EU Restricts Namibian Beef Imports After Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak October 14, 2026 Namibia is facing growing pressure from a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that has disrupted livestock trading, pushed up meat prices and threatened the livelihoods of…
Global Capitalism Index 2026: Top African Countries Revealed October 14, 2026 Mauritius, Seychelles and Botswana have emerged as Africa’s highest-ranked countries in a new global assessment of capitalist economic systems, highlighting their performance in areas…
Shell Exits Nigeria’s Domestic Gas Distribution Sector as Vaaris Energy Takes Over October 13, 2026 Shell has agreed to transfer its domestic gas distribution business in Nigeria to indigenous energy company Vaaris Energy Limited, marking a major change in…
Malawi Fuel Crisis Returns as Drivers Queue Overnight for Petrol October 13, 2026 Malawi is facing another severe fuel shortage, forcing motorists to spend nights at petrol stations in the hope of refilling their vehicles while taxi…
Niger Oil Well Blowout: Government Races to Stop Crude Oil and Gas Leak October 13, 2026 Niger is racing to bring a major oil well blowout under control in the country’s northeastern Agadem oil region, nearly three weeks after crude…
Morocco-Spain Maritime Dispute: Did Moroccan Warships Violate Ceuta’s Waters? October 13, 2026 Tensions between Morocco and Spain have resurfaced following reports that Moroccan naval vessels entered waters claimed by Spain near Ceuta during the migration crisis…
Egypt’s Economy: Foreign Investment and Remittances Drive $2.8bn Surplus October 13, 2026 Egypt has recorded a $2.8 billion balance of payments surplus for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, reversing the $2.1 billion deficit reported in the preceding…
Nigeria’s $1bn Arms Fund Controversy: Buratai Calls for Defence Ministry Accountability October 13, 2026 Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (retd.), has clarified that the $1 billion approved for military equipment procurement during his tenure…
IMF Warns AI Could Affect 40% of Jobs as Nigeria Faces Employment Challenges October 13, 2026 The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) could intensify employment challenges in Nigeria and other developing countries unless governments, businesses and educational institutions prepare…
Morocco’s Royal Air Maroc Signs Five-Year Digital Aviation Deal With Thales October 13, 2026 Morocco’s national airline, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), has signed a five-year agreement with French technology company Thales to introduce digital tools designed to improve…