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Nigerians heading to Mecca for pilgrimage forced back home
Over 170 Nigerians en route to Saudi Arabia were denied entry on Monday, as their visas were reportedly revoked by Saudi authorities upon arrival, according to Nigerian media.…
Africa’s Eurobonds market roars back to life
The Covid-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, and the surge in global interest rates have…
Senegal beats Poland to reach knockout stage in Under-17 World Cup
The Under 17 FIFA world Cup kicked off on Friday in Indonesia. Four teams represent…
Kenya’s phone plant production might be tripled, says Safaricom’s Peter Ndegwa
By Herald Aloo/The Africa Report Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa says subsidies and tax collection make a…
Kenya: currency overvalued, says central bank governor
Kenya's currency, the shilling, which is trading at a historically low rate, has been overvalued…
Africa’s Eurobonds market roars back to life
Recent successful Eurobond issuances by Côte d’Ivoire, Benin and Kenya are a sign that global…
FIFA president hails positive impact of African Football League
FIFA president Gianni Infantino hopes the African Football League is here to stay and inspire…
Ethio Telecom CEO Tops The 2023 Choiseul 100 Africa Economic Leaders Of Tomorrow List
Published by FANABC.com Addis Ababa, October 5, 2023 (FBC) – Ethio telecom CEO, Ms Frehiwot…
Kenya: currency overvalued, says central bank governor
Kenya's currency, the shilling, which is trading at a historically low rate, has been overvalued…
Mali’s military seize control of Kidal rebel stronghold
Mali's military has seized control of the northern town of Kidal, marking the first time…
Google, Tesla, Apple: Blow for activists as US court dismisses child labour cases
The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit refused to hold Alphabet (Google),…
Ghana’s Akufo-Addo wants Africa’s stash of cash brought back home from abroad
“Reserves” do not usually include less liquid national assets overseas, such as diplomatic holdings of…
UNECA’s Claver Gatete: “We need to focus on a practical, collaborative and regional approach”
The role of financial institutions is critical. Our traditional institutions, such as the World Bank,…
Africa’s Eurobonds market roars back to life
The Covid-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, and the surge in global interest rates have…
Invest in African movies or miss out on the film market of the future
Opinion by Sarudzayi Marufu/African Business Filmmakers in Africa are used to going it alone. Long…
To shape Africa’s future, ramp up investments in youth education and leadership
Youth leadership is also the key to tackling the challenges to multilateralism, which underpins democracy,…
Africa’s debt crisis needs a bold new approach: expert outlines a way forward
Total external debts as a share of Africa’s export earnings increased from 74.5% in 2010…
Wagner Group is now Africa Corps. What this means for Russia’s operations on the continent
In Libya and Mali, Russia is unlikely to yield ground due to enduring geopolitical objectives.…
The AfCFTA is a Silver Bullet Against Africa’s Skulking Poverty
Import substitution had as much success as structural adjustment policies (SAPs) in attracting FDI, growing…
How Africa can attract tech investment beyond the “Big Four
Kenya, Egypt, South Africa and Nigeria continue to lead for VC investment, but there is…
The AfCFTA is a Bona Fide Game Changer
A fully implemented AfCFTA shall take on the existential priorities of a stable global order…
From African Business ~ World Bank: Developing countries on path to debt crisis and lost decade
Only quick and coordinated action by debtor governments, private and official creditors, and multilateral financial…
From African Business ~ Ethiopia could become latest African country to default after missing bond payment
By Harry Clynch/African Business Markets now expect Ethiopia to join Zambia and Ghana as Africa’s…
From African Business ~ China announces plans to boost renminbi use in Southern Africa
In a visit to Zambia, the vice-president of the Bank of China, Lin Jingzhen, announced…
From African Business ~ The coming year for African banks
Operating conditions for most African banks are likely to be similar in 2024, but there…
