Cameroon Palm Oil Exports Surge 17% in 2025 Despite Supply Deficit Crisis Driving Imports Cameroon’s palm oil exports climbed sharply in 2025, rising by 17% to reach 177 tonnes compared to 152 tonnes recorded in 2024, according to new foreign…
The United States has selected Morocco as a key beneficiary of its Food for Progress 2026 program, unlocking a major $226 million initiative designed to strengthen agricultural productivity and expand global trade opportunities. The move highlights Morocco’s growing strategic importance…
Ghana has once again found itself in the global spotlight as President John Dramani Mahama celebrated NASA astronaut Christina Koch for her historic role in the Artemis II mission. Mahama praised Koch’s remarkable journey, describing it as a powerful symbol…
African-linked vessels have started navigating the Strait of Hormuz again after a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. However, traffic remains sharply below normal levels, highlighting ongoing risks in the global oil supply chain. The development signals cautious…
South Africa’s industrial ambitions face a fresh threat as electricity tariffs continue to rise, putting pressure on manufacturers and raising concerns about long-term competitiveness in global markets. Industry leaders now warn that energy costs could derail growth plans and weaken…
Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traoré, has sparked fresh controversy after openly rejecting democracy and urging citizens to abandon the system entirely. His remarks, delivered during a televised interview, are already fueling intense debate across Africa and beyond. Traoré argued…
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to make a crucial decision as two major Bills await his signature, a move that could reshape South Africa’s water infrastructure and immigration system. These Bills focused on water reform and immigration policy, have already…
Namibia has stepped up its push for industrial growth, urging Brazilian companies to establish factories and processing plants within its borders. The move signals a clear shift toward value addition as the country looks beyond raw resource exports. During high-level…
The future of customs administration is being reshaped by agentic artificial intelligence (AI), a breakthrough that promises faster clearance, stronger revenue protection, and greater operational independence for governments. Across Africa and beyond, a new generation of intelligent systems is emerging,designed…
A hidden cost continues to shape how global investors approach Africa. Yet, it does not appear in financial reports or balance sheets. Analysts now describe it as the “Perception Tax” — a costly penalty companies pay when they rely on…