The United States has waived human rights conditions attached to $320 million in military aid to Egypt, allowing the funds to be released as Washington seeks to strengthen its security relationship with Cairo amid the conflict with Iran. The US has lifted human rights conditions on $320 million in military aid to Egypt, prioritising national…
Zimbabwe has paid about $508 million in compensation to white farmers whose land was seized during the country’s controversial land reform programme more than two decades ago. Zimbabwe has paid about $508 million in compensation, including cash and dollar-denominated bonds, to white farmers whose land was seized during its controversial land reform programme. This payment…
The 10 highest-ranked African companies on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026 list include some of the continent’s biggest names in banking, telecommunications, healthcare and industry, with their positions ranging from No. 26 to No. 470 globally. The 10 highest-ranked African companies on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026 list come mainly from banking, telecommunications, and industry…
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a deal to buy 10 Boeing cargo planes as Africa’s largest airline expands its freight operations and strengthens its position as a major aviation hub. Ethiopian Airlines is expanding its freight operations by signing a deal to purchase 10 new Boeing cargo planes, with an option for eight more. The order…
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has selected US-based Honeywell Technologies to provide engineering services, technology and equipment for his planned $16 billion refinery in Kenya, the company said on Wednesday. Aliko Dangote has enlisted Honeywell Technologies to provide engineering and technology for his ambitious $16 billion refinery project in Kenya. The Kenyan refinery, designed for 700,000…
Under an expanding immigration policy led by U.S. President Donald Trump, Burundi has agreed to accept foreign deportees removed from the U.S. The East African nation joins a growing group of African countries participating in third-country deportation arrangements with Washington. Burundi has agreed to accept foreign deportees from the US under an expanding immigration policy…
Flutterwave founder and CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola has been named among Fintech Magazine’s Top 100 Fintech Leaders, placing him alongside some of the most prominent executives shaping the global financial technology industry. Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola is listed among Fintech Magazine’s Top 100 Fintech Leaders, joining prominent global executives. His recognition comes as Flutterwave expands…
Securing financing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) offers African countries critical foreign exchange reserves and economic stabilization during periods of financial distress. IMF financing provides African countries with crucial foreign exchange reserves and economic stabilization during financial distress. Heavy accumulation of IMF-related debt can reduce fiscal flexibility and limit states’ abilities to address future…
Tanzania has updated its visa arrangements, placing travellers from different countries under separate entry categories ranging from visa-free access to ordinary visas and referral visas. Tanzania updated its visa policy, categorizing countries into visa-free, ordinary visa, and referral visa requirements. As of September 25, 2026, Nigeria was removed from the referral visa category and now…
