South Africa is moving closer to one of its most significant labour market reforms in years as the government seeks tighter control over the employment of foreign nationals amid a worsening unemployment crisis. Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has…
Akinwumi Adesina Takes Helm of Botswana Diamond Fund to Drive Economic Diversification and Job Creation Botswana has appointed former African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina as chairman of its newly established Diamonds for Development Fund, marking a major step in…
President William Ruto has declared that Kenya and its regional partners will move ahead with plans to establish a major oil refinery alongside Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, despite mounting opposition from powerful interests that benefit from fuel imports into East…
Russia has secured one of the biggest energy infrastructure deals in Central Asia after signing a $16.5 billion agreement to build Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant, a landmark project that could redefine the region’s energy future and deepen Moscow’s economic…
When conflict across the Middle East disrupted one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, global fuel buyers scrambled for alternatives. Few expected Nigeria to emerge at the center of that shift. Yet within weeks, Dangote Petroleum Refinery transformed from…
Culture, royalty and high fashion took over Ijebu Ode as the Ojude Oba Festival 2026 delivered another spectacular celebration of Yoruba heritage, attracting thousands of visitors, celebrities and tourists from across Nigeria and beyond. The annual cultural festival transformed Ogun…
Africa’s creative economy is stepping into a new era, and actor, entrepreneur, and global cultural figure Idris Elba wants the continent to own the narrative. Speaking on the red carpet at the TIME100 Impact Dinner, Elba shared the vision behind…
President William Ruto says Kenya will move ahead with plans to build a major regional oil refinery alongside Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote despite mounting resistance from fuel import interests that currently dominate East Africa’s petroleum market. Speaking during the Annual…
Ghana is sending a clear message to global mining giants: long-term access to the country’s mineral wealth will now come with tougher conditions, stronger scrutiny and higher expectations for local economic impact. As South African mining giant Gold Fields approaches…
Russia is rapidly expanding its military footprint across Africa as the continent now accounts for 30% of orders handled by Rosoboronexport, the country’s state intermediary agency for defense-related exports. The latest figures underline Moscow’s growing strategic focus on Africa at…