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Trump’s Africa team starts to take shape

Brendan McNamara, who previously worked for the US Africa Command, has joined the National Security Council as Africa Director, according to people familiar with the matter.

A view of the White House by night.

Africa deepens economic ties with Caribbean

Afreximbank’s $1 bilion oil financing deal with Guyana is part of a broader shift.

African Export-Import Bank President Benedict Oramah (left) and Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali.

UK agrees $50M African trade deal

The agreement with Ghana International Bank aims to boost trade in seven African countries.

A photo of the deal signing ceremony.

China won’t ‘replace’ USAID in Africa

But the exit of US foreign assistance has created an opportunity for Beijing to strengthen its presence on the continent, say experts.

African heads of state with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit in Beijing in 2018

Dismantling US Africa Command could create a damaging power ‘vacuum’

Reports that the Trump administration will shutter a US military unit that protects American interests on the continent threatens US-Africa diplomacy.

Members of a Malian special operations unit conduct an equipment inspection as two US Navy SEALs look on, on Feb. 26, 2010, near Gao, Mali.

Rwanda’s multimillion-dollar tourism industry is under threat over DR Congo conflict

Critical sports and brands deals are particularly at risk.

Protesters hold a banner saying “Don’t Visit Rwanda” outside Arsenal’s stadium.

Africa’s share of renewables in power mix to jump to 40% by 2030: Report

There is vast untapped potential in solar and wind energy, a report by the African Energy Chamber found.

Nigeria’s economy could be turning a corner

The country’s GDP grew 3.4% last year, up from 2.7% in 2023.

South Africa targets global finance reform in G20 agenda

A business task force is likely to make recommendations about credit rating agencies and public-private partnerships to boost infrastructure development.

Uncertainty grows over future of Africa-US trade deal under Trump

The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) provides sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the US market.

Women’s education influences family size in sub-Saharan Africa, research finds

Personal educational attainment drives reduced fertility rates, but so does the broader influence of other women’s educational levels.

Analysis: Why ending aid dependency is an opportunity for African countries

We should be preparing for the end of a decades-old aid model, writes political scientist Ken Opalo.

African investors must seek ‘alternative partnerships’ for renewables under Trump administration

Investors must adjust to US climate skepticism in order to ensure renewables continue to dominate infrastructure finance in Africa, an industry figure said.

South African businesses in limbo after budget delay

The unprecedented postponement of the budget has prompted uncertainty around the government’s economic plans.

Kenyan tea exporters fear Sudan blowback over RSF meeting

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces paramilitary held a symbolic political event in Nairobi that may have repercussions for Kenya’s biggest commodity.

South Africa postpones high-stakes budget announcement

Africa’s largest economy has faced a burgeoning debt and stagnating economy that threatens to derail the country’s coalition government.

African Development Bank projects 4.1% growth for the continent

The improvement will be driven by economic reforms in several countries, the Bank wrote.

South Sudan’s instant payments push

The country will fully roll out the new instant payments system by December.