Ghana, fresh from a tough debt restructuring process, is now locked in a dispute with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). Ghana is in conflict with Afreximbank regarding the restructuring of a $768.4 million debt. The Finance Ministry of Ghana seeks equal treatment of Afreximbank’s loan with other restructured debts. Afreximbank insists on preferred creditor status…
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday ruled that Equatorial Guinea holds legal sovereignty over a cluster of small islands in the potentially oil-rich waters in the Gulf of Guinea. This ruling marks the end of a decades-long territorial dispute with neighbouring Gabon. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled Equatorial Guinea holds sovereignty…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will use his visit to Washington this week to promote investment opportunities for Elon Musk’s companies, as part of a broader push to improve relations with Donald Trump. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa aims to improve relations with the United States during his visit to Washington. Ramaphosa plans to discuss investment opportunities,…
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As per the recent monthly oil-report by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), in April, the OPEC Reference Basket (ORB) value fell by $5.02, or 6.8%, month on month, to average $68.98/barrel. The OPEC Reference Basket (ORB) value dropped by 6.8% in April, averaging $68.98 per barrel. Year-to-date, the ORB value is $74.82…
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U.S. diplomats in Africa will now be evaluated based on the commercial agreements they help secure, rather than the amount of aid distributed. The U.S. now prioritizes commercial agreements over aid distribution in African diplomacy. U.S. ambassadors secured $6 billion in commercial deals in Africa during Trump’s term’s early days. Support for the Lobito rail…
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China recently disclosed intentions to create an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Africa’s most populous nation and one of its largest economies, Nigeria. China plans to establish an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Nigeria. The announcement aligns with a broader strategy to boost Nigeria’s industrialization and strengthen its partnership with China. During discussions, the…
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