Just weeks after a four-day border war in 2022, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Tajik leader Emomali Rahmon couldn't shake hands. Now, as they prepare to put a border dispute behind them, they are ...

The European Investment Bank is holding off on decisions to finance the $760 million Ruzizi III hydropower plant in Central ...

As of March 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of State has issued "Level 4: Do Not Travel" advisories for several countries.

The Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS), a pioneering pan-African payments infrastructure provider designed to enhance cross-border ...

A pan-African payments infrastructure provider designed to facilitate trade on the continent is piloting an African currency ...

The CEMAC’s economy lost momentum in 2023. The external position weakened, with the current account shifting to a deficit and foreign reserve accumulation slowing. While inflation continued to ease, ...

Rwanda appears to be betting on its reputation as a key security partner and sports destination to minimize any backlash to its involvement in the war.

in cross-border payments, pricing, investment and financing, with an aim to facilitate international trade, investment and financing, according to a statement published Thursday. The central bank said ...

A report found that at least 24 people were killed in two waves of attacks targeting Muslims, Sudanese refugees, and asylum seekers in the Haut-Oubangui region.

Gum arabic, a vital ingredient used in everything from Coca-Cola to M&M's sweets, is increasingly being trafficked from rebel ...

Central African Republic remains one of the world’s poorest countries despite its vast mineral wealth, including gold and diamonds. Rebel groups have often operated with impunity, thwarting mining ...

Whether you're looking for luxury, adventure, or untouched beauty, these countries offer the best and cleanest beaches on the continent. Here’s our ranking of the top 10 African countries with ...