Energy
Somalia oil and gas: Why global energy companies are watching the Horn of Africa
Turkish drillship Çağrı Bey pushes deep offshore Somalia as global energy companies watch Mogadishu's oil exploration bets to revive its fragile economy.
Tag: Africa
Economy
Somalia’s $2 billion blue economy: Where will the investment go?
Somalia courts foreign capital for its untapped ports, fisheries and coastline, though security and governance risks still worry global investors.
Mining
Tata Chemicals Exit: Who will control Kenya’s lake Magadi Soda Ash Wealth?
Kenya ordered Tata Chemicals out of Lake Magadi, reviving debate over foreign ownership and who truly benefits from Africa's minerals.
Investments
Seychelles turns to Saudi Arabia for new investment and tourism opportunities
Seychelles Vice-President Sebastien Pillay met Saudi Arabia's foreign minister in Riyadh to discuss stronger investment, tourism and bilateral economic ties.
Economy
Botswana’s diamond crisis deepens as country searches for new sources of economic growth
Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is projected to rebound in 2026, yet mounting public debt and weak global demand threaten lasting recovery.
Oil & Gas
Who will own Dangote refinery after the IPO?
Nigeria's SEC-approved offer sets the stage for Africa's largest share listing, reshaping ownership at the world's biggest single-train oil refinery.
Banking
Who really owns NCBA after Nedbank’s $842 million deal?
The Kenyatta and Ndegwa families cash out billions as Nedbank takes majority control of Kenya's banking giant, NCBA Group, after regulatory approval.
Tourism
Tanzania takes centre stage as host of miss world 2027
Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro prepare for global spotlight as Tanzania becomes East Africa's first Miss World host nation.
Business
How Mr Eazi became a major shareholder in Ghana’s pharmaceutical industry
Nigerian musician Mr Eazi's investment firm Zagadat Capital has quietly built a major stake in a Ghanaian drug maker.
Magazine
How Aliko Dangote is turning Africa’s biggest refinery into a $47 billion public company
Nigeria's SEC has cleared a $1.6 billion share sale for Dangote's refinery, setting up Africa's largest-ever stock market listing.