Sudan: UN Should Act to Protect Starving Civilians
Security Council Should Intervene to Halt Attacks on Civilians, Allow Aid to Enter United Nations Security Council members should urgently act to protect civilians in western parts of Sudan from unlawful attacks and starvation, Human Rights Watch said today. The Security Council should pressure the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to end their unlawful attacks against […]
Kenya: Police Harass Human Rights Watch Staff Member
Surveillance of Otsieno Namwaya Amid Ongoing Civil Society Attacks The Kenyan police should end its apparent harassment of Otsieno Namwaya, associate Africa director at Human Rights Watch, over his work documenting serious rights abuses in Kenya, Human Rights Watch said today. Between August 23 and 25, 2025, security officials conducted surveillance at Namwaya’s house. The incidents followed […]
Ethiopia, Dangote Seal $2.5bn Fertilizer Deal to Boost Food Security
Ethiopia has struck a landmark deal with Nigeria’s Dangote Group to build a $2.5 billion fertilizer plant, one of Africa’s largest, aimed at boosting the continent’s food self-sufficiency. Announced by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the project will be located in Gode, southeastern Ethiopia, and is expected to produce 3 million metric tons annually. Under the agreement, […]
Indian Firms Eye African Production to Bypass US Trade War
Indian exporters are increasingly eyeing Africa as a lifeline to sidestep steep new US tariffs imposed as retaliation for purchasing Russian oil. After Washington slapped a 50% levy on Indian goods—among the highest globally—companies like Gokaldas Exports and Raymond Lifestyle are turning to African hubs such as Kenya, Ethiopia, and Botswana, which face tariffs as low as […]
How South Africa’s Investors Are Balancing Profit and Planet
Sustainable investing is gaining traction globally, and South Africa is no exception—though it faces unique challenges. Since 2011, South Africa’s pension fund reforms have required environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in investment decisions, pushing asset managers to prioritize issues like human rights and stakeholder relationships. In fact, a recent study found that most South African […]
UK Steps Up Bid to Become Africa’s Go-To Listing Hub
London is stepping up efforts to attract more African companies to its stock exchange, positioning itself as the leading hub for the continent’s initial public offerings (IPOs). Between 2010 and 2020, more than 100 African firms raised $22.9 billion in London. Meanwhile, recent high-profile listings include Guaranty Trust Holding Company and Africa Finance Corporation. The UK’s Department […]
Nigeria Declares Major Victory Against Multi-Billion Dollar Oil Theft
Nigeria’s state oil company, NNPC Limited, says pipeline crude oil theft has been nearly wiped out following joint efforts by defense and intelligence agencies. Just three years ago, only about 30% of crude transported through some pipelines reached export terminals, draining billions in revenue and stalling investment in the country. Now, deliveries are close to full capacity, […]
Africa’s Top Economy Targets Millionaires in Push to Boost Revenue
South Africa, the continent’s richest economy, is planning to lower the threshold for its High-Wealth Individual (HWI) tax unit to draw more millionaires into its revenue net. This move aims to boost government income without resorting to broad-based tax hikes that often face public resistance. The strategy mirrors a similar push in Nigeria, where reforms also […]
African Lenders Turn to Bonds as Donor Support Fades
Facing a retreat in Western donors, African public lenders are increasingly turning to capital markets to fund development projects. The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) concessional arm, the African Development Fund (ADF), plans to issue bonds for the first time starting in 2027, aiming to raise $5 billion every three years. The shift was accelerated when the […]
From Fertilizer to Cocoa: Meet Nigeria’s Top Non-Oil Exporters
Nigeria is steadily diversifying its economy beyond oil, with non-oil exports reaching a nearly 50-year high of $5.45 billion in 2024—a 20.8% jump from the previous year. This surge, driven by a more competitive naira and rising global commodity prices, highlights a significant shift in the nation’s trade landscape. Leading this charge are companies like Indorama […]
