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…
Italy and Libya discuss strengthening energy ties
Item 1 of 4 The prime minister of Libya’s U.N.-recognised Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Dbeibah, meets with…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
Uganda opposition candidate says he will review oil deals if elected next week
Wine plans to review oil deals with TotalEnergies and CNOOCUganda’s oil production delayed by disputes and environmental concernsWine…
South Africa eases anti-trust rules for firms facing high power costs
Dozens of smelters have shut due to high power costsSouth Africa’s electricity costs up 900% since 2008New rules…
Zimbabwe to ban export of lithium concentrates from 2027
HARARE, June 10 (Reuters) – Zimbabwe will ban the export of lithium concentrates from 2027 as it extends…
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery plans 1.6 mln barrels fuel storage tanks in Namibia, sources say
LAGOS, July 9 – Nigeria’s Dangote petroleum refinery will construct storage tanks in Namibia to hold at least…
Uganda says it will receive over $2 billion in fresh World Bank funding
KAMPALA, Oct 21 (Reuters) – The World Bank will give Uganda over $2 billion in new financing in…
Risk-on investors turn to Uganda to ‘squeeze the last drop’ out of frontier markets
Uganda attracts record offshore investment into domestic debtDiverse investor base looks to frontiers for yieldHot money raises risk…