Finance
Ghana’s Cedi Expected to End 2026 Around GH¢12.85 to the Dollar
The Ghanaian cedi is projected to hold relatively steady against the United States dollar through 2026, with analysts forecasting a moderate depreciation by...
Ghana Targets 127 Tonnes of Artisanal Gold Annually Under Major Sector Reforms
Ghana has unveiled an ambitious plan to channel 127 metric tonnes of artisanal and small scale gold production into official trade annually as...
Burkina Faso Increases State Stake to 40 Percent in Kiaka Gold Mine
The government of Burkina Faso has strengthened its role in the country’s mining sector by raising its stake in the Kiaka Gold Mine...
Russia Delivers $345,000 in Military and Humanitarian Aid to Burkina Faso
The government of Burkina Faso has received strategic support from Russia aimed at strengthening both military capabilities and local infrastructure. During a ceremony...
Tunji-Ojo Says Interior Ministry Received Zero Capital Budget Releases in 2024 and 2025
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disclosed that his ministry received no capital budget releases for two consecutive fiscal years, covering 2024...
Ghana Set to Become Africa’s Eighth Largest Economy
Ghana is projected to become the eighth-largest economy in Africa by 2026, a milestone that reflects the country’s steady growth despite recent economic...
Mali Extends Barrick Gold License for Another Decade
Mali’s government has renewed the mining license for a major gold operation run by Barrick Gold, securing another decade of production at one...
Senegal Unveils $100m Onshore Oil and Gas Plan After Revoking Idle Licenses
Senegal is moving ahead with a new $100 million onshore oil and gas programme as part of a broader effort to tighten control...
Germany, England, Nigeria Set for Beach Soccer Event in Ghana
Ghana is preparing to host an international beach soccer festival that will bring together four national teams from around the world. The tournament...
Audit Raises Alarm Over Dozens of Questionable Projects Under Tinubu
Fresh scrutiny has fallen on federal spending after a new review uncovered dozens of questionable projects tied to the current administration. The findings...
Ghana Records Lowest Inflation in Five Years
Ghana’s inflation has fallen to its lowest level in five years, offering a sign of relief for households and businesses after a long...
Tanzania Eyes Gold Sales as Aid Declines and Infrastructure Needs Grow
Tanzania is weighing plans to sell part of its gold reserves to finance infrastructure projects amid less reliable external development funding. The proposal...