Erdogan seeks $15B trade target and deeper strategic ties on South Korea visit
In an interview with Yonhap, the Turkish president highlights opportunities in nuclear energy, defence technology and transport links, while calling for closer cooperation on Gaza and regional security.
2 Nov 2026
Türkiye expands economic footprint in Kazakhstan with major Almaty Airport investment
The Turkish airport operator will invest a further $353.9 million in Almaty Airport by the end of next year, building on a programme that has helped nearly double passenger traffic since it took over operations.
2 Nov 2026
Erdogan seeks $15B trade target and deeper strategic ties on South Korea visit
In an interview with Yonhap, the Turkish president highlights opportunities in nuclear energy, defence technology and transport links, while calling for closer cooperation on Gaza and regional security.
2 Nov 2026
African lenders establish $5 billion energy bank to bridge foreign funding gap
The bank's inaugural general meeting was held in Abuja.
1 Nov 2026
UK PM 'open' to slavery apology but rules out reparations
Burnham says he is willing to consider a formal apology for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade, but rejects financial compensation ahead of the Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda.
31 Oct 2026
UK prime minister signals government will consider an apology for its role in slave trade
United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham says his government will consider apologising for the first time for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
31 Oct 2026
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'It's like being in an unlisted war' — Economy turns US midterms into a patience test for voters
Voters are making the economy their top priority this midterm cycle, and most US polls are ranking it above every other issue.
31 Oct 2026
Türkiye's Fidan attends G20 meeting in US, holds talks with Japanese, Indonesian counterparts
Turkish foreign minister calls for stronger economic ties with Japan, increased mutual investment and cooperation in third countries during talks in Atlanta.
30 Oct 2026
EU, Canada forge strategic alliance as Trump’s policies strain transatlantic ties
Ottawa joins a $103 billion Ukraine support loan and deepens cooperation with Brussels on critical minerals, artificial intelligence and digital trade in a bid to strengthen economic and strategic independence.
30 Oct 2026
G20 foreign ministers meet in US amid economic, security concerns
Talks in Atlanta focus on growth, energy and food security as European opposition to a photo with Russia’s Lavrov underscores divisions.
30 Oct 2026
Morocco expects stable fiscal deficit despite tax cuts in 2027
Morocco expects a steady fiscal deficit at 3% of GDP despite higher spending on social programmes and tax cuts, the country's newly appointed finance minister has said.
24 Oct 2026
Senegal chooses financial adviser to help rework its debt
Senegal's bank creditor committee has chosen Houlihan Lokey as its financial adviser, four people told Reuters.
24 Oct 2026
Uganda's debt rises to $37.1 billion on higher domestic borrowing
The central bank has previously expressed concern over the rising debt.
24 Sep 2026
Nigeria cuts interest rate by largest margin in nearly two decades
The Central Bank of Nigeria's governor Olayemi Cardoso said the base rate of interest was now 23 percent, down from 26.5 percent previously.
22 Sep 2026
Sudan pledges to tackle severe inflation as war affects economy
Sudan has vowed to bring its inflation rate below 60% by the end of 2026, as three years of war leave citizens struggling to put food on the table.
22 Sep 2026
UN chief calls for global financial reform, permanent Security Council seats for Africa
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday called for sweeping reforms to global governance structures, urging permanent African representation on the UN Security Council.
20 Sep 2026
'Our refinery': Africa's biggest IPO prompts meme frenzy in Nigeria
Investors joke how owning a stake at Dangote refinery had made them co-owners, board members and business partners of Aliko Dangote himself.
18 Sep 2026
Somalis rethink trade routes as Houthis disrupt established shipping channels
Somalia's business community is seeking alternative shipping routes due to disruptions and security concerns around the Bab Al Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz.
14 Sep 2026
Zambia's president retains finance minister after notable economic gains
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has reappointed Situmbeko Musokotwane as finance minister following last month's election.
14 Sep 2026
From selling sweets to running Africa's largest refinery, Dangote's meteoric rise in business
More than half a century after launching his business career selling candy to classmates in northern Nigeria, serial entrepreneur Aliko Dangote launched the biggest stock market listing in Africa.
14 Sep 2026
Dangote launches Africa's biggest share sale with oil refinery IPO
Africa's richest man has marketed the offer to ordinary Nigerians.
14 Sep 2026
Ramaphosa calls for a new era in South Africa-India economic ties
President Cyril Ramaphosa urges stronger investment and trade partnerships with India, highlighting opportunities in infrastructure, critical minerals and energy.
12 Sep 2026
Kenya's President Ruto backtracks on foreign traders crackdown after backlash
President William Ruto says the country is open for business and investment, warning Kenyans against targeting foreign nationals operating small businesses in the country.
12 Sep 2026
Putin backs Africa's push for UN Security Council reforms
The Russian president also urges reforms to IMF, World Bank, WTO to reflect changing global economic realities.
12 Sep 2026