Russia says it is preparing to sign a security cooperation agreement with the Economic Community of West African States, potentially extending Moscow’s influence from its military partners in the Sahel to the region’s main political and economic bloc. Russia says it plans to sign a cooperation agreement with ECOWAS covering regional security. Moscow has also…
Ninety One, Africa’s largest independent private asset manager, has acquired more than 5% of Remgro, the investment company controlled by billionaire Johann Rupert and his family, strengthening its position as a major shareholder in one of South Africa’s largest investment groups. Ninety One has acquired over 5% of Remgro’s shares, strengthening its position as a…
Kenya’s competition regulator has proposed that East African Breweries Ltd. set aside up to 15 billion Kenyan shillings ($115 million) in reserve funds before approving Diageo’s planned sale of its majority stake in the brewer to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings. Kenya’s competition authority wants East African Breweries Ltd. to set aside up to 15 billion…
A Cameroon-flagged tanker carrying Russian crude has spilled oil off Oman, putting a protected marine area and coastal ecosystems at risk while salvage teams work to contain the damage. A Cameroon-flagged tanker carrying Russian crude oil has spilled off the coast of Oman, threatening protected marine areas and local ecosystems. The Caroline Bezengi, part of…
South Africa has introduced a R500 (about $31) processing fee for its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), just five days after President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched the system as part of efforts to digitise the country’s visa and immigration processes. South Africa has introduced a R500 (about $31) processing fee for its new Electronic Travel…
Airtel Africa and Elon Musk’s Starlink have launched a satellite-to-phone service in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking what the companies describe as the first commercial deployment of the technology in Africa. Airtel Africa and Starlink launched the service commercially in the Democratic Republic of Congo on 14 August 2026. Compatible Android smartphones can connect…
A fresh attack on a vessel linked to the United Arab Emirates’ state-owned oil company has renewed concerns over fuel supplies and shipping costs for import-dependent African economies. The United Arab Emirates said a vessel linked to its state-owned oil company, ADNOC, was attacked while crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The latest incident was the…
Niger has signed a $1.9 billion agreement to develop a 100,000-barrel-per-day refinery and petrochemical complex in Dosso, advancing the landlocked West African country’s ambition to process more of its crude domestically and become a regional energy hub. Niger has signed a $1.9 billion agreement to build a 100,000-barrel-per-day refinery and petrochemical complex in Dosso. The…
Taiwan warns citizens against travel to Uganda after officials seize passports, demand Chinese documents, escalating diplomatic tensions over Beijing’s policy. Taiwan warned its citizens to reconsider travel to Uganda after incidents involving passport seizures by Ugandan immigration officials. Uganda demanded Taiwanese travellers present Chinese passports, citing its adherence to the ‘one-China policy’ that recognises Beijing’s…
