
East Africa eyes AFCON 2027 as tourism growth catalyst
Arusha. The East African Community (EAC) has called on partner states to create business-friendly policies and strengthen the investment climate to ensure the 2027 Africa

Africa’s industrial push gets major boost as Hyundai chooses Ghana for West African factory
Ghana is set to host a Hyundai automotive manufacturing plant and a new university as South Korea deepens its economic footprint in Africa, in a

Dangote-backed mega refinery sparks east African competition
A proposed mega-refinery project backed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote is igniting regional competition in East Africa, with Kenya and Tanzania both positioning themselves to

Ethiopia’s new transport roadmap could make it one of Africa’s biggest EV hubs
Ethiopia has launched a national electric mobility roadmap aimed at transforming its transport sector, reducing emissions, and building a domestic clean-technology industry over the next

UK strikes £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
Keir Starmer describes the agreement, worth double original estimates, as a ‘huge win’ for British businesses Keir Starmer has struck a trade deal with six

Burkina Faso tightens grip on $7 billion gold industry as foreign firms lose ground
Burkina Faso is rapidly tightening its grip on one of Africa’s most valuable industries as the military-led government pushes to reduce foreign dominance over the
