Mauritius: India, Mauritius Upgrade Strategic Ties With Eye On China

India and Mauritius have upgraded their ties, say leaders of both countries -- a move analysts say is aimed at increasing New Delhi's influence in the Indian Ocean as it seeks to… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: X Influencer Misleads On DR Congo Offer of Rare Minerals to U.S., EU

African Hub, an X content creator with over 800K followers, misquoted Tshisekedi, claiming he requested the U.S. military intervention in exchange for control over his nation's… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's New BRICS Partner Status Sparks Economic Optimism, Debate

Nigerian authorities said this week that the nation's new partnership status with the BRICS bloc could unlock critical opportunities in trade, investment and agriculture. Read more »

Africa: Trump's WHO, Climate Orders Bring Challenges and Opportunities for Africa, China

On inauguration day, U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders that set in motion the country's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Treaty as well as from the World Health… Read more »

Angola: Lobito Corridor Takes Center Stage - Angolans Pin Hopes On Biden's Visit

U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Angola highlighted the potential of the Lobito Corridor, a 1,300-kilometer, multinational railway project intended to connect markets and… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Women-Led Startups Struggle to Find Investors

Businesses started by women have received less than 5% of venture capital funding in Africa over the past decade, according to a new report. The report says investment in… Read more »

Angola: Biden Makes Historic First Visit By US President to Angola

U.S. President Joe Biden is "excited" to make his first trip to the African continent next week and will first stop briefly in the small island nation of Cabo Verde before making… Read more »

Africa: Biden Plans to Highlight Investment, Partnership During Africa Trip

President Joe Biden will make his first presidential trip to Africa next week, visiting Angola and making a stop in the island nation of Cabo Verde, a top White House official told… Read more »

Africa: Former U.S. Diplomat Discusses Trump's Africa Policy and More

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term as president of the United States, questions arise about what this means for U.S.-Africa relations. In this interview… Read more »

Africa: Mideast-North Africa Region Sees Surge in Global Investment Despite Conflicts

For the first time in years, the Middle East and North African region is seeing a surge in interest from international investors. Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Snub Indonesian Summit in Favor of China Visits

Indonesia has looked this week to boost trade ties with African nations during a summit in Bali, although many leaders from the continent stayed away, instead opting to visit China… Read more »

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 »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Appeals to Its Diaspora Population and Foreigners for Investments

Faced with an inability to access offshore credit lines -- due to defaulting on previous loans -- the government of Zimbabwe is appealing to its diaspora population and foreigners… Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Official Announces Business Partnership With Kenya

About 1,300 delegates and 400 companies participated in the fourth American Chamber of Commerce summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where Kenya's president William Ruto says his country is… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Invests in Africa in Effort to Counter Chinese Influence

The United States has struck hundreds of deals worth $14.2 billion with African nations over the past year as Washington tries to counter growing influence on the continent by… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Hopeful of Economic Boom Following Investment Deals

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is welcoming new trade agreements with Germany, including a deal that calls for the West African nation to export liquid natural gas. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Analysts Skeptical About Oil Refinery Deals With Saudi Arabia

Nigerian experts are hopeful that deals reached last week with Saudi Arabia will boost local oil production and help grow the economy. The deals included a pledge by Saudi… Read more »

Uganda: Economists Say Country Still Investment Destination Despite U.S. Advisory

Ugandan economists and officials expressed confidence in the country's economy and urged investors to ignore a U.S. government advisory about risks they may face if they conduct… Read more »

Africa: Africa Climate Summit Ends With Call to Reform Global Financing

The Africa Climate Summit has ended in Kenya with leaders calling on the global community to act urgently to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, fulfill its obligations and keep… Read more »

Sudan: China Seeks Stronger Ties With Sudan Amid Regional, International Tug-of-War

China has been a major investment partner in Sudan's energy, agriculture and transport sectors in recent years, pumping nearly $6 billion in investments into the country since… Read more »