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Niger to take legal action against French nuclear firm over radioactive waste

Niger’s authorities have announced plans to take legal action against the French nuclear company Orano

Angolan President seeks new investment on US visit

Angolan President João Lourenço is in Washington DC for an official visit at the invitation of the United States (US) government

AU conference highlights digital tools to transform agriculture

The African Union (AU) has concluded its inaugural Conference on Digital Agriculture in Addis Ababa, spotlighting the role of technology in modernising farming and strengthening food systems across the continent.

SA coal export outlook weak as rail constraints, falling demand weigh on sector

South Africa’s (SA) coal export outlook for 2025 is expected to remain close to, or slightly below, last year’s levels, despite incremental operational improvements at Transnet.

NPC report highlights billions locked in SA’s financial system instead of driving investment

A new report by South Africa’s (SA) National Planning Commission (NPC) warns that vast amounts of capital circulating within the country’s financial system are not being reinvested into the economy,

Ghana’s inflation slows for 11th straight month in November

Ghana’s central bank cut its main interest rate by a cumulative 1 000 basis points.