Ghana Retains Position as Africa’s Fourth-Largest IMF Debtor as Obligations Rise to $3.74 Billion Despite Improving Debt-to-GDP Ratio
Ghana has retained its position as Africa’s fourth-largest debtor to the International Monetary Fund, with…
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Brand Focus Africa explores the trends, ideas, and strategies shaping businesses, culture, and innovation across the continent. From inspiring stories of African entrepreneurs to in-depth insights on markets, careers, technology, and lifestyle, this section highlights the voices and developments driving Africa’s future
Cameroon Completes $230 Million Takeover of Société Générale Subsidiary, Renames Bank Amid European Bank Retreat From Africa
Cameroon has completed the acquisition of Société Générale’s majority stake in its local banking subsidiary,…
Africa’s Oil Giants Angola, Nigeria and Algeria Stand Ready as Aramco Warns of 100 Million Barrel Weekly Loss From Hormuz Closure
Saudi Aramco’s CEO Amin Nasser has issued a stark warning: the oil market will lose…
Africa Re (African Reinsurance Corporation): The A-Rated Continental Champion That Towers Over Africa‘s Reinsurance Market
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, the Lagos-based pan-African giant boasts a monopoly on A-level…
WAICA Reinsurance Corporation PLC: The US$260 Million West African Champion With a B Rating, a Ghanaian Chairman, and a Pan-African Vision
Founded by the collective of West African insurers, chaired by Ghana‘s Kofi Duffuor (Group CEO…
Mauritius and Ghana Deepen Cross-Border Investment Ties as Accra Forum Targets Financial Sector Growth
Mauritius is moving to deepen cross-border capital flows into West Africa through a high-level business…
Renewvia Energy Commits $750 Million to Solar Mini-Grid Expansion Across Four African Countries
Renewvia Energy Corp., an Atlanta-based solar energy company, is expanding its mini-grid operations into Uganda,…
Aldoro Resources Strikes High-Grade Niobium and Strontium at Namibia’s Kameelburg Project, Secures N$39 Million for Expansion
Australian mining company Aldoro Resources Ltd has reported a major find of high-grade niobium and…
Dangote Proposes $17 Billion Mombasa Refinery in Strategic Shift Away From Joint East African Project
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest businessman, is pushing ahead with plans for a $15–17 billion oil…
Ghana Rises to Eighth-Largest African Economy as Gold, Tech, Finance Drive $114.7 Billion GDP
Ghana has ascended to become the eighth-largest economy in Africa, with a Gross Domestic Product…