African and global investors are recalibrating their strategies after Saudi Arabia announced it will open its stock market to all categories of foreign investors from February 1, a landmark reform that lifted sentiment across Gulf equities and underscored the kingdom’s push to deepen capital market participation. Saudi Arabia has announced it will open its stock…
The United States under President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to begin withdrawing from a range of international organisations, a move that will directly affect several United Nations bodies dedicated to Africa’s development, diplomacy and global advocacy. The U.S. government has initiated a directive to withdraw from several international organizations, including key United Nations…
Africa’s hydrocarbon landscape continues to shape global energy markets, but the story beneath the surface is more complex than daily crude oil production figures alone. Africa’s energy sector is significantly influenced by its hydrocarbon reserves and output capabilities. Libya holds the largest proven oil reserves in Africa, being a strategic player on the continent’s energy…
Burkina Faso recently revealed that it has thwarted another coup aimed at the junta leader, Ibrahim Traoré. Burkina Faso recently thwarted a coup attempt aimed at junta leader Ibrahim Traoré. The coup was orchestrated by Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, the former leader removed by Traoré in 2022. The plot involved detailed strategic plans to assassinate the…
Somali and U.S. forces carried out a joint helicopter and drone operation near Jilib, the main stronghold of al-Shabaab in southern Somalia, in what officials described as a key effort to disrupt the Islamist group’s leadership and operations. Somali and U.S. forces performed a targeted joint operation near Jilib, aiming to disrupt al-Shabaab leadership activities.…
The arrest and conviction of three Chinese nationals in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has renewed scrutiny on how illicit finance networks help sustain conflict economies across parts of Africa. Three Chinese nationals have been convicted in eastern DRC for illegal mining and money laundering, spotlighting foreign involvement in conflict economies. Analysts say…
South African low-cost carrier FlySafair has been recognised as the most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa, achieving an on-time performance score that outpaces even the world’s official top-ranked carrier. FlySafair’s operational efficiency stands out globally, exceeding even Aeromexico’s on-time rating of 90.02%. The airline executed 62,805 flights in 2025, demonstrating consistent precision…
The United States has expanded a contentious immigration policy that requires visa applicants from selected countries to post a financial bond of up to $15,000, extending it to seven additional nations, five of them in Africa. The United States has expanded its visa bond requirement to seven more countries, five of them in Africa. Applicants…
Africa’s digital and industrial infrastructure push is drawing fresh momentum from Zimbabwe, where Econet InfraCo says it is planning a large-scale, airport-adjacent industrial development backed by renewable energy and data capacity. Econet InfraCo is initiating a substantial industrial development project adjacent to the Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare, Zimbabwe. The proposed location aims to…
