Economy & Trade

Haitian Workers Rally Against Rising Costs and Stagnant Pay

Protests intensify in Port-au-Prince as inflation and fuel price hikes push workers toward economic hardship.

Malawi Intensifies Anti-Corruption Drive with Arrest of Former Finance Minister

High-profile detention of opposition figure signals deepening scrutiny of former ruling elites.

Egypt’s Curfew Sparks Business Concerns

Traders Fear Blow to Tourism and Nightlife

Morocco Strengthens Its Position as a Business Tourism Hub

From Casablanca to Marrakech, a dynamic ecosystem drives growth in MICE and “bleisure” travel

Casablanca Rises as Africa’s Business Tourism and Gastronomy Hub

Morocco’s economic capital blends corporate travel with world-class culinary experiences

Nigeria Launches Digital Trade Platform to Boost Efficiency

National Single Window set to cut red tape and lower port costs

Kenya Finalises Trade Deal with China to Boost Exports

New agreement aims to expand market access and rebalance trade relations

UN Sounds Alarm on West Bank Violence

Settlement Expansion and Humanitarian Crisis Intensify

Global trade chiefs convene in Cameroon as geopolitical tensions mount

Representatives from 166 member nations will tackle deeply rooted structural issues over fundamental functionality and the overall effectiveness of the WTO.

Ghana Pushes UN to Recognise Slave Trade as Crime Against Humanity

Draft resolution aims to strengthen reparations efforts and address historical injustices

DRC launches probe after about $2 million seized at airport

The development comes just days after President Félix Tshisekedi signed a decree establishing a specialised criminal court to handle economic and financial crimes.

Guinea Considers Export Quotas as Bauxite Prices Slide

World’s top bauxite producer weighs limits amid falling prices and rising shipping costsWorld’s top bauxite producer weighs limits amid falling prices and rising shipping costs

Iran Targets Tankers Near Strait of Hormuz, Sparking Energy Market Fears

Attacks on vessels and threats to block oil shipments raise concerns over global supply disruptions.

Tanzanian Billionaire Acquires East Africa’s Largest Media Company

Tanzanian businessman Rostam Azizi has bought East Africa's largest media company, the Nation Media Group (NMG), from the Aga Khan family, the broadcaster reported on Tuesday. The cost of sale was not immediately communi

Oil Price Surge from Iran Conflict Raises Economic Concerns Across Africa

Rising fuel costs and weaker currencies threaten to fuel inflation in import-dependent economies.

Rising Oil Prices Put Pressure on African Economies

War with Iran pushes global oil prices higher, raising fears of inflation and economic strain across Africa.

ASEAN and China Sign Upgraded Free Trade Agreement

China is seeking to intensify its engagement with ASEAN to counter hefty import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump's administration on countries around the world.

Ghana Clears $1.47B Energy Sector Debt, Restores World Bank Guarantee

Government settles longstanding arrears, boosting investor confidence in power sector

New era in trade: Turkish goods to gain 'Made in EU' label under proposed industrial plan

The EU plans to leverage public procurement, subsidies, and tenders to boost demand for low-carbon and strategically vital industrial products made in Europe.

African Development Bank partners Arab institutions amid Western funding decline

African Development Bank aims to fill funding gap as Western donors reduce aid.

Somalia and Tanzania agree on visa-free travel to boost business and tourism

Officials say the new visa arrangements, along with planned direct flights between the two countries, will facilitate business, tourism, and academic exchanges.

First time since 1967: Israeli government approves registering West Bank lands as 'state property'

Proposal submitted by far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, and Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Africa led global solar market expansion in 2025: report

Africa leads growth in solar energy as demand spreads beyond traditional markets, report says

Türkiye’s company TPAO wins oil blocks in Libya

Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) has won two oil blocks — one offshore and one onshore in Libya.