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Ghana faces a potential nationwide shortage of HIV testing kits by end of July due to funding delays and procurement issues.

The Nigerian naira stabilized against the U.S. dollar after the Central Bank's FX market reforms narrowed rate gaps and boosted investor confidence.

The AfDB approved a $20M trade finance guarantee for Access Bank Zambia to support SMEs in cross-border trade over five years.

Mastercard launched the Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to enhance cyber resilience and collaboration across the continent’s digital economy.

NSE market capitalization reached a record KES 3.73 trillion, boosted by a rally in bank stocks and gains in large-cap blue-chip shares.

Mastercard launched the Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Johannesburg to enhance cyber resilience and support Africa’s digital economy.

Cocoa prices reached five-month highs on June 24 due to supply concerns from El Niño disruptions in West Africa.

Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire agreed to coordinate fixed cocoa farm-gate prices in USD starting 2026/2027 to protect farmers from market volatility.

Africa’s merchandise trade hit a record $1.5 trillion in 2024, growing 13.9% and outpacing global trade, with continued expansion projected through 2028.

The IMF approved a $250 million credit facility for Rwanda to support its economy amid global financial strains and Middle East war impacts.