Morocco plans tax reforms in 2026 budget
Morocco’s General Tax Directorate has outlined key tax measures in its 2026 budget aimed at increasing the tax base, supporting...
Divanshi Sharma, Business correspondent
Tunisia struggles to break slow growth cycle in 2025
Tunisia ended 2025 with weak economic growth and no clear path to recovery, highlighting deep structural problems that remain unresolved,...
Tunisia launches major solar plant to boost energy security
Tunisia has established its largest solar power plant in Kairouan, a facility exceeding 100 megawatts of capacity, utilising the funds...
DR Congo’s cobalt exports resume after 10-month halt
The Democratic Republic of Congo has restarted cobalt exports after a 10-month suspension that the government says helped push prices...
Nigeria: World Bank flags rising debt risks in Africa
The World Bank's International Debt Report 2025 stated that Nigeria and other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa need to diversify their...
Chad’s five-year economic plan leans on Gulf investment
Chad has unveiled a five-year development plan aimed at reshaping its economy and attracting billions of dollars in foreign investment,...
Growth anticipated for MENA business travel demand
Business travel in the Middle East and North Africa is poised for strong growth, driven by frequent movement within the...
Kuwait inks deal with China to build new port
Kuwait has signed a $4.1 billion deal with China to complete a port project, a move the government says will...
Tunisia: new solar plant reshapes future energy plans
Tunisia has taken a major step toward cleaner and more secure power after a large solar plant began its operations,...
Ethiopia’s inflation drops, daily costs still rising
Ethiopia’s official inflation rate fell sharply over the past year as year-on-year inflation came down to 10.9% in November 2025,...
Africa’s continental free trade plan faces tough reality check
Africa’s free trade plan is anticipated to help businesses expand across borders, but weak policy action, trade barriers and travel...
Morocco emerges as Spain’s main produce supplier
Morocco has established itself as Spain’s main supplier of fruits and vegetables after Spanish imports from the country increased sharply...
Moroccan central bank projects strong GDP growth of 5% in 2025
Morocco’s central bank has retained its key interest rate, forecasting stronger economic growth in 2025, supported by rising investment and...
South Africa shut out of G20, as tensions with US escalate
South Africa was not present at the first preparatory meetings for the 2026 G20 summit, after the United States removed...
Africa hits record coffee exports as Ethiopia and Uganda lead
Africa exported 1.18 million tonnes of coffee in 2025, with Ethiopia and Uganda as the key contributors, while coffee shipments...
