Visa applicants in South Africa with pending waivers and appeals may be forced to leave the country by the end of March 2026 as the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is set to let a critical visa concession expire. South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) will let a critical visa concession for pending waivers…
Ghana and Colombia have agreed to establish a direct maritime shipping link between the Port of Tema and the Port of Cartagena, as both countries seek to expand trade between Africa and Latin America and reduce reliance on traditional transatlantic routes. Ghana and Colombia have agreed to a direct shipping link between Tema and Cartagena.…
Niger and Algeria are deepening their strategic cooperation with a new wave of agreements aimed at accelerating development in key sectors, marking a significant step forward in West and North African regional cooperation. Niger and Algeria are strengthening their cooperation with new agreements in sectors such as health, energy, agriculture, and infrastructure. A major outcome…
Nigeria and Finland have signed a new agreement to deepen cooperation in the digital economy, as both countries look to expand innovation, improve public services and build technical skills. Nigeria and Finland signed an MoU to expand cooperation in digital innovation and public technology systems. The deal covers cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and skills development. It…
Morocco has reached financial close and signed power purchase agreements for a 305-megawatt solar programme, deepening its shift toward decentralised renewable energy and offering a financing model that could influence projects across Africa. Morocco has secured financing and signed power purchase agreements for its 305-megawatt Noor Atlas solar programme. The project will deliver six photovoltaic…
The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest refinery, is reportedly looking into exporting most of its products, a development that could potentially precipitate a significant energy crisis within Nigeria. The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest oil refinery, is considering exporting most of its products due to alleged new fuel importation licences issued by Nigerian authorities. The Nigerian Midstream…
Aliko Dangote warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East risk triggering a fresh wave of inflation and economic strain across Africa, as higher oil prices ripple through economies already grappling with debt and weak currencies. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East could trigger another wave of…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), long known as a global powerhouse in minerals such as cobalt, copper, and other precious metals, is now diversifying its economy by investing in agriculture. The Democratic Republic of Congo is shifting focus from its traditional reliance on minerals to developing its agricultural sector. A memorandum of understanding was…
Gabon is stepping up cooperation with Senegal as it prepares to overhaul its poultry industry and reduce reliance on imported chicken, ahead of a planned import ban in 2027. Gabon is turning to Senegal for technical support as it prepares to ban chicken imports by 2027 and build its domestic poultry industry. Senegal’s two-decade import…
