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Finance
Absa Eyes Nigeria Expansion as Pan African Banking Ambitions Accelerate
South Africa’s Absa Group is considering expanding its operations in Nigeria as the lender seeks to deepen its African footprint and capture opportunities in...
Business Africa
Russia Offers ECOWAS Security Pact as Moscow Moves to Bridge West Africa’s Sahel Divide
Russia plans to sign a security cooperation agreement with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) while offering to help repair relations between...
Business Africa
US Lifts 12 Year Security Restriction on Nigerian Vessels
The United States Coast Guard has lifted a 12 year Condition of Entry imposed on vessels calling at designated Nigerian ports before sailing to...
Business Africa
Mali’s Gold Output Rebounds as First Half Production Beats Government Forecast
Mali’s industrial gold production rose by about 30% in the first half of 2026 to 23.5 metric tonnes, exceeding the government’s forecast of 21.2...
Business Africa
WHO Keeps Ebola Emergency Alert in Place as DRC Outbreak Surges
The World Health Organization (WHO) has maintained its classification of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a global public health...
Business Africa
Equity Group Profit Surges 39% as Pan African Banking Expansion Delivers Stronger Returns
Kenya’s Equity Group Holdings reported a 39% increase in first half 2026 profit before tax to KSh57.8 billion, as stronger income growth, improved asset...
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In the narrative of Africa’s development, literacy remains a...