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Africa is home to seven of the 10 fastest growing economies globally. This section of Biznews targets existing and potential investors into the African continent. Editors curate the most important news about African business, infrastructure development and investment, including emerging market essentials, trade and development, economic insights, SADC, ECOWAS and EAC region reports.
In the tumultuous landscape of sub-Saharan Africa, military coups have become disturbingly frequent, with Gabon’s recent seizure of power marking the ninth such incident since 2020.
Corruption, inequality, and political instability are pressing concerns, as critics argue that ordinary Namibians may not benefit from the oil windfall.
Amidst a surge in coups across Africa, Gabon becomes the latest victim of “gun-barrel governance”.
Zimbabwe’s opposition, led by lawyer Nelson Chamisa, has called for a redo of the recent presidential election, citing deep flaws noted by international observers.
As BRICS gains prominence as a potential challenger to US dominance, African nations face complex choices.
Bonomade Machude Omar, the military commander of Islamic State’s Mozambique affiliate, has been killed in battle.
Internet speeds in South Africa have been severely disrupted due to undersea cable breaks caused by a rock fall in the Congo Canyon.
As Zimbabwe gears up for pivotal elections, the nation grapples with surging inflation, a volatile currency, and economic instability.
The term “Umlungu,” originating from isiXhosa language in SA, has undergone a fascinating evolution reflecting it’s complex history.
As African heads of state gathered in St. Petersburg for a summit hosted by Vladimir Putin, Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner mercenary group, took centre stage.