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Africa

Reporting organised by region—without reducing a diverse continent to a single narrative.

Image accompanying: Kenya’s Private Sector Returns to Growth as September PMI Hits 51.3

Africa · East Africa05 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Kenya’s Private Sector Returns to Growth as September PMI Hits 51.3

Image accompanying Etihad Airways, Ibom Air Sign Interline Agreement to Expand Nigeria Connectivity

Africa · West Africa05 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Etihad Airways, Ibom Air Sign Interline Agreement to Expand Nigeria Connectivity

Image accompanying: Tanzania Renews Barrick’s North Mara Mining Licences for 15 Years

Business & Economy · East Africa05 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Tanzania Renews Barrick’s North Mara Mining Licences for 15 Years

Image accompanying: South Africa Private Sector Contracts at Fastest Pace Since December

Africa · Southern Africa05 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

South Africa Private Sector Contracts at Fastest Pace Since December

Image accompanying: Egypt’s Non-Oil Private Sector Downturn Deepens in September as New Orders Slump

Business & Economy · North Africa05 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Egypt’s Non-Oil Private Sector Downturn Deepens in September as New Orders Slump

Composite image of an office building, Zambian banknotes, hands counting money and rising coin stacks.

Business & Economy · Southern Africa02 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Zambia Introduces Its Longest-Ever Government Bond

Oil tankers moored alongside loading terminals, with tugboats crossing the harbour.

Business & Economy · Southern Africa02 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

West Africa Crude: Angola’s October Oil Cargoes Remain Unsold as Freight Costs Soar

Composite image of South African rand notes, coins, vehicle assembly workers, cars and a city skyline.

Business & Economy · Southern Africa02 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

South African Rand Weakens Despite Improved Manufacturing Sentiment

Composite image of Halan branding, a mobile finance app, a city skyline and a stock exchange building.

Business & Economy · North Africa02 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Egypt’s MNT-Halan plans major fintech IPO

Serene tropical beach in Seychelles with clear waters, boats, and lush palm trees.

Africa · East Africa02 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

The conflict in the Middle East is affecting… the Seychelles. What impact is this long-distance war having on tourism in the African islands?

Aerial view of cascading water over a concrete dam showcasing turbulent flow and water management.

Technology & Innovation · Southern Africa02 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Water that could shape the future of industry on the South Africa-Zimbabwe border. What will happen to the $500 million dam project?

Image accompanying: Airtel Money prices IPO at £1.96 per share, valuing business at £5.3 billion

Business & Economy · Pan-African01 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Airtel Money prices IPO at £1.96 per share, valuing business at £5.3 billion