Mali’s military government has approved seven new agreements with international and local mining companies, strengthening state participation and revenues as part of its efforts to increase income from the sector. Mali’s military government approved agreements with mining companies to enhance state participation and revenues. The agreements include major gold projects and a lithium site, ensuring…
Thrilled about its victory in the men’s 4×400 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Botswana, which now stands as the only African country to win the event, has declared a public holiday in celebration of its win against the 10-time champions, the USA. Botswana celebrated its historic victory in the men’s 4×400 metres…
Egypt’s richest man, Nassef Sawiris, has set his sights on the U.S market, with the intent to invest up to $50 billion in the North American country’s infrastructure projects. Nassef Sawiris, Egypt’s wealthiest individual, plans to invest $50 billion in U.S. infrastructure projects. He is consolidating his companies in Abu Dhabi for this expansion and…
Frigoglass Group, the UK-based manufacturer of beverage coolers, is in talks to sell its Nigerian subsidiary, Beta Glass Plc, as part of efforts to raise cash ahead of looming debt maturities. Frigoglass Group is considering selling its Nigerian subsidiary, Beta Glass Plc, to raise funds ahead of upcoming debt maturities. Frigoglass sold its Russian subsidiary…
South Africa’s decision to loosen mining rules and speed up the privatisation of infrastructure is drawing growing interest from Indian companies, with the reforms expected to reshape the country’s mining sector and boost Africa’s global competitiveness. South Africa is implementing reforms to privatize infrastructure and liberalize mining rules. Indian companies express interest due to improved…
Egypt’s renewed push for a joint Arab military force modelled on NATO has stalled after Qatar and the United Arab Emirates rejected the proposal. The plan, raised by Cairo at the recent arab-islamic emergency summit in Doha, failed to secure consensus among member states. Egypt’s proposal for a joint Arab military force modeled after NATO…
The United Arab Emirates will stop issuing long-term visas to Ugandan citizens beginning January 2026. The UAE will halt issuing long-term visas to Ugandan citizens citing concerns over visa overstays and unlawful activities. This policy transition reflects broader UAE immigration changes focusing on illegal migration and criminal risks. The restrictions will not impose a complete…
United States President Donald Trump has signed a wide-ranging executive order clarifying that the new $100,000 H-1B fee applies only to new entrants, leaving current workers, including African professionals already in the U.S., unaffected. This measure, effective September 21, 2025, aims to prioritize hiring American workers over foreign talent. The directive heavily impacts the H-1B…
Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier Inc. has endorsed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria, calling it a world-class project and a vital source of cleaner jet fuel for the aviation industry. Bombardier Inc. endorsed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria for its world-class operations and production of cleaner jet fuel. The refinery, marked as the world’s…
