News : Africanews

We explore how Africa’s booming creative industry is transforming cultural influence into hard, bankable collateral while Dar es Salaam’s Megacity Challenge – Traffic gridlock is tightening its grip on Tanzania’s commercial capital as the city edges towar

Read the article

Democratic Republic of Congo resumes cobalt exports after 10-month ban

Business • 9:06 PM

2 min

The ban was initially designed to stabilise the market and stem falling prices due to global oversupply, according to the Congolese government.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/12/23/democrat

Read the article

DRC-US mineral pact offers optimism—and inherent hurdles [Business Africa]

Business • 1:31 PM

2 min

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States have signed a high-profile deal on critical minerals, promising economic transformation and secure supply chains. While the pact is promising, inherent hurdles remain<div class="small-12 column text-c

Read the article

Mass layoffs cast shadow over Guinea’s Simandou mega-mine as output begins

Business • 1:29 PM

1 min

The challenges facing Simandou underline the complexity of turning resource wealth into widespread prosperity for Guinea’s population, even as iron ore exports begin to flow<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afri

Read the article

Uganda’s export earnings nearly double in October on coffee and gold sales

Business • 11:03 AM

1 min

The combined strength of coffee and gold has provided a timely boost to Uganda’s external earnings, helping to support foreign exchange reserves and strengthen the shilling amid broader economic pressures.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__b

Read the article

Malian judge orders return of gold to Canada's Barrick Mining

Business • 12:27 AM

1 min

It was seized in January from the company’s Loullo-Gounkoto complex following a confiscation order by a judge.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/12/17/malian-judge-orders-return-of-gold-to-can

Read the article

Iran introduces new gasoline price tier

Business • 10:03 AM

5 min

Iran introduced a new pricing tier Saturday for its nationally subsidized gasoline, attempting to rein in spiraling costs for the first time since a price hike in 2019 that sparked nationwide protests and a crackdown that reportedly killed over 300 people

Read the article

Sudan: RSF capture of Heglig threatens South Sudan's oil exports

Business • 12:21 AM

3 min

South Sudan relies entirely on Sudanese pipelines to export its oil and has seen production repeatedly disrupted by the conflict, worsening its economic crisis. Port Sudan accuses Juba of aiding RSF<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button">

Read the article

ECOWAS to cut air transport taxes in bid to lower cost of air travel in West Africa

Business • 7:15 PM

1 min

ECOWAS Member States will abolish air transport taxes from 1 January 2026.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/12/11/ecowas-to-cut-air-transport-taxes-in-bid-to-lower-cost-of-air-travel-in-west-

Read the article

Narrative Sovereignty: Africa Reclaims Its Global Voice {Business Africa}

Business • 3:14 PM

3 min

Africa Must Own Its Narrative: From misperception to economic power — we examine how strategic communication and leaders like Dorothea Hodge are helping the continent reshape its global reputation<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a

Read the article

Moonshot 2025: Can Africa's Startups Challenge Global Tech Giants?{Business Africa}

Business • 5:01 PM

4 min

Moonshot 2025 closes in Lagos: Nigeria champions drive to increase intra-continental digital trade while Experts call for a unified African IP framework as creators lose billions; the AfCFTA protocol is seen as key to unlocking the continent’s $17 billion

Read the article

Congo pushes back against U.S. pressure on critical minerals {Business Africa}

Business • 5:01 PM

3 min

Congo Resists U.S. Push for Minerals, Demands Local Value and Development in Global Clean Energy Race while Tunisian Biotech Startup Turns 5,000 Tonnes of Invasive Blue Crab Waste into Sustainable, Pharmaceutical-Grade Chitosan.<div class="small-12 colum

Read the article

Chinese exports to Africa soar despite tariff wars

Business • 3:51 PM

1 min

Chinese customs data shows that $122 billion worth of goods were exported to Africa in the first eight months of 2025, with projections that the figure could reach $200 billion<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.a

Read the article

African central bank governors revive vision for continental monetary integration {Business Africa}

Business • 5:00 PM

3 min

At the Yaoundé Summit, 41 Central Bank Governors Advance an Ambitious Vision for an African IMF and Central Bank Amid Growing Climate Risks while In Zambia After Years in Default, the country Secures CCC+ Upgrade from S&P — A Major Step Toward Economic St

