Africa’s reaction to President Donald Trump’s migrant relocation plan has been far from uniform, with some governments signaling willingness to cooperate while others voice sharp resistance. Africa’s response to President Trump’s migrant relocation plan is divided, reflecting competing diplomatic and domestic priorities. Reports suggested an agreement with Uganda to accept certain deportees, but Ugandan officials…
According to a new report by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Nigeria has huge oil and gas wealth confined in underdeveloped fields across its basins, with over 3.5 billion barrels of oil and condensate reserves that have yet to be tapped. Nigeria holds over 3.5 billion barrels of untapped oil and condensate reserves…
A dramatic attack on three South African lawmakers got violent on Tuesday, when Ian Cameron, a senior Member of Parliament, opened fire to defend himself and his colleagues after their vehicle was attacked in Philippi. Three South African lawmakers were attacked in Philippi in a violent ambush. Ian Cameron, an MP, fired his licensed firearm…
Namibia’s port administration has postponed plans to upgrade Lüderitz’s southern harbor, a vital infrastructure project required to support the country’s emerging oil and gas industry, claiming a lack of clarity about the scope of work. The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has postponed plans to upgrade Lüderitz harbor due to uncertainties in the project scope. Namport…
Kenya is negotiating with China to convert part of its dollar-denominated loans into yuan and extend repayment terms. Kenya is negotiating with China to convert some dollar-denominated loans into yuan and extend repayment terms. The country spends $1 billion annually servicing debt to China, its largest bilateral creditor. A shift from dollar to Yuan payments…
India’s Tata Motors has re-entered South Africa’s passenger vehicle market after a six-year hiatus, unveiling three SUV models and a budget hatchback in a bid to compete with Chinese rivals. Tata Motors has re-entered South Africa’s passenger vehicle market after a six-year absence. The company introduced four combustion-engine models: Punch, Curvv, Tiago, and Harrier. Tata…
Global wealth continues to expand, according to the 2025 UBS Global Wealth Report, but its distribution of dollar millionaires remains highly uneven, with the bulk concentrated in a handful of countries. The UBS Global Wealth Report 2025 indicates expanding global wealth, with dollar millionaires concentrated in specific countries. Economic uncertainty and policy changes drive wealth…
Diesel is in most instances serves as a lifeline for several African countries, powering vehicles, buses, farms, and factories. Business Insider Africa, the top 10 African countries with the highest diesel prices in August 2025. The list is courtesy of GlobalPetrolPrices. The Central African Republic ranks at the top of the list. When its price…
Lesotho is seeking new textile buyers in Asia and beyond after being hit by tariff uncertainty under U.S. President Donald Trump. Lesotho is pursuing new textile buyers due to tariff uncertainty under U.S. President Donald Trump. While tariffs on Lesotho’s goods have been reduced to 15%, concerns remain regarding competitiveness against nations like Eswatini and…
