African News
Egypt's Suez Canal offers 15% discount for big container ships to win back trade
By: Reuters 13th May 2025 Egypt's Suez Canal will offer a 15% discount on transit fees for container ships with net tonnage of at least 130 000 metric tons, to encourage... →
Ghana aims to reduce $2.5bn debt owed to power producers by year-end
By: Reuters 13th May 2025 Ghana should be able to reduce its debt of $2.5-billion owed to independent power producers and gas suppliers by the end of the year, President... →
Nigeria's economy grows strongly amid high inflation, World Bank says
By: Reuters 12th May 2025 Nigeria's economy recorded its fastest growth in about a decade in 2024, driven by a strong fourth quarter and an improved fiscal position, the... →
Ramaphosa attends Africa CEO Forum as he touts Africa-focused trade and investment 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th May 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week attend the Africa CEO Forum in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, to showcase South Africa’s potential as a... →
Eswatini plans $275m wealth fund
By: Bloomberg 12th May 2025 The southern African Kingdom of Eswatini plans to start a sovereign wealth fund of around 5-billion emalangeni ($275-million) this year to help... →
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine to seek presidency, chides West over rights
By: Reuters 9th May 2025 Ugandan opposition leader and pop singer Bobi Wine said on Friday he plans to run for president for a second time and criticised the West for not... →
USAID’s demise threatens a vital health and climate solution in Africa
By: Bloomberg 9th May 2025 The Trump administration’s gutting of the US Agency for International Development, with 80% of its programmes now cancelled, is a blow for clean... →
Mali's efforts to stem political protests to face test
By: Reuters 9th May 2025 An attempt by Mali's military government to stamp out public dissent by banning all political activity will be put to the test on Friday as critics... →
