The upstream regulator says pricing and weak supply contracts – rather than a shortage of Nigerian oil – explain why domestic refineries received less than half their allocated crude in early 2026.
The latest Afrobarometer survey of 38 countries reveals mixed perceptions of American economic and political influence even before the Trump administration’s aid cuts and visa bans.
A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequential transformations.
More than 2,000 people have now died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak is the second-largest ever and shows no signs of slowing.
A behind-the-scenes look at the rebellion led by Amhara nationalists – from Ethiopia’s second-largest ethnic group – who have seized large swathes of the northern region bearing their name.
[Daily Maverick] Falling EU fertility, an ageing workforce and cautious regulation threaten Europe's competitiveness; policymakers must balance family policy, skilled immigration and AI-led automation to sustain prosperity.
[African Arguments] This article is translated and adapted from an Arabic article published in Sudanese Online. The ideas reflect arguments presented by the author in his book on agriculture in Sudan.
[African Arguments] Somalia's foreign passport crackdown reveals a governance crisis hiding in plain sight
[The Conversation Africa] What is the past? It may seem a simple question to answer, but it is more complex than we might think at first. As science, politics, technologies and ways of thinking change, so does our understanding of what went before.
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As funding shrinks, civic space narrows and opposition to sexual and reproductive rights grows across Africa, advocates are gathering in Mombasa with a simple message: progress cannot be taken for granted.
The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.
Ten years after its transformation, Morocco’s Ithmar Capital is still searching for a clear purpose, while the Gabonese strategic investment fund is trying to finally turn the page on the Bongo years.
Africa’s corporate giants are increasingly choosing to buy their way into growth rather than build from scratch. From banking and telecoms to energy and consumer goods, a wave of mega-deals is reshaping how companies expand across the continent.
[This Day] Jessica Erobomhan
2025 was a record year for sovereign wealth funds on the continent, and the trend is continuing in 2026. Beyond the headlines, do these increasingly popular vehicles have the means to fulfil their ambitions?
The authorities are searching for anyone who may still be trapped under the rubble.
The sources say a school, on a holiday break, was hit but the federal government has not commented.
[Independent (Kampala)] The Democratic Republic of Congo needs to urgently expand its community-led response to Ebola as new infections and deaths continue to outpace efforts to contain the outbreak, the World Health Organization and Africa Centres for Disease Control and
[Cosafa] The CAF Women's Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026 will be played in Gaborone from August 20-29. There are eight teams competing this year as they all seek the single place reserved for the winners at the CAF Women's Champions League continental finals.