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Burkina Faso Claims Security Gains and Food Self Sufficiency Under Ibrahim Traoré as 2026 Agenda…
Burkina Faso has entered 2026 projecting confidence, control, and ambition as President Ibrahim Traoré outlined what his government describes as tangible gains in security, agriculture, and national sovereignty.
In his New Year address…
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Africa’s Young Advantage Explained
The Big Picture (Explained Simply)
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is not just about futuristic cities or reducing dependence on oil. At its core, it is a long-term national strategy focused on building human capital, modern systems, and global…
Elon Musk’s $700 Billion Moment and the Economics Africa Can’t Ignore
Elon Musk has become the first individual in modern history to surpass a net worth of $700 billion, following a ruling by the Delaware Supreme Court that reinstated a Tesla stock options package originally approved in 2018.
According to…
South Africa’s Currency Gains as Gold Prices Rewrite Market Confidence
South Africa’s currency strengthened further against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by record high gold prices and improving domestic economic indicators.
According to Reuters, the rand traded at 16.6875 per dollar at 0745 GMT,…
Burkina Faso Begins Construction of First Expressway Linking Ouagadougou to Bobo Dioulasso
Burkina Faso has begun construction of its first expressway, a 332 kilometre highway linking the capital Ouagadougou to Bobo Dioulasso in the country’s south west, marking a major infrastructure milestone for the landlocked Sahel nation.…
Mali Forces Barrick to Comply as Gold Mine Operations Resume
Canada’s Barrick Mining has officially resumed operational control of its gold mine in Mali, according to a company memo seen by Reuters, marking the end of a two year standoff that exposed how limited corporate leverage becomes once…
Namibia Appoints Ebson Uanguta as New Central Bank Governor from 2026
Namibia has announced a key leadership transition at its central bank, naming Ebson Uanguta as the next governor of the Bank of Namibia, effective January 1, 2026.
The appointment was confirmed by the office of President Netumbo…
Ghana Tightens Central Bank Rules as Parliament Moves to Protect Economic Stability
Ghana’s parliament has approved amendments to the Bank of Ghana Act that place tighter limits on how the central bank can finance government spending, a move aimed at strengthening institutional independence and restoring investor…
Airtel Africa and SpaceX Launch Starlink Direct‑to‑Cell Across 14 Markets in Landmark Connectivity…
Airtel Africa has announced a landmark agreement with SpaceX that will see the rollout of Starlink Direct‑to‑Cell satellite connectivity across 14 African markets, positioning the operator as the first MNO on the continent to offer the…
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power Signs Strategic Framework with AfDB to Launch $5 Billion Africa Energy…
RABAT, MOROCCO — In a major step forward for Africa’s renewable energy and water security ambitions, Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has signed a strategic cooperation framework with the African Development Bank (AfDB) targeting up to $5 billion…