Renowned economist, Professor Akpan Ekpo, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing debt under President Bola Tinubu, warning that the borrowings so far lack visible justification. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday, Ekpo said he has yet to…
Ghana’s currency, the cedi, is back under strain after months of stability, with Barclays warning that it could weaken further if the Bank of Ghana cuts interest rates while government spending continues to rise. The warning has reignited concerns that…
Ghana’s economy showed strong momentum in the second quarter of 2025, expanding by 6.3% year-on-year compared to 5.7% in the same period last year. The Ghana Statistical Service said the rebound was largely driven by a surge in the services…
Africa’s creative and cultural industries are being hailed as powerful engines for trade, investment and inclusive growth. At the opening of the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Summit in Algiers—held alongside the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025—leaders and policymakers called for stronger…
A big question is stirring across Africa: should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote? With young people making up the majority of the population but often sidelined in decision-making, many are asking if lowering the voting age could inject new life…
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has declined an invitation to attend a Paris investment forum later this month, avoiding what would have been his first official visit to France since taking office. The September 23 event, hosted by French investment…
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has declined an invitation to attend a Paris investment forum later this month, marking what would have been his first official trip to France since taking office. The September 23 event, hosted by French investment…
Kenya is working on a $1 billion debt-for-food security swap that could be finalised by March 2026, according to a new Finance Ministry document. The plan is part of Nairobi’s efforts to free up funds for critical food programmes while…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken an unprecedented step by opening its first-ever confirmation of charges hearing without the defendant present. At the centre of the case is Joseph Kony, the notorious leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA),…
Egypt has stepped up its fight with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), telling the United Nations Security Council that Addis Ababa’s unilateral operation of the massive project violates international law. In a letter sent on Tuesday, Egypt’s…
