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Jun 4, 2026

🇺🇸 U.S. Threatens 8 Nations with Tariffs

A USTR probe sparks a 12.5% tariff proposal on 8 African countries. Plus: Egypt plots a Suez trade hub, and Guinea iron ore exports rise.

May 15, 2026

🇳🇬 Dangote’s $20B refinery at risk?

The "oil mafia" vs. Aliko Dangote. Plus: Femi Otedola’s record-breaking £53M mansion purchase and Sunil Mittal’s $2.9B stake deal in Airtel Africa.

May 11, 2026

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Puts 115k EVs On The Road

The nation hits a major milestone after banning fuel-car imports. Plus, Dangote’s $17B refinery move and Mauritius’s new $1M Golden Visa program.

Apr 28, 2026

Dangote Jet Fuel Exports Hit 770%

Nigeria’s refinery reshapes global aviation fuel flows, Russia moves into the Suez Canal Zone and Rabiu inches closer to Africa’s #2 rich spot.

Jun 11, 2026

An African leads LA's rich list

South African-born Patrick Soon-Shiong is now the richest resident in Los Angeles

Jun 10, 2026

Bezos challenges Starlink in Africa

Kenya emerges as a key hub in Africa's internet race.

Jun 9, 2026

Nigeria launches 🇿🇦SA evacuations

More than 1,000 Nigerians register to return from South Africa.

Jun 8, 2026

Ethiopian Airlines eyes 25 new jets

Ethiopian Airlines plans a 25-jet fleet expansion. Plus, South Africa launches a $72M HIV drug rollout and Absa faces a massive shareholder revolt.

Jun 5, 2026

Dangote Refinery Exceeds Capacity

Dangote Refinery has surpassed its official capacity, shifting attention from what went wrong to what comes next.

Jun 4, 2026

🇺🇸 U.S. Threatens 8 Nations with Tariffs

A USTR probe sparks a 12.5% tariff proposal on 8 African countries. Plus: Egypt plots a Suez trade hub, and Guinea iron ore exports rise.

Business Brief

Featured

🇺🇸 U.S. Threatens 8 Nations with Tariffs

🇳🇬 Dangote’s $20B refinery at risk?

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Puts 115k EVs On The Road

Dangote Jet Fuel Exports Hit 770%

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An African leads LA's rich list

Bezos challenges Starlink in Africa

Nigeria launches 🇿🇦SA evacuations

Ethiopian Airlines eyes 25 new jets

Dangote Refinery Exceeds Capacity

🇺🇸 U.S. Threatens 8 Nations with Tariffs

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