Read the article

Dangote invites petroleum regulator to verify output figures

Business • 11:08 AM

1 min

The Dangote refinery said Monda it was ready to demonstrate its ability to deliver 1.5 billion litres of petrol a month, following questions by the sector regulator about its capacity<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:

Read the article

Mali recovers $1.2 billion in arrears from miners under new code

Business • 10:05 AM

1 min

Mali has recovered more than a billion dollars in arrears from mining companies after a sweeping audit, its finance minister said on Tuesday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/12/03/mali-reco

Read the article

Kenya scrambles to save key trade pact with EU suspended by court

Business • 6:40 AM

1 min

In force since 2024, the so-called Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) drew opposition from experts who argued that the deal was supposed to be agreed with all east African countries, and not with Kenya alone<div class="small-12 colu

Read the article

South Africa’s Ramaphosa reaffirms G20 commitment amid US boycott

Business • 11:12 AM

2 min

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Sunday, November 30, that his country would remain fully engaged in G20 activities, despite recent tensions with the United States, which will host next year's G20 meetings.<div class="small-12 column text

Read the article

Canadian firm Barrick settles gold mining dispute with Mali

Business • 2:01 PM

2 min

The settlement comes after two years of negotiations over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/25/canadian-firm-barrick-settles-gold-mining-dispute-with

Read the article

South Africa: Arrests as Operation Dudula protesters clash with police

Business • 8:06 AM

2 min

The anti-migrant group said they wanted to draw global attention to local challenges, including high crime and unemployment.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/23/south-africa-arrests-as-ope

Read the article

G20 leaders in South Africa adopt declaration despite US opposition

Business • 8:06 AM

1 min

The United States is boycotting the two-day talks in Johannesburg over a diplomatic rift with the host country.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/23/g20-leaders-in-south-africa-adopt-declar

Read the article

G20 Summit: Russia denounces 'illegitimate, unilateral' sanctions

Business • 8:04 AM

2 min

Maxim Oreshkin, the deputy chief of staff of the Presidential Executive Office also slammed the financial aid provided to Ukraine.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/22/g20-summit-russia-den

Read the article

G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US boycott

Business • 8:04 AM

2 min

In a breakaway from tradition, world leaders of the G20 adopted a declaration at the start of the summit.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/22/g20-summit-in-south-africa-adopts-declaration-

Read the article

UN chief António Guterres calls on G20 leaders to tackle trade inequalities

Business • 8:04 AM

1 min

The UN Secretary-General said trade barriers consistently place developing countries at a disadvantage.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/22/un-chief-antonio-guterres-calls-on-g20-leaders-t

Read the article

South African women protest gender-based violence ahead of G20 summit

Business • 8:04 AM

3 min

Women gathered across several South African cities to stage lie-down protests.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/22/south-african-women-protest-gender-based-violence-ahead-of-g20-summit/?ut

Read the article

Royal Air Maroc unveils special fares for CAN 2025 supporters

Business • 4:31 PM

1 min

By easing travel costs, Royal Air Maroc hopes to boost turnout and enhance the atmosphere in stadiums nationwide, making the 2025 CAN a unifying celebration for African supporters.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://w

Read the article

Ramaphosa blasts Trump for blocking South Africa from next year's G20 summit

Business • 10:52 AM

1 min

In a statement Thursday, the presidency said South Africa would continue to participate as a full, active and constructive member of the G20<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/ramaphosa-b

Read the article

Simandou iron ore: Guinea’s mega project set to transform global mining [Business Africa]

Business • 10:20 AM

2 min

After decades of talks, negotiations, and setbacks, Guinea has officially launched the long-awaited exploitation of the Simandou iron ore deposit.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/27/siman

Read the article

Senegal: Latest budget report reveals lasting pressure on public finances

Business • 12:02 AM

1 min

The report shows soaring spending and a stubborn deficit as the country is struggling with a serious public debt crisis.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/26/senegal-latest-budget-report-re

Read the article

Africa’s first G20 summit: highlights and what’s ahead

Business • 11:52 AM

5 min

The first Group of 20 summit in Africa that ended Sunday broke new ground by putting the priorities of poor countries at the top of the bloc's agenda.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/25/a

