U.S. President Donald Trump will host five African heads of state next week, July 9–11, in Washington for a high-profile summit centered on “commercial opportunities,” according to a senior White House official. The visit comes at a politically charged time: Trump’s administration has recently imposed new tariffs on multiple African countries and extended travel bans…
India has deployed a team of geologists to Zambia to explore vast deposits of copper and cobalt, two essential raw materials driving the global energy transition, according to Indian government sources. The exploration marks a significant step in India’s broader strategy to diversify and secure its critical mineral supply chain, especially as demand for electric…
Guinea’s bauxite exports hit a record 48.6 million metric tonnes in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 39% increase year-over-year—even as regulatory crackdowns sidelined major players in the sector. Official data from the country’s Ministry of Mines and Geology, obtained by Reuters, underscores the remarkable resilience of Guinea’s mining industry amid shifting global trade…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially announced the launch of its 2025 recruitment exercise for four major agencies under the Ministry of Interior. This nationwide recruitment offers job opportunities across various ranks and fields in the following agencies: Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications exclusively through the official recruitment portal: https://recruitment.cdcfib.org. The…
The Trump administration has announced plans to cut the United States’ entire $555 million contribution to the African Development Fund (ADF), signaling a major shift in U.S. foreign aid policy. The proposed cuts, submitted to Congress on Friday, would eliminate funding for the ADF in the next fiscal year, with the White House stating that…
Turkey has discovered an estimated 20 billion barrels of commercially viable crude oil in East Africa, marking a significant expansion of its energy footprint in the region. The oil find, located in Somalia, is part of a broader energy development deal signed between the two nations last month. The Somali Guardian reports that two of…
The Bank of Tanzania has officially banned the use of all foreign currencies, including the US dollar, for domestic transactions and payments, in a bold move aimed at stabilizing the Tanzanian shilling and strengthening monetary policy control. The sweeping policy change was announced in a government gazette published on March 28, 2025, and applies to…
A new report from the World Bank has exposed the depth of Nigeria’s poverty crisis, with 75.5% of rural dwellers now living below the poverty line. The figure, part of the Bank’s April 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief for Nigeria, paints a stark picture of worsening inequality, economic stagnation, and the fragility of development across…
Burkina Faso has taken a decisive step toward transforming its public transportation system. A fleet of 115 brand-new buses has just arrived in the country, marking the first visible phase of an ambitious national transit upgrade ordered by President Ibrahim Traoré. The initiative is part of a broader effort to nationalize urban transport—an effort aimed…
In a major announcement during Tanzania’s Labour Day celebrations on May 1, 2025, President Samia Suluhu Hassan revealed a significant 35.1% increase in the minimum wage for public officials. Effective July 2025, the minimum monthly salary will rise from Sh370,000 to Sh500,000—a move the President framed as both a reward for workers’ dedication and a…