EU Parliament Moves to Block $179 Million Tanzania Funding Over Election and Rights Abuses
Lawmakers rejected the Commission’s draft aid package after reports of post-election violence that killed more…
BRAND FOCUS AFRICA
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
ECOWAS Trade Ministers Push to Unlock Intra-Regional Trade as Barriers Keep Commerce Below 15%
Non-tariff barriers add up to 20% to cross-border trade costs in West Africa, ministers heard…
Africa Still Needs US Fuel Despite Dangote Refinery as Regional Deficit Persists
African countries are increasing diesel and gasoline imports from the United States due to Middle…
Egypt’s Record Wheat Procurement Shows Premium Pricing Strategy Paying Off
Egypt’s decision to pay farmers well above global wheat prices is beginning to deliver results,…
Zimbabwe’s Mutapa Gold Targets Doubling Output to 400,000 Ounces by 2029
The state gold miner has secured $75 million for the Shamva Hill open-pit project as…
US Plans to Deport Iranian, Afghan and Syrian Migrants to Central African Republic
The first flight could carry about 20 people as early as Thursday, including two Iranian…
Kasapreko Raises $147 Million in Ghana’s Largest Manufacturing IPO as Investors Bet on African Consumer Growth
The maker of Alomo Bitters secured more than double its GH¢700 million target, marking a…
Dangote Refinery Seeks $1 Billion Private Debt Sale as Output Surpasses 700,000 Barrels Per Day
Africa’s richest man is targeting foreign investors for the debt raise as the refinery expands…
Namibia Regulator Faces Hundreds of Appeals to Reverse Starlink Licence Rejection
The Communications Regulatory Authority has received 624 review applications from citizens after denying Elon Musk’s…
US Visa Denials Block Ivory Coast and Senegal Fans From Supporting Teams at World Cup
The presidents of both supporters’ groups have been refused entry, leaving home-based fans unable to…