy prices… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Egypt: As Parts of Economy Face Crisis, Others Appear More Resilient
As the Egyptian economy struggles against negative headwinds from many directions, some sectors appear to be performing well. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Africa: DR Congo, Zambia Vow to Resolve Customs Delays for Trucks Hauling Copper, Cobalt
The presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia have vowed to resolve customs delays for trucks transporting copper from the two top producers in Africa. The growing… Read more »
Kenya: BBC Uncovers Sexual Abuse On Tea Plantations
The BBC said Monday it has uncovered evidence of sexual exploitation on Kenyan tea plantations that supply some of Britain's most popular brands. Read more »
February 18, 2023
Africa: UN Secretary-General Guterres Advocates More Debt Relief for Africa
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Saturday that African countries are being denied needed debt relief, noting that because of a lack of financial support, the… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Africa: U.S. Foreign Aid Agency Continues to Invest in Africa
Branching out from the usual bilateral agreements between the United States and individual nations, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) recently crafted a new type of grant… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Botswana: Longtime Diamond Deal With De Beers Under Threat
Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, is threatening to walk away from a diamond mining deal with industry giant De Beers unless the firm offers better terms. Under the current… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Africa: Businesswomen Call for Dialogue on Border Harassment
African women and girls are discussing the harassment and discrimination challenges they face trying to conduct cross-border business under the African Continental Free Trade… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Africa: U.S., China Compete for Africa's Rare Earth Minerals
South Africa hosted the world's biggest mining investment conference this week, with industry experts in attendance saying the U.S. and China are in a race for the critical… Read more »
February 07, 2023
South Africa: President Admits Power Crisis Is Hurting Mining
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the county's electricity crisis has severely damaged its mining industry, a key pillar of the economy. Ramaphosa made the comment while… Read more »
February 06, 2023
South Africa: Italy Joins US-Led Partnership for Ethical Mining, Indaba Hears
Italy has become the latest country to join the U.S.-led Mineral Security Partnership that promotes ethical mining. The U.S. Undersecretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy,… Read more »
February 04, 2023
Nigeria: Authorities Call for Calm As Citizens Protest Cash, Fuel Shortages
Nigerian Central Bank authorities are calling for calm as citizens march in the streets protesting cash and fuel shortages days ahead of the February 10 deadline when the country… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Africa: Chinese Overseas Investments at 13-Year Low - New Study
Recent visits to Africa by U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen came as a new study found China's overseas investments in… Read more »
Central Africa: Central African States Fail to Honor Timber Export Ban
Officials say most member states in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community, CEMAC, have failed to honor a ban on raw timber exports that was enacted last year to… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Central Bank Deploys 30,000 Agents in Final Recall of Old Currency
The Central Bank of Nigeria has mobilized 30,000 agents nationwide to help the vulnerable and those living in remote areas exchange their cash for the nation's new currency. The… Read more »
Africa: First-Ever Africa Vegan Restaurant Week Held On the Continent
Animal products such as beef, fish, poultry and dairy are heavily featured in many traditional African dishes. Some environmental and animal welfare advocates are hoping to change… Read more »
January 29, 2023
Nigeria: Two Truck Accidents in Nigeria Leave 20 Dead
Nigerian authorities say 20 people were killed over the weekend following two truck-related road accidents. Read more »
January 26, 2023
Africa: Leaders Discuss Path to Food Security At Dakar Summit
African heads of state and development partners will discuss ways to increase Africa's agricultural production at a summit in progress in Senegal. Climate change, soaring… Read more »
Nigeria: With New Deep Sea Port, Nigeria's Focus Turns to Better Road, Rail Connections
Nigerian authorities have hailed the launch of a deepwater seaport in Lagos they say will create 300,000 jobs and reduce shipping bottlenecks. While the new port is expected to… Read more »
January 25, 2023
South Africa: Opposition Party Supporters Protest Frequent Power Cuts
Hundreds of supporters of South Africa's opposition Democratic Alliance protested Wednesday over ongoing power cuts that are crippling the African continent's most developed… Read more »
Zambia: IMF Chief Praises Zambia's Reforms, Pushes Creditors On Debt
The head of the International Monetary Fund is praising Zambia's efforts to reform its economy and urging its creditors to restructure the country's debts. Zambia was the first… Read more »
Nigeria: Analysts Question Charges Against Central Bank Chief
Nigeria's secret police are investigating Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele for alleged financial crimes, financing terrorism, and graft. But the banker's supporters say the… Read more »
January 20, 2023
Ghana: Retiree Bondholders Resist Revaluation, Delay U.S.$3 Billion IMF Deal
Ghana this week for a third time extended a deadline for Ghanaian bondholders to exchange their government bonds for lower value ones, in an effort to restructure its crippling… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Agriculture Authorities Defend Killing of Invasive Birds
Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture has defended the killing of millions of invasive quelea birds in rice-growing regions of the country. The ministry says the birds are destroying… Read more »