Kenya's chai lovers unhappy as cows run dry
Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.
Via BBC News Africa1 min read
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EBID grants BHCI CFAF 10bn to boost Côte d'Ivoire housing
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the Banque de l'Habitat de Côte d'Ivoire (BHCI) signed a CFAF 10-billion financing agreement on 2 September 2026 to support housing finance and strengthen access to funding for SMEs
Via African Business Magazine1 min read
Palm Sunday Attack in Nigeria: Were Christians the Target?
Gunmen opened fire in the city of Jos on 29 March.
Via BBC News Africa1 min read
Deadly genital-theft rumours spread on social media
More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.
Via BBC News Africa1 min read
Moroccan Banks Expand Across Africa
Moroccan banks are combining digital rollouts with cross-border investment, while benefiting from a domestic investment boom.
Via African Business Magazine1 min read
Debt Swaps: No Silver Bullet for Africa
Debt swaps which involve replacing sovereign debt with liabilities that include a commitment towards a specific development are increasing.
Via African Business Magazine1 min read
Egyptian banks: is privatisation finally on the way?
The Egyptian banking industry has hunkered down and is emerging stronger than expected. Is privatisation finally on the cards?
Via African Business Magazine1 min read
CAC International Bank Powers Djibouti's Economic Engine
At the gateway to the Red Sea, Djibouti is emerging as a vital engine of trade for the Horn of Africa. At the heart of that transformation, CAC International Bank is financing the flows of goods and capital, pioneering cross-border trade fi
Via African Business Magazine1 min read
G-24 Director: No Organisation Knows Your Economy Better Than You
G-24 director Iyabo Masha says that developing countries should focus on domestic policies given falling overseas support.
Via African Business Magazine1 min read
South African Xenophobia Threatens Continental Unity Drive
Anti-immigrant outbreaks in South Africa illustrate a dilemma - the drive for Africa unity but increasing fracturing at interpersonal levels.
Via African Business Magazine1 min read
Africa Brings Deals to Washington; Now the Money Must Move
The inaugural Africa Business Investment Summit saw a target of $500m of structured commitments, a royal keynote and an unusually candid accounting of why capital still hesitates.
Via African Business Magazine1 min read
Who really decides South Africa's creative economy?
The creative economy cannot thrive while the policies, capital and institutions that shape it remain fragmented. As Creative Cnergy prepares for its 2026 symposium, Collen Dlamini argues that bringing government, investors and creatives int
Via African Business Magazine1 min read