Egypt's economy seen growing 4.6% in 2025/26 as inflation eases
Egypt's economy is forecast to grow 4.6% in the fiscal year to next June as inflation and interest rates continue to fall and a weaker currency boosts exports, a Reuters poll showed on Monday.
2025-10-20 23:00:14
President Erdogan set for Gulf tour aimed at boosting economic, strategic ties
The Turkish president's three-nation visit comes as Ankara seeks deeper regional cooperation amid shifting Middle East dynamics.
2025-10-20 19:00:10
French bank BNP Paribas enabled Bashir-era atrocities in Sudan - US jury
BNP Paribas ordered to pay a combined $20.5m to three Sudanese plaintiffs who testified about human rights abuses perpetrated under ex-president Omar al-Bashir's rule.
2025-10-18 17:00:06
Sudan atrocities funding lawsuit against French bank BNP Paribas goes to jury
The plaintiff's lawyer said BNP Paribas had "rescued, shielded, fed and illegally supported the economy of a dictator" during the regime of Omar al-Bashir.
2025-10-18 05:00:03
Istanbul hosts Türkiye–Africa Business and Economic Forum 2025
Türkiye’s engagement with Africa took a major leap in 2008, when the first Türkiye–Africa Cooperation Summit was held in Istanbul.
2025-10-17 07:00:02
Libya central bank authorises printing of dinars worth $11 billion
Libya's central bank said on Tuesday it had authorised the printing of 60 billion Libyan dinars ($11 billion) to ensure cash liquidity was available "in a balanced and stable manner."
2025-10-14 23:00:13
Africa's COMESA launches system that allows trade payments in local currencies instead of US dollar
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa has launched a digital payments system to cut transaction costs by allowing businesses to settle deals in local currencies.
2025-10-10 02:00:48
Israel approves plan to seize acres of land in West Bank in breach of international law
Israel has approved a new settlement plan to seize nine acres of land from the Palestinian village of Kafr Qaddum, east of Qalqilya in the northern West Bank, a local official said on Sunday.
2025-10-05 21:05:04
Nigeria's President Tinubu says "worst is over" amid economic hardship
President Bola Tinubu pointed to five consecutive quarters of trade surpluses, a rebound in oil production to 1.68 million barrels per day, and a rise in external reserves.
2025-10-01 16:05:02
South Africa optimistic US trade initiative AGOA will be renewed
South Africa's Trade Minister Parks Tau has said he is optimistic that the United States' flagship trade initiative with Africa, which expires later on Tuesday, would be renewed.
2025-09-30 22:05:09
Trump administration supports extending US-Africa trade deal set to expire
AGOA, a law first passed in 2000 to provide duty-free access to the US market for thousands of products, expires on Tuesday.
2025-09-30 11:10:07
Mogadishu Port: How Türkiye’s company modernised Somalia’s trade gateway
The Mogadishu Port is the primary gateway for nearly all of Somalia's import needs, from essential food supplies to the construction materials.
2025-09-27 14:05:04
Diamond-rich Botswana launches citizenship by investment scheme to boost economy
President Duma Boko says the program will to secure the long-term financial future of the country.
2025-09-27 11:05:05
Ankara, Washington poised for breakthrough in trade relations, says Turkish trade minister
Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat says American investors are eyeing Türkiye as a growing hub for supply chains and production, with bilateral trade expected to hit $40 billion this year.
2025-09-25 20:05:02
Kenya eyes US trade deal with Trump by end of year
Kenya is looking for access to the US market for its apparel, textile and agricultural products including tea, coffee and avocados.
2025-09-25 12:10:08
Nigeria's economy posts fastest growth in four years
Nigeria's economy expanded 4.23% year on year in the second quarter, its quickest pace in about four years.
2025-09-23 08:05:02
DRC to replace cobalt export ban with quotas from October 16
The DRC will lift its ban on cobalt exports from October 16 and manage global supply by imposing annual export quotas, the country’s strategic minerals regulator said on Sunday.
2025-09-21 19:05:47
A seismic shift: What comes with AI will not be business as usual
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence will lead to far-reaching socio-economic upheavals. And the first wave has already hit humanity.
2025-09-17 21:11:08
Google pledges $6.8B in UK investment ahead of Trump's landmark state visit
At Chequers, Trump will press Starmer on free speech and Ukraine, while Melania meets Queen Camilla and tech CEOs unveil a sweeping UK-US innovation pact.
2025-09-16 15:15:28
Israel's Netanyahu says West Bank 'belongs to us' despite widespread condemnation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that there would be "no Palestinian state," speaking at a signing ceremony for a settlement project in the occupied West Bank.
2025-09-12 12:05:23
Declaration caps Africa Climate Summit 2 with call for investment, justice
African leaders wrapped up the three-day Africa Climate Summit 2 in Ethiopia’s capital on Wednesday with the adoption of the Addis Ababa Declaration, pledging to turn the continent into a global hub for renewable energy.
2025-09-10 21:15:16
US revises down its annual job growth by 911,000
US job growth was significantly weaker than previously reported in the year through March, the government estimated on Tuesday, ahead of a central bank policy meeting next week.
2025-09-10 09:10:19
South Africa has sent officials to US for trade talks, President Ramaphosa says
South Africa has sent officials to the US to prepare for trade negotiations after attempting for months to strike a deal with the Trump administration to roll back steep tariffs.
2025-09-09 22:10:19
Türkiye reaffirms full trade halt with Israel, bans ships from docking at Israeli ports
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan rejects any proposals that involve the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, regardless of who proposes it.
2025-08-29 21:10:06