Somalia President Meets Chinese Delegation to Boost Security, Trade Ties
Shabelle
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met a senior Chinese delegation on Tuesday to discuss security, peace and trade, in talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations… Read more »
Kenya, Morocco Ink 11 Deals to Unlock Trade and Investment
Capital FM
Kenya-Morocco signed 11 agreements is set to boost development across key sectors, including agriculture, health, education, and the blue economy. Read more »
China's Zero-Tariff Policy - A New Era of Economic Opportunities and Shared African Growth
Daily News
STARTING May 1, 2026, China will fully implement zero-tariff treatment on 100 per cent of tariff lines for 53 African countries that have established diplomatic relations with… Read more »
SEC Sets N7.5bn Minimum Capital for Free Trade Zone Firms Eyeing Public Offering
Leadership
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new rules for Free Trade Zone Entities seeking to undertake a public offering. Read more »
SON, NADDC Launch Vehcap to Curb Substandard Vehicle Imports
Leadership
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) have officially rolled out the Vehicle Conformity Assessment… Read more »
US-Iran Tensions - Crude Oil Rebounds Above $100 Per Barrel
Vanguard
The price of crude oil has risen to over $100 per barrel from $90 in the global market, following the collapse of talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend. Read more »
Implications of the US-Israel-Iran Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Disruption for Inflation in Nigeria
Daily Trust
This brief presents an analysis of the potential macroeconomic implications of the US-Israel-Iran conflict on Nigeria. The results of the exposure of Nigeria to the conflict from… Read more »
Cheap Medicine, High Risk - A Growing Urban Threat
Ghanaian Times
There is a worrying new normal unfolding on the streets of Accra and other parts of the country and it should concern us all. The open sale of medicines by unauthorised hawkers,… Read more »
Ghana Records $4.2bn Trade Surplus for Fourth Quarter 2025
Ghanaian Times
GHANA'S trade surplus surged to a record $4.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a strong rebound in export performance. Read more »
Govt Spends Over D316m to Cushion Fuel Price Shock
The Point
The Government of The Gambia has unveiled a massive fuel subsidy package exceeding D316 million in a decisive move to shield citizens and businesses from the sharp rise in global… Read more »
Current Payment System Allows Financial Flows Between Angola and DRC
ANGOP
The existing payment system in the Angolan and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) markets, still under development, is functional and allows the formalization of financial flows… Read more »
NACADA Seizes 810 Litres of Smuggled Ethanol in Major Blow to Illicit Alcohol Trade
Capital FM
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has intercepted a large consignment of smuggled ethanol in a major operation targeting Kenya's… Read more »
Stakeholders Raise Concerns Over Food Products Without Heart Label
Daily Trust
Stakeholders have raised concerns over food products without Heart Mark Food Labelling introduced by the Nigerian Heart Foundation. Read more »
E-Commerce, Ride-Hailing Lead As Nigeria's Gig Economy Hits $5.17bn
Daily Trust
Nigeria's gig economy has grown to an estimated $5.17 billion, with ride-hailing platforms playing a pivotal role in expanding access to flexible income opportunities across the… Read more »
Kasese Moves to Clear Illegal Structures in Trade Order Crackdown
Nile Post
Authorities in Kasese Municipality have announced a crackdown on illegal business structures, with enforcement operations set to begin on April 15, 2026. Read more »
