Uganda’s foreign exchange reserves surged nearly 70% to $5.6 billion in January 2026, driven by large-scale oil sector investment tied to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project.
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On May 1, 2026, China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with diplomatic relations, eliminating barriers on the vast majority of traded goods in a landmark policy shift.
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The diplomatic rift between Nigeria and South Africa widened this week after a surge in xenophobic violence prompted Lagos to launch emergency evacuation operations for its citizens stranded in Johannesburg and surrounding areas. At least 130 Nigerians registered with the high commission have requested repatriation, and flights began arriving in Lagos over the weekend carrying
Tunisia’s criminal justice system handed down one of its most severe sentences in recent memory this week, condemning former Justice Minister Noureddine Bhiri to 20 years in prison on charges related to the alleged issuance of fraudulent documents during his tenure in office. The case, which unfolded in a Tunis court amid heavy security, has
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When health workers in Sierra Leone first began documenting the emergence of a synthetic drug called Kush in the streets of Freetown, few could have predicted just how rapidly the crisis would spread across the entire western Sahel. Fast forward to 2026, and the cheap, highly addictive opioid — a lethal mixture of cannabis, synthetic
In the shifting landscape of Sahelian politics, a fragile and unexpected alliance has taken shape between jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatist rebels in northern Mali. On the surface, the two groups appear to be strange bedfellows: one fighting to impose a strict interpretation of Islamic law across the region, the other seeking an independent Azawad
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Egypt’s annual inflation rate slowed to 14.9% in April, but analysts warn the improvement masks persistent structural vulnerabilities.
