If you ate corn on the cob, green beans, or spring onions in the UK this winter, they likely came from one of two farms at the edge of the Sahara in northern Senegal. The West African nation is quietly…

Nigeria and South Africa are emerging as dominant forces in the $300 billion global stablecoin market, reinforcing Africa’s growing influence in digital finance and crypto adoption. New data shows that both countries rank among the fastest-growing markets for dollar-pegged digital…

Burkina Faso has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s emerging gold powerhouses after securing $33.2 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The fresh disbursement follows the successful completion of the fourth review of the country’s Extended Credit Facility…

Moroccan property tycoon Anas Sefrioui has unveiled a $300 million investment in a landmark mixed-use development in Abidjan, deepening his footprint in West Africa’s fast-growing real estate market. The ambitious project, led by Addoha Group, will rise in Zone 4,…

Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has declared that the Naira could appreciate to N1,100 against the dollar this year if Nigeria decisively blocks excessive importation and strengthens domestic manufacturing. Speaking during discussions on Nigeria’s industrial reform drive, Dangote expressed confidence…

Ghana has officially designated Wednesdays as National Fugu Day, transforming an online cultural debate into a powerful movement of identity, pride, and economic opportunity. The decision followed President John Dramani Mahama’s recent state visit to Zambia, where he proudly wore…

Lagos has officially been ranked the world’s fastest-growing tech hub in 2025, outperforming global cities such as Istanbul, Mumbai, and São Paulo. The recognition comes from the 2025 Global Tech Ecosystem Index released by Dealroom, which evaluated 288 tech ecosystems…

Global commodity trading giant Vitol is backing a major $3 billion gas-fired power station and liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at Port of Durban, reinforcing South Africa’s energy transition strategy. The project positions South Africa’s most industrialised economy to…

Namibian businessman Knowledge Katti has confirmed that the proposed sale of his company’s stake in petroleum exploration licence (PEL) 104 to TotalEnergies and Petrobras remains subject to approval by the Namibian government. Katti issued the clarification following public debate about…

Morocco has officially overtaken Kenya to become Africa’s leading avocado exporter in 2025, marking a dramatic shift in the continent’s agricultural export landscape. The North African nation nearly doubled its shipments within a year and now aims to secure space…