Ivory Coast, the world’s top cocoa producer, is now setting its sights on becoming a major player in Africa’s oil industry. Ivory Coast aims to become a major oil producer in Africa by expanding crude and natural gas outputs by 2035. The energy sector initiative seeks to diversify the country’s economy beyond its reliance on…
The tech giant Apple is currently defending against a lawsuit alleging the use of minerals sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which are purportedly linked to conflict and human rights violations. Apple faces allegations of using minerals sourced from conflict areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company strongly denies the claims, asserting…
Dangote’s push into Europe’s diesel market has hit a stumbling block as buyers raise concerns over sulfur levels and the region’s stricter winter fuel requirements. Dangote Petroleum Refinery faces challenges exporting diesel to Europe due to high sulfur content exceeding EU winter fuel standards. European importers refuse Nigerian diesel despite potential supply gaps caused by…
Zimbabwe aims to establish a robust foreign-exchange buffer, enabling the transition to a single national currency and the eventual phase-out of the widespread use of US dollars. Zimbabwe plans to establish a foreign-exchange buffer to transition to a single national currency by 2030. The deputy central bank governor stated reserves will suffice for three to…
The United States has escalated its standoff with South Africa, with President Donald Trump announcing that Pretoria will not be invited to next year’s G20 meetings in Miami. The United States, under President Trump’s leadership, decided to exclude South Africa from the 2026 G20 summit hosted in Miami. This marks a significant departure from the…
Africa has experienced a wave of coups and military takeovers over the past five years, creating an unstable political landscape across several regions. Seven African nations are under military rule as of November 2025, with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger leading the list. Coups and prolonged transitions have replaced civilian governments across the continent. Political…
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is among hundreds of foreign dignitaries and election observers stranded in Guinea-Bissau after the country’s armed forces abruptly seized power, suspended the electoral process, and shut all borders. A sudden military takeover in Guinea-Bissau has left former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and other foreign observers unable to leave the country.…
A new United States Senate bill aiming to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act for two years has triggered fresh diplomatic tension by proposing the explicit removal of South Africa from the trade programme. A new US Senate bill seeks to renew AGOA for two years but explicitly removes South Africa from the programme.…
South Africa has formally handed over the G20 presidency to the United States, concluding a week of delicate diplomatic manoeuvring over protocol and representation. South Africa has officially transferred the G20 presidency to the United States. The handover was conducted in a modest ceremony in Pretoria without heads of state present. Both governments agreed to…
