Economy Archives - Page 8 of 55

Burkina Faso Junta Suspends 247 More NGOs in Expanding Crackdown on Civil Society

Burkina Faso’s military government has suspended 247 additional civil society organizations, deepening an ongoing crackdown that has now affected more than 900 associations since April. The latest decree, announced on…

Africa News Now May 13, 2026

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Republic of Congo Seeks New IMF Programme Amid Rising Debt and Oil Revenue Pressures

The Republic of Congo has formally requested negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new economic and financial support programme as the country faces mounting debt pressures and…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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Sierra Leone Opposition Raises Alarm Over Alleged Drug Trafficking Links After Major Cocaine Seizure

Sierra Leone’s main opposition leader, Abdulai Kargbo, has raised concerns over alleged connections between the country and international drug trafficking networks following the seizure of a massive cocaine shipment linked…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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Uganda and DR Congo Sign Six New Agreements to Boost Trade and Security Cooperation

Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed six new bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, security, tourism, and diplomacy as the two neighboring countries deepen regional…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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France and Kenya Push Africa-Europe Tech, Arts and Sports Partnerships at Nairobi Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto have called for stronger Africa-Europe cooperation in technology, arts, and sports, saying partnerships built around innovation and youth empowerment are key…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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Macron Pushes for Greater French Investment in Africa at Kenya’s Africa-Forward Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for increased investment in Africa as he co-hosted the Africa-Forward Summit in Nairobi alongside Kenyan President William Ruto, signaling a renewed French strategy focused…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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Senegal’s Urban Sanitation Investment Needs Could Reach $1.3 Billion by 2050, Study Finds

A new study under the African Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII) has revealed that Senegal’s annual sanitation investment needs could more than double by 2050, rising to an estimated $1.3…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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Macron Defends Europe’s Role in Africa, Criticises China’s “Predatory” Mineral Strategy at Nairobi Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has defended Europe’s partnership with Africa while sharply criticising China’s economic approach on the continent during a two-day economic summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Speaking in an…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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US Invests in South Africa Rare Earth Project Despite Diplomatic Tensions

The United States has committed $50 million to a major rare earth project in South Africa, highlighting the strategic importance of critical minerals even as diplomatic relations between the two…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Mozambique’s President Chapo Seeks Chinese Investment to Drive Infrastructure and Industrial Growth

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo is looking to deepen economic ties with China as part of efforts to accelerate infrastructure development and industrialization in Mozambique during his first state visit since…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Urges Angola to End “Extractivism” and Tackle Inequality on Historic Visit

Pope Leo XIV has called on Angola’s leaders to break away from centuries of resource exploitation and build a more just and hopeful future, as he continued his multi-nation African…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026