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As petrol rises 84% in Nigeria, Dangote refinery sends fuel to Ghana, 4 others

As petrol rises 84% in Nigeria, Dangote refinery boosts regional exports, shipping 456,000 tonnes of refined fuel to five African nations.

Omokolade Ajayi March 26, 2026

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IFC backs $22 million Mali agribusiness project with blended financing support

IFC plans €13 million ($15 million) financing for Mali wheat mill, boosting food security, local processing and climate-aligned infrastructure.

Feyisayo Ajayi March 26, 2026

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New visa policies boost high-end travel to Africa

Visa reforms across Africa are unlocking high-end travel demand and boosting investment.

Timilehin Adejumobi March 26, 2026

Africa travel trends

Eswatini tourism rises as international arrivals jump 16%

Eswatini tourism rises 16.3% in February 2026, driven by strong regional demand.

Timilehin Adejumobi March 26, 2026

UN declares transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity

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UN calls transatlantic slave trade crime against humanity, seeks reparations

The United Nations General Assembly has declared the transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity, a move that adds weight to growing calls for reparations and a fuller reckoning with the past. The resolution, adopted Wednesday, reflects a broader push by member states to confront the lasting economic and social damage linked to centuries of forced labor and displacement. The measure, while not legally binding, signals a shift in tone at the global level. It places reparative justice more firmly…

Oluwatosin Alao March 26, 2026

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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, Samuel Babatunde Sule’s First HoldCo stake nears $700 million

Femi Otedola and Tunde Hassan-Odukale’s First HoldCo stake nears $700 million as banking stock rally lifts investor wealth on NGX.

Feyisayo Ajayi March 26, 2026

Mozambique seeks IMF support as debt rises

IMF mission set for Mozambique as debt concerns intensify

Mozambique is preparing to host a new mission from the International Monetary Fund, a move that highlights growing pressure on the government to steady its finances and reassure investors. The visit, expected in the coming months, comes as officials in Maputo look for ways to ease rising debt concerns and secure fresh support. The talks arrive at a delicate time. Borrowing costs have climbed, and access to foreign funding has become more limited, leaving the government with fewer options to…

Oluwatosin Alao March 26, 2026