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Jul 20, 2026

Somalia hands over $250m COVID fraud suspect

Nearly four years after his indictment, the suspect has been returned to the US to face 31 criminal charges.

Jul 17, 2026

🇳🇬 Nigeria bans raw cocoa exports

The country wants to process more cocoa at home, create jobs, and keep more value locally.

Jul 15, 2026

🇳🇬 Dangote refinery adopts dollar pricing

Dangote's latest pricing move raises fresh questions about Nigeria's fuel market and naira-for-crude plan.

Jul 8, 2026

🇿🇦 SA suspends Joburg funding

South Africa halts funding as Johannesburg faces pressure to cut wasteful spending.

Jul 28, 2026

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso records $6B+ worth of gold

The milestone follows reforms aimed at formalising mining, reducing smuggling, and increasing state oversight.

Jul 27, 2026

Why Dangote chose London to list

The cement giant picked London over Dubai for its secondary listing, citing faster share trading and easier access for global investors.

Jul 24, 2026

Trump's 12.5% tariff hits Nigeria, SA

Nigeria, South Africa and other major exporters face new U.S. tariffs under Trump's latest trade policy.

Jul 23, 2026

Dangote drops dollar fuel pricing

Just days after switching to dollars, the refinery is selling petrol in naira again at a new price.

Jul 22, 2026

Trump eyes Africa's $43bn trade

The July 31 tariff deadline is approaching, leaving exporters waiting to see what comes next.

Jul 21, 2026

🇬🇭 Ghana opens $230m 5G auction

After scrapping an Ambani-backed telecom deal, Ghana opens bidding for 5G spectrum worth over $230 million.