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After years of campaigning, the African Union may be closer than ever to getting a seat in the G20. In recent years, the G20 has become…

As South Africa grapples with a record unemployment rate of nearly 33%, the United Nations and other experts have warned that this is a “time bomb”…

A petition urging the prohibition of TikTok has ignited a lively discussion within Kenya’s parliamentary and public spheres. On Tuesday, the Kenyan parliament engaged in a…

The biggest economy in Africa, Nigeria has been trying to increase its reserves and stop the decline of its currency, which has fallen to record lows…

59Mastercard Inc. is making waves in African fintech by acquiring a minority stake in MTN Group Ltd.’s financial-technology subsidiary, valued at a whopping $5.2 billion. This…

Kenyan and Ugandan businessmen who use the shared border crossings at Malaba and Busia may have another option for transporting their goods starting next month, as…

In Tanzania, at least 15 banks have closed in the previous five years as financial sector consolidation picks up speed. According to the Bank of Tanzania…