Read the article

G20 South Africa summit sets global action on climate and inequality

Business • 8:54 AM

2 min

President Cyril Ramaphosa described the gathering of world leaders as a triumph of multilateralism.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/23/g20-south-africa-summit-sets-global-action-on-climat

Read the article

China pledges to work more closely with South Africa on range of issues

Business • 9:22 AM

1 min

Premier Li Qiang said Beijing wants to work with Pretoria to safeguard the multilateral trading system.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/23/china-pledges-to-work-more-closely-with-south-af

Read the article

African nations join coalition levying taxes on luxury air travel

Business • 7:56 AM

1 min

A coalition of 13 countries has announced new taxes on luxury air travel, applying to private jets as well as business and first-class tickets. Most of the members are from the Global South.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href=

Read the article

Starmer arrives in South Africa as G20 summit opens amid U.S. boycott

Business • 4:04 PM

2 min

Despite the void left by Washington and Beijing, the summit still brings together representatives from 42 countries, including all members of the expanded G20, which now includes both the European Union and African Union.<div class="small-12 column text-c

Read the article

How the G20 summit could benefit ordinary Africans

Business • 1:40 PM

2 min

As world leaders gather for the G20 summit, the focus often stays on big pledges, long speeches and complicated communiqués.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/21/how-the-g20-summit-could-be

Read the article

South Africa & EU ink critical minerals pact, champion multilateralism

Business • 10:05 AM

2 min

The deal comes as the EU races to diversify supply away from dominant sources and amid growing fears of disruptions.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/21/south-africa-eu-ink-critical-minera

Read the article

Ramaphosa: ‘we will not be bullied’ as US skips G20

Business • 9:02 AM

5 min

As Johannesburg gears up to host this weekend’s G20 summit of rich and developing nations, the US has once again said that it won’t participate and is putting pressure on South Africa not to issue at joint declaration at the end of the meeting.<div class=

Read the article

South Africa braces for a high-stakes G20 summit without the United States

Business • 11:47 AM

2 min

But while global ambitions take center stage, frustrations at home are palpable. Johannesburg authorities have launched a multimillion-dollar clean-up campaign to repair broken infrastructure ahead of the summit — a move many residents view as superficial

Read the article

Nigeria on edge as Trump threatens sanctions and military action {Business Africa}

Business • 11:38 AM

3 min

Africa is witnessing major shifts in economics, education, and community development this week—from rising market fears in Nigeria to life-changing opportunities for East African students and women-led energy innovation in Zanzibar. Here are the stories m

Read the article

South Africa gears up security for first Africa G20 summit

Business • 9:42 AM

1 min

At a parade on Wednesday, national police commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, told officers the country was depending on them for the summit to go smoothly.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/202

Read the article

Activists light up Johannesburg with a host of concerns ahead of G20 summit

Business • 12:04 AM

2 min

A series of posters and illustrations projected onto buildings demanded urgent action on issues including climate accountability, the global debt crisis, and women’s rights.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afri

Read the article

Volunteers help clean the polluted Jukskei River "prone" to flash floods

Business • 11:54 AM

2 min

In South Africa’s oldest township, volunteers in wetsuits jump into the thigh-deep water of the polluted Jukskei River to untangle a net that's designed to trap garbage but damaged by heavy rains.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a

Read the article

Senegal's president orders formation of National Gold Trading Centre

Business • 7:42 AM

1 min

Faced with massive illegal gold exports that have drained billions from the national economy, it would assert greater state control over the precious metal.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/1

Read the article

Nigeria's Dangote Group considers energy partnership with Zambia

Business • 12:50 AM

1 min

The group's potential expansion into Zambia’s energy sector is an important step for the country’s investment portfolio.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/14/nigerias-dangote-group-consider

Read the article

Côte d’Ivoire: a growing economy despite inequalities [Business Africa]

Business • 8:33 AM

3 min

As President Alassane Ouattara prepares to begin a fourth term, what is the outlook on Ivory Coast's economic situation?<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/17/cote-divoire-a-growing-economy-

