IMF predicts lower growth, bigger current account deficit for debt laden Senegal
LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed Senegal’s economic growth forecast for this…
ArcelorMittal South Africa in advanced talks for potential deal, shares spike
Jan 22 (Reuters) – ArcelorMittal South Africa (ACLJ.J), opens new tab said on Thursday it was in advanced…
Nigeria, Shell tout progress on potential $20 billion Bonga South West oilfield
Shell CEO sees possible investment decision in 2027Project capital, operational spending could reach $20 bln-Shell CEOOther Bonga owners…
Ghana’s cocoa farmers are unpaid and investment in next harvest at risk
Unsold inventory has created cashflow problems for farmersGhana is world’s second biggest cocoa growerPayment delays could affect investments…
Uganda’s gold exports surged 76% last year to $5.8 billion
KAMPALA, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Uganda’s gold exports leaped 75.8% last year from the previous 12 months, helped…
Tanzania’s main opposition rejects Hassan’s election win after deadly protests
Opposition rejects election resultHassan gets 97.66% of votes, opposition barred from electionDeadly protests erupt over exclusion of main…
Ghana scraps tax on minerals exploration to boost investment
Tax removal aims to boost greenfield mining investmentSmall-scale mining leads to record gold exportsMiners welcome removal of barrier…
Zimbabwe to start blueberry exports to China after breakthrough agreement
Item 1 of 2 A woman arrives to harvest blueberries at Talana farm in rural Chegutu district, Zimbabwe,…
Caledonia plans to spend $132 million on Zimbabwe’s biggest gold mine this year
HARARE, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Caledonia Mining Corporation (CALq.L), opens new tab, plans to spend $132 million this…
Zimbabwe agrees $455 million power plant refurbishment deal with Jindal
HARARE, Sept 17 (Reuters) – Zimbabwe has agreed a $455 million, 15-year concession deal with the Africa-focused unit…
China’s top diplomat postpones visit to Somalia, arrives in Tanzania
MOGADISHU, Jan 9 (Reuters) – China’s top diplomat postponed what would have been a historic visit to Somalia,…
‘Intended killings’: Tanzania’s election violence ensnared unsuspecting victims
At least 13 killed in shooting at one cafe in city of Mwanza – witnesses and videoPolice targeted…