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South Africa’s Adventure Tourism Boom Delivers R25 Billion Boost to the Economy

South Africa’s adventure tourism sector is rapidly evolving from a niche travel trend into a…

Côte d’Ivoire’s Cocoa Buy-Back Scheme: Legal and Commercial Implications

In early 2026, Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest cocoa producer, confronted a deepening crisis in…

Cameroon–Equatorial Guinea Cross-Border Gas Agreement: Legal and Investment Implications

In February 2026, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea signed a landmark unitization and operating agreement for…

IGOC 2026 Explained: Morocco’s New Foreign Exchange Rules for Businesses

On 1 January 2026, Morocco implemented a major update to its foreign exchange regulatory framework…

MTN moves to take ownership of IHS Towers in $2.2 Billion Deal

A $2.2 billion deal to acquire IHS Towers outright hands Africa’s biggest mobile operator control…

African Ratings Reach Highest Since 2020 on Growth, S&P Says

Reforms, falling inflation, and stronger growth have lifted the continent’s sovereign credit profile to a…

South Africa’s Farm Exports Smash Records Despite US Tariffs

South Africa’s agricultural sector closed 2025 with a result that few predicted at the start…

5 Key Things to Note About Nigeria’s New Oil Licensing Round

Nigeria has formally launched its 2025 Oil and Gas Licensing Round, offering 50 oil and…

Fidelity Bank Meet CBN’s Recapitalisation Targets

Nigeria’s banking recapitalisation exercise recorded a major milestone this week as Fidelity Bank Plc emerged…

The End of the Old Order: Takeaways from Mark Carney Speech at Davos 2026

Carney declared the world is experiencing “a rupture, not a transition,” where the longstanding rules-based…