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May 14, 2026

Ogunlesi Eyes $30B In 🇿🇦SA Assets

Adebayo Ogunlesi targets infrastructure growth in South Africa. Plus: Kenya’s $82M aviation fuel refinery and Cameroon’s illegal gold mining crackdown.

May 7, 2026

Rabiu becomes Africa’s 2nd richest man

Abdulsamad Rabiu hits $19B to trail only Dangote. Plus, Dangote’s 20,000MW power plan and Kenya joins the oil-producing club with its first output.

May 1, 2026

A New €800M Tunnel to Link Portugal

A new Morocco-Portugal route emerges as shipping risks rise. Plus, Suez traffic hits record lows and Dangote ships jet fuel to Europe.

Apr 28, 2026

Dangote Jet Fuel Exports Hit 770%

Nigeria’s refinery reshapes global aviation fuel flows, Russia moves into the Suez Canal Zone and Rabiu inches closer to Africa’s #2 rich spot.

May 22, 2026

Nigeria Scores First Rating Upgrade

Nigeria breaks a 14-year streak with a major sovereign credit rating boost. Also, Johann Rupert beats Walmart, and China unveils an export jet.

May 21, 2026

🇳🇪 Niger cancels France's 58-year uranium deal

The junta just stripped Orano of its historic Arlit mining rights. Inside: Nigeria hits a £7.6B trade boom with the UK, and Dangote plans a mega IPO.

May 20, 2026

🇺🇸 US warns of Russian gains in Africa

Washington sounds alarms over Moscow exploiting Africa local resources for Ukraine. Plus, Dangote targets maritime trade and Ghana's reserves spike.

May 19, 2026

Ebola sparks new 🇺🇸 US travel rules

Strict screening implemented for travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. Plus, West Africa's economic boom forecast and Qatar's airport bids.

May 18, 2026

A $50M threat to Coke and Pepsi

Mohammed Dewji launches a cheap soda play in Kenya. Plus, Russia's nuclear deal with Egypt and Prince El Hassan's new military role in Morocco.

May 15, 2026

🇳🇬 Dangote’s $20B refinery at risk?

The "oil mafia" vs. Aliko Dangote. Plus: Femi Otedola’s record-breaking £53M mansion purchase and Sunil Mittal’s $2.9B stake deal in Airtel Africa.