AF

  • Aug 28
  • 7 min read

Nigerian windfall tax will likely fail to meet targets

The government has proposed a windfall tax on the banking sector's forex gains

Nigeria
  • Aug 28
  • 2 min read

Kenya’s Odinga takes major step towards AU post

The veteran Kenyan opposition leader has launched a campaign to seek the AU’s top job

Africa
  • Aug 28
  • 2 min read

A new Malian army offensive may prove symbolic

A large column of Malian and Russian forces has assembled near Gao with Tinzaouatene as its likely destination

Mali
  • Aug 27
  • 7 min read

Africa mpox outbreak will raise wider concerns

A new variant of monkeypox has spread rapidly in central Africa and may pose a threat to global health if left unchecked

Africa
  • Aug 27
  • 2 min read

Nigeria fuel subsidies may boost black market

Authorities have promised to crack down on privately owned filling stations selling petrol above specified price levels

Nigeria
  • Aug 27
  • 2 min read

Burkina Faso jihadists may strike larger targets

A jihadist attack on the village of Barsalogho has killed hundreds of people

Burkina Faso
  • Aug 27
  • 2 min read

Floods will exacerbate Sudan’s humanitarian crisis

Widespread flooding has caused death, displacement and damage to infrastructure

Sudan
  • Aug 23
  • 7 min read

Trade disputes complicate integration in East Africa

A new wave of trade disputes has swept across the East Africa region

East Africa