The IMF has thrown its weight behind Zimbabwe’s ZiG currency, urging the country to adopt it as the sole legal tender to help stabilize the economy. Introduced in April and backed by 2.5 tons of gold and...

The World Bank projects a modest uptick in sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth, forecasting a rise from 3.5% in 2024 to 3.7% in 2025. While that places the region among the few globally expected to see improved...

Nigeria’s exports surged to $13.44 billion in Q1 2025, marking a 7.42% year-on-year rise, according to fresh data from the country’s National Bureau of Statistics. Crude oil remained the backbone, making up nearly 63% of total...

Burundi’s ruling CNDD-FDD party has swept all 100 seats in the country’s latest parliamentary elections, according to official results, sparking outrage among opposition groups and election observers. The vote, which saw the CNDD-FDD claim over 96% of...

Inaugurated in Cairo’s Space City in April 2025, the African Space Agency aims to unify the continent’s 55 nations under a shared vision for space-driven development. To do this, the agency will coordinate and implement Africa’s space...