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Uber to Shut Down Ride-Hailing Operations in Nigeria and Uganda as Global Restructuring Continues

KAMPALA, Sept 2 –  Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc. will shut down its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria and Uganda on September 2, ending its presence in the two African …

Kenya Orders Tata Chemicals Magadi to Exit as Ruto Pushes for Local Mineral Processing

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Dangote, Botswana President Discuss Major Infrastructure and Industrial Investments
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Morocco’s OCP Group Reports $5.18 Billion Revenue in H1 2026 Amid Market Disruptions

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Chinese President Xi’s Egypt Visit Deepens China’s Strategic and Economic Ties With Cairo
by Emmanuel Ebube
Ghana Inflation Rises to 5% in August as Higher Oil Prices Add to Pressure
by Emmanuel Ebube
Algeria Reshuffles Cabinet as Central Bank Governor Moves to Finance Ministry
by Emmanuel Ebube
Senegal Debt Crisis Deepens as Country Reaches $2.2 Billion IMF Deal
by Oluebube Elechi
Mauritius Sets AI Agenda to Transform Economy, Public Services and Workforce
by Emmanuel Ebube
South Africa Manufacturing PMI Falls to 45.8 in August on Weak Domestic Demand
by Emmanuel Ebube

Wealth

Dangote Family Office Set to Expand Operations in 2027 as Dynasty Planning Accelerates
Africa’s Ultra-Wealthy Increase Property Investments as Demand for Wealth Preservation Grows
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