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African Travel to United States Drops Sharply as Stricter Visa Policies Take Effect
WASHINGTON — Travel from several African countries to the United States has declined significantly in recent months, as tighter visa enforcement and immigration controls reshape mobility patterns between the two regions.
The downturn…
Nigeria Set for ₦6.8 Trillion Oil Windfall as Global Prices Rise, But Fuel Costs Surge at Home
ABUJA — Nigeria is projected to receive an additional ₦6.8 trillion in oil revenue in 2026 as rising global crude prices—driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East—boost government earnings, according to new market forecasts.
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Expo City Dubai and Africa: Building the Next Global Smart City Corridor
Expo City Dubai represents one of the most ambitious urban transformation projects globally. Built on the legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai, it has evolved into a permanent city designed to serve as a model for sustainable, innovation-driven urban…
Sharjah Investment & Development Authority and Africa: Building a Scalable Development and…
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has established itself as one of the most disciplined and strategically aligned development authorities in the United Arab Emirates. Its mandate is clear and execution-driven: to…
Egypt Expands Europe–Gulf Trade Corridor as Hormuz Disruptions Drive Global Shipping Shift
CAIRO — Egypt is accelerating efforts to position itself as a key global logistics hub, expanding a strategic cargo corridor linking Europe to the Gulf as instability in the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global trade flows.
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Ibrahim Mahama-Led Damang Mine Delivers First Gold Batch to Bank of Ghana After Ownership Shift
ACCRA — Ghana’s Damang Gold Mine, now controlled by businessman Ibrahim Mahama, has delivered its first batch of gold to the Bank of Ghana, marking an early milestone in the country’s push to strengthen foreign reserves through increased…
Africa CEO Forum 2026 to Convene Tinubu, Dangote and Global Leaders in Kigali for High-Stakes…
KIGALI — African and global business leaders are set to converge in Kigali for the 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum, a high-level gathering expected to shape the continent’s economic direction amid shifting global capital flows.…
Johann Rupert’s Remgro Exits FirstRand in $200 Million Divestment Drive
JOHANNESBURG — South African billionaire Johann Rupert has completed the sale of his investment firm’s remaining stake in FirstRand, marking the latest step in a multi-year strategy to shift capital away from listed financial assets.…
Ghana Seeks Majority Private Investor to Establish New National Airline
ACCRA — Ghana has launched a process to identify a strategic private investor to establish a new national airline, marking a significant step toward restoring a flag carrier more than two decades after the collapse of Ghana Airways.
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Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 Is Scaling Global Startups. Africa Should Be Its Next Strategic Frontier
Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 has become one of the UAE’s most important technology ecosystems, positioning the capital as a global base for startups, investors, corporates and government partners. Built to help high-potential technology companies…