Read the article

U.S. to boycott G20 summit in South Africa over Trump's claims of white farmer "abuses"

Business • 6:48 AM

2 min

The United States will officially boycott the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, President Donald Trump announced Friday, escalating a diplomatic dispute by reiterating his controversial claims about the treatment of white farmers in the country and cal

Read the article

Ghana's growth prospects strengthen amidst increasing investor confidence

Business • 4:58 PM

2 min

Ghana has emerged from its worst economic crisis in a generation and is positioned for sustained growth, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced Thursday, declaring the nation "back, strong, credible, and open for business" during his 2026 budget pr

Read the article

Nigeria scraps planned 15% import duty on petrol and diesel

Business • 2:02 PM

1 min

Nigeria Scraps Planned 15% Import Duty on Petrol and Diesel<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/13/nigeria-scraps-planned-15-import-duty-on-petrol-and-diesel/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaig

Read the article

Ramaphosa criticizes Trump’s G20 boycott over land and genocide claims

Business • 1:52 PM

2 min

South African leaders across the political spectrum have condemned the U.S. decision to boycott the upcoming G20 summit, with President Cyril Ramaphosa calling the move a "loss" for Washington and opposition figures decrying the baseless claims about the

Read the article

Dangote signs deal with Zimbabwe to build 2,000km-long pipeline from Namibia

Business • 11:41 AM

1 min

In a move set to reshape Southern Africa’s industrial landscape, Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has struck a landmark US$1 billion investment deal with Zimbabwe.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.c

Read the article

Africa hosts G20 for the first time: what the summit means for global influence

Business • 11:33 AM

3 min

The recurring presence of former U.S. President Donald Trump in discussions about South Africa , and more recently Nigeria, highlights enduring geopolitical tensions and competing visions of influence on the African continent.<div class="small-12 column

Read the article

African Union says continent's rising debt crisis undermines development

Business • 4:46 PM

1 min

The chairperson of the AU Commission says many governments are spending more on servicing debt than on investments in human development.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/12/african-union-s

Read the article

IMF says Senegalese government retains sovereign right to manage its debt

Business • 3:52 PM

2 min

It made the comments after discussing various options with Dakar on how to address the country’s “significant debt vulnerabilities”.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/11/imf-says-senegalese

Read the article

Post-election protests trigger economic losses in Cameroon {Business Africa}

Business • 9:05 AM

2 min

Post-Election Unrest Brings Douala to a Halt while Africa Moves to Close $90bn Annual Infrastructure Gap as Luanda Summit Backs 5% Agenda to Unlock Domestic Capital<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.co

Read the article

IMF mission to Senegal ends without new lending programme but talks are ongoing

Business • 12:59 AM

2 min

An International Monetary Fund official said its mission to Senegal had concluded without a new lending programme, but that it aimed to finalise one as soon as possible.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africane

Read the article

Trump says he’ll skip G20 summit, calls for South Africa’s removal

Business • 11:16 AM

1 min

“South Africa shouldn’t even be in the G’s anymore, because what’s happened there is bad.”<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/06/trump-says-hell-skip-g20-summit-calls-for-south-africas-remov

Read the article

Boeing settles with families of three 737 MAX crash victims

Business • 12:21 AM

1 min

Boeing has now resolved the majority of civil lawsuits linked to the two 737 MAX crashes, which together claimed 346 lives. The accidents — the Ethiopian Airlines crash in 2019 and the Lion Air crash in October 2018 — were both tied to a flawed automated

Read the article

Kenya, IMF continue talks for new bailout deal

Business • 2:11 PM

1 min

According to Treasury chief John Mbadi, the international lender wants securitized loans to fund infrastructure projects classified as sovereign debt. Nairobi objects<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.

Read the article

Infrastructure: From foreign loans to domestic capital [Business Africa]

Business • 1:57 PM

2 min

With lenders and donors fatigued, attention is turning to underutilized domestic capital. According to the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Africa has $4 trillion in domestic capital that can be channeled to infrastructure financing<div class="small-12 c

Read the article

Mali revokes over 90 mining permits amid crackdown on non-compliance

Business • 7:35 AM

1 min

Mali has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits, including those held by international companies, after officials said operators failed to meet new legal requirements.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.a

Read the article